Whilst the organisation governs the British Basketball League, the country's elite and only professional basketball league, they are not involved in the day-to-day running of the league.
They also offer the opportunity to play basketball.
The organisation was founded in 1936. It is a non-profit organisation which is an association of member clubs and players who elect an Executive Board to administer their affairs.
The Executive Board employ a number of professional staff to enable it to undertake its duties and achieve its aims.