Competitions

In Spain, BSR league leaders Amiab Albacete (Harry Brown, Ben Fox, Lee Manning, Charlotte Moore, Phil Pratt) won 72:58 in front of a home crowd. Harry Brown had 1 assist. Ben Fox was game leader on points with 26 points, and had 4 rebounds and 1 assist. Lee Manning had 6 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists. Phil Pratt was game leader on assists with 13 assists, and had 6 points and 4 rebounds.

Amivel Reyes Gutierrez (Abdi Jama, Kyle Marsh, Lewis Edwards, Peter Cusack) were defeated 73:70 on the road in a close match against Econy Grand Canaria. Kyle Marsh was game leader on assists with 10 assists, and had 9 points and 4 rebounds. Abdi Jama had 23 points, 1 rebound and 4 assists. Peter Cusack had 6 points and 6 rebounds.

UCAM Murcia (Lee Fryer) won 85:78 at home against Mideba Extremadura. Lee Fryer was game leader with 28 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists.

Bidaideak Bilbao (James MacSorley) were defeated 64:82 at home by CD Ilunion (Gregg Warburton, Terry Bywater). For Bidaideak Bilbao, James MacSorley had 6 points, 1 rebound and 1 assist. For CD Ilunion, Gregg Warburton was game leader on assists with 9 assists, and had 18 points and 3 rebounds. Terry Bywater had 6 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists.

In Germany, RSV Lahn-Dill (Gaz Choudhry, Simon Brown) had a comprehensive 75:32 home game victory against visitors BG Baskets Hamburg. Gaz Choudhry had 7 points. Simon Brown had 2 points.

Elsewhere in Germany, Rhine River Rhinos (Jim Palmer) had a narrow 69:67 defeat by home team RBC Köln 99ers. Jim Palmer had 6 points.

Over in the US, University of Alabama (Joy Haizelden) went 4/4 at the Whitewater Tournament in Wisconsin. In their first match, they won 80:22 against Wisconsin-Whitewater. In their second match, they won 67:49 against University of Illinois. In the third match, they won 62:19 against Arizona. In their final match of the weekend, they won 53:32 over UT Arlington.  

University of Alabama: https://bamaadapted.com/index.aspx

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 athletes were on court for a top-of-the-table clash in the BWB Premier Division, and athletes abroad in Spain dominated as stats leaders.

In Spain, current league leaders Amiab Albacete (Harry Brown, Ben Fox, Lee Manning, Charlotte Moore, Phil Pratt) won 49:72 against hosts UCAM Murcia (Lee Fryer). For Amiab Albacete, Phil Pratt was game leader on assists with 11 assists and had 17 points and 4 rebounds. Charlotte Moore had 2 rebounds. Lee Manning had 2 points and 1 rebound. Ben Fox had 17 points and 9 rebounds. Harry Brown had 1 rebound and 1 assist. For UCAM Murcia, Lee Fryer was team leader on points with 12 points, and had 6 rebounds and 1 assist.

Amivel Reyes Gutierrez (Abdi Jama, Kyle Marsh, Lewis Edwards, Peter Cusack) won 68:36 over visitors Joventut BCR. Kyle Marsh was game leader on points and assists with 25 points and 9 assists, and had 2 rebounds. Abdi Jama had 10 points, 2 rebounds and 3 assists. Peter Cusack had 4 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists.

Bidaideak Bilbao (James MacSorley) won 55:89 on the road against Abeconsa Basketmi Ferrol. 

CD Ilunion (Gregg Warburton, Terry Bywater) secured a 52:69 victory away against Mideba Extremadura. Gregg Warburton was game leader on points and assists with 23 points and 9 assists, and had 6 rebounds.

At home in the BWB National League Premier Division, Manchester Revolution (Martin Edwards, Niamh Horan, Sophie Carrigill) had a 89:52 home victory against visitors Mohawks. Martin Edwards had 23 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists. Sophie Carrigill had 1 rebound. Manchester Revolution continue to build on their winning form, going 6/6 so far this season.

Elsewhere, London Titans (Jack Perry, Jude Hamer) won 40:80 on the road against Glasgow Rollin’ Rocks. Jack Perry had 35 points. Jude Hamer had 8 points.

University of Alabama: https://bamaadapted.com/index.aspx

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/

In Spain, Amiab Albacete (Harry Brown, Ben Fox, Lee Manning, Charlotte Moore, Phil Pratt) extend their winning streak to 7/0 with a comprehensive 109:40 win at home against visitors Abeconsa Basketmi Ferrol. Lee Manning was game leader on points and rebounds with 32 points and 13 rebounds, and had 7 assists. Harry Brown had 4 points, 4 assists and 2 rebounds. Ben Fox had 18 points, 5 assists and 6 rebounds. Charlotte Moore had 2 points. Phil Pratt had 2 points, 4 assists and 2 rebounds.

UCAM Murcia (Lee Fryer) were defeated 73:63 on the road against Econy Grand Canaria. Lee Fryer was team leader for UCAM Murcia on points and assists with 27 points and 5 assists, and had 5 rebounds.

CD Ilunion (Gregg Warburton, Terry Bywater) won 69:62 at home against Fundacion Aliados, maintaining their current position of second in the league. Terry Bywater was game leader on points and assists with 27 points and 7 assists, and had 4 rebounds. Gregg Warburton had 4 points, 6 assists and 3 rebounds.

At home, the BWB Women’s Premier League fixtures for the 2023 seasons have been announced, with several GB Women’s players announced for each of the four teams within the league. Fixtures: https://britishwheelchairbasketball.co.uk/2022/11/bwb-womens-premier-league-returns-for-the-2023-season/

GB athletes were back in action for their clubs in the Spanish and German leagues this week, and the University of Alabama headed to Tuscaloosa for the Truist Shoot Out.

In Spain, CD Ilunion (Gregg Warburton, Terry Bywater) won 50:79 against hosts Iberconsa Amfiv. GB teammates Terry Bywater and Gregg Warburton were joint team leaders on assists with 8 assists each. Bywater had 13 points. Warburton had 12 points and 1 rebound.

Amivel Reyes Gutierrez (Abdi Jama, Kyle Marsh, Lewis Edwards, Peter Cusack) were defeated 68:58 on the road against Mideba Extremadura. Abdi Jama had 9 points and 1 rebound. Kyle Marsh had 8 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists. Lewis Edwards had 10 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists.

Amiab Albacete (Harry Brown, Ben Fox, Lee Manning, Charlotte Moore, Phil Pratt) had a 65:83 victory against hosts Bidaideak Bilbao (James MacSorley). For Amiab Albacete, Harry Brown had 6 points, 2 rebounds and 1 assist. Ben Fox had 6 points and 1 rebound. Lee Manning was game leader on rebounds with 17 rebounds, and had 11 points and 1 assist. Charlotte Moore had 2 points, 2 rebounds and 1 assist. Phil Pratt was team leader on assists with 7 assists, and had 8 points and 6 rebounds. For Bibaideak Bilbao, James MacSorley had 4 points and 1 assist.

UCAM Murcia (Lee Fryer) had a comprehensive 71:45 victory at home against Fundacion FDI-V.Leganes. Lee Fryer was joint game leader on points with 18 points, and had 6 rebounds and 3 assists.

In Germany, RSV Lahn-Dill (Gaz Choudhry, Simon Brown) had two fixtures at the weekend. In their first fixture, Lahn-Dill were defeated 64:68 by hosts BBC Münsterland. In their Sunday fixture, Lahn-Dill took the win 52:76 on the road against BG Baskets Hamburg.

Across the Atlantic, the University of Alabama (Joy Haizelden) took part in the Truist Shoot Out in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. In their first game, the University of Alabama won 74:34 against Memphis Grizzlies. In their second match, they lost 67:59 against Legends.

University of Alabama: https://bamaadapted.com/index.aspx

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/

In Madrid, GB Men’s team took part in the BSR Copa de Naciones invitational, which featured Spain, Netherlands, France and Poland. In their opening fixture of the invitational, GB had a 60:67 victory over the Netherlands. Kyle Marsh was team leader on points with 15 points and game leader on assists with 12 assists. Martin Edwards was team leader on rebounds with 6 rebounds. Boxscore: https://bsr.feddf.es/game.php/game/?gameId=5760614&seasonId=125507

In their second fixture, GB were defeated 69:59 by hosts Spain. Greg Warburton was team leader on points with 21 points. Kyle Marsh was team leader on rebounds with 8 rebounds, and game leader on assists with 7 assists. Boxscore: https://bsr.feddf.es/game.php/game/?gameId=5760617&seasonId=125507

In their final fixture of the weekend, GB had a comprehensive victory against Poland, winning 47:83. Lewis Edwards was game leader on points with 16 points. Harry Brown was team leader on rebounds with 6 rebounds. Greg Warburton was game leader on assists with 7 assists. Boxscore: https://bsr.feddf.es/game.php/game/?gameId=5760618&seasonId=125507#stf

Over in Charlotte, North Carolina, the University of Alabama (Joy Haizelden) had another successful set of fixtures having won 4/4 of their games against Charlotte Rollin’ Hornets. Full results can be found here: https://bamaadapted.com/sports/womens-wheelchair-basketball/schedule/2022-23

In the BWB National League, London Titans (Jack Perry, Jude Hamer) were defeated 61:51 by Mohawks.

University of Alabama: https://bamaadapted.com/index.aspx

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/

A top of the table clash in Spain featured seven GB athletes on court competing for their clubs as Amiab Albacete (Harry Brown, Ben Fox, Lee Manning, Charlotte Moore, Phil Pratt) took the win 64:80 against home team CD Ilunion (Gregg Warburton, Terry Bywater)

For Amiab Albacete, Ben Fox had 4 points, 1 rebound and 1 assist. Lee Manning was game leader on rebounds with 16 rebounds, and 20 points and 4 assists. Phil Pratt had 15 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists. Harry Brown had 2 points and 1 rebound. For CD Ilunion, Gregg Warburton had 13 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists. Terry Bywater was team leader on points and assists with 20 points and 6 assists, and had 8 rebounds.

Amivel Reyes Gutierrez (Abdi Jama, Kyle Marsh, Lewis Edwards, Peter Cusack) won 67:47 at home against Iberconsa Amfiv. Lewis Edwards was tied game leader on assists with 6 assists, and had 8 points and 8 rebounds. Abdi Jama had 14 points. Kyle Marsh had 7 points, 1 rebound and 2 assists. Peter Cusack had 6 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists.

Bidaideak Bilbao (James MacSorley) won 46:80 against host team Joventut BCR. James MacSorley had 2 rebounds. Bidaideak Bilbao move up to third place in the league after a strong start to their 2022/23 season.

UCAM Murcia (Lee Fryer) suffered a 67:62 defeat away against Fundacion Aliados. Lee Fryer was game leader on points with 22 points, and had 6 rebounds and 3 assists.

In Germany, RSV Lahn-Dill (Gaz Choudhry, Simon Brown) won 49:71 on the road against Rhine River Rhinos (Jim Palmer). For RSV Lahn-Dill, Gaz Choudhry had 12 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists. Simon Brown had 7 points, 5 rebounds and 1 assist. For Rhine River Rhinos, Jim Palmer had 2 points.

Across the Atlantic, University of Alabama (Joy Haizelden) went 4/4 at the Arlington Tournament in Texas. On the Saturday, Alabama won 57-32 against the University of Arizona and 61-37 against UT Arlington. On Sunday, Alabama won 58-25 against Arizona and 64-33 against UT Arlington.

University of Alabama: https://bamaadapted.com/index.aspx

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 athletes abroad continue to build momentum on their teams’ winning streaks, and there were several dominant performances across the leagues.

At the University of Alabama, Crimson Tide (Joy Haizelden) marked the beginning of their 2022-23 season with the Tide Tipoff, an in-house competition showcasing the new and returning players representing the team for the season ahead.

At home in the BWB National League, London Titans (Jack Perry, Jude Hamer) had a comprehensive victory over visitors Sheffield Steelers (Tyler Baines, Maddie Thompson). For London Titans, Jude Hamer had 8 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists. Jack Perry was game leader on points and rebounds with 34 points and 15 rebounds, and had 1 assist. For Sheffield Steelers, Tyler Baines was team leader on points with 13 points and 8 rebounds.

Manchester Revolution (Martin Edwards, Niamh Horan, Sophie Carrigill) had a 86:42 victory at home against Wakefield Whirlwinds. Martin Edwards was game leader on points with 31 points, and had 13 rebounds and 8 assists. Sophie Carrigill had 2 rebounds and 1 assist.

In Spain, CD Ilunion (Gregg Warburton, Terry Bywater) and Amiab Albacete (Harry Brown, Ben Fox, Lee Manning, Charlotte Moore, Phil Pratt) continue their winning streak having both won all four of the games played so far. They’ll match up on the 29^th of October for a highly anticipated head-to-head as both teams look determined to claim the lead.  

CD Ilunion (Gregg Warburton, Terry Bywater) won 50:76 against hosts Econy Gran Canaria.

Amiab Albacete (Harry Brown, Ben Fox, Lee Manning, Charlotte Moore, Phil Pratt) had a dominant  99:32 victory over Joventut BCR, one point shy of a triple digit score. Lee Manning was game leader on rebounds with 11 rebounds, and had 23 points and 3 assists. Harry Brown had 4 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists. Ben Fox had 8 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists. Phil Pratt had 10 points, 1 rebound and 6 assists.

Amivel Reyes Gutierrez (Abdi Jama, Kyle Marsh, Lewis Edwards, Peter Cusack) suffered a 50:42 defeat on the road against Fundacion FDI-V.Leganes. Abdi Jama had 8 points. Kyle Marsh had 3 points and 2 rebounds. Lewis Edwards had 5 points and 4 rebounds. Peter Cusack had 4 points and 5 rebounds.

Bidaideak Bilbao (James MacSorley) had a 88:71 home game victory against Mideba Extremadura. James MacSorley had 2 points and 2 assists. An important win for Bidaideak Bilbabo as they are currently joint third place with three other teams.

One of the three other teams sharing that third-place league position is UCAM Murcia (Lee Fryer) who defeated Iberconsa Amfiv 78:59 at home. Lee Fryer was team leader on points with 19 points, and had 4 rebounds and 5 assists.

In Germany, RSV Lahn-Dill (Gaz Choudhry, Simon Brown) won 69:45 against visitors RBC Köln 99ers. Gaz Choudhry had 18 points. RSV Lahn-Dill continue their own winning streak of 5/0, equalling rivals RSB Thuringia Bulls on league points.

Elsewhere, Rhine River Rhinos (Jim Palmer) traveled to Hannover United and won 72:65.

University of Alabama: https://bamaadapted.com/index.aspx

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/

In Germany, Rhine River Rhinos (Jim Palmer) had a 77:68 home game victory over visitors Doneck Dolphins Trier. Jim Palmer had 10 points. An important victory for Rhine River Rhinos as they sit fourth in the league overall.

Earlier in the week, RSV Lahn-Dill (Gaz Choudhry, Simon Brown) had a comfortable 90:38 victory against Hot Rolling Bears – Simon Brown had 9 points. RSV Lahn-Dill currently sit second in the league on points, having won all four of their matches so far this season.

In Spain, the exciting Madrid derby saw victory for CD Ilunion (Gregg Warburton, Terry Bywater) as they won 82:50 against FDI Foundation-Villa de Leganés. Terry Bywater was game leader on assists with 13 assists, and had 13 points and 6 rebounds. Gregg Warburton had 21 points, going 4/4 on 3pt attempts, and had 4 rebounds and 4 assists.

A close game in Malaga as UCAM Murcia (Lee Fryer) defeated Amivel Reyes Gutierrez (Abdi Jama, Kyle Marsh, Lewis Edwards, Peter Cusack) 57:61, with the away team clinching victory in the final moments of the game. For UCAM Murcia, Lee Fryer was game leader on assists with 9 assists, and had 11 points and 4 rebounds. For Amivel Reyes Gutierrez, Abdi Jama had 6 points and 1 rebound. Kyle Marsh was team leader on assists with 6 assists, and had 13 points and 1 rebound. Lewis Edwards had 6 points, 4 rebounds and 1 assist. Peter Cusack had 2 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists.

Bidaideak Bilbao (James MacSorley) suffered a 73:52 defeat on the road against home team Fundacion Aliados. James MacSorley had 2 points and 2 rebounds.

At home in the BWB National League, Sheffield Steelers (Tyler Baines, Maddie Thompson) had a 70:37 victory on the road against The Bears. Tyler Baines was game leader on points with 23 points and had 5 rebounds and 1 assist.

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/