Words by John Hobbs Manchester Basketball’s slogan of “Rep the City” runs deep. For Kaiyem Cleary, it is injected into his veins. After nearly eight years away, he returns to the city and throughout his time in the United States, he has never forgotten his roots, never forgotten where he came from. He’s proud to …
Words by John Hobbs. Dirk Williams’ return to the B. Braun Sheffield Sharks has brought excitement to their fanbase as the memories of his past highlights and exploits came flooding back. And while Sharks fans will still see the free-flowing, high-octane offence that Williams possesses, they will also be met with a more experienced leader …
After joining fellow legends Ant Rowe and Drew Lasker to select his pre-season favourites to win the Championship title and other major awards, Mike Tuck is now flying solo to name his four coaches to watch ahead of the upcoming Super League Basketball campaign. Keep reading to find out who made the cut in Mike’s …
Few people can claim to have had the resumes in top-flight British basketball that Ant Rowe, Drew Lasker and Mike Tuck have amassed, which is why they were the perfect trio to sit down with and preview what is set to be a sensational sophomore Super League Basketball season. Ant, Drew and Mike gave their …
Words by John Hobbs. After finishing at the foot of the Super League Basketball table last season, the Caledonia Gladiators’ Toto Fagbenle didn’t drop his head in disappointment. Instead, he used it as motivation. It’s the hallmark of the large Fagbenle family, where Toto is the second youngest of 12 children. Competitive fibre is entrenched …
Few people can claim to have had the resumes in top-flight British basketball that Ant Rowe, Drew Lasker and Mike Tuck have amassed, which is why they were the perfect trio to sit down with and preview what is sure to be a spectacular Super League Basketball season. Ant, Drew and Mike gave their thoughts …
After joining fellow legends Drew Lasker and Mike Tuck to select his pre-season favourites to win the Championship title and other major awards, Ant Rowe is now flying solo to name his five players to watch ahead of the upcoming Super League Basketball campaign. Keep reading to find out who made the cut in Ant’s …
As we prepare to tip off a brand-new season, I want to take a moment to introduce myself. I have recently been appointed as the independent Chair of Super League Basketball (SLB). Over the last six years, I have worked predominantly in sports governance across football, tennis and athletics. It is a privilege to serve …
Bristol Flyers have bolstered their frontcourt with the addition of American forward Darnell Brodie for the 2025/26 Super League Basketball (SLB) and European North Basketball League (ENBL). The 6’10” big joins the Flyers from Mexican LNBP side Freseros de Irapuato and has arrived in Bristol ahead of the club’s pre-season weekend against Reading Rockets and …
Leicester Riders are delighted to announce the signing of Canadian and South Sudanese forward Emmanuel Akot for the 2025/26 Super League Basketball season. Akot, a 6’8 forward, joins the Riders following a strong summer in the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) playing for his home town Winnipeg Sea bears. In his second summer with the …