Competitions

GB Round-up: 3rd – 5th February 2023

February 6, 2023 by Bethan Fagan

GB athletes got their EuroCup 2023 campaigns started this weekend, and the domestic leagues continue to ramp up.

The EuroCup 2023 Champions Cup group stages took place this weekend, with GB players representing their clubs from the BWB National League, Spanish league, and German league.

Bidaideak Bilbao (James MacSorley) were event hosts for this round in the group stages. In their opening fixture they won 73:62 DECO Metalferro Amicacci Abruzzo. Bilbao won their second fixture 63:89 against Galatasaray SK. In their third fixture, Bilbao took the win 74:76 against Hornets Le Cannet. Rounding out a perfect weekend at their home venue, Bilbao won 84:71 in their final match against Manchester Revolution.

CD Ilunion (Gregg Warburton, Terry Bywater) had a comprehensive 41:89 victory to get their 2023 EuroCup campaign underway in their opening fixture against Interwetten-Coloplast Sitting Bulls. In their second fixture against ASD S. Stefano Sport, CD Ilunion won 77:62. In their third fixture against RSV Lahn-Dill, the Spanish side won 55:65. Rounding out their weekend, CD Ilunion won 79:53 against CS Meaux, going 4/4.

In the Primera Division, Servigest Burgos (Helen Freeman) won 40:70 against hosts Fundacion Vital Zuzenak. Freeman had 5 points, 6 assists and 3 rebounds.

In Germany, RSV Lahn-Dill (Gaz Choudhry, Simon Brown) won 54:71 in their opening fixture against CS Meaux. In their second fixture against Interwetten-Coloplast Sitting Bulls, Lahn-Dill won 77:44. In their third game, Lahn-Dill were defeated 55:66 by CD Ilunion. Lahn-Dill took the win in their final match of the weekend against ASD S. Stefano Sport, winning 67:85.

Manchester Revolution (Martin Edwards, Niamh Horan, Sophie Carrigill) were defeated 67:63 in their opening fixture against DECO Metalferro Amicacci Abruzzo. In their second fixture against Hornets Le Cannet, Manchester Revolution were defeated 50:91. Galatasaray SK took the win 80:84 in a close third fixture. In their final game of the weekend, hosts Bidaideak Bilbao took the win 84:71.

You can find full stats for all EuroCup 2023 games here: https://www.iwbf-europe.org/

Elsewhere in Spain in the BSR, Amiab Albacete (Harry Brown, Ben Fox, Lee Manning, Charlotte Moore, Phil Pratt) won 67:60 in the rearranged game against Amivel Reyes Gutierrez (Abdi Jama, Kyle Marsh, Lewis Edwards, Peter Cusack). For Amiab Albacete, Harry Brown had 3 points, 3 assists and 5 rebounds. Ben Fox had 13 points, 3 assists and 3 rebounds. Lee Manning was joint game leader on points with 22 points, team leader on rebounds with 19 rebounds and had 3 assists and 19 rebounds. For Amivel Reyes Gutierrez, Kyle Marsh was team leader on assists with 7 assists, and had 14 points and 2 rebounds.

At home in the BWB National League Premier Division, London Titans (Jack Perry, Jude Hamer) had a comprehensive 28:78 victory against hosts CWBA (Kayla Bell). Jack Perry had 46 points, 12 rebounds and 3 assists. For CWBA, Kayla Bell had 2 points, 1 rebound and 1 assist.

Sheffield Steelers (Tyler Baines, Maddie Thompson) won 79:51 against visitors Wakefield Whirlwinds. Tyler Baines had 35 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists. Maddie Thompson had 9 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists.

In the BWB Women’s Premier League, East London Phoenix (Sophie Carrigill, Amy Conroy, Jude Hamer) were defeated 53:81 by visitors Loughborough Lightning (Siobhan Fitzpatrick, Robyn Love, Lucy Robinson). For East London Phoenix, Amy Conroy had 13 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Jude Hamer had 6 points and 4 assists. For Loughborough Lightning, Siobhan Fitzpatrick had 4 points. Robyn Love had 16 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists. Lucy Robinson had 11 points and 7 rebounds.

In the US, University of Alabama (Joy Haizelden) won 69:66 at home against visitors ABC Medical in the UA Early College Classic. Joy Haizelden had 6 points and 2 assists.

EuroCup 2023: https://www.iwbf-europe.org/

Spanish League: http://bsr.feddf.es/

German League: https://rollstuhlbasketball.de/

BWB National League: https://britishwheelchairbasketball.co.uk/competition/national-league/

BWB Women’s Premier League: https://britishwheelchairbasketball.co.uk/competition/womens-premier-league-2022-23/

University of Alabama: https://bamaadapted.com/sports/womens-wheelchair-basketball/schedule/2022-23

British Wheelchair Basketball players head to the EuroCup!

February 1, 2023 by Bethan Fagan

Four BWB National League Premier Division teams and a score of GB players representing their clubs in the Spanish and German leagues are competing in the eagerly anticipated EuroCup Champions Cup group stages this weekend.

The competition features 55 teams from 14 different countries, and will visit 16 locations across four weekends as the stages progress.

The EuroCup gets underway 2^nd – 5^th February with the group stages of the Champions Cup. Following this, EuroCup group stages 1 – 3 and the quarter finals of the Champions Cup takes place 9^th – 12^th March. The EuroCup finals take place 27^th-30^th April in Italy, Spain and Turkey. The Final 4 of Champions Cup will take place in the Netherlands 4^th-7^th May.

Representing the BWB National League Premier Division, four teams are heading out to take part in the EuroCup competition: London Titans, Warwickshire Bears, Manchester Revolution and Plymouth Fusion.

Alongside the four Premier Division teams, several GB players are set to represent their clubs in the Spanish and German leagues.

From the Spanish league:

CD Ilunion (Gregg Warburton, Terry Bywater)

Bidaideak Bilbao (James MacSorley)

Amiab Albacete (Harry Brown, Ben Fox, Lee Manning, Charlotte Moore, Phil Pratt)

From the German league:

RSV Lahn-Dill (Gaz Choudhry, Simon Brown)

Find out more about the EuroCup: https://www.iwbf-europe.org/

Fixtures and results: https://hosted.dcd.shared.geniussports.com/IWBF/en/schedule?

GB Round-up 28th/29th January 2023

January 31, 2023 by Bethan Fagan

The BWB Women’s Premier League is back, and BSR Amiab Albacete remain undefeated in the Spanish league with a 13/13 record.

In Spain, Amivel Reyes Gutierrez (Abdi Jama, Kyle Marsh, Lewis Edwards, Peter Cusack) won 35:79 on the road against Menarini Joventut. Kyle Marsh had 17 points, 10 assists and 4 rebounds.

CD Ilunion (Gregg Warburton, Terry Bywater) won 84:76 against visitors Mideba Extremadura. Gregg Warburton had 10 points, 5 assists and 1 rebound. Terry Bywater was team leader on assists with 10 assists, and had 16 points and 4 rebounds.

Bidaideak Bilbao (James MacSorley) had a comprehensive 96:49 victory against Abeconsa Basketmi Ferrol. James MacSorley had 13 points, 1 assist and 1 rebound.

Amiab Albacete (Harry Brown, Ben Fox, Lee Manning, Charlotte Moore, Phil Pratt) won 68:53 against UCAM Murcia (Lee Fryer). For Amiab Albacete, Harry Brown had 7 points and 2 assists. Ben Fox had 5 points, 4 assists and 2 rebounds. Lee Manning was game leader on points with 21 points, and had 8 rebounds. Phil Pratt had 14 points, 5 assists and 5 rebounds. For UCAM Murcia, Lee Fryer had 14 points, 1 assist and 2 rebounds.

In the Primera Division, Servigest Burgos (Helen Freeman) won 27-64 against hosts Sureste Gran Canaria. Freeman had 3 points, 1 rebound, and was team leader on assists with 7 assists.

In Germany, RSV Lahn-Dill (Gaz Choudhry, Simon Brown) won 41:82 on the road against Hot Rolling Bears. Gaz Choudhry had 23 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Rhine River Rhinos (Jim Palmer) won 59:64 against Doneck Dolphins Trier.

At home in the BWB National League Premier Division, Manchester Revolution (Martin Edwards, Niamh Horan, Sophie Carrigill) won 89:33 at home against visitors Glasgow Rocks. Martin Edwards had 20 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists. Sophie Carrigill had 1 rebound.

Sheffield Steelers (Tyler Baines, Maddie Thompson) won 76:43 against visitors Glasgow Rollin’ Rocks. Elsewhere, London Titans (Jack Perry, Jude Hamer) won 23:97 on the road against Wakefield Whirlwind.

The BWB Women’s Premier League returned this weekend, with GB athletes competing for each of the four teams. In the opening match of the 2023 season, East London Phoenix (Sophie Carrigill, Amy Conroy, Jude Hamer) won 71:31 against Cardiff Met Archers (Jade Atkin).

Loughborough Lightning (Siobhan Fitzpatrick, Robyn Love, Lucy Robinson) won 67:33 against visitors Worcester Wolves in their season opener. Siobhan Fitzpatrick had 4 points and 3 rebounds. Robyn Love was game leader across the board with 21 points, 19 rebounds and 11 assists. Lucy Robinson had 18 points, 10 rebounds and 1 assist. For Worcester Wolves, Kayla Bell had 1 assist. Niamh Horan had 4 rebounds and 2 assists.

Spanish League: http://bsr.feddf.es/

German League: https://rollstuhlbasketball.de/

BWB National League: https://britishwheelchairbasketball.co.uk/competition/national-league/

BWB Women’s Premier League: https://britishwheelchairbasketball.co.uk/competition/womens-premier-league-2022-23/

University of Alabama: https://bamaadapted.com/sports/womens-wheelchair-basketball/schedule/2022-23

GB Round-up: 21st/22nd January 2023

January 23, 2023 by Bethan Fagan

A busy weekend for the GB athletes as teams defend their league positions and players dominate the stats.

In Germany, league leaders RSV Lahn-Dill (Gaz Choudhry, Simon Brown) won 72:61 against visitors Hannover United. Gaz Choudhry had 2 points, 1 rebound and 1 assist. Simon Brown had 2 rebounds. Elsewhere, Rhine River Rhinos (Jim Palmer) won 77:46 against ING Skywheelers. Jim Palmer had 2 rebounds and 1 assist.

CD Ilunion (Gregg Warburton, Terry Bywater) won 74:80 on the road against Fundacion Aliados. Gregg Warburton was game leader on assists with 13 assists, and had 13 points and 2 rebounds. Terry Bywater had 17 points, 5 assists and 5 rebounds.

A score of GB athletes were on court in Malaga as Bidaideak Bilbao (James MacSorley) won 65:75 against home team Amivel Reyes Gutierrez (Abdi Jama, Kyle Marsh, Lewis Edwards, Peter Cusack). For Bidaideak Bilbao, James MacSorley had 1 assist and 2 rebounds. For Amivel Reyes Gutierrez, Abdi Jama had 6 points, 1 assist and 1 rebound. Kyle Marsh was game leader on assists with 11 assists, and had 14 points and 3 rebounds. Peter Cusack had 12 points, 4 assists and 5 rebounds.

Amiab Albacete (Harry Brown, Ben Fox, Lee Manning, Charlotte Moore, Phil Pratt) had a comprehensive 52:94 victory over Abeconsa Basketmi Ferrol. Harry Brown had 4 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists. Ben Fox had 18 points, 3 assists and 2 rebounds. Lee Manning was game leader on points and rebounds with 32 points and 8 rebounds, and had 1 assist. Phil Pratt was team leader on assists with 5 assists, and had 13 points and 4 rebounds.

UCAM Murcia (Lee Fryer) won 64:57 against visitors Econy Gran Canaria. Lee Fryer was game leader on assists with 10 assists, and had 22 points and 15 rebounds.

Over in the US, University of Alabama (Joy Haizelden) won all three matches in the Hollister Winter Bash. First up, they won 73:31 against University of Illinois. Their second match was a 82:14 victory over University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Their final match of the tournament was a 79:43 victory over UT Arlington.

The Women’s Premier League gets underway at home, with several GB Women’s athletes taking to the courts for the four teams.

Jude Hamer and Sophie Carrigill join Amy Conroy at East London Phoenix. Jade Atkin continues to play for Cardiff Met Archers. Siobhan Fitzpatrick, Robyn Love and Lucy Robinson continue to play for Loughborough Lightning. Niamh Horan heads to Worcester Wolves to play alongside Kayla Bell.

Spanish League: http://bsr.feddf.es/

German League: https://rollstuhlbasketball.de/

BWB National League: https://britishwheelchairbasketball.co.uk/competition/national-league/

BWB Women’s Premier League: https://britishwheelchairbasketball.co.uk/competition/womens-premier-league-2022-23/

University of Alabama: https://bamaadapted.com/sports/womens-wheelchair-basketball/schedule/2022-23

GB Round-up: 14th/15th January 2023

January 16, 2023 by Bethan Fagan

GB athletes returned to the courts in Spain following the festive break and camps for both the Men’s and Women’s squads.

In Spain, the BSR returned following the festive break. Amiab Albacete (Harry Brown, Ben Fox, Lee Manning, Charlotte Moore, Phil Pratt) maintain their 11/0 winning streak, defeating visitors Bidaideak Bilbao (James MacSorley) 73:59. For Amiab Albacete, Harry Brown had 3 points. Ben Fox had 1 point, 2 assists and 2 rebounds. Lee Manning had 22 points, 1 assist and 10 rebounds. Phil Pratt was team leader on assists with 12 assists, and had 14 points and 9 rebounds. For Bidaideak Bilbao, James MacSorley had 2 points.

CD Ilunion (Gregg Warburton, Terry Bywater) had a 112:60 victory at home against Iberconsa Amfiv. Gregg Warburton was game leader on assists with 11 assists and had 18 points and 3 rebounds. Terry Bywater was joint team leader on points with 19 points and had 6 assists and 4 rebounds.

Amivel Reyes Gutierrez (Abdi Jama, Kyle Marsh, Lewis Edwards, Peter Cusack) won 59:56 against visitors Mideba Extremadura. Abdi Jama had 8 points and 2 assists. Kyle Marsh was game leader on assists with 14 assists, and had 16 points and 7 rebounds. Peter Cusack had 3 points, 1 assist and 6 rebounds.

In Germany, RSV Lahn-Dill (Gaz Choudhry, Simon Brown) build on their 12/0 winning streak with a 73:81 victory over home team Doneck Dolphins Trier. Gaz Choudhry had 2 points, 3 rebounds and 1 assist. Simon Brown had 3 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Elsewhere, Rhine River Rhinos (Jim Palmer) had a 68:79 victory on the road against BBC Münsterland. Jim Palmer had 14 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists.

At home in the BWB National League Premier Division, Sheffield Steelers (Tyler Baines, Maddie Thompson) won 43:88 over hosts Glasgow Rollin’ Rocks. Maddie Thompson had 12 points. Tyler Baines had 27 points.

Spanish League: http://bsr.feddf.es/

German League: https://www.basketball-bund.net/index.jsp?Action=100&Verband=40

BWB National League: https://britishwheelchairbasketball.co.uk/competition/national-league/

GB Round-up: 7th/8th January 2023

January 9, 2023 by Bethan Fagan

GB athletes were back in action at home and abroad this weekend following the festive break.

In Germany, RSV Lahn-Dill (Simon Brown, Gaz Choudhry) won 60:55 over visitors ING Skywheelers. Simon Brown had 2 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists. Gaz Choudhry had 12 points, 3 rebounds, and 1 assist. Elsewhere, Rhine River Rhinos (Jim Palmer) were defeated 72:96 at home against RSB Thuringia Bulls. Jim Palmer had 4 points, 1 rebound and 1 assist.

CD Ilunion (Gregg Warburton, Terry Bywater) had a comprehensive 100:31 victory against Abeconsa Basketmi Ferrol. Gregg Warburton was game leader on assists with 8 assists and joint game leader on points with 22 points, and had 4 rebounds. Terry Bywater had 11 points, 2 assists and 4 rebounds.

Amivel Reyes Gutierrez (Abdi Jama, Kyle Marsh, Lewis Edwards, Peter Cusack) won 60:52 over Fundacion Aliados. Abdi Jama had 2 points, 2 assists and 2 rebounds. Kyle Marsh was team leader on assists with 8 assists, and had 22 points and 4 rebounds. Peter Cusack had 7 points and 5 rebounds.

At home in the BWB National League, London Titans (Jack Perry, Jude Hamer) won 43:68 on the road against The Bears. Jude Hamer had 20 points.

Spanish League: http://bsr.feddf.es/

German League: https://www.basketball-bund.net/index.jsp?Action=100&Verband=40

BWB National League: https://britishwheelchairbasketball.co.uk/competition/national-league/

GB Round-up: 17th/18th December 2022

December 19, 2022 by Bethan Fagan

A top of the table clash at home in the BWB National League Premier Division as GB athletes complete their last fixtures of the year before the festive break.

At home in the BWB National League, Sheffield Steelers (Tyler Baines, Maddie Thompson) won 64:72 on the road against Manchester Revolution (Martin Edwards, Niamh Horan, Sophie Carrigill), ending Manchester Mavericks unbeaten run of seven games. For Sheffield Steelers, Tyler Baines had 25 points, 5 rebounds and 1 assist. Maddie Thompson had 8 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists. For Manchester Mavericks, Martin Edwards had 25 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists. Sophie Carrigill had 1 rebound and 1 assist.

Elsewhere, London Titans (Jack Perry, Jude Hamer) had a comprehensive 81:36 win against visitors Mohawks. Jack Perry had 25 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists. Jude Hamer had 4 points, 1 rebound and 1 assist.

In Germany, Rhine River Rhinos (James Palmer) had a 71:43 home victory against BG Baskets Hamburg. James Palmer had 4 points, 1 rebound and 2 assists.

In Spain, UCAM Murcia (Lee Fryer) were defeated 49:73 at home by CD Ilunion (Gregg Warburton, Terry Bywater). For UCAM Murcia, Lee Fryer was team leader on assists with 7 assists and had 10 points and 6 rebounds. For CD Ilunion, Gregg Warburton was game leader on assists with 8 assists, and had 12 points and 9 rebounds. Terry Bywater had 8 points, 2 assists and 9 rebounds.

Elsewhere, Bidaideak Bilbao (James MacSorley) won 88:79 against visitors Econy Gran Canaria. Bidaideak Bilbao currently sit fourth in the league having won 7/10 games played so far this season.

The eagerly anticipated clash of Amivel Reyes Gutierrez (Abdi Jama, Kyle Marsh, Lewis Edwards, Peter Cusack) and Amiab Albacete (Harry Brown, Ben Fox, Lee Manning, Charlotte Moore, Phil Pratt) was postponed, set to be rescheduled in the new year.

Spanish League: http://bsr.feddf.es/

German League: https://www.basketball-bund.net/index.jsp?Action=100&Verband=40

BWB National League: https://britishwheelchairbasketball.co.uk/competition/national-league/

GB Round-up: 10th/11th December 2022

December 12, 2022 by Bethan Fagan

GB athletes in Germany build on their success this season as RSV Lahn-Dill go 10/0, and players in Spain and at home in the National League deliver strong performances for their clubs.

In Spain, all clubs featuring GB athletes recorded a win across the weekend across the BSR. CD Ilunion (Gregg Warburton, Terry Bywater) had a comprehensive 100:31 win against visitors Abeconsa Basketmi Ferrol. Gregg Warburton was game leader on assists with 8 assists, tied on game leader on points with 22 points, and had 4 rebounds. Terry Bywater had 11 points, 2 assists and 4 rebounds.

Amivel Reyes Gutierrez (Abdi Jama, Kyle Marsh, Lewis Edwards, Peter Cusack) had a 60:52 victory at home against Fundacion Aliados. Abdi Jama had 2 points, 2 assists and 2 rebounds. Kyle Marsh was team leader on assists with 8 assists, and had 22 points and 4 rebounds. Peter Cusack had 7 points and 5 rebounds.

Bidaideak Bilbao (James MacSorley) won 52:79 on the road against Fundacon FDI-V.Leganes. James MacSorley had 10 points and 1 rebound. Elsewhere, UCAM Murcia (Lee Fryer) won 29:65 against hosts Joventut BCR.

Amiab Albacete (Harry Brown, Ben Fox, Lee Manning, Charlotte Moore, Phil Pratt) won 63:94 against Econy Gran Canaria. Harry Brown had 13 points, 6 assists and 1 rebound. Ben Fox had 10 points and 3 rebounds. Lee Manning was game leader on points with 31 points, and had 4 assists and 11 rebounds.

In Germany, RSV Lahn-Dill (Gaz Choudhry, Simon Brown) had a thrilling 66:70 win on the road over RSB Thuringia Bulls, going 10/0 so far this season. Elsewhere, Rhine River Rhinos (Jim Palmer) had a 36:78 victory against hosts Hot Rolling Bears.

At home in the National League Premier Division, Manchester Revolution (Martin Edwards, Niamh Horan, Sophie Carrigill) won 54:60 against CWBA. Martin Edwards had 21 points, 12 rebounds and 3 assists. Sophie Carrigill had 2 rebounds and 1 assist.

London Titans (Jack Perry, Jude Hamer) had a comprehensive 102:23 victory against visitors The Bears. Jude Hamer had 16 points.

Sheffield Steelers (Tyler Baines, Maddie Thompson) won 46:78 against Wakefield Whirlwinds. Tyler Baines had 24 points.

Spanish League: http://bsr.feddf.es/

German League: https://www.basketball-bund.net/index.jsp?Action=100&Verband=40

BWB National League: https://britishwheelchairbasketball.co.uk/competition/national-league/