The Bexley Schools Basketball League (BSBL), powered by Bexley Tigers Basketball Club, is proud to announce that 12 of the 16 secondary schools in the London Borough of Bexley have confirmed their participation in the league’s inaugural season — launching September 2025.
This marks a major step forward in transforming basketball opportunities for young people across the borough.
Confirmed Schools for Season 1
The following schools have officially signed up to take part in Season 1 of the BSBL:
- Bexleyheath Academy
- Bexley Grammar School
- Cleeve Park School
- Haberdashers’ Crayford Academy
- Harris Garrard Academy
- Hurstmere School
- Leigh Academy Bexley
- St Catherine’s Catholic School for Girls
- Shooters Hill College
- St Columba’s Catholic Boys’ School
- Townley Grammar School
- Welling School
Most schools have committed multiple age groups, allowing students from Years 7 to Sixth Form to benefit from structured, local basketball competition. This level of uptake reaffirms the need for a borough-wide basketball league and highlights the shared ambition of schools to increase sports participation and develop a basketball culture in Bexley.
“To have 75% of all Bexley secondary schools on board from day one is a massive win for the borough,” said Lisa Coakley, Head of Community & Schools at Bexley Tigers. “It shows that there’s a real appetite to grow basketball and offer young people more opportunities to play after school.”
A League with Identity
As part of its branding and media-first approach, BSBL has designed a custom basketball logo for each participating school. These logos will be used throughout the season on fixtures, league tables, graphics, and social media posts. Each school will have the option to adopt or modify their assigned logo to better reflect their school identity.
This initiative not only brings a consistent aesthetic to the league but also gives students something to take pride in — seeing their school represented professionally in a basketball environment.
Looking Ahead
With 12 schools signed up, the stage is set for an exciting first season of BSBL. However, the work continues.
“We’re hopeful that the remaining four schools will join us in Season 2,” said Sten Mayunga, CEO of Bexley Tigers. “This is a long-term vision. We want BSBL to be a key part of Bexley’s sporting ecosystem for years to come.”
The league will run from September 2025 to February 2026, culminating in All Star Week in April 2026, where players, coaches, and schools will come together to celebrate the season with playoffs, an All-Star Game, and individual contests like the 3-point shootout and dunk competition.
A Community Effort
The BSBL is more than just a competition. It’s a borough-wide collaboration that aims to:
- Reduce travel distances for fixtures
- Increase participation in school sport
- Support PE departments with basketball expertise
- Promote health and tackle childhood obesity
- Celebrate students through sport
Bexley Tigers would like to thank all schools for their commitment to making this league possible — and for believing in the power of basketball to impact young lives.
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