Curryer has been serving as the organisation’s chair on an interim basis, but has now taken up the role on a permanent basis.

British Basketball state Curryer, the chief executive of Nottingham City Council since January 2013, has a significant range of experience.

It is hoped the official, who has been involved in grassroots youth basketball for over 25 years, can utilise his experience in developing strong partnerships between the public and private sectors to aid the organisation.

"I am very pleased and humbled to have taken on the role on a permanent basis," Curryer said.

“The challenge for British Basketball now is to continue to work with our partners within the game to continue to improve the popularity of the sport, increase success at a GB team level for both our women and men and ensure the sport is placed on a sound financial footing.”

Britain are currently taking part in EuroBasket, with their final match set to take place tomorrow when they face Russia.

The men’s team have suffered defeat in their four matches in Turkey to date, meaning they will not progress from the group stage of the continental event.

British Basketball hope a 10-year licence agreement will help to pave the way for the long-term development of the professional men's club game.

The deal is aimed at allowing clubs the security to build for a long-term future, as well as setting demanding performance standards in commercial, financial, player pathway and coaching.

It is hoped the standards will drive the development of the men's and women's game.

Performance standards will include minimum salary levels for players, enhanced player welfare, and requirements to provide improved and high quality playing facilities.

Longer-term plans for venue development to improve the game day experience for fans will also be put in place, while a requirement for governance reform, with clubs retaining their shareholder positions, will take place.

"This is a significant step forward in one of the must under-developed team sports in Great Britain,” said Curryer.

“This long term deal is aimed at providing very real prospects of not just improving the fortunes of the domestic league but increasing the chance of national sporting success.”

The British Basketball League have already secured regular broadcast commitments across the league season via their partnerships with the Perform Group, BBC Sport and production company Televideo.

A new "All-Stars” tournament will also take place in autumn in partnership with Matchroom Sport and Sky Sports.