Former two-time BBL Coach of the Year Nick Nurse will lead Toronto Raptors in the NBA Finals – starting on Friday morning (UK time). The Canadian franchise takes on Golden State Warriors in the best-of-seven finale for the first time with Nurse having forged his coaching career in the BBL. Nurse led Manchester Giants to …
It’s that time we have all been waiting for as we reveal the best five of the season as voted for by BBL clubs and in turn, also reveal the leading MVP contenders. Rahmon Fletcher (Esh Group Eagles Newcastle)No stranger to personal accolades during his BBL career, Fletcher has been scintillating once again in an …
The BBL Championship title race is still alive, while three spots remain in the battle for the benecos BBL Play-Offs. Leicester Riders defeated Manchester Giants 66-73 on the road to keep London Lions waiting at least another day, whilst ending the Giants’ top eight hopes in the process. Plymouth Raiders edged out Bristol Flyers in …
Riders end Giants Play-Offs hopes. BBL ChampionshipManchester Giants 66-73 Leicester Riders (24-19, 37-30, 52-54) Leicester Riders extended the BBL Championship title race another day, whilst ending Manchester Giants’ hopes of making the benecos BBL Play-Offs. The Giants conclude their regular season on 14-19 – unable to make the top eight – with the Riders improving to …
There is still lots to be decided over the final two weeks of the 2018-19 regular season. The BBL Championship title race is down to two teams, while five places are up for grabs in the benecos BBL Play-Offs. Please note: current standings do not reflect head-to-heads – however these do come into effect with …
Big derby win for Nix to boost top eight hopes. BBL Championship Cheshire Phoenix 102-80 Manchester Giants (33-13, 57-33, 79-57) Cheshire Phoenix enjoyed a big derby victory over Manchester Giants on Good Friday to move back into the top eight. Ben Thomas’ side join the Giants on 14 wins, but have two games in hand and …
Giants provide the bite against Sharks BBL Championship Manchester Giants 93-65 DBL Sharks Sheffield (26-10, 55-25, 73-42) Manchester Giants moved back into the top eight after an emphatic home win over DBL Sharks Sheffield in pursuit of a place in the benecos BBL Play-Offs. The Giants improve to 14-17 ahead of their final two league …
Bristol Flyers kept their benecos Play-Offs hopes alive Saturday night whilst Plymouth Raiders executed a phenomenal comeback story. Flyers took Manchester Giants’ place in ninth spot following their home victory, 74-64, boosting their hopes for Play-Offs qualification. Meanwhile, Plymouth Raiders moved up to seventh place in the Championship following a dramatic comeback from 20 points …
Bristol keep benecos Play-Offs hopes alive. BBL ChampionshipBristol Flyers 74-64 Manchester Giants (25-24, 46-36, 55-45) Bristol Flyers boosted their benecos Play-Offs hopes tonight with a key 10-point victory over Manchester Giants, 74-64. The win sees Bristol takeover Manchester in ninth spot as the battle for the Play-Offs continues into the penultimate weekend in the BBL …
Giants defeat Royals in pursuit of top eight spot. BBL Championship Manchester Giants 94-83 London City Royals (26-23, 48-38, 76-54) Manchester Giants claimed an important win in their pursuit of a spot in the benecos BBL Play-Offs after beating London City Royals. Danny Byrne’s side join Plymouth Raiders and Cheshire Phoenix on 13 wins ahead of …