Interested in continuing your playing career abroad whilst studying in the heart of London?
The University of Westminster Men’s Basketball Programme is currently recruiting for student-athletes who are interested in studying a postgraduate degree while still playing basketball at a competitive level.
Benefits
- Structured and organised basketball programme
- Weekly Strength & Conditioning Sessions with qualified trainer
- Team compete in BUCS (British Universities Colleges & Sports) – equivalent to NCAA
- Westminster Dragons Club Team compete in one of the oldest Men’s Leagues in London – LMBL (London Metropolitan Basketball League) Division 2.
This provides a extra game or two a week for the students. - Game tape provided for players
- Morning practices for players 2x a week
Why complete a postgraduate at Westminster?
- There are no restrictions on eligibility of athletes in the UK.
US and all international athletes can compete both at club and university level without no issues. - Our campuses are based in the heart of London. Dependant on the course, you will be living in the most busiest and diverse city.
- Top 15 (#14 overall) in Best Fashion schools in the world (Source: Fashionista)
- 45% of students are International – being one of the most diverse universities in the UK (World University Rankings, 2016)
- #14 of Most Popular Business schools in the UK 2016 (Source: Find-MBA)
Student-athletes in the United Kingdom can also play for clubs or compete in tournaments outside of the university too. UNILINK Sports can put you in touch with college coaches and athletic departments, as well as helping you find club teams to play for. (Source: Unilinksports)
More information: http://www.unilinksports.com/
Contact & Links
UWSU Men’s Basketball Head Coach Clive Castillo – c.castillo@my.westminster.ac.uk
UWSU Men’s Basketball Admin – mens.basketball@su.westminster.ac.uk
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