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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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Eight Super League Basketball players included in GB Men’s roster ahead of Italy Double-Header

Great Britain have this morning announced the 20-man long list roster for their upcoming FIBA World Cup 2027 European Qualifiers double-header against Italy, beginning with a home game in Newcastle on 27 February and concluding with a return trip to Livorno on 2 March. GB and Newcastle Eagles Head Coach Marc Steutel has made no …

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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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Manchester Basketball secure young British talent Demi Babalola for remainder of the season

Manchester Basketball have confirmed that Great Britain U18s captain Demi Babalola has been added to the men’s team roster for the rest of the season. Demi joins from Manchester Magic where he graduates from their youth pathway. One of Britain’s rising stars, Demi will now have a full-time platform to train and play for the …

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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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