Tag: The SLB Show
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Newcastle Keep Searching
Few teams in the SLB have shifted more in the opening weeks than Newcastle. Line-ups, roles and rotations have changed almost game by game. Through eight fixtures they have already started seven different line-ups — a team still working out what it has. London have matched that total, but their rotation reflects EuroCup demands and
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Pat Robinson’s One Thing
Before the season, Cheshire’s guard hierarchy looked set. LaQuincy Rideau was back — returning after a season away, a homecoming for the leader of the Cheshire team that had pushed the 777-era Lions two years earlier. Pat Robinson was meant to play off him. But within weeks, that balance has shifted. Rideau’s minutes have dipped,
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Cheshire Refuse to Change
In a league defined by parity, a clear identity can be a competitive edge. Cheshire have leaned into theirs more than anyone—playing faster, shooting more, and living with the consequences. But as the season has unfolded, that commitment has begun to look more like a limitation than a strength. They still play with breakneck pace
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Who’s Giving British Basketball a Chance?
Note: This piece was written in the immediate aftermath of the BBF awarding preferred bidder status to the group who became known as the GBBL. More information has since emerged and for a more complete picture see our season recap. With the SLB now asserting its independence from the BBF, the long-term structure of British
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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.
