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Thrilling slate of SLB Championship games caps off the year

Eight of the nine Super League Basketball teams took to the court in the final round of games of 2025, as teams looked to head into the new year on a high note. Caledonia Gladiators 75-88 Manchester Basketball The Manchester Basketball secured an important 88-75 win over the Caledonia Gladiators at the Playsport Arena to …

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Gladiators end skid; Cheshire down Manchester

Week 12 of the Super League Basketball Championship featured four games, with eight of the nine teams in action. Leicester Riders 75-83 London Lions The London Lions secured a 83-75 win over the Leicester Riders at the Mattioli Arena, recording their second consecutive victory. Both teams were locked in a hard-fought battle throughout the first …

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Surrey 89ers Launch Comprehensive Player Development Programme for Elite-Aspiring Athletes

The Surrey 89ers are proud to announce the official launch of the Niners Player Development Programme (PDP), a comprehensive new initiative designed to identify, nurture, and accelerate basketball talent across the region and beyond. Rooted in elite standards and long-term player growth, the programme is open to athletes from all clubs who are serious about taking their …

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Bumper weekend of SLB Championship action sees in festive period with a bang

With eight of the nine Super League Basketball teams in action, it was a busy weekend in the last round of games before the festive period kicked into full swing. Read on to find out more about who took home the victories in a huge weekend of Championship action. Bristol Flyers 87-67 Caledonia Gladiators:  Bristol …

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Flynn Boardman-Raffet on swapping football for basketball, believing in the dream, and inspiring British fans in his rookie season with Leicester Riders

Among the exciting young British talents joining the Super League Basketball fold this season is rookie guard Flynn Boardman-Raffet, who signed with the Leicester Riders after completing his collegiate career in Canada. His journey to the professional game has been anything but typical — beginning not on the hardwood, but on the football pitch — …

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Mitch Clarke on his journey from Australia to the Eagles, stepping up to the SLB, and embracing Newcastle’s winning culture

One of the most intriguing additions to the Super League Basketball landscape this summer was Australian guard Mitch Clarke, who joined the Newcastle Eagles ahead of the 2025/26 campaign. A product of one of Australia’s most respected state leagues and a former Perth Wildcat, Clarke’s arrival adds another layer of international pedigree to the Eagles’ …

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Trophy success for Eagles, Lions; Cup joy for Niners

There was a break from the Championship this week, as the SLB Trophy and Cup competitions took centre stage with exciting battles. The Trophy resumed play, and there was one Cup clash to tickle the tastebuds, starting with three games on Friday. Newcastle Eagles 94-89 B.Braun Sheffield Sharks Newcastle Eagles needed a strong fourth quarter …

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Sharks, Flyers miss chance to close gap; double-winning week for Eagles

After a brief pause in domestic play due to the international break, the SLB Championship roared back to life on Thursday with five exciting battles. The Championship-leading London Lions were not in action this week, so it was a chance for the chasing pack, most notably B. Braun Sheffield Sharks, Bristol Flyers and Cheshire Phoenix, …

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Kayne Henry on his homecoming with Manchester, SLB attracting the best of British hoopers, and Commonwealth memories

One of the most highly-regarded British talents of his generation, the announcement of Kayne Henry’s return to the United Kingdom this summer as Manchester Basketball signed the 26-year-old was met with significant fanfare. The 6’7” forward has already achieved a significant amount in his young career, including winning Commonwealth Games gold in Birmingham three years …

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