2020–21 London Lions season
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 2020–21 BBL season was the 44th season for the London Lions in the BBL, and 9th under the banner of London Lions.
The Lions play their home games at the 6,000 seat Copper Box Arena in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London.
Squad
Signings
- 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
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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
Game log
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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
Game log
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September: 0–1 (Home: 0–0; Road: 0–1)
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FIBA Europe Cup
Game log
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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
Standings
Pos | 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
Game log
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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
Standings
Pos | 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 |
Updated to match(es) played on 30 April 2021. Source: BBC Sport
(C) Champions
(C) Champions
Game log
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December: 4–1 (Home: 3–0; Road: 1–1)
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January: 4–0 (Home: 2–0; Road: 2–0)
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February: 2–3 (Home: 0–1; Road: 2–2)
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March: 2–3 (Home: 2–1; Road: 0–2)
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April: 11–0 (Home: 6–0; Road: 5–0)
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BBL Playoffs
Game log
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May: 3–2 (Home: 3–2; Road: 0–0)
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See also
References
- ^ "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.
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