Sharks Blue Remain Unbeaten in Ball Don't Lie League
Five games, five wins — Sharks Blue continue their dominant run in the BDL U14 division.
Sharks Blue Remain Unbeaten in the Ball Don't Lie League
It is one thing to be crowned London Conference Champions. It is another to simultaneously run through a separate competition without dropping a game.
The Dulwich Sharks U14 Boys — playing as Sharks Blue — have done both.
While securing the NBL London Conference title, the squad has also remained unbeaten in the Ball Don't Lie League, providing further proof that this group of young players is operating at a level that demands attention from everyone watching youth basketball in South London.
About the Ball Don't Lie League
The Ball Don't Lie League is a respected competitive pathway for junior basketball in England. It provides players with additional game time, a higher volume of competitive experience, and exposure to a wider pool of opponents beyond their primary league schedule.
For a club like Dulwich Sharks — which is serious about the long-term development of every player — the Ball Don't Lie League represents exactly the kind of environment that accelerates growth. More games means more decisions, more pressure situations, and more opportunities to learn.
The league has become an important proving ground for junior talent across London, and performing consistently within it is a mark of genuine quality.
An Unbeaten Run Built on Discipline
Remaining unbeaten across a full league campaign does not happen by accident. It requires a squad that is well-prepared, well-coached, and mentally tough enough to compete at a high level week after week.
Sharks Blue have demonstrated all of these qualities. Game after game, the team has controlled what they can control — effort, communication, and execution — and the results have reflected that commitment.
The unbeaten run is particularly impressive given that the team has been competing on two fronts simultaneously. Managing the demands of both the NBL and the Ball Don't Lie League, while maintaining form in both, speaks to the depth of this squad and the quality of the programme behind them.
"Running unbeaten in the Ball Don't Lie League while competing at the top of the NBL London Conference is extraordinary for a team at this age. What this group has done in a single season goes beyond what we could have expected when we founded the club. They have set the standard — now we build on it."
— Head Coach, Dulwich Sharks
What This Means for Dulwich Sharks
Dulwich Sharks was founded in 2023. In the time since, the club has grown from a new entrant in South London youth basketball to a multi-competition force with national-level ambitions.
The U14 Boys' performance across both competitions this season confirms that the club's development model works. The emphasis on fundamentals, team culture, and competitive experience is producing results — not just in the short term, but in the kind of sustained form that an unbeaten league run requires.
For the club's community — the players, parents, and coaches who have invested in this journey — this season is a source of enormous pride. For those watching from the outside, it is a signal that Dulwich Sharks is building something significant.
The Ball Don't Lie League unbeaten record, combined with the NBL London Conference title, makes the 2025/26 season the most successful in the club's history. The U14 Boys have not just competed — they have dominated.
Looking Forward
As the season draws to a close, the focus turns to what comes next. The Sharks Blue squad will continue to develop during the off-season, with international camp opportunities and pre-season preparation planned before the 2026/27 campaign begins.
The standard has been set. The ambition is to raise it further.
"We want every player in this squad to look back on this season and understand what it means. You were unbeaten. Now show everyone it was no accident."
— Head Coach, Dulwich Sharks
Join Dulwich Sharks
If your child plays basketball — or wants to — Dulwich Sharks offer training programmes for players aged 7–16 across South London. Our U14 squad's achievements this season reflect what is possible when players commit to the right programme.
Weekly training sessions, school holiday camps, and international development opportunities are all available.
Find out more and book a free trial at dulwichsharks.co.uk .