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Ref. |
Team
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Divisions |
History |
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1 |
Avenue |
Div. 1: 1972-1977
Div. 2:
1977-1978 |
Founder members of the
League (1972) and first Champions (1973). Relegated to Div. 2 (losing
play-off to Exeter), '77. Withdrew '78. |
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2 |
Liverpool
|
Div. 1:
1972-1974;
1981-1983;
Div. 2:
1980-1981;
1983-1984. |
A Liverpool team competed
in the NBL's first two Seasons (1972-4). Re-emerged, in old D.2, in 1980;
promoted (3rd) in first Season. Relegated in '83; played in D.2 as
Merseyside, for one Season, and withdrew. Not
to be confused with Liverpool (ex-Stoke), (ref. 42), or Liverpool (ref. 71). |
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5 |
Sheffield Scorpions |
NBL:
1972-1973 |
This was the original
Sheffield team, founder-members of the inaugural (1972-3) League, but only
for one Season. There is such a long gap until the arrival of the next
Sheffield team (1991) that I’ve kept their record separate.
Not to be confused with the later Sheffield
Forgers/Sharks (ref. 66), nor Forgers/Sabres (ref. 78). |
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6 |
RAF Fliers |
NBL: 1972-1973 |
Founder members of the six team League in 1972. Failed to
win a single game – and failed to stay in! |
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7 |
Milton Keynes |
Div. 1: 1973-1979
NBL 1: 1981-1983
|
No, not the Lions – this is
the earlier, more famous one! Beginning as London Latvians (LLSK), this team
entered the League in 1973 (as Embassy All-Stars), and were the main
challengers to Crystal Palace's dominance for several Seasons. They moved,
from North London, to Milton Keynes in 1976, but pulled out in 1979. A
Milton Keynes team briefly appeared in Division 1 (then the lowest Division)
from 1981 to '83. Not to be confused with
Milton Keynes Lions/Hemel (ref. 27). |
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9 |
Doncaster Panthers |
Div. 1: 1973-1985
BBL
: 1993-1996
NBL1: 1990-1993
NBL 2: 1989-1990
NBL 3: 1998-2000
NBL 2: 2000-2001 |
Original team entered
League in 1973. Withdrew in '85. New team (Doncaster Eagles) entered NBL 2
in '89. Promoted 1990. Changed name to Panthers, 1992; promoted to BBL, '93.
Withdrew 1996. Another Doncaster Eagles entered NBL 3, 1998. Promoted 2000,
and changed name to Panthers. Withdrew in 2001. |
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10 |
Manchester Giants |
Div. 1: 1973-1986
NBL1: 1988-1989
NBL 2: 1989-1990 |
"ATS Giants" were another
1973 "expansion" team. Solid, moderately successful history until suddenly
taken over by Manchester United (the basketball club) in 1986. Giants’
supporters started a new team in Central League, which emerged as Stockport
in NBL 1 in 1988. Relegated in '89, and (ironically) merged with Manchester
"B" in 1990, to play in Div. 1. Not to be
confused with later Manchester Giants [ex-United] (ref. 16), nor with
Bury/Olympic City Giants (ref. 35). |
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12 |
Exeter |
NBL: 1974-1975
Div 1: 1977-1979
Div 2: 1975-1977
Div 2: 1979-1980 |
Admitted to League (Div. 1
– and only), 1974. Relegated to newly formed Div. 2, '75. Promoted (beat
Avenue in play-off) '77. Relegated '79. Withdrew 1980. |
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13 |
Teesside Mohawks |
Div. 1: 1974-1977
Div. 2: 1985-1987
NBL 1 1990-2005
NBL 2: 1988-1990 |
The original team on
Teesside was Cleveland Strongarm, 1974-77. A second Cleveland team played in
Div. 2 from 1985 to '87. Re-emerged as Teesside, in NBL 2, in '88; promoted
(as Middlesbrough) in '90; became Stockton in '93, and finally Teesside in
'97. Entered new Conference in 2000. |
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14 |
Leeds/Bradford |
Div 1:
1975-1976
Div 2: 1976-1977
Div 2: 1978-1981 |
Admitted to Div. 1, as
Leeds, 1975. Relegated (no wins) '76. Last in Div. 2, and failed to
re-qualify, '77. Re-entered '78, and merged with Morley. Moved to Bradford,
1981. Merged with Calderdale, 1984. |
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15 |
Vauxhall Motors, Bedford |
Div 1: 1976-1978
Div 2: 1975-1976 |
Entered Div. 2, 1975.
Promoted (champions), 1976. Relegated (and withdrew) 1978. |
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17 |
Greenwich/Lewisham |
Div 2: 1975-1977
NBL1: 1991-1993
NBL 2: 1988-1991
NBL 2: 1993-1996 |
Malory (Lewisham) were
founder members of Div. 2 in 1975. Failed to re-qualify (from bottom 4) in
1977. Greenwich were then founders of NBL2 in 1988; promoted ’91; became
Lewisham in ’92; relegated ’93; back to Greenwich ’94; withdrew ’96. |
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18 |
Nottingham |
Div. 2
: 1975-1986
NBL 1
: 1994-1997
NBL 2:
1993-1994 |
Founder members Div. 2,
1975. Won D.2 in '80, but not promoted. Withdrew 1986. Re-entered (new NBL
2) '93; promoted '94. Withdrew '97. Not to be
confused with South Notts College (ref 110) nor Nottingham Hustlers/Knights
(ref 117) |
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20 |
Telford/Sandwell/West
Brom./ Wolverhampton/ Birmingham |
Div 1:
1984.
Div 2: 1975-1984 |
Birmingham Bulldogs were
founder members of Div. 2 in 1975. Moving to Wolverhampton in 1980, they
merged with (and took the name of) West Brom. in '81. After two second place
finished, they moved to Sandwell ('83), won promotion ('84) and moved to
Telford. Bankrupt in mid-season, their record ends in mid-season when
franchise moved to Portsmouth. Not to be
confused with any other Birmingham, (ref 11 & 57), Wolverhampton/Aston (ref.
85) nor Dudley/Walsall/Sandwell (ref. 44). |
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21 |
Miles Mustangs, Morley |
Div 2: 1976-1978 |
Entered Div. 2, 1976.
Merged with Leeds, 1978. |
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23 |
Oxford |
Div 2: 1976-1979
NBL 1: 1996-2000
Conf.
: 2002-2003
NBL 1: 1988-1989
NBL 2: 1994-1996
NBL 1: 2000-2002
EBL 2: 2003-2004 |
The original Oxford team,
Seensee Sonics, entered Div. 2 in 1976. Moved to Maidenhead, '77; withdrew
'79. Oxford Park admitted to NBL 1 in '88. Withdrew '89. Entered NBL 2, '94.
Promoted '96, and became Oxford Devils. To NBL 1 when Conference set up in
2000. Promoted to Conference, 2002. Relegated to EBL2, 2003. Withdrew 2004. |
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24 |
Blackpool |
Div 1: 1979-1981
Div 2: 1976-1979 |
Rochdale entered Div. 2 in
1976, played one Season as Bury, and then were taken over by (and moved to)
Blackpool. I’ve therefore kept their records together. Promoted (from 4th
place) to Div. 1 in 1979; relegated (and withdrew) ’81.
Not to be confused with Bolton/Bury (ref.
35). |
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25 |
Derby Storm |
BBL
: 1986-2002
Div. 2:
1976-1979
NBL 2:
1984-1986 |
A Derby team (based at the
College of Further Education) were founder-members of Div. 2 in 1976, but
withdrew in '79. Re-emerged (in a different form) in 1984; promoted to the
top division (as Derby Rams) in '86. Only five other BBL teams had been
there continuously for longer - until they chose to take a "one year
sabbattical" in 2002, which is still continuing. |
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26 |
Leatherhead/Bracknell |
Div 1: 1978-1979
Div 2: 1977-1978 |
Emerging from C.Palace 2nd
team, Leatherhead entered Div. 2 in 1977. Promoted (2nd) in ’78;
moved to Bracknell (as Bracknell Bullets), but expelled from the League,
after one controversial Season in Div. 1, in ’79.
Not to be confused with
Guildford/Bracknell/Thames Valley (ref. 19). |
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27 |
Milton Keynes Lions |
Div. 1: 1979-1989
BBL
: 1990-2005
Div. 2: 1977-1979
NBL 1: 1989-1990 |
Entered Div. 2 as Hemel
Hempstead, 1977. Promoted '79. Various combinations of Hemel Hempstead,
Hemel, Hemel and Watford. Chose to play in NBL 1, 1989, but readmitted to
BBL in '90. Moved to Watford, 1997. To Milton Keynes 1998.
Not to be confused with Watford/Ware (ref.
39); Milton Keynes/Embassy (ref. 7). |
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28 |
Bromley |
NBL 2: 1977-1979 |
Admitted to Div. 2, 1977.
Withdrew '79. |
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30 |
Camden |
Div 2: 1979-1985 |
Camden & Hampstead admitted
to Div. 2, 1979. Just "Camden" 1984. Not re-elected, '85 - merged with
Brunel. |
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31 |
Plymouth Raiders |
BBL
: 2004-2005
NBL 1: 1983-2004
Div. 2: 1979-1980 |
The first Plymouth team
entered Div. 2 in 1979, for just a single season. The Raiders entered that
division in 1983, and were there until 2000, when they joined the elite of
that division, in the new NBL Conference. Effectively the longest-serving
"single division" team in the entire BBL/NBL, until they chose to move up
into the BBL in 2004. |
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32 |
BCP/Brunel Ducks |
Div 1:
1985-1987
Div 2: 1979-1985 |
Brunel Uxbridge - admitted
(late) to D.2, 1979. Promoted (2nd) 1985. Merged with C. Palace, 1986, to
form BCP London. Club re-emerged as Palace in '87, so Brunel’s record ends. |
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33 |
Colchester |
Div 2:
1980-1987
EBL 2:
2003-2005
NBL 2:
2001-2003
NBL 3: 2000-2001 |
Admitted to Div. 2, 1980.
Withdrew '87. Admitted to NBL 3, 2000. Into regionalised D.2, 2001. Promoted
to EBL2, 2003. |
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34 |
Solent Stars |
Div. 1: 1980-1990
Div. 2: 1979-1980
NBL 1: 1992-1997
NBL 1: 1998-2005
NBL 2: 1991-1992
NBL 2: 1997-1998 |
The first "manufactured"
team, the Stars were formed in 1979, winning promotion from Div. 2 in their
first Season. In 1990 they dropped out of the League, only to re-emerge in
'91, and to win NBL 2 at the first attempt - becoming the first team to win
the top three divisions. Relegated in '97, they won NBL 2 again in '98, and
NBL 1 in '99. Selected for the Conference in 2000. |
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35 |
Bury & Bolton |
Div. 1: 1983-1989
Div 2: 1981-1983
NBL 1: 1989-1997 |
Entered D.2, 1981, as
"Bolton Wanderers". Promoted '83. Became "Bolton & Bury", '85. Moved to
Manchester, by new owner Mike Shaft, as "Olympic City Giants", 1988.
Withdrew at end of Season, but "Bury Lobos" emerged in NBL 1. Renamed "Bury
& Bolton" in '96. Sold franchise to Richmond (Surrey) Rugby Club, '97. |
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36 |
Newcastle |
Div 2: 1982-1984 |
Entered Div. 2 in 1982.
Merged with Gateshead to become Tyneside, ’84.
Not to be confused with Newcastle/Sunderland
(ref. 22). |
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37 |
Calderdale |
Div. 1: 1986-1988
Div 2: 1982-1986
NBL 2: 1989-1992 |
Halifax entered D.2, 1982.
Became Calderdale in '83. Promoted '86. Bankrupt '88. New team entered NBL
2 in 1989. Not re-elected in 1992. |
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38 |
Gateshead/Tyneside |
Div 1:
1985-1986
Div 2:
1982-1985
NBL 1: 1987-1990 |
Entered Div. 2, 1982.
Merged with Newcastle, '84. Promoted (as Tyneside), 1985. Relegated &
withdrew '86. Re-entered (NBL 1), '87. Relegated & withdrew, '90. |
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39 |
Essex & Herts Leopards
/ Ware Rebels |
Div 2: 1982-1984
NBL 1: 1990-1997
EBL 1: 2002-2005
NBL 2: 1989-1990
NBL 1: 2001-2002
NBL 3: 1998-2000
NBL 2: 2000-2001 |
Watford Royals entered D.2,
1982. Merged with Hemel in '84. Watford Rebels entered NBL 2 in 1989;
promoted in '90. Moved to Ware in '91. Won NBL 1 in '97 - had been moved to
Stevenage in mid-Season, but I've kept the record together till the end of
Season. Ware Fire emerged in NBL 3 for following Season. “Promoted“ to NBL
2, 2000 (as Rebels); to NBL 1 in 2001; to Conference in 2002. Merged, in
2004, with a group run by Leopards’ supporters, to become Essex & Herts
Leopards. I’ve retained the record of the “new” team with that of the old,
as many games still played at Ware. Not to be
confused with Watford/Hemel/M.Keynes (ref. 27) |
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40 |
Portsmouth |
Div. 1: 1985-1988
Div 2: 1983-1984
NBL 2: 1998-2000
NBL 3: 1997-1998
NBL 2: 2002 |
A short-lived Portsmouth
team played in Div. 2 in 1983-4. In January 1985, Portsmouth FC bought the
near-bankrupt Telford, and moved the Div. 1 team to the South Coast; in view
of the distance, their record thus begins in mid-Season. Withdrew (as
back-to-back Champions!) in 1988. Portsmouth Pirates entered NBL 3, 1997.
Promoted '98. Withdrew 2000. Re-entered Div. 2(S) in 2002; withdrew after 5
games (we’ve retained that record, and included those games in their – and
their opponents’ – record). |
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42 |
Liverpool (ex-Stoke) |
Div 2: 1984-1986 |
Stoke were admitted to Div.
2 in 1984. Began the Season there, but moved to Liverpool part way through.
Withdrew 1986. Not to be confused with
Liverpool (ref. 2) nor Hanley/Stoke (ref. 93). |
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43 |
Swindon |
Div. 2:
1984-1987
NBL 1:
1994-1995
NBL 2:
1988-1989
NBL 2:
1990-1994
NBL 2:
1995-1994
NBL 2: 2000-2005 |
Admitted to Div. 2, 1984.
Not re-selected, '87. Re-entered new NBL 2, 1988; failed re-selection, '89;
re-entered, '90. Promoted 1994; relegated, '95. Remained in (lower) NBL 2
(just) in re-organisation, 2000. |
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44 |
Black Country Bears
(Dudley/Walsall/Sandwell) |
NBL 2:
1984-1985
NBL 2:
1986-1987
NBL 1:
2002-2003
NBL 2:
2001-2002
NBL 3:
2000-2001 |
1984 – Dudley admitted to
Div. 2, and played as Sandwell when the team from there moved to Telford
(hence separate record, as they existed at same time). Not re-selected (last
place), ’85. Re-entered in ’86 as Team Walsall. Won Div. 2 in ’87, but not
promoted – and withdrew. A new Dudley entered NBL 3 in 2000, and thus
inherited the earlier team's record. "Promoted" to regionalised NBL 2 in
2001. Promoted to NBL 1 in 2002, and became Black Country Bears. Withdrew
before start of 2003 season. Not to be
confused with Telford/Sandwell (ref. 20). |
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45 |
Brixton Topcats |
Div 2: 1985-1999
NBL 2: 1999-2000
NBL 2: 2000-2003
EBL 3: 2003-2005 |
One of the longest serving
EBL teams. Entered Div. 2 in 1985. Played one Season as Lambeth ('86-7).
Relegated, to NBL 2, 1999 (after 2nd Season running in last place). Stayed
in NBL2 in 2000, when the Conference/NBL1 split turned it into the
third-ranked NBL division. |
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46 |
Oldham Celtics |
Div. 1: 1987-1988
BBL
: 1992-1994
Div. 2: 1985-1987
NBL 1: 1988-1992
1994-1996 |
Small-town success story of
late '80s/early '90s, under Pat O'Donnell & Yaro Martniuk. Entered Div. 2,
1985. Promoted '87; chose to drop back down after one match of '88-9 season
(match included in their record). Won NBL 1 three times in next four
Seasons; promoted 1992. One successful Season in BBL, but relegated 1994.
Forced (by fire in Sports Centre) to move to Rochdale, '95; Withdrew '96. |
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47 |
Peterborough Jets |
Div 2: 1985-1986 |
Admitted to Division 2, 1985. Lost all 22 games. Not
readmitted. |
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48 |
Rhondda |
Div 2: 1986-1987 |
Admitted to Division 2,
1986. Promoted (from 3rd place), but withdrew, 1987. |
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49 |
Chester Jets |
BBL
: 1991-2005
Div 2: 1986-1991 |
Began as a Division 2 team,
in Ellesmere Port, in 1986. Became "Cheshire" in '88. Won NBL 1 in 1991, and
admitted to the BBL. Surprised most pundits at the time by surviving at the
top level. Became Chester in '93. |
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50 |
Murray International
Livingston |
BBL: 1987-1989 |
The first team from outside
England to play in the top division. Already very successful in Scotland,
Murray were admitted to BBL in 1987. In 1989, David Murray decided to
concentrate on soccer (he'd just bought Glasgow Rangers!), and Livingston
pulled out of the League. |
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51 |
Aberdare |
NBL1: 1987-1988 |
Admitted to NBL1, 1987.
Withdrew (late), 1988. |
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52 |
Coventry Crusaders |
NBL 1:
1987-2000;
Conf.: 2000-2003
EBL 1: 2004-2005
EBL 2: 2003-2004. |
Began as Market Harborough;
entered NBL 1, 1987. Moved to Corby, '88; Coventry 1990. Chosen for NBL
Conference, 2000. Relegated to EBL2, 2003. Promoted to EBL1, 2004. Relegated
to EBL2, 2005 Not to be confused with
Coventry/Birmingham (ref. 11) |
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53 |
Cardiff Phoenix |
NBL1: 1987-1988
NBL1: 1991-1994
NBL1: 1995-1999
NBL 2: 1988-1991
NBL 2: 1994-1995 |
Cae'r Castell were admitted to NBL 1 in 1987, but relegated
to new NBL 2 in '88. Promoted in '91. Became Cardiff Heat in '92. In 1994
they were admitted to the BBL (from 3rd in NBL 1), and thus withdrew from
NBL. Proposed move didn't come off, and so re-entered NBL
2 as Cardiff Phoenix. Promoted back to NBL 1
(as winners of NBL 2) in '95. Expelled from NBL in 1999. Readmitted in 2002
and 2004, but withdrew pre-season on both occasions. Readmitted again (to
EBL3) in 2005. Not to be confused with
Cardiff Clippers (ref. 82) |
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54 |
Broxbourne
(ex-Stevenage) |
NBL1: 1987-1988
NBL1: 1989-1992
NBL 2: 1988-1989 |
Stevenage entered NBL 1,
1987. Relegated to new NBL 2, ’88. Promoted (4th), ’89. Moved to
Broxbourne, ’90. Withdrew 1992. Record separate from Stevenage Phoenix, as
latter entered NBL 2 while Broxbourne still in NBL 1.
Not to be confused with Stevenage
Phoenix/Rebels (ref. 67). |
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55 |
Glasgow Rangers |
BBL: 1988-1989 |
Bought franchise from
Kingston, 1988. Won BBL in ’89, and sold franchise back to Kingston! A true
one-season-wonder! |
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56 |
Manchester Magic |
EBL 1: 2000-2005
NBL 2: 1988-1990
NBL 2: 1998-2000
NBL 2: 1997-1998 |
Evolved out of the "2nd"
team of Manchester Giants. Manchester "B" were founder members of NBL 2 in
1988, and were promoted to NBL 1 in 1990. Relegation and withdrawal followed
the next Season. When new NBL 3 formed in '97, Manchester "B" were back in.
Promoted to NBL 2, '98. Giants lost interest in running reserves in
mid-Season, and they became independent, as Manchester Attitude. Won NBL 2
in 2000, and admitted to the new Conference. Proceeded to outlive the
original “parent” club. Not to be confused
with any other Manchester manifestation. |
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57 |
Birmingham Aces |
NBL1: 1999-2000
NBL 1: 2000-2001
NBL 2: 1988-1991
NBL 2: 1998-1999
NBL 3: 1997-1998 |
Evolved out of the second
team of Birmingham Bullets. Birmingham “B” entered NBL 2 in 1988. Withdrew
’91. Founder members NBL 3, 1997. Promoted (winners) ’98. Promoted (winners
NBL 2) ’99. Became “Aces”, 2001, but withdrew pre-season due to lack of
funding from the parent club. Not to be
confused with Birmingham/Wolverhampton (ref. 20); Birmingham Bullets (ref.
11). |
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58 |
Kirklees Leos |
NBL 2: 1988-1991 |
Founder members NBL2, 1988.
Withdrew 1991. |
|
59 |
Crystal Palace "B" |
NBL 2: 1988-1989 |
Founder members NBL2, 1988. Withdrew (late), '89. |
|
60 |
North London College
Hawks |
NBL 2: 1988-1992 |
Founder members of NBL2,
1988. Withdrew 1992. |
|
61 |
Barnsley |
NBL1: 1991-1993
NBL 2: 1990-1991 |
Mandela (Leeds) admitted to
NBL 2, 1990, and played in Barnsley. Promoted 1991. Relegated and withdrew
1993. |
|
62 |
Slough/Chiltern |
NBL1: 1994-1995
NBL 2: 1990-1994
NBL 2: 1995-1999 |
Chiltern Fastbreak entered
NBL 2 in 1990. Promoted to NBL 1, '94. Relegated '95; became Slough '96.
Withdrew '99. |
|
63 |
Cheshire Bulls |
NBL 2: 1990-1992 |
"B" team of Cheshire Jets.
Admitted to NBL2, 1990. Withdrew (late) 1992. |
|
64 |
Leicester "B" |
NBL 2: 1990-1994
NBL 3: 1997-1998 |
Leicester Falcons (u-23s)
entered NBL 2, 1990. Withdrew ’94. Leicester “B” founder-members NBL 3, in
’97; withdrew ’98. |
|
65 |
Fylde |
NBL 2: 1990-1991 |
Admitted to NBL 2, 1990. Withdrew '91. |
|
67 |
Mid-Sussex Magic |
NBL 1: 1995-2000
NBL 2: 1991-1995 |
Admitted to NBL 2, 1991.
Re-selected (last place), '93. Promoted (2nd) to NBL 1, '95. Withdrew (last
place), 2000. |
|
68 |
Stevenage Rebels/Phoenix
|
NBL 2:
1991-1995
NBL 2:
1997-1999 |
Stevenage Phoenix entered
NBL 2 in 1991. Withdrew '95. Re-emerged in '97, having moved franchise from
Ware. Sold franchise to Worthing, '99. Not to
be confused with Stevenage/Broxbourne (ref. 54). |
|
69 |
Sedgefield Racers |
NBL 2: 1991-1993 |
Entered NBL2, 1991.
Withdrew (late) 1993. |
|
70 |
Guildford Storm |
NBL 2: 1992-1974 |
"B" team of Guildford
Kings. Admitted to NBL2, 1992. Withdrew 1994.
Not to be confused with Guildford Pumas (ref. 79) |
|
71 |
Liverpool |
NBL 1:
1996-1997
NBL 2:
1992-1996
NBL 2:
1997-2000
NBL 1:
2000-2002
EBL 2:
2003-2005
NBL 2: 2002-2003 |
A new Liverpool team
entered NBL 2 in 1992. Promoted '96; relegated '97. “Promoted” to Div.1 (in
re-organisation, which split D1 into Conf and D1) 2000. Relegated 2002.
Promoted 2003. Not to be confused with the
original Liverpool (ref. 2) or Liverpool (ex-Stoke), (ref. 42). |
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72 |
South London Bulls |
NBL 2: 1992-2000
NBL 2: 2000-2001 |
Flaxman admitted to NBL 2
in 1992. Played as South London Elephants!, then London Elephants, then
South Bank (4 seasons), Wandsworth (1998-2000). As South London Bulls they
pulled out prior to season 2001-2. |
|
73 |
Camberley |
NBL 2: 1992-1993 |
Admitted to NBL2, 1992. Withdrew 1993. |
|
74 |
Northampton Neptunes |
EBL 2: 2003-2005
NBL 2: 1993-2000
NBL 2: 2000-2003 |
Entered NBL 2 as “89ers” in
1993. Changed owners (but remained as same franchise) and changed name to
“Neptunes” in 2000. Stayed in Division 2 in 2000, when Division 1 split into
Conference and Div. 1. Promoted to renamed EBL2 in 2003. |
|
75 |
Essex Leopards |
BBL: 1994-2003 |
One of only two recent
teams never to have played outside the BBL. New franchise invited (due to
their use of the London Arena) to replace Guildford in 1994. Initially
played as just “Leopards” (as Towers claimed exclusive use of “London”),
then as “Greater London”. A couple of years after moving out of London
Arena, to Brentwood, they formally renamed themselves “Essex”. Withdrew
“temporarily” in 2003. |
|
76 |
Worcester Wolves |
EBL1: 2004-2005
NBL 2: 1994-1997
NBL 1: 2001-2004
NBL 3: 2000-2001 |
Worcester Chiefs were
admitted to NBL 2 in 1994. Moved to Solihull, '96. Promoted (champions),
'97. Withdrew, '99. Worcester Wolves entered NBL 3 in 2000 (and I’ve kept
their record with the earlier team’s). Were due to play in regionalised NBL2
when NBL3 was abolished in 2001, but were promoted late to Div. 1, after
late withdrawal of Doncaster. Promoted to EBL1, 2004. |
|
77 |
Westminster Warriors |
NBL1: 1996-2000
NBL 2: 1994-1996
NBL 1: 2000-2004 |
Admitted to NBL 2, 1994.
Promoted (champions), '96. Remained in Div. 1 on creation of Conference in
2000. Withdrew 2004. |
|
78 |
Sheffield Forgers/Sabres |
NBL 2: 1994-1997
NBL 3: 1997-1998
EBL 2: 2001-2005 |
When original Sheffield
Forgers entered BBL (1994), they put a second team into NBL 2. Relegated to
new NBL 3 in '97. Franchise taken over by rivals Sheffield Arrows, 1998. New
Sheffield second team (Sabres) entered Div. 2 (now renamed EBL3), 2001.
Not to be confused with Sheffield Scorpions
(ref. 5) nor Forgers/Sharks (ref. 66), nor Arrows (ref 100). |
|
79 |
Sutton/Guildford Pumas |
Conf.: 2000-2004
NBL1: 1996-2000
NBL 2: 1995-1996 |
Croydon Swifts entered NBL
2 in 1995. Promoted (2nd place) '96, and moved to Guildford. Became "Pumas"
in '97. Moved to Sutton in '99. Selected for Conference, 2000. Withdrew in
2004 Not to be confused with Sutton/Croydon
Pumas (their "B" team) (ref. 99); nor with Guildford/Kingston (ref. 8); nor
with Guildford/Bracknell (ref. 19) |
|
80 |
Bournemouth/Poole Dolphins |
NBL 2: 1995-2000 |
Poole Dolphins entered NBL
2, 1995. Became Bournemouth in '96. Withdrew 2000. |
|
81 |
Cosford
|
NBL 2: 1995-1996 |