Gloucester City Basketball Club are a professional basketball club based in Gloucester, England.
History In June 2021, Alex Petheram announced the launch of professional basketball in Gloucester along with the appointment of Jay Marriott as CEO and coach.
As part of this, the Kings (men) and Queens (women) were announced as the city's new professional basketball teams.Gloucester City AFC owners announce new Gloucester Sport brand - Gloucester SportGloucester City Basketball Brand Reveal - Gloucester City Basketball In the same month, the Queens were announced to be making their debut in the WBBL in the 2021–22 season.Gloucester City Queens join WBBL - WBBL
Women's team The Queens competed in the 2021–22 season of the Women's British Basketball League (WBBL), the highest division of women's basketball competition in the United Kingdom. The team withdrew shortly before the commencement of the 2022-23 season.
Season-by-season records SeasonDivisionTierRegular SeasonPost-SeasonWBBL TrophyWBBL CupHead coach Finish Played Wins Losses Points Win % Gloucester City Queens2021-22WBBL113th2432160.125Did not qualify1st roundGroup stageJay Marriott
Men's team The Kings joined the National Basketball League (NBL) for the 2022-23 season.
Season-by-season records SeasonDivisionTierRegular SeasonPost-SeasonNational CupHead coach Finish Played Wins Losses Points Win % Gloucester City Kings2022-23D3 SW49th1821640.111Did not qualify2nd roundAdam Stacey2023-24D3 SW46th1468120.429Did not qualifyJimmy Bower
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