
Bristol brought back less of last season’s rotation than almost anyone else in the league. Early on, it looked like they had changed well. The ball moved, the scoring was shared, and the defence was tough. But once the league caught up, they struggled to change again. Early Promise On 21 November, the Lions arrived…

Bristol’s offence can look balanced at first glance. The ball moves, different players score, and no one player dominates the shots. But the passing behind those baskets is much less evenly spread. Too Much Rests on Two A lot of Bristol’s offence starts with Joe Anderson. He gets them into actions and creates a bigger…

Before Cam Christon signed, Bristol sat second-bottom in Super League Basketball for offensive rating. They were generating fewer efficient possessions than almost everyone else in the league. At the same time, they were defending at one of the better rates in the league — something that shifted after Milos Dugalic’s injury. Christon does not solve…

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…