The Media Hub
Where the stories, moments and players shaping what’s next are seen.
The Media Hub is the home of everything happening across the Next Play UK pathway — highlights, game film, player stories, KOTC moments and league content.
This is where visibility starts.
This is where narratives grow.
This is where players get discovered.
Basketball deserves coverage that matches its energy.
This is our contribution to that.
WHY MEDIA MATTERS
Performance creates opportunity.
Media amplifies it.
In today’s game, film isn’t optional — it’s essential.
Players need visibility.
Coaches need context.
Scouts need information.
Parents need clarity.
And the basketball community needs stories.
The Media Hub captures the journey of the pathway so talent isn’t hidden, moments aren’t missed, and the next generation of players has a platform that reflects their ambition.
WHAT YOU’LL FIND HERE
1. HIGHLIGHTS
Instant impact.
Big moments.
Plays that stick.
Short, sharp highlight reels from:
- KOTC Regional Tournaments
- Trial sessions
- Final Assessment Day
- NXT U23 League games
Moments that show who stepped up when it counted.
CTA: Watch Highlights
2. FULL GAME FILM
The complete picture.
Where highlights show what a player can do — full game film shows who they are.
We provide full games from:
- KOTC events
- NXT U23 League fixtures
- Select trial matchups
Coaches, scouts, and programmes can watch players in their true environment.
CTA: View Game Film
3. PLAYER FEATURES
Spotlights on players making noise in the pathway.
Profiles, interviews, narratives and deep dives into athletes who are stepping up across:
- KOTC
- Trials
- Final Assessment Day
- NXT U23 League
Stories that give players identity — not just statistics.
CTA: Meet the Players
4. KOTC COVERAGE
Regional energy and competitive edge.
Fast-paced recaps, standout performances, behind-the-scenes moments and regional storytelling from every KOTC tournament across:
- London
- Midlands
- North
If you missed the event, this is where you catch up.
CTA: Explore KOTC
5. LEAGUE COVERAGE — NXT U23
Every week. Every matchup. Every storyline.
The NXT U23 League produces:
- game recaps
- key matchups
- rising players
- statistical leaders
- narrative arcs
- team identity pieces
We cover the season like it matters — because it does.
CTA: Follow the League
6. BEHIND THE SCENES
The moments you don’t see on court.
Training clips, mic’d-up moments, film room breakdowns, player reactions, coach insights and everything in between.
These are the stories that build connection.
CTA: Go Behind the Scenes
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPDATES
Everything happening across the pathway.
Trial windows
KOTC dates
League news
Selection updates
Events
Opportunities
Partnership announcements
Community work
All in one place.
CTA: Latest Updates
A PLATFORM FOR PLAYERS TO BE SEEN
The Media Hub isn’t just content — it’s part of the pathway.
More eyes.
More context.
More opportunity.
This is where highlights turn into recognition.
This is where recognition turns into progression.
Your story belongs here.