Author: Joe Whitehead
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Caledonia’s Year of Instability
Few teams have endured a whirlwind of chaos quite like the Caledonia Gladiators this season. A disappointing 3-5 record in the Trophy Group stages, followed by an 0-2 start to the Championship, led to a club statement that head coach Gareth Murray would “move on” from his current role. Then the floodgates of instability opened.
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Hadzibegovic’s Game is as Fragile as it is Dominant
Alen Hadzibegovic has become a key contributor for the London Lions this season, averaging 10.85 points per game on an impressive 63.2% effective field goal percentage. His height and defensive instincts enable him to dominate the boards with 7.01 rebounds per game and protect the rim with 1.23 blocks per game, while consistently altering opponents’
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Can Manchester Build an Offensive Identity?
Manchester Basketball’s season in the SLB has been defined by an offence that makes life unnecessarily hard for itself. While their ability to capitalise on opponent turnovers is a genuine strength, it highlights a broader imbalance: they rely heavily on fast-break opportunities but struggle in the half-court. Coupled with poor free-throw generation and conversion, Manchester’s
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Jaylin Hunter’s Unmatched Playmaking
Jaylin Hunter has emerged as the SLB’s premier playmaker, leading the league in both assists per game and assist-to-turnover ratio among regular contributors. His steady hand has made him the maestro of the Leicester Riders’ disciplined offence. Elite Playmaking The chart below illustrates Hunter’s unique standing among the SLB’s top passers, comparing assists per game
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Can Cheshire Solve Their Second-Chance Problem?
The Cheshire Phoenix boast a defensive rebounding percentage (DReb%) of 71.9%, second in the SLB and a clear indicator of their dominance on the boards. Yet, despite this strength, they concede 10.39 second-chance points per game—one of the highest rates in the league. As the chart below illustrates, Cheshire’s high DReb% stands in stark contrast
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Nedas Cholevinskas’ Elite Skill
At just 19, Nedas Cholevinskas leads the SLB in free throw attempts per minute, using his craft to disrupt defences and consistently generate points at the line. This rare ability has made him one of the league’s most intriguing young talents. While his foul-drawing is exceptional, Cholevinskas’ game remains unpolished in other areas. This season
