London Lightning
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Chris Jones, the star point guard for the London Lightning, has been suspended indefinitely by the BSL after a series of incidents — most recently a postgame altercation in Newfoundland on Jan. 3.
After a very challenging 2023-24 season, Marcus Ottey chose to return to London this year when the Lightning hired a new coach. Now, he’s playing more, scoring more, and enjoying the game again.
Around the Perimeter: London (7-4) escapes ‘The Rock’ with two wins; Emotional return for Coach Williams; Getting technical; Searching for long-range efficiency; Lengthy layoff to aid ailments; Jan. 16 return at home …
Around the Perimeter: Up next … trip to Newfoundland; Unfamiliar growing pains for London (5-4); Parks behind the arc; Leadership needed; Columnist Jason Winders’ latest Lightning news & notes …
Around the Perimeter: London falling short from three, free throw line; Busy stretch to close out 2024; Will Bolts add to roster?; Fun with math. Columnist Jason Winders’ latest Lightning news & notes …
A latecomer to the game, Corey Boyd didn’t play college hoops. An opportunity off the beaten path opened doors — to the TBL, the G League and, now, the London Lightning.
Around the Perimeter: Home opening win a tale of two halves; Balanced effort on offense; The threes aren’t flying … yet; Broadcast snafus, attendance hurdles. Columnist Jason Winders’ Lightning news & notes …
Around the Perimeter: London Lightning home opener set for Sunday, Dec. 8 (2pm) vs. Windsor; Roster down to 10; BSL playoff format revealed; Columnist Jason Winders has the latest Lightning news & notes …
Dexter Williams Jr., one of the best defenders in the league, has dual loves: Basketball and rap music. He stops opponents on the court, and he drops beats off it.
Around the Perimeter: Dexter Williams an unsung hero?; Paul Parks impressive first impression; Chris Jones is still Chris Jones; Now, we wait … Columnist Jason Winders has the latest Lightning news & notes …
There are some familiar faces, but there’s a sense of renewal in London as the Lightning embark on a new season. With a new coach and several new players, is a new era upon us? What to expect in 2024-25 …
The London Lightning, defending BSL champs, have announced the roster they’ll open the 2024-25 season with, as training camp closes and they eye Sudbury in the season opener.
Nino Johnson, the newest tower rising in downtown London’s skyline, is healthy, hungry, and ready for his first season with the London Lightning.
Around the Perimeter: London Lightning ready for training camp — and BSL title defense; What’s the roster makeup?; Montreal out, Glass City in; New Flash in town; Columnist Jason Winders has the latest …
The defending champion London Lightning begin their title defense Nov. 23 on the road vs. Sudbury, the first of a 34-game schedule that runs thru March. Home opener happens Nov. 28 vs. Newfoundland.
There are no guarantee for BSL draft picks. The hope is that hard work and talent will win a roster spot. That’s the case for Kingslee D’Silva and Alontay Gould, who are hoping to stick with the London Lightning.
Around the Perimeter: Lightning loading up on vets in signings so far; New merch on the way for fans; Get an inside peek at coach Jerry Williams in action. Columnist Jason Winders has the latest …
The London Lightning drafted a pair of players with potential at the annual BSL Draft Combine, selecting Canadian Kingslee D’Silva with the 6th pick, and Alontay Gould with pick 13. Learn more …
Around the Perimeter: Lightning re-sign Chris Jones, add guard Omega Harris, formerly of the Newfoundland Rogues; What’s in store for Year 2 of BSL?; Three-ish new teams, more games. Columnist Jason Winders has the latest …
Jerry Williams, the new head coach of the London Lightning, formerly led the Newfoundland Rogues for four seasons, including leading the team to the BSL postseason last year.
Starting from naming a new head coach, to filling out a roster, figuring out how to increase attendance, and on and on, London Lightning GM Mark Frijia will be plenty busy ahead of the 2024-25 BSL season, which tips off Nov. 15
The Doug Plumb era has ended. Head coach of the London Lightning since before the COVID-19 pandemic, Plumb, a Vancouver, BC native, will not return for the 2024-25 campaign. A new coach will be announced soon.
The Pontiac Pharaohs & Glass City Wranglers have joined the Basketball Super League to make it an 8-team circuit for the 2024-25 season. The London Lightning — and all their foes — will tip things off in November.
More teams, more games, more transparency. The Basketball Super League (BSL) is excited about its second season, which will start earlier and feature more games than the first.
At the helm of the London Lightning, he won a third straight league championship. But this one wasn’t pretty. It was a difficult year for coach Doug Plumb — on the court and in the locker room. He details the tumult …
With a 117-112 win over the KW Titans Saturday night, the London Lightning captured the first BSL title. It marks a third straight year they’ve won a league championship.
Around the Perimeter: London and KW are the final two teams standing. It’s experience vs. youth; Will Lightning match the Titans’ energy?; Will defense decide this matchup? Read our series preview …
Around the Perimeter: London and Sudbury square off in first-round BSL playoff matchup; Can Lightning contain Five’s high-octane offense?; Antoine Mason, Paul Harrison potential ‘x factors’? …
The London Lightning (2) will open their first-round playoff matchup Saturday vs. Sudbury (3), while the KW Titans (1) and Newfoundland Rogues (4) will do battle in the other BSL semi-final.
Around the Perimeter: With departure of Chris Jones, will Billy White be focal point on offense?; Or … will it be newcomer James Towns?; London also adds big; Ottey promoted to starting PG; Filling Jones’ production …