Tag: SLB
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The Rim Belongs to Charles Thompson
In a league filled with scorers and playmakers, Charles Thompson has carved out an identity as the SLB’s premier defensive anchor. With a league-best 3.00 blocks per game, Thompson’s shot-blocking prowess makes him a nightmare for opposing offences. But what truly sets him apart is the mental side of his game—his anticipation, discipline, and decision-making.
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Rock, Paper, Scissors: Leicester, London, Sheffield
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
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Rodney Chatman III is the Heartbeat of Sheffield’s Offence
Rodney Chatman III has become the central figure in the Sheffield Sharks’ offence. With a league-leading usage rate, he combines scoring, playmaking, and adaptability to elevate his team. What is Usage Rate? Usage rate measures the percentage of a team’s possessions a player uses while on the court, through field goal attempts, free throw attempts,
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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
