Marc Steutel approaches the SLB Trophy Final with the calm assurance of a coach who has been here before — and who has repeatedly shown he can guide teams through the toughest of tests. As Newcastle Eagles prepare to face the London Lions at Utilita Arena Birmingham on Sunday, the defending champions do so under …
A domestic final is both a destination and a reference point — a chance to compete, and a chance to reflect on the path taken to get there. As the London Lions contest the Super League Basketball Trophy Final, 29-year-old Deane Williams does so as a product of British basketball’s evolution and a voice invested …
As the London Lions prepare to face the Newcastle Eagles in the Trophy Final at Utilita Arena Birmingham on Sunday, all eyes will naturally be drawn to Tautvydas Sabonis—not just for his tactical acumen and leadership, but also for the legacy of the Sabonis name. While the surname carries a reputation for basketball excellence, Tautvydas’ …
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 …
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 …
Tickets are on sale for the Great Britain Men’s team’s FIBA World Cup 2027 European Qualifier against Italy at the Vertu Arena, Newcastle next month. The game, which will take place on 27 February (7.30pm), is GB’s third in the competition’s First Round Group D after November’s narrow loss to Lithuania in London and a win in Iceland. View this post on Instagram A post shared by BasketballEngland (@bballengland) Following …
All teams took to the court in an action-packed Super League Basketball Championship weekend. Manchester Basketball 84-106 B. Braun Sheffield Sharks The B. Braun Sheffield Sharks bounced back to claim a dominant 106-84 win over the Manchester Basketball at the National Basketball Performance Centre. The Sharks delivered a strong opening quarter, taking control of the …
The Super League Basketball Trophy Final combatants were confirmed this weekend with the Newcastle Eagles looking to retain their crown against the Championship leaders, London Lions, at Utilita Arena Birmingham on February 1. Alongside the Trophy action dominating the first week of action in 2026, there was also one game in the Championship as the …
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 …
Cheshire Phoenix vs Leicester Riders – Sunday, December 7 2025 Following an incident at the end of the game between the Cheshire Phoenix and Leicester Riders on December 7 2025, Ben Thomas was investigated by the SLB Disciplinary Panel. After reviewing the incident, Ben Thomas received 15 penalty points for violent conduct from the Panel. Super …