2020–21 London Lions season

The 2020–21 BBL season will be the 44th season for the London Lions in the BBL, and 9th under the banner of London Lions.

2020–21 London Lions season
Head Coach Vince Macaulay
Captain Joe Ikhinmwin
StadiumCopper Box Arena, London
BBL results
LadderTBD
FinalsTBD
Wins0
Losses0

The Lions play their home games at the 6,000 seat Copper Box Arena in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London.

Squad

Signings
  • On 13 July, 2020 the London Lions announce the two-time BBL MVP, Justin Robinson has signed a two year deal with the club.[1]
  • On 14 July, 2020 the London Lions re-signed Captain Joe Ikhinmwin for the 2020–21 BBL season. This will be his eighth season with the Lions.[2]
  • On 20 July, 2020 the Lions have brought back veteran guard, Andre Lockhart, for a sixth successive season.[3]
  • On 22 July, 2020 the London Lions signed five-year NBA veteran, DeAndre Liggins to the 2020–21 squad.[4]
  • On 27 July, 2020 the Lions signed former Sheffield Sharks player Dirk Williams for the 2020–21 squad.[5]
  • On 29 July, 2020 the London Lions re-signed Edmir Lucas for the 2020–21 BBL season.[6]
  • On 3 August, 2020 the London Lions re-signed Kervin Bristol after a season in Ukraine. Kervin was a member of the 2018–19 Lions squad.[7]
  • On 5 August, 2020 the London Lions re-signed British international Jules Dang-Akodo for the 2020–21 BBL season.[8]
  • On 6 August, 2020 the Lions have signed young Brit, Kingsley Okoroh for the 2020–21 squad.[9]
  • On 10 August, 2020 the London Lions signed Chris Tawiah after a season in Romania. Chris was a member of the 2010–11 Lions squad.[10]
  • On 12 August, 2020 the London Lions signed American Kevin Ware for the 2020–21 BBL season.[11]
  • On 13 August, 2020 the Lions signed former tennis player and former Leicester Riders player Joshua Ward-Hibbert for the 2020–21 squad.[12]
  • On 14 August, 2020 the London Lions signed former Leicester Riders player Shane Walker after a season in Sweden.[13]

Roster

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London Lions roster
PlayersCoaches
Pos.No.Nat.NameHt.Wt.
G 2 Lucas, Edmir 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) 94 kg (207 lb)
G 6 Lockhart, Andre 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) 86 kg (190 lb)
F 7 Ikhinmwin, Joe (C) 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) 100 kg (220 lb)
G 10 Robinson, Justin 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) 81 kg (179 lb)
G 11 Williams, Dirk 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) 82 kg (181 lb)
F/C 15 Bristol, Kervin 2.08 m (6 ft 10 in) 102 kg (225 lb)
G 17 Dang-Akodo, Jules 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) 82 kg (181 lb)
C 22 Okoroh, Kingsley 2.16 m (7 ft 1 in) 121 kg (267 lb)
G/F 34 Liggins, DeAndre 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) 95 kg (209 lb)
C – Tawiah, Chris 2.08 m (6 ft 10 in) 107 kg (236 lb)
F/C – Walker, Shane 2.08 m (6 ft 10 in) 96 kg (212 lb)
G/F – Ward-Hibbert, Joshua 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) 86 kg (190 lb)
G – Ware, Kevin 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) 79 kg (174 lb)
Head coach
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (DP) Development player
  • Injured
Updated: 14 August, 2020

Depth Chart
Pos. Starting 5 Bench 1 Bench 2
C Kingsley Okoroh Chris Tawiah
PF Kervin Bristol Joshua Ward-Hibbert Shane Walker
SF DeAndre Liggins Joe Ikhinmwin
SG Kevin Ware Dirk Williams Edmir Lucas
PG Justin Robinson Jules Dang-Akodo Andre Lockhart

Basketball Champions League
Main article: 2020–21 Basketball Champions League

Game log
2020–21 season game log
Basketball Champions League Qualification Rounds: 0–0 (Home: 0–0; Road: 0–0)
GameDateTeamScoreHigh pointsHigh reboundsHigh assistsLocationRecord
1 15 September Neptūnas TBD TBD TBD TBD Copper Box Arena 0-0
2 18 September @ Neptūnas TBD TBD TBD TBD Švyturys Arena 0-0

Cup

Qualification Stage

South Group
Pos Team Pld W L PF PA PD Qualification
1 Bristol Flyers 0 0 0 0 0 0 Qualification to quarter-finals
2 London Lions 0 0 0 0 0 0
3 Plymouth Raiders 0 0 0 0 0 0
4 Surrey Scorchers 0 0 0 0 0 0
5 Worcester Wolves 0 0 0 0 0 0
First match(es) will be played on unknown. Source: http://www.bbl.org.uk/

Game log
2020–21 season game log
BBL Cup Qualification Stage: 0–0 (Home: 0–0; Road: 0–0)
GameDateTeamScoreHigh pointsHigh reboundsHigh assistsLocationRecord
1 TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD 0-0

Trophy

Game log
2020–21 season game log
BBL Trophy 1st Round: 0–0 (Home: 0–0; Road: 0–0)
GameDateTeamScoreHigh pointsHigh reboundsHigh assistsLocationRecord
1 TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD 0-0

Championship

Standings
Pos Team Pld W L PF PA PD Pts Qualification
1 Bristol Flyers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Qualification to playoffs
2 Cheshire Phoenix 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
3 Glasgow Rocks 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
4 Leicester Riders 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
5 London Lions 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
6 Manchester Giants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
7 Newcastle Eagles 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8 Plymouth Raiders 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
9 Sheffield Sharks 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
10 Surrey Scorchers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
11 Worcester Wolves 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
First match(es) will be played on unknown. Source: BBC Sport

Game log
2020–21 season game log
TBA: 0–0 (Home: 0–0; Road: 0–0)
GameDateTeamScoreHigh pointsHigh reboundsHigh assistsLocationRecord
1 TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD 0-0

Playoffs

Game log
2021 playoff game log
TBD: 0–0 (Home: 0–0; Road: 0–0)
GameDateTeamScoreHigh pointsHigh reboundsHigh assistsLocationRecord
TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD 0-0

See also

References
  1. "London Lions keep Justin Robinson for two more years". Hoopsfix.com. 2020-07-13. Retrieved 2020-07-21.
  2. "Eight is great for Joe". British Basketball League. 2020-07-14. Retrieved 2020-07-21.
  3. "Lionheart Lockhart Returns". www.thelondonlions.com. 2020-07-20. Retrieved 2020-07-22.
  4. "NBA Veteran Liggins In London". www.thelondonlions.com. 2020-07-22. Retrieved 2020-07-24.
  5. "Dirk Williams In Capital Landing". www.thelondonlions.com. 2020-07-27. Retrieved 2020-07-28.
  6. "Edmir Lucas Is Fourth Returnee". www.thelondonlions.com. 2020-07-29. Retrieved 2020-07-30.
  7. "Kervin Bristol Returns To Lions Defence". www.thelondonlions.com. 2020-08-03. Retrieved 2020-08-03.
  8. "Jules Is Diamond On The Rise". www.thelondonlions.com. 2020-08-05. Retrieved 2020-08-06.
  9. "Kingsley Is Giant Lion". www.thelondonlions.com. 2020-08-06. Retrieved 2020-08-07.
  10. "Junior Lion Tawiah Is A Senior Lion". www.thelondonlions.com. 2020-08-10. Retrieved 2020-08-11.
  11. "Kevin Ware Defies The Odds". www.thelondonlions.com. 2020-08-12. Retrieved 2020-08-13.
  12. "Anyone For Tennis As Lions Net Josh Ward-Hibbert". www.thelondonlions.com. 2020-08-13. Retrieved 2020-08-13.
  13. "London Welcomes Walker". www.thelondonlions.com. 2020-08-14. Retrieved 2020-08-15.
  • FIBA (official website)
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