The British basketball community united in support recently of the young Cheshire Phoenix player who suffered a cardiac incident during a game in Basketball England’s youth pyramid. I was very pleased to hear that the incident had been successfully managed by the coaches and individuals in attendance at the game and I would like to …
Rumour has it that the London Lions’ Israeli guard Michael Brisker still hasn’t cooled off after his incredible 36-point performance in his side’s overtime victory over Manchester Basketball on Sunday night. The 26-year-old delivered a career-best scoring performance spearheaded by an incredible 69% three-point shooting clip from 13 attempts, following in the footsteps of his …
The Bristol Flyers will see the build of their new arena commence next year after a legal challenge, which delayed the start of the Ashton Gate Sporting Quarter, was dismissed by the High Court with no further right to appeal. The Sports & Convention Centre – a multi-purpose 5,000-seater arena for the Flyers – will be built next to Ashton Gate stadium, with work …
If you’ve been paying any attention to the most high-flying, show-stopping plays in Super League Basketball so far this season, then the name Toto Fagbenle will be etched into your mind by now. The 23-year-old Caledonia Gladiators rookie is must-see TV at times when he’s out there on the hardwood, and fresh from a pivotal …
The Eagles and Sharks enjoyed mixed fortunes, in a week that saw Manchester split results across two competitions and the Lions race to the top of the Championship standings. London Lions 92 – 68 Sheffield Sharks Friday night saw Championship action get underway at the Copper Box Arena, as the London Lions welcomed the travelling …
After much anticipation, the draw for the First Round of the Super League Basketball Cup competition was completed at Manchester’s National Basketball Performance Centre this afternoon. Hosted by British basketball legend Dan Routledge, alongside stars from the league – Cheshire Phoenix’s David Ulph and Manchester Basketball’s Marcus Delpeche – the draw was broadcast at halftime …
The first win landed on the board at a great time for Manchester Basketball, as they wrapped up October in style with a comfortable victory over the B. Braun Sheffield Sharks. With November comes the beginning of Super League Basketball’s Championship campaign, and the north-west club are looking to build momentum with their final Trophy …
A busy round of Trophy basketball saw Leicester remain unbeaten, Surrey fall short and multiple teams split results. Leicester Riders 89 – 76 Surrey 89ers The unbeaten Riders welcomed a battling 89ers side to the Mattioli Arena on Wednesday evening, as another week of Trophy action tipped off. Though Rob Paternostro’s team went into the …
Super League Basketball (SLB) is delighted to announce that Motorpoint Arena Nottingham will host the league’s inaugural Cup Final on March 9 2025, marking a historic moment as the venue’s first-ever major British basketball event. The Motorpoint Arena is an iconic venue in the heart of Nottingham known for hosting top-tier events ranging from international …
As the Cheshire Phoenix have stormed to the top of the North Group in Super League Basketball Trophy action, there are plenty of positives for Head Coach Ben Thomas and the Nix Nation to reflect on. Chief among which for many, and what has certainly caught the eye of the wider British basketball community, has …