by Vlad Ionasc Cheshire Phoenix will take on the Sheffield Sharks in their return to the EPSV following a five-game road trip. The Nix are currently on a seven game winning streak in all competitions against the Sharks, however the visitors have started the regular season with two wins and zero losses while the hosts … Read more
by Vlad Ionasc Cheshire Phoenix will end their five-game road trip with a tasty clash against the Leicester Riders at the Morningside Arena. The Nix were knocked out of the BBL Cup by the Riders last Saturday, despite a gutsy performance from Ben Thomas’ men. Cheshire led for the majority of the night but came … Read more
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
by Vlad Ionasc Cheshire Phoenix will aim to snap their four-game losing streak and book their spot in the Semi-Final of the BBL Cup when they’ll take on the Leicester Riders at the Morningside Arena. The Nix finished third in the ‘North’ group, with a 4-4 record, while the Riders finished second in the ‘South’ … Read more
by Vlad Ionasc Cheshire Phoenix will look to obtain their first win in the regular season in front of the Sky Sports cameras when they’ll take on the Manchester Giants later tonight. The Nix enter the building on a three-game losing streak, however they will have a fully-fit squad for the first time this season. … Read more
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
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
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
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
by Vlad Ionasc The Nix will tip-off their BBL Championship campaign with a classic North West Derby at the Ellesmere Port Sports Village. Ben Thomas’ men dropped both games against the Giants in the group-stage of the BBL Cup and finished third with a 4-4 record, while Lloyd Gardner’s side finished top of the ‘North’ … Read more
