he BBL currently has nine clubs in England and one in Scotland, though is without a presence in Wales or Northern Ireland. As the league eyes further growth following its UK£7 million (US$8.7 million) investment from US alternative investment firm 777 Partners in December 2021, Radin says multiple parties are keen to bring a team to cities across the country.
“So there’s interest for sure, which is fantastic. [We need] to set the right foundation so that when those clubs come online, they have the foundation to be successful.
“I’m hoping that comes sooner rather than later. I’m very impatient in that regard. But we want to have that foundation in place and we already know that there’s demand.”
