London Lions NextGen Team Set to Compete in Adidas Next Generation EuroLeague Qualifier in Abu Dhabi

London, Friday 27 February — The London Lions NextGen team will compete in the adidas NextGen EuroLeague (ANGT) Abu Dhabi Qualifying Tournament from February 27 to March 1, facing elite youth teams from across Europe and the Middle East in one of the most prestigious development competitions in international basketball.

The Lions will participate in Group B of the qualifying tournament, hosted in Abu Dhabi, alongside Aris Thessaloniki, AS Monaco, Dubai Basketball, and NextGen Team Abu Dhabi. The wider tournament field also includes European powerhouses Real Madrid, Valencia Basket, and Žalgiris Kaunas.

The adidas NextGen EuroLeague serves as the premier youth basketball competition in Europe, providing elite prospects with the opportunity to compete against top international talent while representing their clubs on a global stage.

London Lions will open group play on Friday 27 February against NextGen Team Abu Dhabi at 11:45am (GMT). They will then face Žalgiris Kaunas on Saturday 28 February at 7:15am (GMT), before taking on Valencia Basket later that day at 2:00pm (GMT).

The tournament represents an important milestone for the club’s player development pathway, showcasing emerging talent within the Lions’ system and affiliated programmes.

London Lions NextGen 2026 Roster

#0 Andrew Nwokolo — 6’7”, Guard/Forward, CoLA (Great Britain)

‍#1 Emilis Zibuda — 6’6”, Guard, Layton Christian Academy (Lithuania)

‍#2 Amani Haruna — 6’10”, Forward, HBA Finland (Finland)

‍#3 Daniel Banjoko — 6’6”, Guard, CoLA (Great Britain)

‍#5 Kelvin Clement — 6’4”, Guard, Manchester Giants (Great Britain)

‍#6 Oskaras Visockas — 6’6”, Forward, Barking Abbey (Great Britain)

‍#10 Soykan Bagadir — 6’9”, Forward, Tofaş Bursa (Turkey)

‍#13 Toby Cass — 6’6”, Guard, CoLA (Great Britain)

‍#21 Chidera Asiegbu — 6’7”, Guard/Forward, London Stars (Great Britain)

‍#22 Haydin Edwards — 6’1”, Guard, London Lions Youth (Great Britain)

‍#23 Emilis Prekevicius — 6’3”, Guard, Canaries (Lithuania)

‍#33 Micah Edwards — 6’2”, Guard, London Lions Youth (Great Britain)

The ANGT tournament provides invaluable experience for young players, exposing them to high-level international competition and professional environments. Participation reflects the London Lions’ continued investment in youth development and commitment to building a strong pathway from academy to professional basketball.

The Lions NextGen team will look to represent the club and city with pride as they compete against some of the top youth programmes in Europe.