Nix Nation GET READY….Pre-Season Schedule

Cheshire Phoenix have announced their pre-season schedule ahead of the 2015/16 regular season. Unfortunately Liverpool have asked for Thursday’s pre-season game to be cancelled. We are now in the process of scheduling a game against another and details will be confirmed asap. On Sunday 13th September, The Nix will host Irish Super League team Templeogue, giving fans … Read more

Cheshire Phoenix sign 6’ 8” forward Jeff Dirkin

Cheshire Phoenix are pleased to announce the signing of 6’ 8” forward Jeff Dirkin. The 23 year old comes straight out of Rollins College where he played in all 28 games in the 2014/15 season averaging 7.1 points and 3.4 rebounds per game. He also ranks 6th in Rollins history for blocked shots. Following the … Read more

Cheshire Phoenix sign Rising Star

Cheshire Phoenix have secured the services of Sedale Hanson Young for the upcoming 2015 – 16 season. Sedale Hanson Young has already proven himself to be one of the most prolific scorers in Junior Basketball over the years and has grown into one of the nation’s leading point guards having represented England at every level … Read more

Phoenix Merger Creates Official Junior Program

‘Following the announcement of the Basketball England Junior National Basketball League Structures for the 2015/16 season, Cheshire Phoenix are incredibly excited to announce a merger between Cheshire Panthers and Cheshire Phoenix. Cheshire Panthers will be rebranded to Cheshire Phoenix and become the Nix’s official long term Junior Partner. The Cheshire Phoenix Junior Program will be … Read more

Cheshire Phoenix sign Sean McGonagill

The Cheshire Phoenix have announced that point guard Sean McGonagill has signed for the 2015/16 BBL Championship season. Sean hails out of the University of Brown NCAA 1, where in his Senior year he averaged 17 points per game and became the 25th player in the school’s history to reach the 1000 point landmark. In … Read more

New Venue and Season Tickets

Cheshire Phoenix will be starting the 15/16 season in style at our brand new home venue: The Cheshire Oaks Arena at the Ellesmere Port Sports Village. Officially opened by the Earl of Wessex, this exciting new venue is guaranteed to get the Phoenix off to a great start next season. Season Ticket Make sure you … Read more

Cheshire Phoenix Create New General Manager’s Role

Following the announcement last week of James Brice joining the coaching staff as assistant coach, The Phoenix are pleased to announce that James will also take on the new full-time role of General Manager for the forthcoming 2015/2016 season. James, who hails from Ellesmere Port, graduated from the University of Worcester with a Sports Business … Read more