Club News – Page 26 – Cheshire Phoenix

Demonte Flannigan joins the Nix

October 29, 2019 by Vlad Ionasc

by Vlad Ionasc CHESHIRE PHOENIX are pleased to announce the signing of American forward DEMONTE FLANNIGAN. Flannigan was born in Ohio, USA and played for Cleveland State NCAA 1. He averaged 11 points and 5.6 rebounds per game in his senior year of college. The 24 year old American has already accumulated a lot of … Read more

Cheshire Phoenix vs Sheffield Sharks – Preview

October 26, 2019 by Vlad Ionasc

by Vlad Ionasc Cheshire Phoenix won’t have time to relax after their win over Glasgow, as they’ll face-off against the Sheffield Sharks at the Cheshire Oaks Arena on the 27th October. Both teams played on Friday night and triumphed in their respective fixtures. The Sharks obliterated their opponents, the Eagles, while the Nix produced an … Read more

Cheshire Phoenix vs Glasgow Rocks – Preview

October 24, 2019 by Vlad Ionasc

by Vlad Ionasc Cheshire Phoenix will look for their third consecutive win in the BBL Cup when they’ll match-up against the Glasgow Rocks at the Emirates Arena on the 25th October. The Nix find themselves in good form after two impressive road wins against the Riders & Giants. On the other hand the Rocks come … Read more

Cheshire Phoenix vs Manchester Giants – Preview

October 17, 2019 by Vlad Ionasc

by Vlad Ionasc Cheshire Phoenix will strive for their second win in the BBL Cup when they’ll face off against the Manchester Giants at the George H. Carnall Centre on the 18th October. Both teams have had a tough start in the Cup, the Giants still haven’t won a game while the Nix only secured … Read more

Cheshire Phoenix vs Leicester Riders – Preview

October 11, 2019 by Vlad Ionasc

by Vlad Ionasc Cheshire Phoenix will aim for their first win in the BBL Cup against the Leicester Riders at the Morningside Arena on the 11th October. The Nix have had a tough start to the season, losing their opening four games while the Riders won three in a row before dropping their first game to … Read more

We are pleased to announce the re-signing of guard Devan Bailey

December 14, 2017 by matthewpyke

Devan has previously played for Mersey Tiger and Manchester Giants before joining the Phoenix in the 13-14 season and playing a role during the first half of the 14-15 season. He joins the Nix from the Portuguese Pro Liga Basketball League.

Devan said

“I am excited to get back on the court in the phoenix jersey, and with such a great team. I will mould in and help the team in anyway possible to win as much silverware as we can”

Head Coach Ben Thomas

“I am really happy to have Devan sign with us for the remainder of the season. He will strengthen our team and add a competitiveness that everyone else will be able to feed off. He has been working hard over the last couple of years and he is ready to prove himself with the Nix.

This Sunday will be your chance to see Devan in action along with the BBL Cup finalists for the first time. Tickets are £6 on the door to thank fans for all the support so far this season.

#NIXNATION #WERISE

Cheshire Phoenix are happy to announce the signing of Andrew Bachman.

June 2, 2017 by matthewpyke

The 6’6 forward played at Worcester Wolves during the 2016-17 season where he averaged 18 minutes and 8 points per game. He attended NCAA2 Tiffin College where he averaged 11.2 points per game and 5.3 rebounds per game, shooting 35 per cent from behind the three-point line. Bachman, 23, said “I am excited to … Read more

RAHEEM IS BACK!

May 24, 2017 by matthewpyke

Cheshire Phoenix are very happy to announce that Raheem May-Thompson will continue for a second season. Since joining the Phoenix from Leicester Riders, May-Thompson had a great impact on the team averaging 13 points and 6 rebounds per game, becoming an instant hit with #NIXNATION. On his resigning, Raheem said “I’m thrilled to be coming … Read more

An insight in to how ‘Willaston Physio Sports & Rehab keep the players on the court

May 19, 2017 by matthewpyke

Willaston Physio are proud to sponsor Cheshire Phoenix and have supported them in keeping injury free and fit in many ways over the last 10 years. In particular we pride ourselves in keeping them free from injury and keeping them on the court. Each player is put through a pre-season medical and a sports specific … Read more

Ben Thomas will continue as Head Coach for the 2017-2018 season

May 15, 2017 by matthewpyke

Cheshire Phoenix are happy to announce that Ben Thomas will continue as Head Coach for the 2017-2018 season. The club finished with a 7-6 record under the leadership of Thomas, with the NIX narrowly missing out on a playoff position. Ben commented, “Firstly I’d like to thank the club for supporting me at the end … Read more