The Kingston Panthers are an English basketball club, based in the city of Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire.

Kingston Panthers
LeagueNBL D3 North
Established2011; 13 years ago (2011)
HistoryKingston Panthers
(2011–present)
LocationHull, East Riding of Yorkshire
WebsiteOfficial website

History

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The Panthers were founded in November 2011, competing in the local Humber Basketball League. Based at Bishop Burton College, the team was composed of local players from Hull and surrounding areas as well as players from the college. During the 2012/13 season, the Panthers merged with another local team, East Hull Harriers, allowing the club to field a reserve team, as well as taking on a robust and thriving junior setup boasting an under 13's and under 16's team. Following a second season in the local leagues, director Karl Buitendam declared his intention for the team to enter into the English Basketball League system for the 2013/14 season.[1]

Following a successful first season in the National League, the loss of a major sponsor forced the Panthers to withdraw part way through the 2014-15 season. The club however was able to re-enter the following season.[2]

The Panthers, as well as Senior Men's and Women's teams in the NBL, now run multiple junior, wheelchair and over 50s basketball programmes.[3][4][5]

Home Venue

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The Panthers are based at the Hull Trinity House Academy in the city. They previously played home games at the Hull Arena.

Season-by-season records

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Season Division Tier Regular Season Post-Season National Cup
Finish Played Wins Losses Points Win %
Kingston Panthers
2013–14 D4 Nor 5 3rd 14 9 5 18 0.643 Did not qualify Did not compete
2014–15 D4 Mid 5 W/D - - - - - - -
2015–16 Dev NE 5 6th 12 2 10 4 0.167 Did not qualify Did not compete
2016–17 D4 Nor 5 6th 18 7 11 14 0.389 Did not qualify Did not compete
2017–18 D4 Nor 5 5th 22 14 8 28 0.636 Did not qualify Did not compete
2018–19 D4 Nor 5 4th 16 9 7 18 0.563 1st round 1st round
2019–20 D3 Nor 4

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References

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  1. ^ "About".
  2. ^ "Kingston Panthers Basketball Team plea for local business sponsors in Hull". 11 February 2013.
  3. ^ "City Health Care Partnership".
  4. ^ https://www.activehumber.co.uk/club-search/kingston-panthers-juniors [dead link]
  5. ^ "Document not found".
  6. ^ "Standings | Basketball England".