British Basketball League 2007-08
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The 2007-08 season, the 21st since the establishment of the British Basketball League
, commenced on September 9, 2007, when the Plymouth Raiders
succumbed to the Guildford Heat
in the inaugural Cup Winners' Cup
competition. The regular season started two weeks later on September 21 with 12 teams including new additions Birmingham Panthers
, Everton Tigers
and London Capital
the later of whom stepped up from EBL Division 1 during the summer. After just one season in the top-flight, London United
were forced to drop out due to the loss of its financial backer just weeks before the start of the season.
Guildford's participation in the ULEB Cup
saw a British team return to European competition for the first time since Brighton Bears
' appearance in the same competition in the 2003-04 season. Out of their depth, the Heat finished their European adventure with a 0-10 record.
On the domestic scene Guildford continued their dominance, collecting the Cup Winners' Cup, BBL Trophy
and the Play-off crown. Newcastle Eagles
were Champions of the League's regular season campaign, whilst rookie teams Everton and London ended with respectable 7th and 9th place finishes. The League also secured a live broadcasting contract with Setanta Sports
midway through the campaign which saw one televised game a week screened on live on their network.
. The pre-season event between last seasons winners of the BBL Cup
and BBL Trophy
, was staged over two legs with the winner determined by the final aggregate score.
Guildford Heat
claimed the upper-hand in the first leg away to Plymouth Raiders
with an 83-77 victory, despite being ahead by 18-points, Raiders kept fighting and eventually clawed the game back before losing in the final minutes.
The second leg in Guildford
was an equally tight affair, but Heat's strength combined with Raiders' poor free-throw shooting, gave them a 93-91 victory, tallying up to an 176-168 win on aggregate.
Guildford Heat
win 176-168 on aggregate scoring.
, the top three ranking teams from last seasons BBL Championship - Guildford Heat
, Sheffield Sharks
and Newcastle Eagles
- plus the Milton Keynes Lions
, all received a bye into the Quarter-final, leaving the remaining eight clubs to battle it out in the First Round.
was slightly reformatted from the previous edition of the tournament. The first round now compromises of three groups of three and one group of four. Gone are the lower league clubs for the English Basketball League
and Scottish Basketball League, with the exception of last years EBL Division 1 champions Worthing Thunder
, who stepped in to fill the spot vacated by London United
, who withdrew prior to the season opener.
Each team will play each other twice, once home and once away, and after each group campaign is completed, the top-team from each group will advance into the Semi-finals. If teams are tied on points (2 for a win, 0 for a loss), head-to-head results will come into play.
Group 1
Group 2
Group 3
Group 4
in Plymouth
, with it being the first time the venue has hosted a major final. It was a 'North-South' final contested between Newcastle Eagles
and Guildford Heat
, and was broadcast live on television, on Setanta Sports 2, and also BBC Radio Newcastle.
Newcastle had been leading 47-35 at the half, but a Guildford comeback led by Most Valuable Player, E.J. Harrison and Daniel Gilbert
, overhauled the Eagles for their first trophy of the season, after the league and cup double of last season. Harrison scored 10 of his 25 points in the closing quarter with Gilbert scoring 3 in the last minute to cement the trophy for the Heat. Lynard Stewart
led all scorers in the match with 26 points, but this was not enough for Newcastle as Fabulous Flournoy's
men went down in their second consecutive final after losing to Milton Keynes Lions
in the BBL Cup
final.
British Basketball League
The British Basketball League, often abbreviated to the BBL, is the premier men's professional basketball league in the United Kingdom. The BBL runs two knockout competitions alongside the league championship; the BBL Cup and the BBL Trophy....
, commenced on September 9, 2007, when the Plymouth Raiders
Plymouth Raiders
The Plymouth Raiders, officially called UCP Marjon Plymouth Raiders for sponsorship reasons, is South-west England's leading basketball team. Based in the city of Plymouth, they play their home games at the Pavilions arena and have competed in the top-tier British Basketball League since 2004...
succumbed to the Guildford Heat
Guildford Heat
Guildford Heat is a basketball club based in Guildford, England that currently play in the British Basketball League. Heat play their home games at the brand-new Surrey Sports Park and was formed in 2005 by fans of former BBL franchise Thames Valley Tigers, who folded during the same year...
in the inaugural Cup Winners' Cup
BBL Cup Winners' Cup
The Cup Winners' Cup was a peripheral cup competition of the British Basketball League. It was a pre-season tournament competed over two legs, one home and one away, between the winners of BBL Cup and BBL Trophy from the previous season. Each leg was staged prior to the beginning of the regular...
competition. The regular season started two weeks later on September 21 with 12 teams including new additions Birmingham Panthers
Birmingham Panthers
The Birmingham Panthers was a professional basketball club in the British Basketball League. Established in 2007, the Birmingham-based franchise competed in Britain's top-tier league during the 2007-08 season, but following a disastrous season and a lack of organisation, the franchise ceased...
, Everton Tigers
Everton Tigers
The Mersey Tigers are a professional basketball team based in the city of Liverpool, in England. The club was established in 2007 as a start-up franchise of the British Basketball League, the country's elite competition...
and London Capital
London Capital
London Capital, officially called PAWS London Capital in reference to their partnership with PAWS Foundation, is a basketball team based in London, England...
the later of whom stepped up from EBL Division 1 during the summer. After just one season in the top-flight, London United
London United
London United is basketball team from London, England, currently competing in English Basketball League Division 2. In 2006 they were elected into the professional British Basketball League to replace the London Towers as the sole representatives for the capital city...
were forced to drop out due to the loss of its financial backer just weeks before the start of the season.
Guildford's participation in the ULEB Cup
ULEB Cup
Eurocup Basketball is the second-tier level transnational professional basketball competition in Europe. The Eurocup is the level that is one tier below the Turkish Airlines Euroleague level...
saw a British team return to European competition for the first time since Brighton Bears
Brighton Bears
Brighton Bears was a British basketball team based in Brighton, Sussex. From 1984 to 1999 the club was known as the Worthing Bears and was based in the town of Worthing, 12 miles west of Brighton. The Bears played in the top-flight British Basketball League until 2006 when the franchise folded...
' appearance in the same competition in the 2003-04 season. Out of their depth, the Heat finished their European adventure with a 0-10 record.
On the domestic scene Guildford continued their dominance, collecting the Cup Winners' Cup, BBL Trophy
BBL Trophy
The BBL Trophy is one of three cup competitions operated by the British Basketball League. The competition begins with a regional group format and comprises the BBL clubs divided into four regional qualifying groups of three...
and the Play-off crown. Newcastle Eagles
Newcastle Eagles
Newcastle Eagles is a British Basketball League team from Newcastle upon Tyne. Since 2010 they have played all home games at the 3,000 capacity Sport Central arena at Northumbria University in the city...
were Champions of the League's regular season campaign, whilst rookie teams Everton and London ended with respectable 7th and 9th place finishes. The League also secured a live broadcasting contract with Setanta Sports
Setanta Sports
Setanta Sports is an international sports broadcaster based in Dublin, Ireland. Setanta Sports was formed in 1990 to facilitate the broadcasting of Irish sporting events...
midway through the campaign which saw one televised game a week screened on live on their network.
Teams
| Team | City/Area | Arena | Capacity | Last season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Panthers Birmingham Panthers The Birmingham Panthers was a professional basketball club in the British Basketball League. Established in 2007, the Birmingham-based franchise competed in Britain's top-tier league during the 2007-08 season, but following a disastrous season and a lack of organisation, the franchise ceased... |
Birmingham Birmingham Birmingham is a city and metropolitan borough in the West Midlands of England. It is the most populous British city outside the capital London, with a population of 1,036,900 , and lies at the heart of the West Midlands conurbation, the second most populous urban area in the United Kingdom with a... & Telford Telford Telford is a large new town in the borough of Telford and Wrekin and ceremonial county of Shropshire, England, approximately east of Shrewsbury, and west of Birmingham... |
UoW, Walsall Campus & TCAT Arena |
1,000 500 |
New |
| Cheshire Jets Cheshire Jets The Cheshire Jets are a British professional basketball team based in the city of Chester, in Cheshire, England. Formerly known as the Chester Jets, their home court is the Northgate Arena and they play in the top-tier British Basketball League.... |
Chester Chester Chester is a city in Cheshire, England. Lying on the River Dee, close to the border with Wales, it is home to 77,040 inhabitants, and is the largest and most populous settlement of the wider unitary authority area of Cheshire West and Chester, which had a population of 328,100 according to the... |
Northgate Arena Northgate Arena Northgate Arena is an arena and leisure centre complex in Chester, England. Built in the 1970s on the site of the Chester Northgate railway station, Northgate Arena includes swimming pools, a gymnasium, several sports halls and a sauna. The main sports hall is also used for toy and train, antique,... |
1,300 | 9th |
| Everton Tigers Everton Tigers The Mersey Tigers are a professional basketball team based in the city of Liverpool, in England. The club was established in 2007 as a start-up franchise of the British Basketball League, the country's elite competition... |
Liverpool Liverpool Liverpool is a city and metropolitan borough of Merseyside, England, along the eastern side of the Mersey Estuary. It was founded as a borough in 1207 and was granted city status in 1880... |
Echo Arena & Greenbank Sports Academy |
7,513 600 |
New |
| Guildford Heat Guildford Heat Guildford Heat is a basketball club based in Guildford, England that currently play in the British Basketball League. Heat play their home games at the brand-new Surrey Sports Park and was formed in 2005 by fans of former BBL franchise Thames Valley Tigers, who folded during the same year... |
Guildford Guildford Guildford is the county town of Surrey. England, as well as the seat for the borough of Guildford and the administrative headquarters of the South East England region... |
The Spectrum Guildford Spectrum Guildford Spectrum is a leisure complex in Guildford, Surrey, England. Owned by Guildford Borough Council, it was opened on 28 February 1993 at a cost of £28 million. It is the home of ice hockey team the Guildford Flames, and other sports clubs... |
1,100 | 1st |
| Leicester Riders Leicester Riders The Leicester Riders, officially known as the Jelson Homes DMU Leicester Riders for sponsorship reasons, is a British professional basketball team that play in the British Basketball League... |
Leicester Leicester Leicester is a city and unitary authority in the East Midlands of England, and the county town of Leicestershire. The city lies on the River Soar and at the edge of the National Forest... |
John Sandford Centre | 800 | 7th |
| London Capital London Capital London Capital, officially called PAWS London Capital in reference to their partnership with PAWS Foundation, is a basketball team based in London, England... |
London London London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its... |
Capital City Academy Capital City Academy Capital City Academy is a specialist Sports and Arts Academy in Willesden, North West London, in the borough of Brent, UK.-Design:... |
300 | New |
| Milton Keynes Lions Milton Keynes Lions The Milton Keynes Lions, officially called Prestige Homes Milton Keynes Lions due to sponsorship, is a basketball team which represents Milton Keynes in the British Basketball League, the top level men's basketball league in the United Kingdom. The franchise’s only trophy success to-date is the BBL... |
Milton Keynes Milton Keynes Milton Keynes , sometimes abbreviated MK, is a large town in Buckinghamshire, in the south east of England, about north-west of London. It is the administrative centre of the Borough of Milton Keynes... |
Bletchley Centre Bletchley Centre The Bletchley Leisure Centre is an indoor leisure facility in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England.The new Bletchley Leisure Centre opened in 2009 replacing the original centre next door to it.... |
800 | 6th |
| Newcastle Eagles Newcastle Eagles Newcastle Eagles is a British Basketball League team from Newcastle upon Tyne. Since 2010 they have played all home games at the 3,000 capacity Sport Central arena at Northumbria University in the city... |
Newcastle upon Tyne Newcastle upon Tyne Newcastle upon Tyne is a city and metropolitan borough of Tyne and Wear, in North East England. Historically a part of Northumberland, it is situated on the north bank of the River Tyne... |
Metro Radio Arena | 6,500 | 3rd |
| Plymouth Raiders Plymouth Raiders The Plymouth Raiders, officially called UCP Marjon Plymouth Raiders for sponsorship reasons, is South-west England's leading basketball team. Based in the city of Plymouth, they play their home games at the Pavilions arena and have competed in the top-tier British Basketball League since 2004... |
Plymouth Plymouth Plymouth is a city and unitary authority area on the coast of Devon, England, about south-west of London. It is built between the mouths of the rivers Plym to the east and Tamar to the west, where they join Plymouth Sound... |
Pavilions Plymouth Pavilions Plymouth Pavilions is an entertainment and sports complex in Plymouth, Devon, England. It has a Fun Pool, Ice Rink, Live Cafe and arena. The arena is used for corporate hire and as an entertainment venue.... |
1,480 | 5th |
| Scottish Rocks Scottish Rocks The Glasgow Rocks is a basketball team which competes in the British Basketball League. Formerly known as Scottish Rocks and also Edinburgh Rocks, they are one of the leading franchises in the top-tier league, and the only team to be based outside of England, playing at the Kelvin Hall... |
Glasgow Glasgow Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and third most populous in the United Kingdom. The city is situated on the River Clyde in the country's west central lowlands... |
Braehead Arena Braehead Arena The Braehead Arena is a multi-purpose arena in Renfrewshire, Scotland, in the western part of the Glasgow conurbation. The arena was built in 1999, and is located within the Braehead Complex.... |
4,000 | 4th |
| Sheffield Sharks Sheffield Sharks Sheffield Sharks, officially named One Health Sheffield Sharks due to sponsorship, is a professional basketball team from the city of Sheffield, England. Sharks currently play in the British Basketball League and play their home fixtures at English Institute of Sport - Sheffield... |
Sheffield Sheffield Sheffield is a city and metropolitan borough of South Yorkshire, England. Its name derives from the River Sheaf, which runs through the city. Historically a part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, and with some of its southern suburbs annexed from Derbyshire, the city has grown from its largely... |
EIS Sheffield | 1,200 | 2nd |
| Worcester Wolves Worcester Wolves Worcester Wolves is a basketball team from the city of Worcester which plays in the British Basketball League. The Wolves currently play at in the 800-seat capacity Sports Hall of the University of Worcester, although they are to use the new Worcester Arena as their home venue once completed in... |
Worcester Worcester The City of Worcester, commonly known as Worcester, , is a city and county town of Worcestershire in the West Midlands of England. Worcester is situated some southwest of Birmingham and north of Gloucester, and has an approximate population of 94,000 people. The River Severn runs through the... |
University of Worcester University of Worcester The University of Worcester is a British university, based in Worcester, Worcestershire, England. It was granted university status in September 2005.-History:... |
800 | 10th |
Notable occurrences
- The league features three new teams, the Birmingham PanthersBirmingham PanthersThe Birmingham Panthers was a professional basketball club in the British Basketball League. Established in 2007, the Birmingham-based franchise competed in Britain's top-tier league during the 2007-08 season, but following a disastrous season and a lack of organisation, the franchise ceased...
and Everton TigersEverton TigersThe Mersey Tigers are a professional basketball team based in the city of Liverpool, in England. The club was established in 2007 as a start-up franchise of the British Basketball League, the country's elite competition...
, both start-up franchises, and London CapitalLondon CapitalLondon Capital, officially called PAWS London Capital in reference to their partnership with PAWS Foundation, is a basketball team based in London, England...
, who stepped up from the English Basketball LeagueEnglish Basketball LeagueThe English Basketball League is a semi-professional and amateur basketball league in England. It forms the second-tier of competition below the professional British Basketball League....
. - Just two weeks before the start of the season, London UnitedLondon UnitedLondon United is basketball team from London, England, currently competing in English Basketball League Division 2. In 2006 they were elected into the professional British Basketball League to replace the London Towers as the sole representatives for the capital city...
's directors announced on September 5 that they have withdrawn from all competitions for the upcoming season because of financial difficulties, leaving new team Capital as London's sole representatives. - A new pre-season competition, the Cup Winners' CupBBL Cup Winners' CupThe Cup Winners' Cup was a peripheral cup competition of the British Basketball League. It was a pre-season tournament competed over two legs, one home and one away, between the winners of BBL Cup and BBL Trophy from the previous season. Each leg was staged prior to the beginning of the regular...
, a two-legged face-off between the previous winners of the BBL Cup and the BBL Trophy, opened the new season, with Guildford Heat claiming a 176-168 aggregate win over the Plymouth Raiders. - On October 2, just days before their inaugural home game, Birmingham Panthers finally secured a deal with the University of WolverhamptonUniversity of WolverhamptonThe University of Wolverhampton is a British university located on four campuses across the West Midlands and Shropshire. The city campus is located in Wolverhampton city centre with a second campus at Compton Park, Wolverhampton; a third in Walsall and a fourth in Telford...
, to use their Walsall Campus as a home venue. This came after deals with two other venues had previously fallen through, and the League rejected a proposal for relocation to TelfordTelfordTelford is a large new town in the borough of Telford and Wrekin and ceremonial county of Shropshire, England, approximately east of Shrewsbury, and west of Birmingham...
. - Guildford made their debut in European competition (ULEB CupULEB CupEurocup Basketball is the second-tier level transnational professional basketball competition in Europe. The Eurocup is the level that is one tier below the Turkish Airlines Euroleague level...
) on November 6, just two years after they ere established. They lost 84-68 away to Bosnian team KK BosnaKK BosnaKK Bosna is a basketball club in Sarajevo the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The club is part of the University Sport Society USD Bosna...
in SarajevoSarajevoSarajevo |Bosnia]], surrounded by the Dinaric Alps and situated along the Miljacka River in the heart of Southeastern Europe and the Balkans....
. - During the early hours of November 10, Guildford star Brian DuxBrian DuxBrian Dux Brian Dux Brian Dux (born April 7, 1981 in Orchard Park, New York, is an American professional basketball player, and currently plays for the Guildford Heat in the British Basketball League.- College career :...
was involved in a serious car accident and slipped into a coma. He was finally rushed to hospital over two hours after his car was found, and put into immediate intensive care. - The BBL CupBBL CupThe BBL Cup is one of two peripheral competitions operated by the British Basketball League during the regular season, the other being the BBL Trophy...
Final took place at the National Indoor ArenaNational Indoor ArenaThe National Indoor Arena is a large indoor arena and is owned by the NEC Group. It is situated in central Birmingham, England and was opened in 1991, as the largest indoor arena at the time in the UK...
, in BirminghamBirminghamBirmingham is a city and metropolitan borough in the West Midlands of England. It is the most populous British city outside the capital London, with a population of 1,036,900 , and lies at the heart of the West Midlands conurbation, the second most populous urban area in the United Kingdom with a...
, on January 13, 2008. A sell-out crowd of over 6,000 people saw a valiant Milton Keynes LionsMilton Keynes LionsThe Milton Keynes Lions, officially called Prestige Homes Milton Keynes Lions due to sponsorship, is a basketball team which represents Milton Keynes in the British Basketball League, the top level men's basketball league in the United Kingdom. The franchise’s only trophy success to-date is the BBL...
comeback over Newcastle EaglesNewcastle EaglesNewcastle Eagles is a British Basketball League team from Newcastle upon Tyne. Since 2010 they have played all home games at the 3,000 capacity Sport Central arena at Northumbria University in the city...
to claim their first ever piece of silverware, with a 69-66 victory. - A television deal was struck on February 17 with international broadcaster Setanta SportsSetanta SportsSetanta Sports is an international sports broadcaster based in Dublin, Ireland. Setanta Sports was formed in 1990 to facilitate the broadcasting of Irish sporting events...
which began with the 2008 Trophy Final and saw one game a week shown live on Setanta Sports 2 every Wednesday. - Despite having an earlier attempt to relocate to TelfordTelfordTelford is a large new town in the borough of Telford and Wrekin and ceremonial county of Shropshire, England, approximately east of Shrewsbury, and west of Birmingham...
blocked by the BBL, Birmingham Panthers played their first game at Telford's TCAT Arena on February 17 against Newcastle Eagles, who stormed to a 59-104 victory. The temporary move suggested the franchise may relocate to Telford after just one season in BirminghamBirminghamBirmingham is a city and metropolitan borough in the West Midlands of England. It is the most populous British city outside the capital London, with a population of 1,036,900 , and lies at the heart of the West Midlands conurbation, the second most populous urban area in the United Kingdom with a...
. - Guildford triumphed with their first ever BBL TrophyBBL TrophyThe BBL Trophy is one of three cup competitions operated by the British Basketball League. The competition begins with a regional group format and comprises the BBL clubs divided into four regional qualifying groups of three...
victory over Newcastle at the PavilionsPlymouth PavilionsPlymouth Pavilions is an entertainment and sports complex in Plymouth, Devon, England. It has a Fun Pool, Ice Rink, Live Cafe and arena. The arena is used for corporate hire and as an entertainment venue....
on March 2. In front of a sell-out crowd and broadcast live on Setanta Sports 2, the Heat ran out 86-79 winners in the action-packed final.
Final standings
| Team | Pld | W | L | Home | Away | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Newcastle Eagles Newcastle Eagles Newcastle Eagles is a British Basketball League team from Newcastle upon Tyne. Since 2010 they have played all home games at the 3,000 capacity Sport Central arena at Northumbria University in the city... |
33 | 29 | 4 | 16-1 | 13-3 | 58 |
| 2. Guildford Heat Guildford Heat Guildford Heat is a basketball club based in Guildford, England that currently play in the British Basketball League. Heat play their home games at the brand-new Surrey Sports Park and was formed in 2005 by fans of former BBL franchise Thames Valley Tigers, who folded during the same year... |
33 | 24 | 9 | 11-5 | 13-4 | 48 |
| 3. Plymouth Raiders Plymouth Raiders The Plymouth Raiders, officially called UCP Marjon Plymouth Raiders for sponsorship reasons, is South-west England's leading basketball team. Based in the city of Plymouth, they play their home games at the Pavilions arena and have competed in the top-tier British Basketball League since 2004... |
33 | 24 | 9 | 14-2 | 10-7 | 48 |
| 4. Milton Keynes Lions Milton Keynes Lions The Milton Keynes Lions, officially called Prestige Homes Milton Keynes Lions due to sponsorship, is a basketball team which represents Milton Keynes in the British Basketball League, the top level men's basketball league in the United Kingdom. The franchise’s only trophy success to-date is the BBL... |
33 | 19 | 14 | 10-7 | 9-7 | 38 |
| 5. Scottish Rocks Scottish Rocks The Glasgow Rocks is a basketball team which competes in the British Basketball League. Formerly known as Scottish Rocks and also Edinburgh Rocks, they are one of the leading franchises in the top-tier league, and the only team to be based outside of England, playing at the Kelvin Hall... |
33 | 18 | 15 | 10-6 | 8-9 | 36 |
| 6. Sheffield Sharks Sheffield Sharks Sheffield Sharks, officially named One Health Sheffield Sharks due to sponsorship, is a professional basketball team from the city of Sheffield, England. Sharks currently play in the British Basketball League and play their home fixtures at English Institute of Sport - Sheffield... |
33 | 17 | 16 | 7-9 | 10-6 | 34 |
| 7. Everton Tigers Everton Tigers The Mersey Tigers are a professional basketball team based in the city of Liverpool, in England. The club was established in 2007 as a start-up franchise of the British Basketball League, the country's elite competition... |
33 | 16 | 17 | 11-6 | 5-11 | 32 |
| 8. Worcester Wolves Worcester Wolves Worcester Wolves is a basketball team from the city of Worcester which plays in the British Basketball League. The Wolves currently play at in the 800-seat capacity Sports Hall of the University of Worcester, although they are to use the new Worcester Arena as their home venue once completed in... |
33 | 14 | 19 | 9-8 | 5-11 | 28 |
| 9. London Capital London Capital London Capital, officially called PAWS London Capital in reference to their partnership with PAWS Foundation, is a basketball team based in London, England... |
33 | 12 | 21 | 6-10 | 6-11 | 24 |
| 10. Leicester Riders Leicester Riders The Leicester Riders, officially known as the Jelson Homes DMU Leicester Riders for sponsorship reasons, is a British professional basketball team that play in the British Basketball League... |
33 | 10 | 23 | 4-12 | 6-10 | 20 |
| 11. Cheshire Jets Cheshire Jets The Cheshire Jets are a British professional basketball team based in the city of Chester, in Cheshire, England. Formerly known as the Chester Jets, their home court is the Northgate Arena and they play in the top-tier British Basketball League.... |
33 | 9 | 24 | 2-14 | 7-9 | 18 |
| 12. Birmingham Panthers Birmingham Panthers The Birmingham Panthers was a professional basketball club in the British Basketball League. Established in 2007, the Birmingham-based franchise competed in Britain's top-tier league during the 2007-08 season, but following a disastrous season and a lack of organisation, the franchise ceased... |
33 | 6 | 27 | 2-14 | 4-13 | 12 |
| = League winners | |
| = Qualified for the Play-offs |
The Play-offs
Quarter-finals
Semi-finals
Third-place game
Final
Cup Winners' Cup
The 2007-08 season saw the inauguration of the BBL's newest competition, the Cup Winners' CupBBL Cup Winners' Cup
The Cup Winners' Cup was a peripheral cup competition of the British Basketball League. It was a pre-season tournament competed over two legs, one home and one away, between the winners of BBL Cup and BBL Trophy from the previous season. Each leg was staged prior to the beginning of the regular...
. The pre-season event between last seasons winners of the BBL Cup
BBL Cup
The BBL Cup is one of two peripheral competitions operated by the British Basketball League during the regular season, the other being the BBL Trophy...
and BBL Trophy
BBL Trophy
The BBL Trophy is one of three cup competitions operated by the British Basketball League. The competition begins with a regional group format and comprises the BBL clubs divided into four regional qualifying groups of three...
, was staged over two legs with the winner determined by the final aggregate score.
Guildford Heat
Guildford Heat
Guildford Heat is a basketball club based in Guildford, England that currently play in the British Basketball League. Heat play their home games at the brand-new Surrey Sports Park and was formed in 2005 by fans of former BBL franchise Thames Valley Tigers, who folded during the same year...
claimed the upper-hand in the first leg away to Plymouth Raiders
Plymouth Raiders
The Plymouth Raiders, officially called UCP Marjon Plymouth Raiders for sponsorship reasons, is South-west England's leading basketball team. Based in the city of Plymouth, they play their home games at the Pavilions arena and have competed in the top-tier British Basketball League since 2004...
with an 83-77 victory, despite being ahead by 18-points, Raiders kept fighting and eventually clawed the game back before losing in the final minutes.
The second leg in Guildford
Guildford
Guildford is the county town of Surrey. England, as well as the seat for the borough of Guildford and the administrative headquarters of the South East England region...
was an equally tight affair, but Heat's strength combined with Raiders' poor free-throw shooting, gave them a 93-91 victory, tallying up to an 176-168 win on aggregate.
First Leg
Second Leg
Guildford Heat
Guildford Heat is a basketball club based in Guildford, England that currently play in the British Basketball League. Heat play their home games at the brand-new Surrey Sports Park and was formed in 2005 by fans of former BBL franchise Thames Valley Tigers, who folded during the same year...
win 176-168 on aggregate scoring.
BBL Cup
For the 2007-08 edition of the BBL CupBBL Cup
The BBL Cup is one of two peripheral competitions operated by the British Basketball League during the regular season, the other being the BBL Trophy...
, the top three ranking teams from last seasons BBL Championship - Guildford Heat
Guildford Heat
Guildford Heat is a basketball club based in Guildford, England that currently play in the British Basketball League. Heat play their home games at the brand-new Surrey Sports Park and was formed in 2005 by fans of former BBL franchise Thames Valley Tigers, who folded during the same year...
, Sheffield Sharks
Sheffield Sharks
Sheffield Sharks, officially named One Health Sheffield Sharks due to sponsorship, is a professional basketball team from the city of Sheffield, England. Sharks currently play in the British Basketball League and play their home fixtures at English Institute of Sport - Sheffield...
and Newcastle Eagles
Newcastle Eagles
Newcastle Eagles is a British Basketball League team from Newcastle upon Tyne. Since 2010 they have played all home games at the 3,000 capacity Sport Central arena at Northumbria University in the city...
- plus the Milton Keynes Lions
Milton Keynes Lions
The Milton Keynes Lions, officially called Prestige Homes Milton Keynes Lions due to sponsorship, is a basketball team which represents Milton Keynes in the British Basketball League, the top level men's basketball league in the United Kingdom. The franchise’s only trophy success to-date is the BBL...
, all received a bye into the Quarter-final, leaving the remaining eight clubs to battle it out in the First Round.
First Round
Quarter-finals
Semi-finals
Final
BBL Trophy
This seasons BBL TrophyBBL Trophy
The BBL Trophy is one of three cup competitions operated by the British Basketball League. The competition begins with a regional group format and comprises the BBL clubs divided into four regional qualifying groups of three...
was slightly reformatted from the previous edition of the tournament. The first round now compromises of three groups of three and one group of four. Gone are the lower league clubs for the English Basketball League
English Basketball League
The English Basketball League is a semi-professional and amateur basketball league in England. It forms the second-tier of competition below the professional British Basketball League....
and Scottish Basketball League, with the exception of last years EBL Division 1 champions Worthing Thunder
Worthing Thunder
Worthing Thunder is a basketball team from Worthing, England. Founded in 1999, until recently they competed in the top-tier British Basketball League, having previously having dominated the lower leagues in recent years, winning back-to-back English Basketball League Division One titles in 2006 and...
, who stepped in to fill the spot vacated by London United
London United
London United is basketball team from London, England, currently competing in English Basketball League Division 2. In 2006 they were elected into the professional British Basketball League to replace the London Towers as the sole representatives for the capital city...
, who withdrew prior to the season opener.
Each team will play each other twice, once home and once away, and after each group campaign is completed, the top-team from each group will advance into the Semi-finals. If teams are tied on points (2 for a win, 0 for a loss), head-to-head results will come into play.
Group Stage
Group 1
| Team | Pts | Pld | W | L | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Cheshire Jets Cheshire Jets The Cheshire Jets are a British professional basketball team based in the city of Chester, in Cheshire, England. Formerly known as the Chester Jets, their home court is the Northgate Arena and they play in the top-tier British Basketball League.... |
8 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0.666 |
| 2.Plymouth Raiders Plymouth Raiders The Plymouth Raiders, officially called UCP Marjon Plymouth Raiders for sponsorship reasons, is South-west England's leading basketball team. Based in the city of Plymouth, they play their home games at the Pavilions arena and have competed in the top-tier British Basketball League since 2004... |
8 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0.666 |
| 3.Milton Keynes Lions Milton Keynes Lions The Milton Keynes Lions, officially called Prestige Homes Milton Keynes Lions due to sponsorship, is a basketball team which represents Milton Keynes in the British Basketball League, the top level men's basketball league in the United Kingdom. The franchise’s only trophy success to-date is the BBL... |
6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0.500 |
| 4.Leicester Riders Leicester Riders The Leicester Riders, officially known as the Jelson Homes DMU Leicester Riders for sponsorship reasons, is a British professional basketball team that play in the British Basketball League... |
2 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0.166 |
Group 2
| Team | Pts | Pld | W | L | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Guildford Heat Guildford Heat Guildford Heat is a basketball club based in Guildford, England that currently play in the British Basketball League. Heat play their home games at the brand-new Surrey Sports Park and was formed in 2005 by fans of former BBL franchise Thames Valley Tigers, who folded during the same year... |
8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1.000 |
| 2.London Capital London Capital London Capital, officially called PAWS London Capital in reference to their partnership with PAWS Foundation, is a basketball team based in London, England... |
4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0.500 |
| 3.Worthing Thunder Worthing Thunder Worthing Thunder is a basketball team from Worthing, England. Founded in 1999, until recently they competed in the top-tier British Basketball League, having previously having dominated the lower leagues in recent years, winning back-to-back English Basketball League Division One titles in 2006 and... |
0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 |
Group 3
| Team | Pts | Pld | W | L | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Worcester Wolves Worcester Wolves Worcester Wolves is a basketball team from the city of Worcester which plays in the British Basketball League. The Wolves currently play at in the 800-seat capacity Sports Hall of the University of Worcester, although they are to use the new Worcester Arena as their home venue once completed in... |
8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1.000 |
| 2.Sheffield Sharks Sheffield Sharks Sheffield Sharks, officially named One Health Sheffield Sharks due to sponsorship, is a professional basketball team from the city of Sheffield, England. Sharks currently play in the British Basketball League and play their home fixtures at English Institute of Sport - Sheffield... |
4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0.500 |
| 3.Birmingham Panthers Birmingham Panthers The Birmingham Panthers was a professional basketball club in the British Basketball League. Established in 2007, the Birmingham-based franchise competed in Britain's top-tier league during the 2007-08 season, but following a disastrous season and a lack of organisation, the franchise ceased... |
0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 |
Group 4
| Team | Pts | Pld | W | L | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Newcastle Eagles Newcastle Eagles Newcastle Eagles is a British Basketball League team from Newcastle upon Tyne. Since 2010 they have played all home games at the 3,000 capacity Sport Central arena at Northumbria University in the city... |
6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0.750 |
| 2.Scottish Rocks Scottish Rocks The Glasgow Rocks is a basketball team which competes in the British Basketball League. Formerly known as Scottish Rocks and also Edinburgh Rocks, they are one of the leading franchises in the top-tier league, and the only team to be based outside of England, playing at the Kelvin Hall... |
6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0.750 |
| 3.Everton Tigers Everton Tigers The Mersey Tigers are a professional basketball team based in the city of Liverpool, in England. The club was established in 2007 as a start-up franchise of the British Basketball League, the country's elite competition... |
0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 |
Semi-finals
Final
The Final for this season's BBL Trophy was held on March 2, 2008, at the PavilionsPlymouth Pavilions
Plymouth Pavilions is an entertainment and sports complex in Plymouth, Devon, England. It has a Fun Pool, Ice Rink, Live Cafe and arena. The arena is used for corporate hire and as an entertainment venue....
in Plymouth
Plymouth
Plymouth is a city and unitary authority area on the coast of Devon, England, about south-west of London. It is built between the mouths of the rivers Plym to the east and Tamar to the west, where they join Plymouth Sound...
, with it being the first time the venue has hosted a major final. It was a 'North-South' final contested between Newcastle Eagles
Newcastle Eagles
Newcastle Eagles is a British Basketball League team from Newcastle upon Tyne. Since 2010 they have played all home games at the 3,000 capacity Sport Central arena at Northumbria University in the city...
and Guildford Heat
Guildford Heat
Guildford Heat is a basketball club based in Guildford, England that currently play in the British Basketball League. Heat play their home games at the brand-new Surrey Sports Park and was formed in 2005 by fans of former BBL franchise Thames Valley Tigers, who folded during the same year...
, and was broadcast live on television, on Setanta Sports 2, and also BBC Radio Newcastle.
Newcastle had been leading 47-35 at the half, but a Guildford comeback led by Most Valuable Player, E.J. Harrison and Daniel Gilbert
Daniel Gilbert
Daniel Todd Gilbert is Professor of Psychology at Harvard University. He is a social psychologist who is known for his research on affective forecasting, with a special emphasis on cognitive biases such as the impact bias...
, overhauled the Eagles for their first trophy of the season, after the league and cup double of last season. Harrison scored 10 of his 25 points in the closing quarter with Gilbert scoring 3 in the last minute to cement the trophy for the Heat. Lynard Stewart
Lynard Stewart
Lynard Stewart is a professional basketball player currently starring for the Newcastle Eagles of the British Basketball League....
led all scorers in the match with 26 points, but this was not enough for Newcastle as Fabulous Flournoy's
Fabulous Flournoy
Fabulous Flournoy is a player and the head coach for basketball team Newcastle Eagles, who compete in the British Basketball League....
men went down in their second consecutive final after losing to Milton Keynes Lions
Milton Keynes Lions
The Milton Keynes Lions, officially called Prestige Homes Milton Keynes Lions due to sponsorship, is a basketball team which represents Milton Keynes in the British Basketball League, the top level men's basketball league in the United Kingdom. The franchise’s only trophy success to-date is the BBL...
in the BBL Cup
BBL Cup
The BBL Cup is one of two peripheral competitions operated by the British Basketball League during the regular season, the other being the BBL Trophy...
final.
Statistics leaders
| Category | Player | Stat |
|---|---|---|
| Points Point (basketball) Points in basketball are used to keep track of the score in a game. Points can be accumulated by making field goals or free throws .... per game |
 James LifeJames Life James Jimmy Life is an American professional basketball player, currently starring in the British Basketball League for the Worcester Wolves.... (Worcester Wolves Worcester Wolves Worcester Wolves is a basketball team from the city of Worcester which plays in the British Basketball League. The Wolves currently play at in the 800-seat capacity Sports Hall of the University of Worcester, although they are to use the new Worcester Arena as their home venue once completed in... ) |
25.9 |
| Rebounds Rebound (basketball) A rebound in basketball is the act of successfully gaining possession of the basketball after a missed field goal or free throw. Rebounds in basketball are a routine part in the game, as all possessions change after a shot is successfully made... per game |
 Shawn MyersShawn Myers Shawn Myers is a professional basketball player of Trinidad origin who currently plays for the Milton Keynes Lions.-Career: Silute, 1997–1998 Tampereen Pyrbasket, 1998–1999 Tindastoll, 1999–2001 Newcastle Eagles, 2001–2002 Chester Jets, 2002 Scottish Rocks, 2002–2003 Newcastle Eagles, 2003–2004... (Cheshire Jets Cheshire Jets The Cheshire Jets are a British professional basketball team based in the city of Chester, in Cheshire, England. Formerly known as the Chester Jets, their home court is the Northgate Arena and they play in the top-tier British Basketball League.... ) |
11.3 |
| Assists Assist (basketball) In basketball, an assist is attributed to a player who passes the ball to a teammate in a way that leads to a score by field goal, meaning that he or she was "assisting" in the basket. There is some judgment involved in deciding whether a passer should be credited with an assist... per game |
 James Whyte (Sheffield SharksSheffield Sharks Sheffield Sharks, officially named One Health Sheffield Sharks due to sponsorship, is a professional basketball team from the city of Sheffield, England. Sharks currently play in the British Basketball League and play their home fixtures at English Institute of Sport - Sheffield... ) |
7.0 |
| Steals Steal (basketball) In basketball, a steal occurs when a defensive player legally causes a turnover by his positive, aggressive action. This can be done by deflecting and controlling, catching, or batting to a teammate a pass or dribble of an offensive player... per game |
Maurice Hampton (Scottish Rocks Scottish Rocks The Glasgow Rocks is a basketball team which competes in the British Basketball League. Formerly known as Scottish Rocks and also Edinburgh Rocks, they are one of the leading franchises in the top-tier league, and the only team to be based outside of England, playing at the Kelvin Hall... ) |
2.9 |
| Blocks Block (basketball) In basketball, a block , not to be confused with blocking, occurs when a defensive player legally deflects a field goal attempt from an offensive player. The defender must not touch the offensive player's hands or otherwise a foul is called. In order to be legal, the block must occur while the shot... per game |
 Andrew Alleyne (Leicester RidersLeicester Riders The Leicester Riders, officially known as the Jelson Homes DMU Leicester Riders for sponsorship reasons, is a British professional basketball team that play in the British Basketball League... ) |
1.4 |
| Field goal Field goal (basketball) In basketball, the term field goal refers to a basket scored on any shot or tap other than a free throw, worth two or three points depending on the distance of the attempt from the basket. "Field Goal" is the official terminology used by the National Basketball Association in their rule book,... percentage |
Lynard Stewart Lynard Stewart Lynard Stewart is a professional basketball player currently starring for the Newcastle Eagles of the British Basketball League.... (Newcastle Eagles Newcastle Eagles Newcastle Eagles is a British Basketball League team from Newcastle upon Tyne. Since 2010 they have played all home games at the 3,000 capacity Sport Central arena at Northumbria University in the city... ) |
65.9% |
| Free throw Free throw In basketball, free throws or foul shots are unopposed attempts to score points from a restricted area on the court , and are generally awarded after a foul on the shooter by the opposing team... percentage |
Charles Smith Charles Smith -Academics:*Charles Emrys Smith, British economist, educator at Swansea Metropolitan University*Charles Roach Smith , founding member of the British Archaeological Association*Charles Saumarez Smith , art historian... (Newcastle Eagles Newcastle Eagles Newcastle Eagles is a British Basketball League team from Newcastle upon Tyne. Since 2010 they have played all home games at the 3,000 capacity Sport Central arena at Northumbria University in the city... ) |
87.0% |
| Three-point field goal Three-point field goal A three-point field goal is a field goal in a basketball game, made from beyond the three-point line, a designated arc radiating from the basket... percentage |
Chris Haslam Chris Haslam (basketball) Chris Haslam was a British professional basketball player who played for Everton Tigers in the British Basketball League.He learned his game at University of Wyoming in the NCAA I in the mid 90's... (Everton Tigers Everton Tigers The Mersey Tigers are a professional basketball team based in the city of Liverpool, in England. The club was established in 2007 as a start-up franchise of the British Basketball League, the country's elite competition... ) |
48.5% |
Monthly awards
| Month | Coach | Player |
|---|---|---|
| October October 2007 October 2007 is the tenth month of that year. It began on a Monday and 31 days later, ended on a Wednesday.-International holidays:* October 2 – Gandhi Jayanti * October 3 – Last third of Ramadan which includes Laylat al-Qadr... |
Fabulous Flournoy Fabulous Flournoy Fabulous Flournoy is a player and the head coach for basketball team Newcastle Eagles, who compete in the British Basketball League.... (Newcastle Eagles Newcastle Eagles Newcastle Eagles is a British Basketball League team from Newcastle upon Tyne. Since 2010 they have played all home games at the 3,000 capacity Sport Central arena at Northumbria University in the city... ) |
Shawn Myers Shawn Myers Shawn Myers is a professional basketball player of Trinidad origin who currently plays for the Milton Keynes Lions.-Career: Silute, 1997–1998 Tampereen Pyrbasket, 1998–1999 Tindastoll, 1999–2001 Newcastle Eagles, 2001–2002 Chester Jets, 2002 Scottish Rocks, 2002–2003 Newcastle Eagles, 2003–2004... (Cheshire Jets Cheshire Jets The Cheshire Jets are a British professional basketball team based in the city of Chester, in Cheshire, England. Formerly known as the Chester Jets, their home court is the Northgate Arena and they play in the top-tier British Basketball League.... ) |
| November November 2007 November 2007 is the eleventh month of that year. It began on a Thursday and 30 days later, ended on a Friday.- International holidays :*November 1 – All Saints Day.*November 1 – World Vegan Day.*November 2 – Day of the Dead... |
Sterling Davis Sterling Davis Sterling Davis is a professional basketball player, currently at British Basketball League club Glasgow Rocks, where he is currently player/head coach.... (Scottish Rocks Scottish Rocks The Glasgow Rocks is a basketball team which competes in the British Basketball League. Formerly known as Scottish Rocks and also Edinburgh Rocks, they are one of the leading franchises in the top-tier league, and the only team to be based outside of England, playing at the Kelvin Hall... ) |
Anthony Paez Anthony Paez Anthony Paez is a professional basketball player, currently starring in Hungary for Dombóvár KC of the Hungarian Basketball League.... (Worcester Wolves Worcester Wolves Worcester Wolves is a basketball team from the city of Worcester which plays in the British Basketball League. The Wolves currently play at in the 800-seat capacity Sports Hall of the University of Worcester, although they are to use the new Worcester Arena as their home venue once completed in... ) |
| December December 2007 December 2007 was the twelfth month of that year. It began on a Saturday and, after 31 days, ended on a Monday.-Portal:Current events:... |
Vince Macaulay-Razaq (Milton Keynes Lions Milton Keynes Lions The Milton Keynes Lions, officially called Prestige Homes Milton Keynes Lions due to sponsorship, is a basketball team which represents Milton Keynes in the British Basketball League, the top level men's basketball league in the United Kingdom. The franchise’s only trophy success to-date is the BBL... ) |
Charles Smith Charles Smith -Academics:*Charles Emrys Smith, British economist, educator at Swansea Metropolitan University*Charles Roach Smith , founding member of the British Archaeological Association*Charles Saumarez Smith , art historian... (Newcastle Eagles Newcastle Eagles Newcastle Eagles is a British Basketball League team from Newcastle upon Tyne. Since 2010 they have played all home games at the 3,000 capacity Sport Central arena at Northumbria University in the city... ) |
| January January 2008 January 2008 was the first month of that year. It began on a Tuesday and ended after 31 days on a Thursday.-International holidays:* January 1 – New Year's Day* January 1 – Independence Day * January 7 – Christmas... |
Sterling Davis Sterling Davis Sterling Davis is a professional basketball player, currently at British Basketball League club Glasgow Rocks, where he is currently player/head coach.... (Scottish Rocks Scottish Rocks The Glasgow Rocks is a basketball team which competes in the British Basketball League. Formerly known as Scottish Rocks and also Edinburgh Rocks, they are one of the leading franchises in the top-tier league, and the only team to be based outside of England, playing at the Kelvin Hall... ) |
 Jayson ObazuayeJayson Obazuaye Jayson Obazuaye is an Nigerian professional basketball guard. He is 188 cm tall. Obazuaye plays for the basketball team Milton Keynes Lions and the Nigeria national basketball team... (Cheshire Jets Cheshire Jets The Cheshire Jets are a British professional basketball team based in the city of Chester, in Cheshire, England. Formerly known as the Chester Jets, their home court is the Northgate Arena and they play in the top-tier British Basketball League.... ) |
| February February 2008 February 2008 was the second month of the leap year. It began on a Friday and ended after 29 days on a Friday.-International holidays:* February 2 - Candlemas* February 5 - Shrove Tuesday* February 6 - Waitangi Day... |
Fabulous Flournoy Fabulous Flournoy Fabulous Flournoy is a player and the head coach for basketball team Newcastle Eagles, who compete in the British Basketball League.... (Newcastle Eagles Newcastle Eagles Newcastle Eagles is a British Basketball League team from Newcastle upon Tyne. Since 2010 they have played all home games at the 3,000 capacity Sport Central arena at Northumbria University in the city... ) |
Tony Dorsey Tony Dorsey Tony Dorsey is an American professional basketball player, and currently plays for the Guildford Heat in the British Basketball League.-Biography:... (Guildford Heat Guildford Heat Guildford Heat is a basketball club based in Guildford, England that currently play in the British Basketball League. Heat play their home games at the brand-new Surrey Sports Park and was formed in 2005 by fans of former BBL franchise Thames Valley Tigers, who folded during the same year... ) |
Seasonal awards
- Most Valuable Player: Lynard StewartLynard StewartLynard Stewart is a professional basketball player currently starring for the Newcastle Eagles of the British Basketball League....
(Newcastle EaglesNewcastle EaglesNewcastle Eagles is a British Basketball League team from Newcastle upon Tyne. Since 2010 they have played all home games at the 3,000 capacity Sport Central arena at Northumbria University in the city...
) - Coach of the Year: Vince Macaulay-Razaq (Milton Keynes LionsMilton Keynes LionsThe Milton Keynes Lions, officially called Prestige Homes Milton Keynes Lions due to sponsorship, is a basketball team which represents Milton Keynes in the British Basketball League, the top level men's basketball league in the United Kingdom. The franchise’s only trophy success to-date is the BBL...
) - All-Star First Team:
- Lynard StewartLynard StewartLynard Stewart is a professional basketball player currently starring for the Newcastle Eagles of the British Basketball League....
(Newcastle EaglesNewcastle EaglesNewcastle Eagles is a British Basketball League team from Newcastle upon Tyne. Since 2010 they have played all home games at the 3,000 capacity Sport Central arena at Northumbria University in the city...
) - Anthony PaezAnthony PaezAnthony Paez is a professional basketball player, currently starring in Hungary for Dombóvár KC of the Hungarian Basketball League....
(Worcester WolvesWorcester WolvesWorcester Wolves is a basketball team from the city of Worcester which plays in the British Basketball League. The Wolves currently play at in the 800-seat capacity Sports Hall of the University of Worcester, although they are to use the new Worcester Arena as their home venue once completed in...
) - Andrew LaskerAndrew LaskerAndrew Lasker is an American professional basketball player, and currently plays for the Guildford Heat in the British Basketball League....
(Plymouth RaidersPlymouth RaidersThe Plymouth Raiders, officially called UCP Marjon Plymouth Raiders for sponsorship reasons, is South-west England's leading basketball team. Based in the city of Plymouth, they play their home games at the Pavilions arena and have competed in the top-tier British Basketball League since 2004...
) - Danny Gilbert (Guildford HeatGuildford HeatGuildford Heat is a basketball club based in Guildford, England that currently play in the British Basketball League. Heat play their home games at the brand-new Surrey Sports Park and was formed in 2005 by fans of former BBL franchise Thames Valley Tigers, who folded during the same year...
) - Robert Yanders (Scottish RocksScottish RocksThe Glasgow Rocks is a basketball team which competes in the British Basketball League. Formerly known as Scottish Rocks and also Edinburgh Rocks, they are one of the leading franchises in the top-tier league, and the only team to be based outside of England, playing at the Kelvin Hall...
)
- Lynard Stewart
- All-Star Second Team:
- Tony DorseyTony DorseyTony Dorsey is an American professional basketball player, and currently plays for the Guildford Heat in the British Basketball League.-Biography:...
(Guildford HeatGuildford HeatGuildford Heat is a basketball club based in Guildford, England that currently play in the British Basketball League. Heat play their home games at the brand-new Surrey Sports Park and was formed in 2005 by fans of former BBL franchise Thames Valley Tigers, who folded during the same year...
) - Jayson ObazuayeJayson ObazuayeJayson Obazuaye is an Nigerian professional basketball guard. He is 188 cm tall. Obazuaye plays for the basketball team Milton Keynes Lions and the Nigeria national basketball team...
(Cheshire JetsCheshire JetsThe Cheshire Jets are a British professional basketball team based in the city of Chester, in Cheshire, England. Formerly known as the Chester Jets, their home court is the Northgate Arena and they play in the top-tier British Basketball League....
) - Yorick WilliamsYorick WilliamsYorick Williams is a British professional basketball player, and currently plays for the Milton Keynes Lions in the British Basketball League....
(Milton Keynes LionsMilton Keynes LionsThe Milton Keynes Lions, officially called Prestige Homes Milton Keynes Lions due to sponsorship, is a basketball team which represents Milton Keynes in the British Basketball League, the top level men's basketball league in the United Kingdom. The franchise’s only trophy success to-date is the BBL...
) - E.J. Morrison (Guildford HeatGuildford HeatGuildford Heat is a basketball club based in Guildford, England that currently play in the British Basketball League. Heat play their home games at the brand-new Surrey Sports Park and was formed in 2005 by fans of former BBL franchise Thames Valley Tigers, who folded during the same year...
) - James LifeJames LifeJames Jimmy Life is an American professional basketball player, currently starring in the British Basketball League for the Worcester Wolves....
(Worcester WolvesWorcester WolvesWorcester Wolves is a basketball team from the city of Worcester which plays in the British Basketball League. The Wolves currently play at in the 800-seat capacity Sports Hall of the University of Worcester, although they are to use the new Worcester Arena as their home venue once completed in...
)
- Tony Dorsey