The Academy

Myerscough Basketball Academy is an elite development programme based in Preston, England on the campus of Myerscough College. It offers year-round training and features a variety of teams at various levels to ensure each student-athlete has an enriching experience on campus. With as much emphasis on academics and university placement as on athletic development, Myerscough Basketball tapers training and progressively increases workouts and conditioning before focusing on game preparation and team strategies. The Academy’s extensive network of university programs nationally and abroad provides a range of exposure.

Teams

Myerscough Basketball has multiple teams within the programme that play in several different leagues throughout the season, providing an effective training environment for student-athletes regardless of age or skill level.

Men’s National League

Myerscough currently fields two Men’s National League teams, including in NBL Division 2 (North) and Division (North West). Student-athletes within these teams are tested in competition against high-level men’s players, who have played at high levels in England and abroad. The Academy has secured two Division 3 Championships, a playoff championship and a National Shield at the senior level.

European Youth Basketball League

Myerscough Basketball’s top players compete internationally in the U20 category to prepare for higher-level basketball. Student-athletes within this team aspire to compete for athletic scholarships or to advance their basketball career past Myerscough at the professional ranks.

Elite Academy Basketball League

Elite league for the best Under-19 players from Myerscough Basketball, competing against top academy teams in Northern and Southern conferences. The Academy has produced four Conference MVPs, including Kyle Carey, Zion Tordoff, Bryan Akanmu and Tyrese Lacey, while Neal Hopkins is a four-time Coach of the Year recipient. Myerscough has won two EABL Championships (2014-15, 2019-20) with four runners-up finishes.

Under-18 Premier (North Premier)

Targets advanced players from Myerscough Basketball competing against top Under-18 teams in one of three premier conferences in England.

Under-18 Conference (North West)

The aim of the Undr-18 Conference team is to develop first year and some second year players at Myerscough, focusing on those new or less experienced in basketball.

Basketball England’s Dynamik Schools Competitions

Under-17 team for top first-year players from Myerscough College. Under-19 second team for non-elite players, providing experience and opportunities to compete for silverware.

AoC British Colleges and Knockout Cup

Under-19 second team for non-elite players competes locally and in knockout formats, offering another chance at winning trophies.

U16s and U14s National League

Myerscough Basketball’s Under-16, Under-14 and Under-12 teams aims to give junior basketball within Preston and the surrounding communities – notably Blackpool, Garstang and Chorley – a platform to grow at the National League level and complement individual club commitments. These teams provide student-athletes with the chance to prepare for their progression towards high-level junior teams. The Under-16s compete in Basketball England’s National League. Junior players will be exposed to high-level skill development and training that build a foundation for incremental growth.