The Bears were formed in 2014. Former
Worthing Thunder coach and local basketball legend Gary Smith was brought in to lead the club as chairman and first team coach, and with him he brought a number of former Thunder players to form the nucleus of the new team. The Bears' name is not a new one to basketball in the area - the
Brighton Bears played in the top-flight
BBL for many years until their final season in 2006. The 'new' club has since developed rapidly, increasing the number of men's, women's and youth teams representing under the Bears' name. The Bears have also risen through the divisions of the
English Basketball League, reaching their current position in Division 2 in 2017. The Bears announced plans to build a new stadium at the Black Rock seafront area and return the
Brighton Bears name to the top flight
British Basketball League. ==Honours==