OG Anunoby and Camden Council to refurbish Argyle Square basketball court
The central London court will be upgraded through a partnership with the NBA star, Camden Council and the Mayor of London
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A basketball court in Argyle Square Gardens, Camden, will be refurbished as part of a new initiative to boost grassroots basketball in London. The project is a collaboration between Camden Council, the Greater London Authority, NBA player OG Anunoby and the NBPA Foundation.
The court, located near King’s Cross, is one of the few basketball facilities in central London. It currently serves as a training ground for the Argyle Kings, a local community group focused on developing young basketball talent in the borough.
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A hub for London basketball
Cllr Sagal Abdi-Wali, leader of Camden Council, said the refurbishment aims to transform the court into a recognised hub for basketball. She described the project as an opportunity to honour the court’s legacy while building for its future.
Argyle Square Basketball Court has the potential to be a renowned basketball hub not just for Camden but also for London, as one of the most central courts in the capital.
Cllr Sagal Abdi-Wali, leader of Camden Council
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OG Anunoby, who grew up in Camden and now plays for the New York Knicks, will contribute to the design of the refurbished court. He is expected to visit the site and engage with the local basketball community as part of the project.
Part of a wider London initiative
The refurbishment is part of the Mayor of London’s London Basketball Taskforce, a pilot project aimed at increasing opportunities for young people through basketball. Mayor Sadiq Khan said the partnership with the NBA is helping to ensure the sport can thrive across the city.
No details have been released about the cost of the refurbishment or the timeline for completion. Camden Council and the Greater London Authority have not provided further information on funding or when work will begin.
What happens next
The project is in its early stages, with no confirmed start date for the refurbishment. Residents and local basketball groups will need to wait for further announcements from Camden Council or the Greater London Authority for updates on progress and opportunities to get involved.
Questions this report answers
+Who is involved in refurbishing the Argyle Square basketball court?
The refurbishment is a collaboration between Camden Council, the Greater London Authority, NBA player OG Anunoby and the NBPA Foundation. The project is part of the Mayor of London’s London Basketball Taskforce to boost grassroots basketball in the city.
+What is the Argyle Square basketball court used for now?
The court currently serves as a training ground for the Argyle Kings, a local basketball community group in Camden. The group focuses on developing young talent and is one of the few basketball facilities in central London.
+When will the refurbishment of the court begin?
No start date for the refurbishment has been announced. Camden Council and the Greater London Authority have not provided details on the timeline or when work will begin on the project.
+How much will the refurbishment cost?
The cost of the refurbishment has not been disclosed by Camden Council, the Greater London Authority or the project partners. No figures have been released at this stage.
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