From Leicester Riders

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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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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Surrey make it three in a row; Phoenix fend off Eagles

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 …

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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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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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