Spalding lays up Basketball England renewal

Basketball England has extended its sponsorship deal with sports equipment manufacturer Spalding.

The agreement is for three years, running from the 2015-16 season to the end of the 2017-18 campaign, and covers the National Basketball League and National Schools competitions.

Spalding’s TFL-1000 ball will be used in Basketball England competitions, emblazoned with the national governing body’s branding.

Spalding initially signed with Basketball England in July 2014 and its UK & Ireland manager, Paul Sherratt, said: "To extend our relationship with Basketball England until 2018 will allow Spalding to establish some new and exciting initiatives with the governing body, as well as supporting a wider range of competitions, throughout English basketball."