Super League Basketball and Molten UK & Ireland have penned a multi-year partnership that will make Molten’s BG4500 the official game ball of all Men’s and Women’s SLB competitions from this season.
The partnership between Molten and British basketball’s top division continues a relationship that extends to well over 20 years support between the manufacturer and elite level British basketball.
“We’re proud to confirm Molten as partners of Super League Basketball. Molten has worked closely with the British basketball community for decades and we’re excited to work with them over the coming years to further elevate the game in the UK,” confirmed SLB Interim Chair, Vaughn Millette said.
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Paul Reaney, Brand Manager, Molten UK and Ireland commented: “Molten is first and foremost a basketball brand with a passionate commitment to the game’s health and wellbeing in every corner and court across Britain. We are incredibly excited about this new partnership with the SLB and looking forward to playing our part in helping British basketball achieve the success it deserves.
As we start this new chapter, our focus will be on putting a high-performance basketball in the hands of every player, coach and fan that picks up a Molten. We are already working on the next generation of game-changing Super League Basketballs and hope to release exciting details very soon."
Molten’s BG4500 basketball will be used across both Leagues' major competitions. Molten’s branding will also feature at all arenas throughout the season and Finals. Molten will also continue to sponsor the prestigious Super League Basketball Player and Coach of the Month/Year awards.
About Super League Basketball
Super League Basketball is the leading men’s professional basketball league in the United Kingdom (UK) and represents the highest level of the professional game in the country, featuring players from around the UK, Europe, the United States and beyond. The League operates under the FIBA Europe Federation and is contested by 9 teams from major cities across the UK. The games can be watched on DASN throughout the 2024-27 season.
The Super League Basketball Franchises are:
Bristol Flyers Caledonia Gladiators Cheshire Phoenix Leicester Riders London Lions Manchester Basketball Seriös Group Newcastle Eaglesa B. Braun Sheffield Sharks Surrey Niners
The Women's Super League Basketball Franchises are:
Caledonia Gladiators Cardiff Archers Durham Palatinates Essex Rebels Leicester Riders London Lions Manchester Basketball Nottingham Wildcats Oakland Wolves Seriös Group Newcastle Eagles Sheffield Hatter
