Tag: Ben Thomas
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Everyone Wants Cheshire Phoenix Players
Eight players appearing for other SLB clubs this season began their BBL/SLB careers at Cheshire Phoenix. They are spread across six teams, giving most of Cheshire’s opponents a former Phoenix recruit. Their continued presence in the league is a credit to Cheshire’s recruitment, but keeping players has proved more difficult. Starting at Cheshire The table…
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What This Season’s College Recruitment Tells Us
A player’s college career helps shape what comes next, and different coaches look for different things in that experience. Looking at which college graduates SLB clubs recruit, and what those players have done since leaving, can reveal the thinking behind a squad. Straight Out of College Every club enters 2026/27 with at least one player…
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Exactly As They Are
In 2012, the Cheshire Phoenix were on the verge of collapse. The league had withdrawn their franchise from the owner after he threatened to cancel contracts and fixtures. The club needed £50,000 to survive. What happened next wasn’t a corporate bailout or quiet restructuring—it was a rescue driven by the people. Local businesses chipped in.…
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Cheshire Refuse to Change
In a league defined by parity, a clear identity can be a competitive edge. Cheshire have leaned into theirs more than anyone—playing faster, shooting more, and living with the consequences. But as the season has unfolded, that commitment has begun to look more like a limitation than a strength. They still play with breakneck pace…
