Manchester Basketball Explained

Manchester Basketball
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League:SLB (men)
SLB (Women)
History:Manchester Basketball
(2024–present)
Arena:National Basketball Centre
Capacity:2,000
Location:Belle Vue, Manchester
Ownership:Sherwood Family Investment Office

Manchester Basketball are an English professional basketball team based in the city of Manchester, that compete in Super League Basketball.

Background

Following the removal of the professional league licence of the British Basketball League, a new top-flight basketball competition, Super League Basketball, was announced.[1] The Manchester franchise in the previous competition, the Manchester Giants, were owned by the league due to a previous period of administration in 2023, and as such the club's brand and intellectual rights were held in the now-defunct company.[2] A Manchester franchise for the new competition was acquired by Sherwood Family Investment Office, led by Ned Sherwood, with the franchise to be led by Ben Pierson.[3] [4] The team's name and brand were announced in September 2024.[5]

Men's team

Players

Current roster

Season-by-season records

SeasonDivisionTierRegular SeasonPost-SeasonCupTrophyHead coach
FinishPlayedWinsLossesWin %
Manchester Basketball
2024–25SLB1

Women's team

Players

Current roster

Season-by-season records

SeasonDivisionTierRegular SeasonPost-SeasonCupTrophyHead coach
FinishPlayedWinsLossesWin %
Manchester Basketball
2024–25SLB1

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Williams . Callum . August 20, 2024 . Manchester latest to join Super League Basketball after securing new owners . September 12, 2024 . Insider Sport . en-gb.
  2. Web site: Robinson . Jon . April 4, 2023 . Manchester Giants seeking new investor as British Basketball League takes control after collapse into administration . September 12, 2024 . Manchester Evening News . en-GB.
  3. Web site: Dallares . Frank . August 19, 2024 . Second top-flight British basketball team bought by new investors . September 12, 2024 . City AM . en-GB.
  4. Web site: Dixon . Ed . August 19, 2024 . British basketball’s Manchester franchises acquired by Sherwood Family Investment Office . September 12, 2024 . SportsPro Media . en-GB.
  5. Web site: Neter . Sam . September 12, 2024 . Manchester pro franchise reveals new brand identity . August 3, 2024 . Hoopsfix.com . en-GB.