British Basketball Archives | WE SPEAK MEDIA https://wespeakmedia2.com/tag/british-basketball/ The Blueprint of Trending News Culture Sun, 26 Nov 2023 14:38:11 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://i0.wp.com/wespeakmedia2.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/cropped-we-speak-media-1-scaled-1.jpg?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 British Basketball Archives | WE SPEAK MEDIA https://wespeakmedia2.com/tag/british-basketball/ 32 32 134433874 British Basketball League Presents: The Molten Unbeatable Move UGC Competition https://wespeakmedia2.com/british-basketball-league-presents-the-molten-unbeatable-move-ugc-competition/ Sun, 26 Nov 2023 14:38:07 +0000 https://wespeakmedia2.com/?p=10690 Molten Unbeatable Move UGC Competition offers British Basketball League enthusiasts a chance to shine and win epic prizes. Calling all basketball fanatics and aspiring hoop stars! The Molten Unbeatable Move UGC Competition is here, and it’s your time to showcase your unrivalled skills on the court and secure fantastic prizes that money can’t buy. The Molten Unbeatable […]

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Molten Unbeatable Move UGC Competition offers British Basketball League enthusiasts a chance to shine and win epic prizes.

Calling all basketball fanatics and aspiring hoop stars! The Molten Unbeatable Move UGC Competition is here, and it’s your time to showcase your unrivalled skills on the court and secure fantastic prizes that money can’t buy.

The Molten Unbeatable Move Competition is an exciting event that invites participants to submit videos of their extraordinary basketball moves. Whether you’re a slam dunk specialist, a sharpshooter, or a crossover king, this competition is your chance to shine like the superstars of British basketball.

Key Information:

1 – Competition Timeline:

  • Submission Start Date: November 8, 2023
  • Submission Deadline: November 29, 2023

2 – Judging Panel:

  • A panel of professionals and influencers from the basketball community will evaluate and shortlist the most impressive entries.

3 – Voting:

  • After the shortlist is announced, the public can vote for their favourite videos on December 6, 2023.

4 – Winner Announcement:

  • The winner will be revealed at the end of December 2023.

5 – Prizes:

  • The grand prize includes a Molten basketball of your choice, 2x VIP tickets to the Trophy final, All-Star game, and Playoff finals.

6 – Submission Process:

  • To participate, follow the guidelines and instructions provided on our official website and social media channels when the contest opens on November 8, 2023.

7 – Eligibility:

  • Your basketball move must be creative, unique, and impressive, adhering to the contest’s terms and conditions.

8 – Stay Informed

  • Keep up to date with contest announcements and news by following our official social media channels and visiting our website. Subscribe to our email updates for the latest information

How to Enter:

1 – Film Your Molten #UNBEATABLE Move:

  • Get on the court and capture your most unbeatable basketball move on camera.

2 – Share on Social Media:

  • Share your unbeatable move on Instagram, Facebook, X, or TikTok. Ensure your post is set to public for everyone to see.

3 – Use #UNBEATABLE:

  • Include the hashtag #UNBEATABLE in your post’s caption so we can find your entry.

4 – Get Creative

  • Let your creativity and skills shine through in your video. Show the world what you’ve got!

Don’t Miss Out!

The clock is ticking, and you have until November 29, 2023, to make your mark in the basketball world and submit your #UNBEATABLE move. Don’t miss this chance to win legendary prizes, including 2x VIP tickets to the Trophy and Playoff Finals, as well as the All-Star Game, and a Molten basketball of your choice.

Contact:

If you have any additional questions or need further assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact our support team at [email protected].

Show us YOUR Molten #UNBEATABLE move and become the next basketball sensation!

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Game Report: B. Braun Sheffield Sharks 92-73 Manchester Giants https://wespeakmedia2.com/game-report-b-braun-sheffield-sharks-92-73-manchester-giants/ Sun, 26 Nov 2023 14:12:06 +0000 https://wespeakmedia2.com/?p=10677 The Sheffield Sharks protected their home court in the British Basketball League and defeated the Manchester Giants 92-73. With this win, the Sharks improved to a record of 6-5, while the Giants dropped to 2-8. Starting Five: Sheffield Sharks starting five: Devearl Ramsey, Jalon Pipkins, Kipper Nichols, Jordan Ratinho, Bennett Koch,  Manchester Giants starting five: Jalen Harris, Nick Stampley, Jamell Anderson, […]

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The Sheffield Sharks protected their home court in the British Basketball League and defeated the Manchester Giants 92-73.

With this win, the Sharks improved to a record of 6-5, while the Giants dropped to 2-8.

Starting Five:

Sheffield Sharks starting five: Devearl Ramsey, Jalon Pipkins, Kipper Nichols, Jordan Ratinho, Bennett Koch, 

Manchester Giants starting five: Jalen Harris, Nick Stampley, Jamell Anderson, Mason Bourcier, Austin Lawton

First Half:

The game started with the two teams neck and neck, exchanging baskets and the lead for the first seven minutes. 

That’s when Sheffield went on an 11-0 run, capped off by a three-pointer from Parker Stewart, giving them a nine-point advantage (25-16).

The final minute of the first quarter and the start of the second belonged to Manchester, who went on an 11-0 run of their own, to take the lead 25-27. 

Despite the momentum being firmly on the side of the visitors who had managed to retake the lead, the Sharks managed to gradually build up a small lead once more, going up by as many as eight points on the back of two made free throws by Jordan Ratinho.

The final minutes of the half saw the teams exchange baskets, with the hosts going into the break ahead 44-38.

Second Half:

With the start of the second half, Sheffield quickly gained control of the game, rushing to their first double-digit lead of the game (52-41), when Devearl Ramsey connected from downtown. 

The home side kept on top of their opponents and increased their advantage to as many as 20 points (66-46), three minutes before the end of the third quarter when Kipper Nichols scored a layup.

The final three minutes of the period saw the two teams exchange buckets, with the Sharks taking a commanding 17-point lead (71-54) going into the final 10 minutes of action. 

Sheffield stayed in control for the entire fourth period, leading by as many as 24 (82-58), following a Stewart three-pointer.

Manchester didn’t give up and went on a 8-0 run of their own to close the gap to 16 (82-66), with Darius Mcneill twice managing to breeze through the Sheffield defence, which didn’t please Coach Lyons.

The final few minutes saw the hosts control the tempo of the game and come out on top 92-73.

Player of the Game:

Tonight’s Player of the Game was Parker Stewart. The Sheffield Sharks guard came off the bench and in 20 minutes of action scored 19 points, grabbed five rebounds and dished out one assist.

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B. Braun Sheffield Sharks Signs Prentiss Nixon for 2023/24 British Basketball League Roster https://wespeakmedia2.com/b-braun-sheffield-sharks-signs-prentiss-nixon-for-2023-24-british-basketball-league-roster/ Sun, 26 Nov 2023 14:02:46 +0000 https://wespeakmedia2.com/?p=10674 The B. Braun Sheffield Sharks have announced the signing of Prentiss Nixon for the remainder of the 2023-24 British Basketball League season. The 26-year-old forward, hailing from Bolingbrook, Illinois, United States, brings his talents and international experience to the Sharks’ line-up, strengthening the team’s prospects in competitive league play. Nixon played for the Colorado State […]

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The B. Braun Sheffield Sharks have announced the signing of Prentiss Nixon for the remainder of the 2023-24 British Basketball League season.

The 26-year-old forward, hailing from Bolingbrook, Illinois, United States, brings his talents and international experience to the Sharks’ line-up, strengthening the team’s prospects in competitive league play.

Nixon played for the Colorado State Rams and Iowa State Cyclones during his collegiate career. After graduation, Nixon had stints with Aanekosken Huima in Finland 1st Division (24.9 pts, 7 rebs, 4.6 ast), and MBC Mykolaiv in Ukraine Superleague (10.5 pts, 3.8 rebs, 2.8 ast).

Last season, Prentiss competed in the Latvian Estonian Basketball League with BK Ogre, where he averaged 7.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.6 assists.

Expressing his excitement about joining the Sheffield Sharks and competing in the British Basketball League, Nixon stated,

I am excited to get to Sheffield and for the opportunity to play in the British League. I think I can add energy to the Sharks’ roster. It seems like an exciting time to be a Shark with the new arena and the direction the league is headed.”

Head Coach Atiba Lyons also expressed his enthusiasm about Walton’s addition to the team,

“Prentiss will definitely bring experience and a dynamic skill set at the guard slot that will enhance our performance.

“His ability to create opportunities for himself and others will be key. We look forward to welcoming him to Sheffield.”

The addition of Nixon sees the Sharks part ways with Terrell Allen. The club would like to thank Terrell for his time and efforts with the team and wish him all the best in his future endeavours.

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London Lions’ Matt Morgan claims Player of the Month award for October https://wespeakmedia2.com/london-lions-matt-morgan-claims-player-of-the-month-award-for-october/ Sun, 26 Nov 2023 05:36:48 +0000 https://wespeakmedia2.com/?p=10669 With the London Lions going unbeaten in October in the British Basketball League, Molten Player of the Month honours were secured by none other than their star guard, Matt Morgan, after a string of incredible performances for the defending champions. In the seven games the Lions have played in October against the likes of the […]

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With the London Lions going unbeaten in October in the British Basketball League, Molten Player of the Month honours were secured by none other than their star guard, Matt Morgan, after a string of incredible performances for the defending champions.

In the seven games the Lions have played in October against the likes of the Serios Group Newcastle Eagles, Surrey Scorchers, B. Braun Sheffield Sharks, Cheshire Phoenix, and Manchester Giants, Morgan has been a focal point for the Lions’ success.

Player of the Month

The Player of the Month for October in the British Basketball League has gone to Matt Morgan of the Lions.

Morgan has had an electrifying start to his career in the British Basketball League, joining the Lions from Le Mans of the French Pro A League on July 20, 2023.

The American guard has lit up the League and has been incredible for the Lions in October, averaging 22.3 points, three assists, and 3.3 rebounds on shooting splits of 60/50/88 over six games in Octo

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The Stats

Starting off the month of October, Morgan produced two incredible performances, going back-to-back with 30+ point games.

On October 1, the American guard blew up for 33 points on only 15 shots, while grabbing eight rebounds, and going a perfect 9-for-9 from the free-throw line on the road to the Cheshire Phoenix.

Arguably Morgan’s best game of the month was the heroic comeback he led against the Eagles on October 16, where the sharpshooter went 9-for-13 from the three-point line to log 30 points in an overtime victory

Averaging 22.3 points, three assists, and 6.7 rebounds on shooting splits of 60/50/88, Morgan has been the undoubted star for the London Lions, especially with Sam Dekker returning slowly to full health.

Due to this incredible month for the American guard, Morgan has scooped Molten Player of the Month honours for October.

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How the Leicester Riders were able to make British Basketball League history https://wespeakmedia2.com/how-the-leicester-riders-were-able-to-make-british-basketball-league-history/ Sun, 26 Nov 2023 05:21:13 +0000 https://wespeakmedia2.com/?p=10663 In game week seven of the British Basketball League, fans were able to witness recent history in the league. The Leicester Riders overcame a gargantuan task, beating the Surrey Scorchers after seeing themselves down by as much as 23 points in the game. In what looked like would be a routine win for the Scorchers, […]

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In game week seven of the British Basketball League, fans were able to witness recent history in the league.

The Leicester Riders overcame a gargantuan task, beating the Surrey Scorchers after seeing themselves down by as much as 23 points in the game.

In what looked like would be a routine win for the Scorchers, we delve deep into how the Riders were able to pull off this herculean task and overcome the biggest deficit and win in recent British Basketball League history.

Where the Lead Came From

The Surrey Scorchers have become one of the most in-form teams in the past few weeks of the British Basketball League.

Notching their first win of the season against the Manchester Giants in game week six of the League, the Scorchers were also able to win their game after the Riders, beating the Plymouth City Patriots.

The Scorchers started off incredibly hot in their game with the Leicester Riders, jumping off to a 28-12 lead by the end of the first quarter.Surrey’s shooting from beyond the arc has been the talk of the league.

Currently averaging the most makes and attempts from three, with 10.9 makes and 33.6 attempts per game, their shooting was once again showing to be the difference maker.

The 16-point lead by the end of the first quarter primarily came from their shooting, going 5-of-9 from beyond the arc. Their defence was also fully on display, grabbing five steals and holding the Riders to 5-of-20 shooting.

Their 23-point lead came midway through the second quarter after an absurd Saiquan Jamison three-pointer, the first in his British Basketball League career, went through the basket and saw themselves up 43-20.

How They Came Back

With five minutes to go in the second quarter, it’s remarkable that the Riders were able to make it a 45-36 game by the end of it.

Their defence went into lockdown with Miryne Thomas commanding the paint, but also the likes of Kimbal Mackenzie and Conner Washington locking down the perimeter while adding crucial baskets themselves.

The veteran duo on the perimeter seemed to be the catalyst to start this comeback, but even a nine-point lead is still quite comfortable in basketball terms. It’s what came in the third quarter that was truly remarkable.

Starting the second half and third quarter, Thomas and point guard Xavier Pinson knew what they had to do.

Pinson went into overdrive, constantly attacking the paint, picking up fouls, and scoring consistently. The young guard has been in MVP conversations this season, and this performance will only further those talks.

Thomas continued his defensive ways as he showed in the second quarter, while also scoring from everywhere on the court to retrieve the lead.

Taking their first lead of the game with 6:33 left in the third quarter, Thomas hit the three that took them into the lead again.

What This Means

By the end of the third quarter, the Riders were ahead by three points and had destroyed the dreams of the Scorchers grabbing a win over them and snapping a 12-year streak without a win.

This win for the Riders could ultimately push them far this season and could be the turning point for their season.

After some questionable games against the likes of the Newcastle Eagles and Manchester Giants, the Riders looked like legitimate contenders. Their guard rotation is arguably one of the best in the league, if not the best.

Miryne Thomas is starting to show he is also one of the best big men in the league. The rookie has really started to carve out his role in recent games, picking up multiple Player of the Game awards while scoring 13.3 points and grabbing 6.4 rebounds.

The Leicester Riders could be one of the best teams in the league and one of the most likely teams to knock the London Lions off their perch at the top, but they will need to capitalise on this historic moment to continue.

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Game Report: Caledonia Gladiators 84-83 Leicester Riders https://wespeakmedia2.com/game-report-caledonia-gladiators-84-83-leicester-riders/ Sun, 26 Nov 2023 05:02:06 +0000 https://wespeakmedia2.com/?p=10660 Moore scored with two seconds left as Caledonia edged Leicester 84-83 at PlaySport on Sunday evening. Kimbal MacKenzie had the chance to sneak the visitors over the line, but his attempt missed the mark. Patrick Whelan led the winners with 24 points. Caledonia Gladiators starting five: Ian Dubose, Prince Onwas, Patrick Whelan, Leicester Riders starting […]

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Moore scored with two seconds left as Caledonia edged Leicester 84-83 at PlaySport on Sunday evening.

Kimbal MacKenzie had the chance to sneak the visitors over the line, but his attempt missed the mark.

Patrick Whelan led the winners with 24 points.

Caledonia Gladiators starting five: Ian Dubose, Prince Onwas, Patrick Whelan,

Leicester Riders starting five: Miryne Thomas, Xavier Pinson, Caleb Asberry, Jaren Holmes, Braelen Bridges, Fahro Alihodzic.

First Half

With the main talking point being Whelan’s first game against his old club, the question was how he would approach the game.

The answer was aggressive. The Great Britain international hit an awkward jumper from the top as the shot clock expired, along with getting to the foul line as the Gladiators built up a 24-16 cushion with 3:08 left in the first.

But the Riders fought back, and a 12-2 finish to the quarter, highlighted by a four-point play from Conner Washington, stole the lead from the hosts.

Washington was able to connect on two three-pointers in the early stages of the second, as Leicester kept their stranglehold on the game.

However, Caledonia were threatening and, despite trailing for most of the second period, finally tied things up at 44-44 on the half-time horn as Clifton Moore Jr. connected.

Second Half

Moore’s buzzer-beater ignited a flame within Caledonia as they came out the blocks on a 12-2 stretch, capped by a triple from Lukas Palyza that saw them lead 58-48.

Riders were unable to execute offensively as they were in danger of fading away. Under adversity, Leicester hit back as Caledonia were defensively caught napping and as the third quarter concluded, Blake Bowman was able to hit to narrow the gap to 67-63.

The fourth quarter was nip-and-tuck with the biggest lead for either team only being three points and emotions pouring.

It was all about who could hold their nerve when it matters most.

Whelan got the crowd of 1,200 on its feet with a three-pointer to give the Gladiators an 82-81 lead with 30 seconds left, only for MacKenzie to answer with a pull-up jumper.

The stage was then set for Moore – who only had one field goal at the time – to shine. And he delivered.

Bowman led Leicester with 15 points.

Player of the Game

Against his old club, Patrick Whelan put the Riders to the sword with 24 points and was able to grab today’s Player of the Game.

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Bristol Flyers and easyJet sign elite partnership https://wespeakmedia2.com/bristol-flyers-and-easyjet-sign-elite-partnership/ Sun, 26 Nov 2023 04:49:25 +0000 https://wespeakmedia2.com/?p=10657 The partnership will support the airline’s local recruitment drive, with opportunities as cabin crew currently available in the UK. easyJet has been based in Bristol for over 20 years and, in that time, has grown to become the largest airline at Bristol, having flown over 72 million passengers since operations launched. With 17 based aircraft […]

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The partnership will support the airline’s local recruitment drive, with opportunities as cabin crew currently available in the UK. easyJet has been based in Bristol for over 20 years and, in that time, has grown to become the largest airline at Bristol, having flown over 72 million passengers since operations launched. With 17 based aircraft and over 650 crew members, easyJet provides Bristol passengers with 70 routes across the UK, Europe, North Africa and the Middle East.

The airline is looking to recruit over 1,000 new cabin crew across its network this year and is tackling stereotypes about the profession through campaigns to encourage more over 45’s, career changers and more men to consider joining the career and show that life experience and transferable skills such as customer service, communication, teamwork and people management make many people ideal candidates for the role.

Flyers Commercial Manager Steve Devereux commented:

“We are delighted to add a brand such as easyJet to our list of Elite Partners for the 2023/24 season.

“easyJet has a significant base in Bristol, and we are excited to begin working together to support them in achieving their goals”.

Alison Jackson, Head of Talent Acquisition, from easyJet, commented:

“We are proud to be partnering with Bristol Flyers to help drive awareness of our current cabin crew recruitment drive, which aims to tackle stereotypes about the profession and encourage even more people to consider this fantastic career.

“Bristol is a key base for easyJet, and the Flyers’ ability to bring together supporters of all ages and backgrounds makes this partnership the perfect match for easyJet as we want to ensure our people represent the communities we serve.”

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Plymouth City Patriots add Tyrell Bellot-Green to 2023/24 roster https://wespeakmedia2.com/plymouth-city-patriots-add-tyrell-bellot-green-to-2023-24-roster/ Sun, 26 Nov 2023 04:34:34 +0000 https://wespeakmedia2.com/?p=10653 Tyrell Bellot-Green Hailing from Toronto, Canada, Bellot-Green has a wealth of experience behind him. Still only 28 years old and standing at 6’7”, the shooting guard has proven to be a consistent three-point shooter with an average of 40% or higher for the season. Before turning pro, Bellot-Green had two years in NCAA Division 1 […]

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Tyrell Bellot-Green

Hailing from Toronto, Canada, Bellot-Green has a wealth of experience behind him. Still only 28 years old and standing at 6’7”, the shooting guard has proven to be a consistent three-point shooter with an average of 40% or higher for the season.

Before turning pro, Bellot-Green had two years in NCAA Division 1 for the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV), for his junior and senior years, after playing his way onto the roster from lesser-known Hill College in Texas.

He continued to improve, playing 31 games for UNVL and starting in 21 fixtures in his senior year. As a pro, Bellot-Green has played in a number of well-established leagues, including Luxembourg’s Total League, the Balkan Alpe-Adria Cup, the Finnish Korisliiga, and both the Canadian Elite Basketball League and Canadian NBL.

During his time as a college player and a professional, Bellot-Green attracted the attention of Team Canada scouts and has represented his home country on multiple occasions, from the Under 16 Americas Championships, to the Under 17 World Cup, as well as being called up to the senior squad in 2013 for the NIKE Global Challenge Cup and the AmeriCup Qualifiers in 2020.

“I am really pleased we’ve picked up Tyrell,” started Head Coach Paul James, after the second new signing in as many weeks.

James continued:

“He brings us some size in the backcourt, which could prove valuable, as well as his threat from the outside, which should help us spread the floor and let the likes of TJ go to work inside.”

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