
Since 2008, Rob Paternostro has been the heartbeat of Leicester Riders. Seventeen trophies. Seven Coach of the Year awards. Nearly two decades at the helm. Under his watch, Leicester haven’t just won—they’ve known who they are at every step. Now they’ve added another to their trophy haul. But nothing about this year was easy. Leicester

The SLB Championship is beginning to take shape, with three teams separating themselves as the clear frontrunners. Here’s how the league stands in terms of net rating: Team NRtg ORtg DRtg Leicester Riders 12.31 119.81 107.50 London Lions 11.86 115.67 103.81 B. Braun Sheffield Sharks 6.06 115.54 109.48 Surrey 89ers -1.53 112.65 114.18 Cheshire Phoenix

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