OG Anunoby backs Camden basketball court refurbishment as Mayor expands investment across London

Fahad Redha

August 6, 2026
3 min read

OG Anunoby backs Camden basketball court refurbishment as Mayor expands investment across London

NBA champion OG Anunoby has announced plans to help transform a basketball court in his home borough of Camden, adding fresh momentum to wider efforts to improve basketball facilities and increase opportunities for young people across London.

The New York Knicks forward, who was born in Camden and developed his game on courts around the capital, has pledged funding towards the refurbishment of Argyle Square basketball court. The project is being delivered in partnership with Camden Council and supported by the Mayor of London’s programme to upgrade community basketball facilities.

The refurbishment forms part of the Mayor’s previously announced £2 million investment in basketball, unveiled ahead of the NBA London Games 2026. The programme includes £500,000 to modernise up to 10 outdoor courts and weatherproof priority locations, helping ensure more Londoners have access to safe, high-quality places to play throughout the year.

Applications for the wider court improvement scheme are expected to conclude later this year, with successful locations due to be confirmed in early September and completed by May 2027.

The contribution from OG Anunoby to the Camden project is strengthened by a £50,000 grant from the Mayor of London and more than $25,000 (£18,500) from the National Basketball Players Association Foundation, creating a significant investment in one of the capital’s best-known community basketball venues.

Argyle Square has long attracted players from across London and serves as the home of the Argyle Kings, a local basketball group recognised for developing young talent and encouraging wider community participation. As part of the refurbishment, Camden Council is also working with the club to commemorate local player Anthony “TJ” Hibbert, who died in a car crash in 2025 at the age of 24.

Basketball England has supported the plans, saying the court requires significant improvements after years of deterioration. The council is currently consulting residents as it finalises proposals as part of its wider Green Space Investment programme.

Basketball continues to grow rapidly across the capital. More than 500,000 people play regularly in London through schools, clubs and community programmes, while nationwide it is the second most popular team sport among young people after football. City Hall has identified basketball as a long-term priority, establishing a dedicated Basketball Taskforce in 2024 to strengthen links with the NBA and expand participation across London.

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Fahad Redha

Fahad is the Content Editor at EyeOnLondon, overseeing the publication’s editorial output across news, culture, and lifestyle. With a background in journalism from the University of the Creative Arts, he brings a broad range of experience from local London reporting in Kensington & Chelsea, where he held roles including motoring, events, and health editor. At EyeOnLondon, Fahad plays a central role in shaping content and maintaining editorial standards. His work spans everything from daily news to feature coverage, with a particular strength in motoring and events. He also incorporates photography into his reporting, adding a visual layer to many of his stories. Fahad joined EyeOnLondon in February 2021.