Basketball

Durham University Basketball Club is one of the University's leading performance sports clubs, providing student-athletes with the opportunity to compete at a high level while being part of an ambitious and inclusive community.

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Playing at Durham

The club is open to students with previous basketball experience. Trials are held at the beginning of the academic year, with successful players joining one of our competitive squads for the season.

Training takes place at Maiden Castle, Durham University's sports facility. Depending on the team, players can expect between two and five sessions per week, including basketball training, strength and conditioning sessions, and competitive fixtures.

For the latest updates, trial information, and ways to get involved, please visit our Instagram page, linked below. If you have any questions about the club, trials, or university basketball at Durham, please don't hesitate to reach out. We'd be happy to help.

Play your way

We welcome players of all ability levels, from complete beginners to experienced athletes. Our clubs provide high-performance environments alongside inclusive team culture. Our sports programmes also offer undergraduate and postgraduate scholarship opportunities, with all equipment provided to ensure accessibility for players.

Within our College Sport Programme, there are a variety of basketball opportunities that champion belonging for all.

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Our College sport - the UK's largest intercollegiate programme - champions participation, inclusivity and belonging for all students, from beginners to competitors.

Basketball

Playing at Durham

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