MVP Cast with Mark Woods

The David Low One

In the latest edition of the MVP Cast, we're joined by former Glasgow Rocks and British Basketball League director David Low who talks us through the troubled financial waters for sport caused by coronavirus, the BBL's investment potential, opportunities and threats, venue construction plans and why the Scots should be crowned as champions. Sponsored by Total Environmental Compliance – check them out at tecompliance.co.uk.

The Paul Stimpson One

In the latest edition of the MVP Cast, we're joined by former England international Paul Stimpson who recounts his fast track to success at Crystal Palace and the pyramid pathways that allowed him to become a homegrown success in British basketball, his spell as head of media at FIBA and how you sell hoops as a television product internationally - and in the UK - and where streaming services might offer new opportunities in the future.

The Lions Takeover One

In the latest edition of the MVP Cast, more on the takeover of London Lions by an American investment firm with outgoing owner Vince Macaulay explaining how and why it happened, what the plans for the reigning British Basketball League champions are going forward - including a European campaign - and how the BBL might look coming out of lockdown.

The Alton Byrd One

In the latest edition of the MVP Cast, we talk to British basketball legend Alton Byrd about his storied playing career, his arrival at Crystal Palace, his breakthrough GM opportunity with Murray International, the chances missed with aborted hoops projects at Manchester United and Glasgow Rangers, the learning points from his NFL Europe stint and what his insights his roles in the WNBA, and now NBA - as vice-president of the Brooklyn Nets' G-League offshoot in Long Island - might offer for the sport back in the UK. More info at MVP247.com

The Jamelle Davis One

In the latest edition of the MVP Cast, Jamelle Davis is our guest.
He tells us about his extraordinary journey through playing basketball in six countries, staying focused on his dreams even when he was twice left homeless in his youth in London and the mentors who helped keep him afloat, what it was like to try out in the G-League for the Raptors 905 and retaining a dream to make it all the way to the NBA, his work with at-risk youths and his burgeoning sideline as a talented artist. More info at mvp247.com.

The Billy Mims One

In the latest edition of the MVP Cast, we chat to former Leicester Riders and London Leopards head coach Billy Mims about the BBL's Showtime Era and the rivalries and friendships he shared with the likes of Nick Nurse and Kevin Cadle, the reasons why the British basketball boom turned to bust at the turn of the century, and achieving enduring college success at Florida Tech. More info at mvp247.com

The Andy Betts One

In the 50th episode of the MVP Cast, we're joined by British basketball legend Andy Betts who tells us why he didn't make the NBA despite being drafted by the Charlotte Hornets, the highs and lows of his trip around Europe's super-clubs, his international career, his sense of regret about the death of long-time team-mate Robert Archibald and the emergence of his daughter as a potential star of the future. More info at mvp247.com

The Drew Lasker One

In the latest edition of the MVP Cast, we're joined by Newcastle Eagles guard Drew Lasker who gives us the inside line on his team's corona-crisis ahead of the BBL Trophy final, his alter-ego as a skills development trainer, his craziest team-mate and staying sane in isolation. More info at mvp247.com

The Christina Gaskin One

In the latest edition of the MVP Cast, Leicester Riders forward Christina Gaskin recounts a harrowing Stateside stint in which "college basketball nearly killed me". How did she cope, and what did she learn from the experience? And why she - and her team-mates - were glad to be able to finish the season by lifting the WBBL Trophy.

The Trophy 2020 Final One

In this episode of the MVP Cast, we look ahead to the 2020 BBL and WBBL Trophy finals in Glasgow in conversation with Newcastle Eagles head coach Ian Macleod, Solent Kestrels guard Brendan Okoronkwo, Leicester Riders boss Jesper Sundberg and his counterpart at Durham Palatinates Lee Davie.