Tag: Super League Basketball
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Leicester’s Stability vs. Manchester’s Rebuild
With the launch of Super League Basketball (SLB), British basketball has entered a new era. Alongside a fresh identity, the SLB’s reintroduction of a salary cap aims to bring greater parity across teams, challenging franchises to adapt as they balance continuity and reinvention. This inaugural SLB season reveals significant variation in the percentage of minutes
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Efficiency in Search of Volume for Sheffield
The B. Braun Sheffield Sharks are among the SLB’s most efficient shooters, yet their low offensive volume keeps them from maximising this precision. Sheffield’s offence is falling short of its full potential, leaving valuable points on the table. Three-Point Efficiency: Quality Over Quantity Among SLB teams, Sheffield holds the highest three-point shooting percentage at 37.6%,
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The Chemistry of Skyler White and Cameron Holden
Skyler White is redefining what it means to be a big man in the SLB. Cheshire Phoenix has built their offence around White’s ability to shoot the three-pointer at an elite level, turning him into one of the most lethal shooters in the league. White isn’t your typical big crashing the boards or dominating the
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Old School Dominance from Dame Adelekun
In an era when big men are increasingly expected to stretch the floor with three-point shooting, Dame Adelekun stands out by doing exactly the opposite. He thrives in the areas traditionally reserved for classic bigs, consistently impacting games through rebounding, efficient scoring, and disciplined defensive work. Player Team Minutes Played Points Per Game eFG% %
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Can London’s Chaotic Play Lead to Success?
London has developed a clear identity as the chaos agents of the SLB South Group. They play at an electrifying pace, creating havoc for their opponents by forcing turnovers and capitalising on transition opportunities. With a group-leading pace of 77.9 possessions per game, London is playing faster than any other team in the South Group,
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Cheshire Expose Newcastle’s Hidden Weakness
With 5:35 remaining in the second quarter between Cheshire Phoenix and Newcastle Eagles in the SLB Trophy, Cheshire guard Cameron Holden stepped over half court and delivered a precise bounce pass to Skyler White, the league leader in 3-point attempts per game, who found himself in space on the wing. Newcastle’s Mike Okauru tried to
