Manchester Basketball

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Manchester Basketball
Manchester Basketball.png
League SLB (men)
SLB (women)
Established2024;1 year ago (2024)
HistoryManchester Basketball
(2024–present)
Arena National Basketball Centre
Capacity2,000
Location Belle Vue, Manchester
Team coloursRoyal blue, red, white, black
    
OwnershipSherwood Family Investment Office

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

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Background

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

Men's team

Players

Current roster

Note: Flags indicate national team eligibility at FIBA-sanctioned events. Players may hold other non-FIBA nationalities not displayed.

Manchester Basketball roster
PlayersCoaches
Pos.No.Nat.NameHt.Wt.Age
PG 0 Flag of the United States.svg Smith Jr., Pjay 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)79 kg (174 lb)
G/F 1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Carey, Kyle 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in)86 kg (190 lb)28 – (1997-01-03)3 January 1997
SG 2 Flag of the United States.svg Jones, Max 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in)100 kg (220 lb)
G 5 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John, Cody 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)84 kg (185 lb)28 – (1996-11-29)29 November 1996
F 7 Flag of the United States.svg Irvin, Zak 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in)98 kg (216 lb)30 – (1994-09-05)5 September 1994
PG 9 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Cleary, Kaiyem 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in)84 kg (185 lb)26 – (1999-03-08)8 March 1999
SF 10 Flag of the United States.svg Williams, Zay 2.08 m (6 ft 10 in)86 kg (190 lb)25 – (1999-10-22)22 October 1999
PG 11 Flag of the United States.svg Johnson, Jordan 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)77 kg (170 lb)
SF 13 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Henry, Kayne 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in)95 kg (209 lb)26 – (1999-02-28)28 February 1999
F 22 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Adetukasi, Tim 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in)109 kg (240 lb)24 – (2001-02-26)26 February 2001
G/F 33 Flag of the United States.svg Martindale, Judson 2.01 m (6 ft 7 in)92 kg (203 lb)
C 34 Flag of the United States.svg Nicholson, Matthew 2.13 m (7 ft 0 in)127 kg (280 lb)
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)
  • Flag of Argentina.svg Juan Nardini
  • Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Matthew Pitkin

Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • Cruz Roja.svg Injured

Updated: 25 August 2025

Season-by-season records

ChampionsSLB championsRunners-upPlayoff berth
SeasonTierLeagueRegular seasonPost-seasonCupTrophyHead Coach
FinishPlayedWinsLossesWin %
Manchester Basketball
2024–25 1 SLB 4th321517.469QuarterfinalsQuarterfinalDid not qualifyHerman Mandole
Championship record321517.4690 championships
Playoff record211.5000 playoff championships

Women's team

Players

Current roster

Note: Flags indicate national team eligibility at FIBA-sanctioned events. Players may hold other non-FIBA nationalities not displayed.

Manchester Basketball roster
PlayersCoaches
Pos.No.Nat.NameHt.Wt.Age
PG 1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Fairley, Nicolette 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in)33 – (1992-04-14)14 April 1992
G 2 Flag of the United States.svg Dale, Davida 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)28 – (1997-01-25)25 January 1997
G 3 Flag of the United States.svg Williams, Danni 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)28 – (1996-10-16)16 October 1996
G 4 Flag of the United States.svg Warren, Anastasia 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)25 – (2000-07-26)26 July 2000
F 5 Flag of France.svg Hillotte, Camille 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)24 – (2001-01-17)17 January 2001
G 8 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Anderson, Georgia 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)35 – (1990-04-03)3 April 1990
G/F 10 Flag of Ireland.svg Flag of the United States.svg Fitzpatrick, Maura 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)28 – (1997-02-27)27 February 1997
F 11 Flag of Lithuania.svg Karasaite, Eva 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)21 – (2003-09-16)16 September 2003
F 12 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kennedy-Hopoate, Bride 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)28 – (1997-01-29)29 January 1997
C 13 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Shaw, Hannah 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)34 – (1990-09-22)22 September 1990
F 45 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Thomas-Johnson, Lauren  (C)1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)37 – (1988-05-25)25 May 1988
Head coach
  • Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Rheanne Bailey
Assistant coach(es)
  • Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mbongeni Mpofu

Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • Cruz Roja.svg Injured

Updated: 3 March 2025

Season-by-season records

ChampionsSLB W championsRunners-upPlayoff berth
SeasonTierLeagueRegular seasonPost-seasonCupTrophyHead Coach
FinishPlayedWinsLossesWin %
Manchester Basketball
2024–25 1 SLB W 5th20137.650QF-Group BRheanne Bailey
Championship record20137.6500 championships
Playoff record101.0000 playoff championships

See also

References

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