kent tigers basketball club
Dartford
The Kent Tigers Basketball Club was founded in 2021 by Sten Mayunga. The club
began its journey in Division 3 of the local league, quickly establishing itself
as a formidable force in the region. The inception of the club was driven by a
desire to create a community-focused and elite basketball club within the Kent
region.
In 2022, the club expanded its program with the launch of its juniors program.
This program offers structured basketball training and competitive opportunities
for boys and girls from under-12 to under-18 levels. The same year, Kent Tigers
entered into a significant partnership with the Universities at Medway. This
collaboration aimed at taking control over the basketball program at the Medway
University campus, enhancing opportunities for university students to engage in
high-level basketball.
In its inaugural season, the Men’s senior team showcased exceptional performance
by going unbeaten in the League and clinching both the Medway Basketball
Association D3 title and the Nobby Crouch Plate with a decisive 93-41 win over
Iroquois.
Kent Tigers is committed to providing a complete player pathway, a vision
championed by General Manager Sten Mayunga. The club operates in Dartford and
other areas within Kent, catering to various abilities and genders. In addition,
Kent Tigers has formed a partnership with Little Hoopers
[https://littlehoopers.org.uk/], a child-friendly basketball program known for
its innovative approach to introducing basketball to young children. Little
Hoopers’ programs, designed for children as young as three years old, focuses on
creating a safe, fun, and educational environment for young children. This
partnership enriches the club’s structure, extending its pathway to include
foundational basketball experiences for toddlers and preschoolers, fostering
early engagement with the sport.
As a community-driven club, Kent Tigers has emphasised creating opportunities
for local engagement and sports development. Their partnership with the
Universities at Medway and Little Hoopers is a testament to their commitment to
fostering basketball at the grassroots and university levels, ensuring a
sustainable and inclusive growth of the sport in the region. This approach led
them to win the Basketball England South East community club of the year in
2022.
