Sam Basford, 24, first started playing pickleball in September 2016, following his successful stint in regional table tennis. He went to the University of Nottingham, where alongside colleague Karen Mitchell, he organised and ran the first edition of the English Open Pickleball Tournament.

Meet Sam Basford – the Voice of the RTA Pickleball Tour! We’re thrilled to introduce Sam Basford, our official tour commentator, whose passion and energy bring every match to life! Whether he’s on-site or in the live stream booth, Sam’s insightful play-by-play commentary and vibrant personality make him a fan favorite.

Oct 12, 2023 · As the first person in the UK to set up a business focused on pickleball, Sam Basford couldn’t have picked a better time for SB Pickleball.

The club is run by Sam Basford, who started the pickleball club in his school, the Lawrence Sheriff School. The club is different than most, as it is designed for pickleball players under 21 years of age—YES, UNDER 21!

Jan 10, 2025 · We’re thrilled to introduce Sam Basford, our official tour commentator, whose passion and energy bring every match to life! Whether he’s on-site or in the live stream booth, Sam’s insightful play-by-play commentary and vibrant personality make him a fan favorite.

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Sam Basford, 23, first started playing pickleball in September 2016, following his successful stint in regional table tennis. He went to the University of Nottingham, where alongside colleague Karen Mitchell, he organised and ran the first edition of the English Open Pickleball Tournament.

Nov 16, 2024 · Sam Basford, the European commentator, will be live on stage at the Invitational Arlberg Pickleball Championship 2024! Sam is the most experienced Pickleball commentator there is in Europe and has hosted many events before.

Jan 10, 2025 · We’re thrilled to introduce Sam Basford, our official tour commentator, whose passion and energy bring every match to life! Whether he’s on-site or in the live stream booth, Sam’s insightful play-by-play commentary and vibrant personality make him a fan favorite.