Basketball

Basketball at UEL

Basketball is one of UEL’s High Performance sports, with four men’s teams and two women’s teams competing in British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) leagues and cups.

First-team players may be eligible for scholarships that include financial support, performance services, exclusive kit and access to Aqua East.

Our programme is designed to help players develop on and off the court through competitive basketball, specialist support and a strong team environment.

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High Performance Programme

Discover UEL’s High Performance Basketball Programme and hear from coaches and players about training and competing at the University of East London.

Find out about basketball coaching, physiotherapy, strength and conditioning, and the support available to help student athletes develop on and off the court.

Why UEL basketball?

Develop your game in a basketball environment that connects university competition with high-performance and national-level activity.

Train at SportsDock: Play and train at UEL's major sports facility, which hosts university basketball alongside national and professional-level activity.
Great Britain Basketball: SportsDock hosts training camps for Great Britain Basketball's under-21 and under-23 3x3 programmes.
East London Phoenix: UEL's wider basketball programme includes men's and women's East London Phoenix teams competing in the National Basketball League.
Develop on and off the court: Access a High Performance environment designed to support your development as an athlete alongside your studies.

UEL becomes home to Great Britain Basketball's 3x3 future
New partnership sees Great Britain's U21 and U23 national teams train at SportsDock, further cementing UEL’s reputation as one of the UK's leading destinations for elite basketball.
UEL hosts NBA Her Time to Play ahead of London Game
The University of East London this week hosted the NBA as part of Her Time to Play, a global programme focused on female empowerment and creating opportunities for women in sport and leadership.
East London Phoenix
East London Phoenix is the University of East London’s performance programme for basketball and wheelchair basketball.

One of the things we are trying to build is an environment for people to develop and grow as players. Welcoming new people into the family is something we are excited to do in the 23/24 season.

Tope Alli-Balogun

Women’s basketball coach

Who can get a basketball sports scholarship at UEL?

Basketball scholarships are for UEL 1st team players in the High-Performance Programme. Selection is competitive and linked to playing at a high level and representing UEL in competitions.

What does the basketball scholarship include?

Basketball scholarships are for UEL 1st team players in the High-Performance Programme. Selection is competitive and linked to playing at a high level and representing UEL in competitions.

How do I apply for a basketball scholarship?

You need to:

Apply to UEL and secure an offer for an eligible course.
Join or trial for the basketball programme and be selected for the 1st team.
Apply for the sports scholarship through the UEL sport scholarships route.

Do I need to attend a basketball trial?

Yes. To be considered for a basketball scholarship, you must be assessed through the basketball performance pathway, and scholarships are tied to 1st team status. Trials are the normal route into that squad.

When are basketball trials held?

Trials usually take place before the academic season starts and/or at set points in the term. Contact us for the next trial date.

Find out more about sport at UEL

Performance Sports
UEL’s High Performance programme aims to help talented athletes achieve success, both in sport and their academic studies.
Basketball club
Our men's and women’s basketball programme includes regular training and the opportunity to train and play in one of four men’s and two women’s teams.
Sports Clubs
Join a Sports Club at UEL. Keep fit and healthy, create new friendships, enhance your CV, represent the University of East London and have fun!