Founded in 2001, the Dragons currently compete in NBL Division 1, the second tier of the British basketball system.

[1] The Dragons added senior men's basketball to their programme in 2005, entering into EBL Division Three North.

The team made a steady start to life in the National League, finishing in the top six in each of their first four seasons, narrowly missing out on the playoffs on several occasions.

A similar record in the 2010-11 season saw the Men's team promoted to NBL Division 1, where they have remained since.

[2] A reserve team was entered in EBL Division Four (North) for the first time in 2011, with a women's team joining EBL Division Two (North) in the following season and claiming the title at their first attempt with a 13-2 record.