From Cheshire Phoenix

Manchester bounce back, Skyler White makes history

A week removed from a thrilling SLB Cup Final and after losing out on the trophy in front of a home crowd, Manchester Basketball bounced back emphatically, while the Bristol Flyers endured a terrible week on the road. When the weekend was done, a club record was passed in Cheshire, and the recently crowned London …

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Surrey, Caledonia bounce back; London still top

The Championship continued this weekend, with two teams emerging from their slumber to record wins. But when the weekend was all set and done, a familiar side continued to flex its muscles at the summit. Leicester Riders 78-82 Cheshire Phoenix A strong fourth-quarter finish from the Cheshire Phoenix propelled them to an 82-78 victory against …

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Manchester edges Cup final preview; Riders record chaotic victory

Super League Basketball (SLB) Championship action resumed with an action-packed seven-game slate. This week had a jam-packed Super League Basketball Championship schedule in store for fans, with proceedings getting underway with a Wednesday night classic in London. London Lions 71-72 Manchester Basketball In a game that was dubbed the SLB Cup final preview, both the …

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Newcastle star scores 51 as London, Cheshire go flawless in jaw-dropping week

The SLB Championship returned to action over the weekend with many jaw-dropping moments and phenomenal performances. The weekend saw a preview of the upcoming SLB Cup Final, a club record for points in a game, a team performance unlike any other and game-winning baskets in a fitting end before the international break resumes on February …

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London seek the double; Manchester through to Cup Final in their own backyard

The road to the SLB Cup Final inches closer to its final destination, as just two teams remain. The two-legged Semi-Finals took place on Friday and Sunday, and when the dust had settled, the London Lions and Manchester Basketball prevailed to set up a fascinating clash at the AO Arena in Manchester. London Lions overcome …

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Surrey bag statement win over London in record-breaking weekend

The SLB Championship returned with a bang over the weekend as a six-game slate with four of those decided by two points or less. The average winning margin of five points was the lowest in top-flight British basketball history. But one of the games, which was decided by two points or more, was in Guildford, …

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Cheshire, Bristol chalk up wins; Surrey’s impressive resurgence continues

A three-game slate continued Super League Basketball championship action, and it did not disappoint. With excitement stirring around the Super League Basketball Trophy finals, the regular-season continued to showcase a brilliant brand of basketball. Caledonia Gladiators 76 – 101 Cheshire Phoenix Patrick Robinson and the Cheshire Phoenix continued their impressive campaign with a dominant victory …

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Surrey, London Lions, Manchester and Cheshire set for semi-final clashes

Eight teams battled in the SLB Cup quarter-finals, all fighting for a place in the semi-finals. Leicester Riders 94-102 Surrey 89ers The Surrey 89ers have comeback from a 24-point deficit to defeat the Leicester Riders 102-94 at the Mattioli Arena to reach the final four of the SLB Cup. The Riders delivered an outstanding firs-quarter …

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Lions continue grip at the top; mixed weekend for Flyers, Niners

In what was a mixed weekend for various clubs, the London Lions flexed their muscles, pulling further clear at the top of the Championship table. Amongst the mixed results, it was a bad weekend for the Newcastle Eagles and B. Braun Sheffield Sharks, who suffered two defeats. Newcastle Eagles 83-85 Bristol Flyers (AOT) Bristol Flyers …

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