The British Basketball League announced the 2019-20 season has been formally canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The moves came after the member clubs unanimously agreed that there was no viable option to allow for the season to be completed in a safe and meaningful manner after the season was originally postponed on 17 March.

"Obviously this is not the way anyone wanted to see the season end and we worked hard to try to find an alternative solution. The 2019-2020 season was one of the most exciting and competitive we've seen and shaping up to a very exciting finish, and we look forward to building on that as we move into the new 2020/21 season," said BBL Chairman Sir Rodney Walker.

"But we looked at every option, including playing behind closed doors or restarting the season in the summer, in order that we could get to a League and Playoff winners, but with the continued uncertainty, we just ran out of time and options. The clubs were united that now was the right time to bring the current season to a close." he added. 

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