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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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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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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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