Brixton TopCats

Brixton TopCats is a British basketball club based in the Brixton area of London. Established in 1985, the Men's first team currently compete in the English Basketball League Division 2, and the Women's team compete in the Women's British Basketball League. The club is particularly notable for its highly rated development programme, which has produced the likes of Luol Deng, Ajou Deng and Ugonna Onyekwe in recent years.[1] The TopCats are based at Brixton Recreation Centre and since 2009 operate a partnership with London South Bank University.[2]

Brixton TopCats
Leagues	Men's: EBL Division 2 Women's: Women's British Basketball League
Founded	1985
History	Brixton TopCats (1985–1986) Lambeth TopCats (1986–1987) Brixton TopCats (1987–present)
Arena	Brixton Recreation Centre
Location	Brixton, London
Team colors	Red and White
Website	brixtontopcats.org
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The club has a high profile nationally and has received visits over the years from Prince Charles, Princess Diana, Michael Jordan, Allen Iverson, Robert Horry, Lennox Lewis, Ian Wright and Kate Hoey MP. The club's founder, owner and General Manager, Jimmy Rogers, who died in 2018, was recognised as a community leader and was respected globally in basketball circles.[3] The club has been placing players into educational institutions for over 20 years both in the USA and England, and is proud of its alumni who have been successful both on and off the court.