Basketball

Cardiff Met’s Cyncoed Campus will welcome coaches from across the basketball community this summer as the first Cardiff International Coaches Clinic takes place at Archers Arena on Saturday 4 July 2026. Buy Your Ticket The event, led by Cardiff Met Archers Basketball Coach and Wales U15 Women’s Head Coach Pentxo Cervantes, has been designed to give coaches practical, on-court learning from experienced international coaches working across professional, national team and player

Cardiff Met Archers will compete in the expanded British Championship Basketball Trophy for the 2026/27 season, joining a 20-team competition that brings together clubs from across the British basketball pyramid. The second season of the British Championship Basketball Trophy will begin in early September, with Cardiff Met Archers named among five guest clubs from England and Wales invited to take part. They will be joined by Portsmouth Force, Gloucester City Kings, Plymout

Cardiff Met’s basketball community played a prominent role for Wales at the Commonwealth Games 3x3 qualification tournament in Manchester, as the women’s side reached the final and the men’s team produced a positive campaign against strong Home Nations opposition. The two-day event, held at the National Basketball Performance Centre, featured England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man, with Scotland already qualified for Glasgow 2026 as host nation. England ultima

Cardiff Met will be strongly represented in the Wales men’s and women’s 3x3 basketball programmes as attention turns to this weekend’s Commonwealth Games qualification tournament in Manchester. The qualifiers, taking place on 22 and 23 May 2026 at the National Basketball Performance Centre, will see Wales compete for places at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games in both the men’s and women’s 3x3 competitions. A number of players and staff with close Cardiff Met connection

Cardiff Met Archers’ women’s basketball team celebrated a memorable cup triumph earlier this month, defeating Trowbridge Phoenix Flames 68-58 in the WEBBA Women’s Cup Final. The Archers produced a strong all-round team performance to secure the trophy, with current international scholar Emme Eisenman named Game MVP after an influential display. Eisenman finished with 18 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists, playing a key role at both ends of the court. One of the standou

20-year-old centre Rhys Cornelius is one of the current Cardiff Met students involved in the wider Wales men’s 3x3 basketball picture as the build-up to Glasgow 2026 gathers pace. Born in Pontypridd and now competing within the Cardiff Met Archers programme, Cornelius is developing in an environment that has become a strong part of the game in Wales. Having started his basketball career with Pontypridd Panthers and Tonyrefail Tigers, he credits the university’s basketball set

Laura Shanahan’s role in shaping Welsh basketball has grown beyond her playing abilities. The Archers' captain has taken up the position of Women’s Head Coach for Wales ahead of the upcoming 3x3 Commonwealth qualifiers. In doing so, Shanahan becomes a key player in the development of a pivotal part of the Welsh basketball program. Shanahan in action for the Archers The selection of Shanahan for this position shows both her experience and the high regard in which she is held

The next generation of girls’ basketball was celebrated at Archers Arena as the annual all-girls festival returned for another inspiring day of sport, development and connection. Delivered in collaboration with Basketball Wales through the Her World, Her Rules initiative, the event welcomed more than 100 girls for a packed programme of on-court activity, workshops and development opportunities. The day was led by the fabulous Elen Morris-Mullins, Basketball Coordinator at Car

Two Cardiff Met Archers players have been selected for the inaugural Basketball Wales Youth Panel, a new initiative designed to give young people a stronger voice in the future of the sport across Wales. The panel brings together young players from clubs and programmes across the country, creating a platform for them to share their views, experiences and ideas as Basketball Wales looks to shape the game at every level. Among those appointed are our very own Ethan Benningw

Cardiff Met Archers enjoyed a strong showing on Basketball Wales National League Finals Day, with both the men’s and women’s teams reaching the finals at Bangor University. There was title success for the women, who were crowned champions after a 70-65 victory over Ynys Môn in an impressive finals performance. The win was driven by a standout display from international student Emme Eisenman, who was named MVP after producing an all-action performance with 24 points, 14 reboun

Cardiff Met’s basketball coaching team came together this month for their regular coaches’ debrief, providing an important opportunity to reflect on the progress made across the programme and look ahead to the months ahead. The session gave coaches the chance to connect as a group, review Block 3 scheduling and begin planning for next season, with preparations already under way as the programme continues to grow. A key strength of the coaching set-up at Cardiff Met is its str

Cardiff Met’s SWBA U12 Arrows booked their place in the cup semi-finals with a dramatic 49-48 victory away to Swansea Storm. In a closely fought contest, the Arrows showed real composure and teamwork to edge the game by a single point and continue their impressive progress this season. The result marks another positive step for a group that has grown significantly in both numbers and development over the course of the campaign, with their hard work now being rewarded on court

Cardiff Met Archers could mark a special milestone on 11 April as U16 player Emily Fulford is set to kit up for the SLB fixture against Caledonia Gladiators. It will be 10 years in April that Emily joined the club and attended her first basketball session. She's been aiming for the SLB ever since she ran on the court with the team as a 5-year-old mascot. The occasion carries an added layer of significance, with former Archers player Robyn Lewis due to feature for Caledonia

Cardiff Metropolitan University is set to play a central role in the growth of 3x3 basketball in Wales after it was announced as a partner venue for the launch of the RISE 3x3 City League this April. Cardiff will join London and Manchester as host cities for the UK’s first 3x3 basketball league, with the new competition launched in partnership with Basketball Wales and Cardiff Metropolitan University. The league will provide players in Wales with the chance to compete in one

Several Cardiff Met Archers players represented Wales at the Aspire Tournaments during the half-term break. The competitions took place in Huddersfield and Bristol , bringing together talented young players from across the UK. A particularly strong performance came from the Wales U14 team , who reached the final on both days of the tournament. Their achievement reflected the hard work, commitment and strong team spirit developed within the Archers pathway. Cardiff Met Bas

Cardiff Met Basketball has paid tribute to Jo Coates-McGrath, a beloved member of the Archers family whose impact on wheelchair basketball and the wider community will never be forgotten. Jo was a driving force behind wheelchair basketball at Cardiff Met and a constant presence around the club. Known for her legendary hair, courtside energy and iconic post-game selfies, Jo’s enthusiasm and passion helped shape the welcoming and inclusive environment that defines the Archers p

The latest episode of Up the Archer , produced by students from the Cardiff Met Sport Broadcast MSc , brings together a busy week of sport on campus, combining BUCS matchday updates with athlete interviews and features from across the Cardiff Met sporting environment. Presented by Tom Flint and Devon Pot , the programme opens with coverage from the Welsh Artistic Gymnastics Championships , which were recently broadcast by Cardiff Met Sport TV. The segment includes reactions

Cardiff Met Basketball experienced mixed fortunes in the BUCS Premier quarter-finals for the women’s first team and last 16 for the men's team. The men travelled to Durham for a challenging away fixture. Despite a determined performance and strong work rate throughout the game, they were defeated 98–76 . The women’s team, meanwhile, benefited from home advantage as they faced Northumbria . In front of strong support, they delivered an excellent performance to secure an 83–5

Cardiff Met Basketball’s All Girls, All In camps enjoyed another hugely successful half-term programme, expanding to five venues across Wales. The camps took place in Pembrokeshire, Llanelli, Brecon, Bangor and Cardiff, attracting more than 160 girls , making it one of the biggest half-term programmes delivered by the club. One of the standout days came at the Archers Arena, where more than 50 girls attended a packed session. Participants were also joined by special guests

As preparations ramp up for 3x3 Commonwealth Games qualification, Cardiff Met Sport is proudly represented across the Wales performance pathway, with current students, coaches and alumni all in contention for places. From senior leadership roles to long-list selections, the University’s impact across 3x3 and wheelchair basketball highlights the strength of its high-performance environment. Women’s 3x3: Leadership and International Pathways Cardiff Met’s presence is strongly f