Basketball-Bouncing back from abyss, London Lions can join Europe's elite, says CEO

FILE PHOTO: Basketball - EuroCup Women - Final - London Lions v Besiktas - Copper Box Arena in London, Britain - April 10, 2024. Most Valuable Player Karlie Samuelson celebrates the win. REUTERS/Martyn Herman/File Photo

LONDON (Reuters) - London Lions can become a global basketball brand and compete against Europe's elite in a state-of-the-art arena, according to the club's ambitious chief executive Lenz Balan.

The club was saved from collapse when it was bought by Tesonet last August and plans for a purpose-built stadium in the capital have been backed by London's mayor.