Tag: SLB
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Romance Needs Roots
It was one of those moments you watch sport for. A 19-year-old GB wing, playing in his first SLB season, erupting in the Cup semi-final—knocking down threes at a rate he hadn’t shown all year to topple Leicester, one of the league’s best teams. Nedas Cholevinskas delivered across both legs—but in the second, he truly
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The Ceiling Is Showing
The Bristol Flyers began in 2006 through a merger between Filton Flyers and Bristol Academy. Starting in EBL Division 2 under coach Andreas Kapoulas, the club climbed to Division 1 within a year and spent the next seven seasons there. In 2014, they reached the top flight—where they’ve remained ever since. That rise was steady,
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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 The league had withdrawn their franchise from the owner after he threatened to cancel contracts and fixtures.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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Only a Stumble
By the time Caledonia found stability, the season had already slipped away. Four head coaches, a full roster shuffle, and months of damage control—all before March. It started with a rocky run and the departure of Gareth Murray, a long-time club servant. Lluis Reira stepped in as interim, but it was Robbie Peers—an experienced BBL
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Manchester Have Found Their Identity
When Manchester Basketball appointed Herman Mandole at the end of February, they weren’t just changing coaches—they were searching for clarity. Up to that point, they’d been a team of interesting parts without a clear idea of how to fit them together. Now, two months later, they’ve found something they lacked all season—an identity. This isn’t
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Jacob Groves Belongs at the Next Level
In basketball, it’s easy to focus on production. Players who dominate the ball, lead the league in scoring, or fill the box score often command the spotlight. But the more important question—especially for scouts and clubs—isn’t who’s dominating today, but whose game belongs at the next level. Jacob Groves might just be the answer. Spacers
