From Manchester Basketball

Manchester announce signing of Canadian forward Gabe Osabuohien

Manchester Basketball have announced the addition of Canadian 6’8” forward Gabe Osabuohien to their 2025/26 Super League Basketball (SLB) and European North Basketball League (ENBL) rosters. Osabuohien spent the last three seasons in the NBA G League with Cleveland Charge, where he earned the Jason Collier Sportsmanship Award in 2024.  The same year Gabe represented …

Read more

Lions continue unbeaten start; Surrey shine in season opener

Week two of the Super League Basketball Championship served up an eight-game slate for fans to look forward to, with all nine teams in action. Cheshire Phoenix, B.Braun Sheffield Sharks and Surrey 89ers all picked up their first victories, London Lions impressed to remain unbeaten and there were a number of stellar performances throughout the …

Read more

Manchester secure north-west bragging rights; Lions get off to winning start

Season two of the Super League Basketball Championship tipped off with a bang, with four thrilling encounters – the majority of which were played out in front of sell-out crowds. Manchester needed the returning home-town hero to get them over the line against neighbours, Cheshire Phoenix. London Lions and Bristol Flyers also bagged wins, and …

Read more

Drew Lasker selects his five Super League Basketball storylines to watch

After joining fellow legends Ant Rowe and Mike Tuck to select his pre-season favourites to win the Championship title and other major awards, Drew Lasker is now flying solo to name his five storylines to watch ahead of the upcoming Super League Basketball campaign. Keep reading to find out who made the cut in Drew’s …

Read more

Kaiyem Cleary ready to “Rep the City” of Manchester

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 …

Read more

Mike Tuck’s four coaches to watch in this Super League Basketball season

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 …

Read more

British basketball legends predict end-of-season standings

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 …

Read more

Open Letter from the Chair of Super League Basketball

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 …

Read more

Manchester Basketball add Antoine Broxsie as Assistant Coach

Manchester Basketball are delighted to announce the addition of Antoine Broxsie as an Assistant Coach to the 2025/26 coaching staff, joining Matt Otten and Matt Pitkin on the sidelines. Tampa, Florida-native Broxsie arrives with a wealth of experience, coaching in the NBA, NBA G-League, CEBL, and across Asia. A dual United States & Dominican Republic …

Read more

Super League Basketball announce 2025/26 season fixture list

Super League Basketball (SLB) is pleased to announce the structure and key dates for the 2025/26 season, promising another action-packed year of British basketball across four major competitions.   The new season will tip off on Friday, September 19th and run through to Sunday, May 17th where a spectacular second SLB season will draw to a …

Read more