Junior Club Teams
The Essex Rebels is a big family formed of numerous teams from men’s, women’s and multiple junior teams.
Under 18’s Men
This is the pinnacle of the clubs pathway, and one of the most exciting junior teams, along with being the longest running junior team that has had a huge amount of success over the years.
Currently competing in the Junior NBL East Conference league for the 2024/25 season.
The Under 18 Men’s team is coached by Essex Rebels NBL D1 Captain, Luke Busumbru.
Luke Busumbru’s debut season with the Essex Rebels has been nothing short of remarkable. He was been named to the NBL 1st Team of the Year as well as British 1st Team of the Year for the 2023/24 season. Luke’s impact on and off the court has been pivotal in driving the Rebels to their best season yet. Â
We are all excited to see this team in action in the 2024/25 season!
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Under 16 Boys
This age group and team, led by coach Aaron Tucker, is one of the clubs longest running teams. It has served as a platform for a number of highly successful junior national league players that have had the opportunity to not only represent the east region, but who have also represented their country. The U16’s have had great success by way of results over the years and continue to be one of the clubs shining lights in the east region. Â
The Under 16 Boys had a fantastic 2023/2024 season finishing 4th place in the league.Â
Currently competing in the Junior NBL East 2 Conference league for the 2024/25 season.
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Under 16 Girls
The under 16 girls’ team are looking to build on their 2023/2024 season and coach Ashton Groves is committed to developing the team further.Â
Women’s basketball continues to go from strength to strength at Essex Rebels, as the Essex Rebels WBBL Women’s team continues to inspire our young girls to get involved.Â
Currently competing in the Junior NBL South East Conference 2024/25 seasonÂ
We look forward to seeing what can be achieved this season.Â
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Under 14 Boys
The under 14’s Boys team has strengthened our developmental pathway, and was created due to the enormous amount of participation we saw through our Hoopsters community program. Â
With a 4th place finish in the league 2023/24 season, this year’s focus is on developing the team, further. We are delighted to welcome Essex Rebels very own Megan Haines, who was named the Women’s British Basketball League Most Improved Player (MIP) of the 2023/2024 season, as the new under 14 boys coach.Â
Currently competing in the Junior NBL East 2 Conference league for the 2024/25 season.Â
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Under 14 Girls
This age group is coached by Coach Hayley Rigby, and the team is focused this year on improving on their 5th place finish in the league. This season, the team welcomes a number of new players from our Hoopsters programme, with more and more young girls wanting to play competitively.Â
We look forward to seeing their progress this season.Â
The under 14 girls play in the East Conference league.Â
Under 12 mixed team
Rebels Junior Head Coach Jules Keeling continues to coach our under 12 mixed team for their second season. The team enjoyed success in their first season, 2023/24. finishing 3rd in the league, an amazing achievement for the young players.Â
We are excited to see how the team fairs this season with many of the players progressing into the under 124 boy’s team.  Â
The under 12 mixed team plays in Division VI.Â
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DOUBLEHEADER: Essex Rebels Women vs Oaklands Wolves & Essex Rebels Men vs Bristol Hurricanes
🏀 Essex Rebels Basketball Double-Header at the Essex Sport Arena
Join us for an action-packed day of basketball as the Rebels Women take on last season’s league champions, the Oaklands Wolves, in the Betty Codona Trophy at 4:00pm.
Then stick around as the Rebels Men hit the court at 6:30pm for their first-ever British Championship Basketball home game, facing off against the Bristol Hurricanes.
Two huge games  and a full evening of elite basketball and the award-winning Rebels gameday experience.
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DOUBLEHEADER: Essex Rebels Women vs Caledonia Gladiators & Essex Rebels Men vs Reading Rockets
The Essex Rebels are back at the Essex Sport Arena for another epic night of basketball action!
At 4:00pm, the Rebels Women face off against the Caledonia Gladiators in what promises to be a high-energy showdown.
Then at 6:30pm, the Rebels Men take on the Reading Rockets, last season’s KitKing Trophy and National Cup champions, in a must-see British Championship Basketball clash.
Enjoy two top-level games, an award-winning gameday experience, and an atmosphere like no other — all under one roof.
🎟 Don’t miss it — secure your tickets now and get behind the Rebels!
BCB: Essex Rebels vs Loughborough Riders
British Championship Basketball action on a Sunday!
The Essex Rebels Men are back in action at the Essex Sport Arena as they go head-to-head with the Loughborough Riders in a thrilling British Championship Basketball showdown.
Get ready for high-energy basketball, big plays, and all the excitement of a Rebels gameday.
🎟 Tickets on sale now — don’t miss it!
BCB: Essex Rebels vs Worthing Thunder
British Championship Basketball action on a Sunday!
The Essex Rebels Men are back at #OurHouse to take on Worthing Thunder in what promises to be another action-packed British Championship Basketball clash.
Bring the energy, back your Rebels, and be part of the atmosphere at the Essex Sport Arena.
🎟 Tickets available now — secure your seats today!
CHRISTMAS SPECIAL: Essex Rebels Women vs B. Braun Sheffield Hatters & Essex Rebels Men vs Nottingham Hoods
Get into the Festive Spirit at the Rebels Christmas Special!
Get ready for some festive hoops fun as the Essex Rebels bring Christmas cheer to the Essex Sport Arena! The Rebels Women tip off at 4:00pm against the B. Braun Sheffield Hatters in an SLB clash, before the Rebels Men face the Nottingham Hoods at 6:30pm in BCB action.
We’re inviting all fans to show up in their ugliest Christmas jumpers — the louder, the better! Plus, don’t miss your chance to enter our Ugly Christmas Jumper Competition during the game for festive prizes!
Celebrate the season with high-energy basketball, holiday vibes, and plenty of Rebels spirit & Don’t miss out on the last home game of 2025!
🎟 Tickets are on sale now — join us for a Rebels Christmas you won’t forget!
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DOUBLEHEADER: Essex Rebels Women vs Oaklands Wolves & Essex Rebels Men vs Bristol Hurricanes
🏀 Essex Rebels Basketball Double-Header at the Essex Sport Arena
Join us for an action-packed day of basketball as the Rebels Women take on last season’s league champions, the Oaklands Wolves, in the Betty Codona Trophy at 4:00pm.
Then stick around as the Rebels Men hit the court at 6:30pm for their first-ever British Championship Basketball home game, facing off against the Bristol Hurricanes.
Two huge games  and a full evening of elite basketball and the award-winning Rebels gameday experience.
🎟 Secure your tickets now and be part of the atmosphere!
DOUBLEHEADER: Essex Rebels Women vs Caledonia Gladiators & Essex Rebels Men vs Reading Rockets
The Essex Rebels are back at the Essex Sport Arena for another epic night of basketball action!
At 4:00pm, the Rebels Women face off against the Caledonia Gladiators in what promises to be a high-energy showdown.
Then at 6:30pm, the Rebels Men take on the Reading Rockets, last season’s KitKing Trophy and National Cup champions, in a must-see British Championship Basketball clash.
Enjoy two top-level games, an award-winning gameday experience, and an atmosphere like no other — all under one roof.
🎟 Don’t miss it — secure your tickets now and get behind the Rebels!
BCB: Essex Rebels vs Loughborough Riders
British Championship Basketball action on a Sunday!
The Essex Rebels Men are back in action at the Essex Sport Arena as they go head-to-head with the Loughborough Riders in a thrilling British Championship Basketball showdown.
Get ready for high-energy basketball, big plays, and all the excitement of a Rebels gameday.
🎟 Tickets on sale now — don’t miss it!
BCB: Essex Rebels vs Worthing Thunder
British Championship Basketball action on a Sunday!
The Essex Rebels Men are back at #OurHouse to take on Worthing Thunder in what promises to be another action-packed British Championship Basketball clash.
Bring the energy, back your Rebels, and be part of the atmosphere at the Essex Sport Arena.
🎟 Tickets available now — secure your seats today!
CHRISTMAS SPECIAL: Essex Rebels Women vs B. Braun Sheffield Hatters & Essex Rebels Men vs Nottingham Hoods
Get into the Festive Spirit at the Rebels Christmas Special!
Get ready for some festive hoops fun as the Essex Rebels bring Christmas cheer to the Essex Sport Arena! The Rebels Women tip off at 4:00pm against the B. Braun Sheffield Hatters in an SLB clash, before the Rebels Men face the Nottingham Hoods at 6:30pm in BCB action.
We’re inviting all fans to show up in their ugliest Christmas jumpers — the louder, the better! Plus, don’t miss your chance to enter our Ugly Christmas Jumper Competition during the game for festive prizes!
Celebrate the season with high-energy basketball, holiday vibes, and plenty of Rebels spirit & Don’t miss out on the last home game of 2025!
🎟 Tickets are on sale now — join us for a Rebels Christmas you won’t forget!
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