FROM GRASSROOTS TO GREATNESS
CAVALIERS EXPAND TO EMPOWER LONDON'S NEXT GENERATION
A NEW ERA FOR BASKETBALL IN THE CAPITAL
The London Cavaliers have today confirmed a strategic expansion that transforms youth and professional basketball pathways across the capital.
In a significant move, two of London's biggest junior basketball programmes – Greenhouse Sports National League Club and Brent Panthers Basketball Club – have been officially integrated into the Cavaliers organisation, creating London's most robust club infrastructure, opening up opportunities for players at all age groups and levels. All teams will now operate exclusively under the London Cavaliers banner, delivering a vertically aligned pathway with representation at the highest level of National League basketball across each age group.
This strategic consolidation positions the Cavaliers as London's first fully vertically integrated basketball club, offering a seamless development journey from grassroots to elite competition. The London Cavaliers now become the only club in the capital to field teams across Senior Division 1 Men's and Women's, Division 2 Women's, Division 3 Men's, and Premier Division competitions for all youth age groups U18, U16, and U14.
The newly expanded Cavaliers will field teams in the following divisions for the 2025/26 season:
- U10, U12, U14, U16, and U18 Boys & Girls – Premier and Conference Divisions
- Senior Men's Division 1 and Division 3
- Senior Women's Division 1 and Division 2
This expansion will also support the launch of a London-wide network of grassroots community clubs, bridging the gap between schools and club participation to identify and develop talent across the capital.
This evolution focuses on excellence, opportunity, and sustainability. By bringing together three high-performing programmes into one system, the Cavaliers are now positioned to:
- Deliver elite-level coaching and development at every stage
- Offer consistent access to top-tier competition
- Provide a direct and supported route from junior to senior basketball
- Expand community outreach and talent identification across London
- Operate a more robust, scalable, and sustainable model
"This move represents a significant step forward for London basketball. It's about giving every player — from the youngest participants to elite-level competitors — a proper home, a clear pathway, and a club that invests in their future. The vision is long-term, the structure is proven, and the opportunities we can now create are substantial."
Vince Macaulay,
Director of London Cavaliers
This announcement marks the beginning of a new chapter for London basketball. The legacies of Greenhouse Sports and Brent Panthers will continue within a club built for sustained excellence and growth.
This announcement marks the beginning of a new chapter for London basketball. The legacies of Greenhouse Sports and Brent Panthers will continue within a unified club structure built for sustained excellence, opportunity, and growth. For players, families, and supporters seeking high standards of coaching, development, and long-term progression — the London Cavaliers now offer the capital's most complete basketball pathway. With a clear vision and a solid foundation in place, the Cavaliers are set to inspire, elevate, and lead the next generation of the game in London and beyond.
"This is about building something bigger than any one programme. We're creating a platform that can consistently deliver for players, parents, coaches, and the game itself — not just this season, but for years to come."
Nhamo Shire,
Director of London Cavaliers
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The London Cavaliers are a purpose-driven basketball club offering a complete development pathway from grassroots through to elite-level competition. With teams ranging from U10 to Senior Men’s and Women’s National League squads, the Cavaliers combine high-performance standards with a strong community ethos to deliver London’s most comprehensive 'player first' basketball programme — empowering the next generation of players to thrive and excel both on and off the court.
