From Surrey 89ers

Leicester stay alive, Manchester come back, Cheshire do the double over Surrey and Sheffield experience mixed results in exciting week of action

The Sharks struggled to fully capitalise on a double-game week, but pulled closer to league-leading Lions, alongside victorious Riders. Cheshire Phoenix 112 – 78 Surrey 89ers Mid-table Cheshire welcomed lowly Surrey to the Cheshire Oaks Arena on Friday night, tipping off a week of Championship action. Nick Timberlake set the tone early, knocking down a …

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Super League Basketball serves governing body with legal notice of action

An update to our fans and stakeholders: After months of attempting to engage with the British Basketball Federation (BBF), Super League Basketball (SLB) has served the BBF with a Letter Before Action in its dispute with the governing body over their process to sell the future operation of the men’s professional league in Great Britain. …

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Lions pounce as Riders slip; joy for Bristol, Cheshire

In a more condensed round of SLB Championship games this week, London Lions gained the upper hand as the teams closest to them, slipped up. Bristol Flyers’ two games against Caledonia Gladiators (Wednesday) and B. Braun Sheffield Sharks (Friday) were postponed. Bristol Flyers 68-67 Leicester Riders Bristol Flyers scored a vital 68-67 win over Leicester …

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A title twist as London win and Sharks slip up; Manchester flawless and Cheshire stumble

There was no time to breathe following last Sunday’s SLB Cup Final action as a full week of Championship action took centre stage. It was a busy week for the B.Braun Sheffield Sharks, Cheshire Phoenix and Manchester Basketball, as they each played three games in this latest round of games. Manchester Basketball 100-93 Leicester Riders …

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Sheffield Sharks win SLB Cup, sinking teeth into Surrey 89ers

B. Braun Sheffield Sharks won their 15th piece of domestic silverware in their history by downing the Surrey 89ers 105-97 in the SLB Cup Final at the Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham. Donovan Clay scooping MVP honours with 23 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 60% from the floor. Jubilation in front of a large Sheffield contingent …

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London stay on top, Leicester and Sheffield keep the pressure on, in exciting week of Championship action

Surrey and Newcastle enjoyed mixed fortunes, in a busy week which saw Manchester earn a much-needed victory. London Lions 78 – 73 Manchester Basketball League-leading Lions tipped off this week’s Championship action, when they welcomed mid-table Manchester to the Copper Box Arena on Wednesday evening. The game began with London’s Alen Hadzibegovic making an immediate …

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Sharks, Riders and Lions win twice in loaded week of Championship action

Caledonia and Cheshire suffered two losses, while Bristol experienced split fortunes, in a game week that saw two overtime thrillers. B. Braun Sheffield Sharks 93 – 74 Manchester Basketball The game week tipped off at the Canon Medical Arena in Sheffield on Wednesday. The Sharks entered the game with a chance to go level on …

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Sharks and 89ers advance to Cup Final, while Newcastle and London grab Championship victories

Sheffield and Surrey will meet in the SLB Cup Final in Nottingham, after beating Leicester and Bristol in hard-fought semis. Newcastle Eagles 110 – 101 Cheshire Phoenix At the Vertu Motors Arena, two teams near to each other in the Championship standings faced off on Friday night, as the Phoenix visited the Eagles. Fans anticipated …

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Eagles, Flyers, Niners split weekend games, while Lions and Sharks stay at summit

It proved to be one of more unpredictable rounds of SLB action this season with stunning results underlying the excitement of the Championship season. The newly-crowned SLB Trophy winners had party crashers on their celebration night but recovered to find their groove, while the losing finalists eventually found their winning touch convincingly. Newcastle Eagles 80-91 …

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A Statement from Super League Basketball Chair Vaughn Millette

Super League Basketball Chair Vaughn Millette has issued a statement on behalf of SLB clubs regarding the long-term licence for the men’s professional basketball league in Britain. Read the full statement below. Super League Basketball was created by the existing clubs in the summer of 2024 and awarded the licence to operate a professional league …

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