Bexley Tigers
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| Bexley Tigers | ||||
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| Founded | 2021 | |||
| History | 2021 – present | |||
| Arena | Trinity CofE Belvedere | |||
| Location | London Borough of Bexley | |||
| Team colors | Orange, black, white | |||
| Main sponsor | Timeline Athlete | |||
| General manager | Sten Mayunga | |||
| Ownership | Mayunga Enterprises | |||
| Championships | 1 MBA 1st Division 1 MBA 2nd Division 1 MBA 3rd Division 1 Nobby Crouch Plate | |||
| Website | bexleytigers.co.uk | |||
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Bexley Tigers is a British basketball club based in London Borough of Bexley.[1] The club was originally founded in 2021 as the Kent Tigers, and changed its name in 2024 following a relaunch after stopping operations for 10 months. The club won back-to-back championships in the Medway Basketball Association.[2][failed verification]
History
[edit]Bexley Tigers started in Division 3 of the local league.[3]
In 2022, the club launched its juniors program. This program offers basketball training for boys and girls from under-12 to under-18 levels. The same year, Bexley Tigers entered into a partnership with the Universities at Medway. This collaboration aimed at taking control over the basketball program at the Medway University campus.[citation needed]
In its inaugural season, the Men's senior team went unbeaten in the League and won both the Medway Basketball Association D3 title and the Nobby Crouch Plate with a 93–41 win over Iroquois.[4]
Bexley Tigers is led by General Manager Sten Mayunga. The club operates in Bexley and other areas within North West Kent. In addition, Bexley Tigers has formed a partnership with Little Hoopers, a basketball program designed for children as young as three years old.[citation needed]
Relaunching club operations
[edit]In early 2023, the Bexley Tigers Basketball Club temporarily suspended operations. This hiatus led to a significant development in the club's trajectory, culminating in the announcement of a relaunch scheduled for January, 2024.[5]The club focuses particularly on youth development and community engagement.[6]
Following the successful relaunch and in alignment with its renewed focus and expansion, the club underwent a significant rebranding. This rebranding reflects not only the club's geographical identity but also its commitment to serving and representing the Bexley community more explicitly.
Furthermore, the relaunch addressed the needs of older youth and adults. It included training and competitive opportunities for senior men's and women's teams, reflecting the club's aim to provide basketball development opportunities across all age groups and skill levels.[7]
The club's initiatives were geared towards promoting values such as teamwork, discipline, and resilience among young players. Additionally, the relaunch included plans to enhance engagement with local schools and universities. This involved coaching, mentorship, and community events.
Honours
[edit]MBA D1
- Winners (1): 2022–23
MBA D2
- Winners (1): 2022–23
Joe Jagger Cup
- Runners Up (1): 2022–23
MBA D3
- Winners (1): 2021–22
Nobby Crouch Plate
- Winners (1): 2021–22
Season by season
[edit]| Champions | Runners-up | Playoff berth |
| DNQ | Did not qualify | |
| Bexley Tigers | |||||||||||||
| Season | Tier | League | Finish | Pld | W | L | Win% | Playoffs | Cup | Trophy | Head coach | ||
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| 2021–22 | 7 | MBA 3 | 1st 
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10 | 10 | 0 | 1.000 | 1st Round | DNQ | Winners | Jerry Jaranilla | ||
| 2022–23 | 6 | MBA 2 | 1st
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16 | 14 | 2 | .875 | DNC | 1st Round | Quarter-final | Akin Lisk-Carew | ||
| 2022–23 | 5 | MBA 1 | 1st
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14 | 13 | 1 | .929 | DNC | Runners Up | DNC | Jerry Jaranilla | ||
| 2023–24 | No team entered in the League | ||||||||||||
Head coaches
[edit]| 2021–2023 |  Jerry Jaranilla
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References
[edit]- ^ "Bexley Tigers Basketball Club". www.active-together.org. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
- ^ "Basketball England appoints Sten as new Chair of South East". Basketball England. 14 July 2022.
- ^ "About Bexley Tigers Basketball club". Bexley Tigers. 18 September 2021.
- ^ "Kent Tigers are winners of MBA Nobby Crouch Plate 2021/22". 30 April 2022.
- ^ "Kent Tigers Basketball Club set to relaunch at The Leigh Academy in Dartford". Kent Online. 23 December 2023.
- ^ Andrew Bruce (15 December 2023). "Kent Tigers announce relaunch". Kent Sports News.
- ^ Bartholomew Hall (18 December 2023). "Reporting on Kent Tigers relaunch - Kent Tonight". KMTV.