The 2020–21 BBL season was the 44th season for the London Lions in the BBL, and 9th under the banner of London Lions.
2020–21 London Lions season | |
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Trophy champions | |
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Head coach | ![]() |
Captain | ![]() |
Arena | Copper Box Arena |
BBL results | |
Record | 23–7 (.767) |
Ladder | 2nd |
BBL Cup | Runners-up (lost to Eagles 77–84) |
BBL Trophy | Champions (1st title) (Defeated Raiders 88–82) |
Playoff finish | Runners-up (lost to Eagles 66–68) |
Stats at BBL.org.uk | |
Player records | |
Points | ![]() 18.3 |
Rebounds | ![]() 5.7 |
Assists | ![]() 6.9 |
Efficiency | ![]() 57% |
All statistics correct as of 30 April 2021. | |
The Lions play their home games at the 6,000 seat Copper Box Arena in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London.
Squad
editSignings
edit- 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 signed Kervin Bristol after a season in Ukraine. Kervin was a member of the 2018–19 Lions squad.[7] On 21 November, 2020, Kervin Bristol had been de-registered from the team, but remains on staff.
- 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]
- On 20 August, 2020, the London Lions signed six-year NBA veteran, Byron Mullens to the 2020–21 squad.[14]
- On 13 September, 2020, the London Lions signed former Lion Matthew Bryan-Amaning to the 2020–21 squad. Bryan-Amaning was a member of the Lions in 2013.[15] On 13 October, 2020, Bryan-Amaning parted ways with the team.[16]
- On 16 September, 2020, the London Lions signed American Stephen Brown as an injury replacement for Jules Dang-Akodo. Brown will only appear in the Basketball Champions League.[17]
- On 22 October, 2020 the London Lions signed Fahro Alihodžić to the 2020–21 squad.[18]
- On 21 November, 2020, the London Lions signed Orlando Parker for the 2020–21 BBL season.[19]
- On 11 December, 2020, the London Lions signed former Lion Jordan Spencer to the 2020–21 squad. Spencer was a member of the 2018–19 Lions squad.[20]
Roster
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Depth chart
editPos. | Starting 5 | Bench 1 | Bench 2 | Development |
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C | Chris Tawiah | Kingsley Okoroh | ||
PF | Orlando Parker | Fahro Alihodžić | Joshua Ward-Hibbert | Kervin Bristol |
SF | DeAndre Liggins | Shane Walker | Joe Ikhinmwin | |
SG | Kevin Ware | Dirk Williams | Edmir Lucas | |
PG | Justin Robinson | Andre Lockhart | Jordan Spencer | Jules Dang-Akodo |
Preseason
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August: 1–1 (Home: 0–0; Road: 1–1)
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September: 0–1 (Home: 0–0; Road: 0–1)
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October: 2–1 (Home: 1–1; Road: 1–0)
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Basketball Champions League
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September: 0–1 (Home: 0–0; Road: 0–1)
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FIBA Europe Cup
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January: 0–0 (Home: 0–0; Road: 0–0)
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*Note: FIBA has withdrawn the London Lions from the FIBA Europe Cup Regular Season due to COVID-19 disruptions. All games of the London Lions will be forfeited.[21]
BBL Cup
editStandings
editPos | Team | Pld | W | L | PF | PA | PD | Pts | Qualification |
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1 | Newcastle Eagles | 6 | 4 | 2 | 539 | 526 | +13 | 8 | Quarter Finals |
2 | Leicester Riders | 5 | 3 | 2 | 455 | 422 | +33 | 6 | |
3 | London Lions | 6 | 3 | 3 | 501 | 497 | +4 | 6 | |
4 | Sheffield Sharks | 5 | 1 | 4 | 371 | 421 | −50 | 2 |
Updated to match(es) played on 29 November 2020. Source: BBC Sport
Game log
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November: 3–3 (Home: 2–1; Road: 1–2)
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December: 1–0 (Home: 0–0; Road: 1–0)
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January: 1–1 (Home: 1–1; Road: 0–0)
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BBL Trophy
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February: 2–0 (Home: 2–0; Road: 0–0)
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March: 3–0 (Home: 2–0; Road: 1–0)
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BBL Championship
editStandings
editPos | Team | Pld | W | L | PF | PA | PD | Pts | Qualification |
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1 | Leicester Riders (C) | 30 | 24 | 6 | 2580 | 2303 | +277 | 48 | Playoffs |
2 | London Lions | 30 | 23 | 7 | 2702 | 2441 | +261 | 46 | |
3 | Plymouth Raiders | 30 | 21 | 9 | 2511 | 2307 | +204 | 42 | |
4 | Newcastle Eagles | 30 | 18 | 12 | 2576 | 2543 | +33 | 36 | |
5 | Sheffield Sharks | 30 | 15 | 15 | 2403 | 2338 | +65 | 30 | |
6 | Worcester Wolves | 30 | 14 | 16 | 2349 | 2456 | −107 | 28 | |
7 | Cheshire Phoenix | 30 | 14 | 16 | 2357 | 2407 | −50 | 28 | |
8 | Bristol Flyers | 30 | 12 | 18 | 2346 | 2373 | −27 | 24 | |
9 | Surrey Scorchers | 30 | 10 | 20 | 2446 | 2615 | −169 | 20 | |
10 | Manchester Giants | 30 | 10 | 20 | 2514 | 2601 | −87 | 20 | |
11 | Glasgow Rocks | 30 | 4 | 26 | 2214 | 2614 | −400 | 8 |
Game log
editBBL Playoffs
editGame log
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May: 3–2 (Home: 3–2; Road: 0–0)
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See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "London Lions keep Justin Robinson for two more years". Hoopsfix.com. 2020-07-13. Retrieved 2020-07-21.
- ^ "Eight is great for Joe". British Basketball League. 2020-07-14. Retrieved 2020-07-21.
- ^ "Lionheart Lockhart Returns". www.thelondonlions.com. 2020-07-20. Retrieved 2020-07-22.
- ^ "NBA Veteran Liggins In London". www.thelondonlions.com. 2020-07-22. Retrieved 2020-07-24.
- ^ "Dirk Williams In Capital Landing". www.thelondonlions.com. 2020-07-27. Retrieved 2020-07-28.
- ^ "Edmir Lucas Is Fourth Returnee". www.thelondonlions.com. 2020-07-29. Retrieved 2020-07-30.
- ^ "Kervin Bristol Returns To Lions Defence". www.thelondonlions.com. 2020-08-03. Retrieved 2020-08-03.
- ^ "Jules Is Diamond On The Rise". www.thelondonlions.com. 2020-08-05. Retrieved 2020-08-06.
- ^ "Kingsley Is Giant Lion". www.thelondonlions.com. 2020-08-06. Retrieved 2020-08-07.
- ^ "Junior Lion Tawiah Is A Senior Lion". www.thelondonlions.com. 2020-08-10. Retrieved 2020-08-11.
- ^ "Kevin Ware Defies The Odds". www.thelondonlions.com. 2020-08-12. Retrieved 2020-08-13.
- ^ "Anyone For Tennis As Lions Net Josh Ward-Hibbert". www.thelondonlions.com. 2020-08-13. Retrieved 2020-08-13.
- ^ "London Welcomes Walker". www.thelondonlions.com. 2020-08-14. Retrieved 2020-08-15.
- ^ "Byron Mullens Is London's 2nd NBA Star". www.thelondonlions.com. 2020-08-20. Retrieved 2020-08-21.
- ^ "Bryan-Amaning Joins The Pride". www.thelondonlions.com. 2020-09-13. Retrieved 2020-09-14.
- ^ "Matthew Bryan-Amaning, London Lions part ways". Sportando. October 13, 2020. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
- ^ "Brown Is Final Euro Piece". www.thelondonlions.com. 2020-09-16. Retrieved 2020-09-17.
- ^ "Home Is Sweet For Fahro". www.thelondonlions.com. 2020-10-22. Retrieved 2020-10-23.
- ^ "Orlando At Home In London". www.thelondonlions.com. 2020-11-21. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
- ^ "Jordan Spencer makes London Lions return". hoopsfix.com. 2020-12-11. Retrieved 2020-12-15.
- ^ "London Lions ruled out from FIBA Europe Cup Regular Season due to COVID-19 disruptions". fiba.basketball. 2021-01-24. Retrieved 2021-01-25.
External links
edit- London Lions (official website)
- British Basketball League (official website)
- Basketball Champions League (official website)
- FIBA Europe Cup (official website)
- FIBA (official website)