Tag: Surrey 89ers
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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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Game Notes: Sheffield Sharks 105 – 97 Surrey 89ers
Donovan Clay’s free-throw technique is anything but conventional. Standing at the line, he leans far to the left, his right shoulder almost square with the rim. When he shoots, the ball travels back across his body on a diagonal path that looks wrong—until it drops through the net. Not once did his shot look clean
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How Can Surrey Maintain Their Early Spark?
The Surrey 89ers are already one of the SLB’s most competitive teams. They dominate early, jumping out to leads with a +1.93 Q1 differential—the best in the league. Their core players set the tone, executing at a high level and proving they can go toe-to-toe with anyone. But by the fourth quarter, they fade. Surrey’s
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Nedas Cholevinskas’ Elite Skill
At just 19, Nedas Cholevinskas leads the SLB in free throw attempts per minute, using his craft to disrupt defences and consistently generate points at the line. This rare ability has made him one of the league’s most intriguing young talents. While his foul-drawing is exceptional, Cholevinskas’ game remains unpolished in other areas. This season
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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% %
