Nix add Larry Austin Jr.

Cheshire Phoenix are pleased to announce the signing of American point-guard Larry Austin Jr!  The 25-year-old, who hails from Springfield, Illinois started his collegiate career at Xavier, where he played for two seasons before transferring to Vanderbilt. Austin spent his final year of college at Central Michigan. The 6’2 point-guard was part of the 2014/15 … Read more

BBL Cup and Trophy opponents confirmed

by Vlad Ionasc Following today’s BBL Cup Semi-Final and BBL Trophy First Round draws, we can confirm that we will be taking on the winner of Sheffield Sharks/London Lions in the BBL Cup Semi-Final, should we progress past the Leicester Riders this Friday. The Nix, under the guidance of Ben Thomas, won the Cup during … Read more

Teddy Okereafor and Ben Mockford receive GB call-ups

by Vlad Ionasc Cheshire Phoenix point-guard Teddy Okereafor and shooting-guard Ben Mockford have been named in the 24-man Great Britain squad for the first window of the FIBA World Cup 2023 Qualifiers. GB will take on Greece at the Vertu Motors Arena in Newcastle on 25 November and Turkey at the Sinan Erdem Dome in Istanbul on 28 November. Okereafor will set a new British Basketball record for most … Read more

Cheshire Phoenix vs Bristol Flyers – Preview

by Vlad Ionasc Cheshire Phoenix will have the opportunity to bounce back from their heavy defeat in London when they’ll square off against the Bristol Flyers later tonight.This will be Cheshire’s second night of a back-to-back. The Flyers will enter the building much more refreshed than the visitors, having not played since the 30th of … Read more

Cheshire Phoenix vs London Lions – Preview

by Vlad Ionasc Cheshire Phoenix will begin their four-game road trip (vs. Lions, Flyers, Giants, Riders) with a visit to the nation’s capital, where they will take on the star-studded London Lions on Bonfire Night. The fixture will be televised LIVE on Sky Sports Arena & Mix, with coverage starting from 7 p.m. The Nix … Read more