Basketball England CEO Stewart Kellett resigns

Stewart Kellett has resigned as CEO of Basketball England with immediate effect, the NGB has announced today.

Having spent nine years in the role, reasons were not given for his resignation but Hoopsfix understands it is not to do with the SLB and BBF license dispute.

The NGB thanked Kellett for his service.

“On behalf of the Board,” Paul Blanchard, Chair of Basketball England, said.

“I would like to thank Stewart for all his hard work and dedication to the sport over the last nine years and we wish him all the best for the future.”

While Kellett said:

“It has been an honour and privilege to be CEO of Basketball England. I am grateful to the organisation for giving me this opportunity. I am also extremely grateful to my team, the regions and the thousands of members, parents and guardians I have had the pleasure of working with and for.

“The sport of basketball, and how it can support people’s life chances, is unique. I have met thousands of amazing people who care so much about helping others. Every day I have tried to recognise this and provide the same energy and support in good times and challenging times.

“I would like to personally thank the whole team at Basketball England for their hard work, resilience and dedication to this great sport of ours, and all the regional and local volunteers, coaches, officials, committee members, welfare officers, clubs, academies and many more who make basketball happen.

“I would also like to thank all our partners and especially, Sport England, the National Lottery, Youth Sport Trust, NBA, Manchester City Council, Birmingham City Council, London Mayor’s Office, education and community partners, and sponsors, the BBF and Home Country Associations for their support and investment.”

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