Cheshire Phoenix vs Glasgow Rocks – Preview

by Vlad Ionasc Cheshire Phoenix will look to improve their regular season record to 5-7 when they’ll take on Gareth Murray’s Glasgow Rocks later today. The Nix will also aim to piece together their first three-game winning streak of the season, following two blow-out victories over Sony Centre Fury and Sheffield Sharks. The Rocks, who … Read more

Cheshire Phoenix vs Sheffield Sharks – Preview

by Vlad Ionasc Cheshire Phoenix will return to regular season action against Atiba Lyons’ Sheffield Sharks later this evening. Ben Thomas’ men left Ponds Forge with a seven-point victory in the first game of the 2021/22 season, back in September. The Nix are currently on an eight-game winning streak (all competitions) over the Sharks, a … Read more

BBL Trophy game to go ahead as planned

Our BBL Trophy First Round fixture against Scottish side Sony Centre Fury WILL GO AHEAD this Sunday, 9th January (5:30 p.m. tip-off).  The game was initially in doubt due to the floor being damaged following a roof leak at the Ellesmere Port Sports Village, however staff at the facility have been working around the clock … Read more

Josh McSwiggan departs

We have honoured Josh McSwiggan’s request to leave the club due to personal reasons. Josh was presented with an opportunity outside of basketball whilst recovering from COVID-19 over the Christmas break. The British forward, who is recently married, came to the conclusion that taking a step back from basketball would be the best decision for … Read more

Cheshire Phoenix vs Manchester Giants – Preview

by Vlad Ionasc Cheshire Phoenix will finish off the year with a classic North West Derby at the National Basketball Performance Centre in Manchester. The Nix will aim to obtain their first win of the season over the Mancunians and extend their winning run to three consecutive games, while the Giants will look to build … Read more

Cheshire Phoenix vs Newcastle Eagles – Preview

by Vlad Ionasc The Nix will aim to obtain their first set of back-to-back wins in the 2021/22 season and avenge their triple-overtime defeat against the Newcastle Eagles in their penultimate game of the year. Cheshire will enter the building in good spirits following their 51-point victory against the Plymouth City Patriots before the Christmas … Read more

The British Basketball League announce multi-million-pound investment as 777 Partners acquire a 45% stake

The initial tranche of £7 million will ‘transform’ the League helping to unlock ‘huge untapped potential’ for basketball across the UK London: The British Basketball League (BBL) has today announced that Miami based alternative investment firm, 777 Partners, has invested £7 million in return for a 45% stake in the professional league. Today’s announcement marks … Read more

Cheshire Phoenix and David Lloyd Cheshire Oaks continue long-standing partnership

Cheshire Phoenix are delighted to announce the continuation of our successful partnership with David Lloyd Cheshire Oaks! The state-of-the-art facility, which is based just two minutes away from the Ellesmere Port Sports Village, boasts a two-storey gym, indoor and outdoor pools as well as a steam room and a jacuzzi! Our players have full access to … Read more