British basketball’s governing body is now seeking a new chair (Image credit: Fiba)

GBBL, the US-led operator set to launch a new British basketball league, insists it still plans to go ahead despite Chris Grant’s resignation as chair of the national governing body.

Grant helmed the tender process that led to GBBL, fronted by former NBA and Euroleague executive Marshall Glickman, obtaining a 15-year licence – sparking a High Court dispute with Super League Basketball that remains ongoing.

He stepped down citing personal reasons on Sunday but a spokesperson for GBBL said the move would not affect the group’s plans.

“GBBL’s long-term license is with the British Basketball Federation,” they told City AM . “We will continue to work alongside the BBF Board and whomever they elect as the C

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