Women's Premier League 2023

We’re pleased to announce the coaches and players of the year for the 2022/23 season, as voted for by teams across the league.

Premier Division
Coach: Matt Sealy – London Titans
Player: Jack Perry – London Titans

Women’s Premier League
Coach: George Bates – Loughborough Lightning
Player: Jade Atkin – Cardiff Met Archers

Division 1 – North
Coach: Mike Hayes – North Wales Knights
Player: Thomas Harvey – Mohawks

Division 1 – South
Coach: Jack Davey – Exeter Otters
Player: Joe Bestwick – Jaguars

Division 2 – North
Coach: Lee Powell – The Bears
Player: Darren Peasley – The Bears

Division 2 – South
Coach: Oscar Knight – Plymouth Fusion
Player: Leanna Adams – Aces

Division 3 – North
Coach: Mike Hayes – North Wales Knights
Player: Oliver Porter – Mohawks

Division 3 – Central
Coach: Sam Lewis – CWBA 4
Player: Kamari Parker – The Bears

Division 3 – South
Coach: Andy White – Aces
Player: Chloe Fiveash – Southern Sharks

Junior League
Coach: Zviko Chigumba – Aces
Player: Daniel McLaughlin – Scottish Wizards

Women’s League Division 1
Coach: Ally Hope – CWBA
Player: Sam Hill – Wakefield Whirlwinds

Women’s League Division 2
Coach: Alex Johnson – Bath Romans
Player: Brooke Mottram

A whirlwind weekend in Manchester saw our 2022-23 champions crowned, with six finals taking place across a spectacular two days of wheelchair basketball action.

Three of the finals were broadcast onto BBC Sport (Junior League, Women’s Premier League, and Premier Division), with the rest of the 19 games streamed live onto YouTube.

Junior League

Earning their way to the final through the Kukri Elite 8s competition earlier this year in April, Scottish Wizards and North Wales Knights took to the court in the heated conclusion to an exciting Junior League season. Scottish Wizards took the win 35:55.

Women’s Premier League

The Women’s Premier League drew to a dramatic close as Worcester Wolves claimed 3^rd place in the final moments of the game, winning 55:56 against league rivals Cardiff Met Archers.

In the final, Loughborough Lightning delivered a strong performance across the court, winning 75:47 over East London Phoenix.

Division 3

In the Division 3 semi-finals, Jaguars won 54:56 against Aces. North Wales Knights had a 59:42 victory over Southern Sharks.

Heading into the 3^rd/4^th place playoff, Southern Sharks took the win 35:43 against Jaguars. In the final, North Wales Knights had a comprehensive 34:60 win over Aces to be named the 2022-23 Division 3 Champions.

Division 2

The Division 2 semi-finals got underway with Mohawks winning 58:47 over Cardiff Met Archers and Aces were defeated 53:73 by Lothian Phoenix.

Cardiff Met Archers narrowly took the win in the 3^rd/4^th place playoff with a 63:61 win over Aces. In the final, a dramatic final basket secured the win for Mohawks against Lothian Phoenix as they won 52:50.

Division 1

Plymouth Fusion had a 57:75 victory against Mohawks, and Sheffield Steelers were defeated 68:43 by Jaguars.

In the 3^rd / 4^th place playoff, Mohawks won 68:44 versus Sheffield Steelers to claim 3^rd place. In the final, Jaguars delivered a solid team performance to take the win 66:72 against Plymouth Fusion.

Premier Division

The Premier Division semi-finals were buzzing, with London Titans winning 63:39 over CWBA and Manchester Revolution securing their place in the final with a 66:51 victory against Sheffield Steelers.

In the 3^rd/4^th place playoff, Sheffield Steelers were victorious with a 48:58 win against CWBA.

In a thrilling finale to the 2022-23 season, Manchester Revolution won 61:63 against last years champions London Titans.

A huge thank you to everyone who attended and made this year’s National Championships Final special. A big shoutout goes to the officials and volunteers who make our sport possible. The countdown is on for the 2023-24 season!

EuroCup 1 – 3 concluded across three countries this weekend, with several GB athletes proudly representing their clubs.

London Titans (Jude Hamer, Jack Perry) were in Türkiye for EuroCup 3. In their opening game against Yalova Ortopedikler Spor Kulübü, London Titans won 85:81. Jude Hamer had 14 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists. Jack Perry had 24 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists.

Next up, London Titans won 58:54 against Hannover United, where Jude Hamer had 10 points, 7 rebounds and 1 assist, and Jack Perry had 22 points, 12 rebounds and 2 assists.

Advancing to the semi-finals against Dinamo Lab Banco Di Sardegna, London Titns were defeated 50:70. Jude Hamer had 6 points, 4 rebounds and 1 assist. Jack Perry had 15 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists.

In the 3^rd/4^th playoff, London Titans were defeated 56:69 by Izmir Buyuksehir. Jude Hamer had 10 points and 2 rebounds. Jack Perry had 21 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists.

In their opening game of the EuroCup 1 Final in Cantú, Italy, Bidaideak Bilbao (James MacSorley) won 73:51 against BG Baskets Hamburg. James MacSorley had 4 points.

In their second game, Bilbao won 62:89 against CTH de Lannion. MacSorley had 10 points, 1 rebound and 1 assist.

In the semi-final, Bilbao won 58:46 against hosts Briantea84 Cantú. James MacSorley had 6 points and 3 rebounds.

In the final, Bilbao were defeated 69:53 by ASD S. Stefano Sport. James MacSorley had 6 points and 3 rebounds.

At home in the Women’s Premier League, Cardiff Met Archers (Jade Atkin) won 49:44 against Worcester Wolves (Kayla Bell). For Archers, Jade Atkin had 24 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. For Wolves, Kayla Bell had 5 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists.

Loughborough Lightning (Siobhán Fitzpatrick, Robyn Love, Lucy Robinson) won 64:35 in their final home game of the year against East London Phoenix (Sophie Carrigill, Amy Conroy, Jude Hamer). For Lightning, Siobhán Fitzpatrick had 5 rebounds. Robyn Love had 9 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Lucy Robinson had 16 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists. For Phoenix, Sophie Carrigill had 4 points, 4 rebounds and 7 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/

Taking place 20th-21st May at the National Basketball Performance Centre, Manchester, the National Championship Finals will crown the 2022-2023 champions across the Junior League, Women’s Premier League, and Divisions 1-3 and Premier Division of the National League.

Across the weekend, both courts will be in action as we conclude our thrilling 2022-23 season. Fixtures and results will be available on the BWB website updating regularly throughout the weekend.

Tickets are available now: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/national-championship-finals-2023-tickets-621761063077

The schedule for the weekend has also been released: https://britishwheelchairbasketball.co.uk/national-championships-2023/

National League Divisions 1-3 and Premier Division will compete across semi-finals on the Saturday before heading into the finals and 3rd/4th place playoffs on Sunday.

North Wales Knights and Scottish Wizards will meet in the Junior League final, with both teams having earned their place in the exhilarating Elite 8s competition that took place in April.

The Women’s Premier League season will conclude with a 3rd/4th place playoff and final on the Saturday evening, with all four teams in action.

In Spain, undefeated BSR league leaders Amiab Albacete (Harry Brown, Ben Fox, Lee Manning, Charlotte Moore, Phil Pratt) won 78:70 in a thrilling game against visitors CD Ilunion (Gregg Warburton, Terry Bywater). For Amiab Albacete, Ben Fox had 6 points, 1 assist and 5 rebounds. Lee Manning had 18 points and 8 rebounds. Phil Pratt was game leader on assists and rebounds with 21 assists and 10 rebounds, and had 16 points. For CD Ilunion, Gregg Warburton had 6 points, 5 assists and 2 rebounds. Terry Bywater was game leader on points with 29 points, team leader on assists with 8 assists, and had 7 rebounds.

Bidaideak Bilbao (James MacSorley) had a comprehensive 88:32 victory over Menarini Joventut. James MacSorley had 1 assist.

Amivel Reyes Gutierrez (Abdi Jama, Kyle Marsh, Lewis Edwards, Peter Cusack). Kyle Marsh had 10 points, 6 assists and 6 rebounds.

UCAM Murcia (Lee Fryer) were defeated 75:78 at home by visitors Fundacion Aliados. Lee Fryer was game leader on points and assists with 30 points and 9 assists, and had 10 rebounds.

In the Primera Division, Servigest Burgos (Helen Freeman) won 83:31 over Salto Bera Bera. Helen Freeman had 8 points, 4 assists and 1 rebound.

In Germany, RSV Lahn-Dill (Gaz Choudhry, Simon Brown) had a 83:45 home victory against BBC Münsterland. Simon Brown had 2 points, 4 assists and 2 rebounds.

Elsewhere, Rhine River Rhinos (Jim Palmer) won 75:66 on the road against BG Baskets Hamburg. Jim Palmer had 3 points.

At home in the BWB Women’s Premier League, Cardiff Met Archers (Jade Atkin) were defeated 53:69 by visitors East London Phoenix (Sophie Carrigill, Amy Conroy, Jude Hamer). For the Archers, Jade Atkin had 13 points, 4 assists and 9 rebounds. For Phoenix, Sophie Carrigill had 3 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists. Jude Hamer had 23 points, 2 assists and 16 rebounds.

Elsewhere, Loughborough Lightning (Siobhan Fitzpatrick, Robyn Love, Lucy Robinson) won 63:35 over hosts Worcester Wolves (Kayla Bell, Niamh Horan). For Loughborough Lightning, Siobhán Fitzpatrick had 8 points, 1 assist and 4 rebounds. Robyn Love had 8 points, 4 assists and 6 rebounds. Lucy Robinson had 10 points, 4 assists and 7 rebounds. For Worcester Wolves, Kayla Bell had 4 points, 2 assists and 3 rebounds. Niamh Horan had 2 points, 1 assist and 2 rebounds.

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/