Team Solent Kestrels
- Leagues Played
- British NBL Div 1 21 British BBL Trophy 9 British Lynch Trophy 1
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Results
| British NBL Div 1 | 03/12 18:00 | - | Team Solent Kestrels v Oaklands Wolves | W | 111-55 | |
| British NBL Div 1 | 03/06 14:00 | - | Team Solent Kestrels v Essex Rebels | W | 67-17 | |
| British NBL Div 1 | 03/05 18:00 | - | Team Solent Kestrels v Nottingham Hoods | W | 95-61 | |
| British NBL Div 1 | 02/26 16:00 | - | London Lions 2 v Team Solent Kestrels | W | 59-104 | |
| British NBL Div 1 | 02/19 17:00 | - | Leicester Warriors v Team Solent Kestrels | W | 65-97 | |
| British NBL Div 1 | 02/13 18:30 | - | Nottingham Hoods v Team Solent Kestrels | W | 73-93 | |
| British NBL Div 1 | 02/12 16:00 | - | Loughborough Riders v Team Solent Kestrels | W | 73-102 | |
| British NBL Div 1 | 02/06 15:30 | - | Thames Valley Cavaliers v Team Solent Kestrels | W | 73-99 | |
| British NBL Div 1 | 01/29 15:30 | - | Worthing Thunder v Team Solent Kestrels | W | 59-102 | |
| British NBL Div 1 | 01/16 17:00 | - | Reading Rockets v Team Solent Kestrels | W | 77-91 | |
| British NBL Div 1 | 01/15 18:00 | - | Team Solent Kestrels v Derby Trailblazers | W | 81-76 | |
| British BBL Trophy | 01/07 19:30 | - |
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Wikipedia - Solent Kestrels
The Solent Kestrels are an English professional basketball club based in the city of Southampton, Hampshire. Founded in 1998, the Kestrels play their home games at the Solent Sports Complex at Solent University.
History
Junior roots
The club was founded in 1998 by Jimmie and Bev Guymon, who wanted somewhere for their son and other youngsters in the area to play competitive basketball. Originally set up to offer junior basketball to boys teams from under-13's to under-18's, the club offers junior basketball to boys and girls from under-10 up to under-18 National League level. The girls program was introduced in 2001, an initiative of Ollie Jerram and Bev Guymon, giving Ollie's daughter the opportunity to play with other girls, as mixed basketball was not allowed after the age of 15. In their first season, the team won the U16 National title.
Elite academy
The club is partnered with Itchen College, with whom they offer elite level, under-19 basketball development to some of the county's top male and female players.
Senior teams
The Kestrels, currently in partnership with Solent University, offers senior basketball with four teams playing at National League level.
The men's senior team, established in 2012, are previous National Basketball League League and Playoffs champions, the second tier of British men's basketball. In 2020, the Kestrels became the first-ever NBL team to reach the semi-finals of a top-tier British Basketball League competition, the BBL Trophy, and eventually finished as runners-up, losing to the Newcastle Eagles 96-94 after overtime in the final.
The team is known for its fast-paced and high-scoring style of play, which has earned them a reputation as one of the most exciting teams to watch in the BBL. They have a strong roster of talented players, including American guard Travis Charles and British forward Orlan Jackman, who have both been named BBL players of the week multiple times.
Off the court, the Kestrels are committed to engaging with the local community and promoting basketball at all levels. They run a number of initiatives, including coaching clinics, school visits, and community events, to encourage young people to get involved in the sport.
Overall, Team Solent Kestrels is a dynamic and successful basketball team that is dedicated to both on-court excellence and community engagement.