The UK CRACKING CREW GULLY SQUAD and BREAKERSPRO also feature in the action-packed afternoon of Off Play Basketball on Sunday 14th May at the O2 ARENA.
London, United Kingdom: With less than three weeks to go British Basketball League Playoff Finals The League has confirmed a star-studded line-up of entertainment for the final event in British basketball’s schedule at The O2 Arena, London on Sunday 14y May.
Fans of British hip-hop will be delighted that the energetic and inspiring duo, Young T & Bugsey, are set to perform at halftime during the men’s finals.
The Nottingham rap duo have been at the forefront of the UK music scene, forging their trademark take on infectious crossovers of hip-hop, afro swing, and trap, since storming the UK charts in 2019 with their platinum-certified hit single Strike a Summer Hit. ‘, which featured the famous British talent H.
Capitalizing on this massive success, the duo recruited another Headie One star for their next single, “Don’t Rush,” which skyrocketed to new heights after gaining widespread traction on TikTok. The official music video for the song that premiered on the highly respected GRM Daily YouTube channel has garnered 97 million views, setting a record for their career.
After releasing their first mixtape, Plead the 5th, in March 2020, the pair returned in January last year with Truth Be Told, their second mixtape, which rose to No. 25 in the UK Albums Chart. Now they’ll take to the court in the capital for UK basketball’s biggest event of the year, as fans are set to stay away from their seats throughout the first half, with the finals broadcast live. Sky Sports.
In addition, during the women’s halftime show, fans can also expect two unforgettable performances, as London’s elite teams, Gully Squad and BreakersPro compete to tear up the dance floor. They will be supported by the British Basketball Dance Company who will be on hand to entertain the expecting crowd all afternoon!
A record crowd of over 15,000 saw a stunning double billing in last year’s end-of-season finals as the London Lions completed the domestic quadruple by defeating Sevenoaks Suns in the women’s final. Before Leicester Riders celebrated a memorable treble winning campaign by defeating the Lions in the men’s final.
While the finalists are yet to be confirmed, this year’s final is set to be bigger and better than ever, with action on and off the field being shown throughout the day. Not to be missed!
Tickets for British basketball’s biggest event are selling fast! Act now to avoid missing out on what is expected to be an action-packed afternoon as the best football players compete for the most prestigious trophy the sport has to offer.
Fans can secure their tickets by visiting: https://www.bbl.org.uk/2023playoffs/ Or, follow us live from 13:00pm on Sunday 14th May on Sky Sports and the Sky Sports YouTube channel.