Manchester Basketball are an English professional basketball team based in the city of Manchester, that compete in Super League Basketball.
Background
Following the removal of the professional league licence of the British Basketball League, a new top-flight basketball competition, Super League Basketball, was announced.[1] The Manchester franchise in the previous competition, the Manchester Giants, were owned by the league due to a previous period of administration in 2023, and as such the club's brand and intellectual rights were held in the now-defunct company.[2] A Manchester franchise for the new competition was acquired by Sherwood Family Investment Office, led by Ned Sherwood, with the franchise to be led by Ben Pierson.[3][4] The team's name and brand were announced in September 2024.[5]
Men's team
Players
Current roster
Note: Flags indicate national team eligibility at FIBA-sanctioned events. Players may hold other non-FIBA nationalities not displayed.
| Manchester Basketball roster
|
| Players |
Coaches
|
| Pos. |
No. |
Nat. |
Name |
Ht. |
Wt. |
Age |
|
| G/F
|
1
|
|
Carey, Kyle
|
1.98 m (6 ft 6 in)
|
86 kg (190 lb)
|
28 – (1997-01-03)3 January 1997
|
|
| G
|
2
|
|
Ashton-Langford, Makai
|
1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)
|
84 kg (185 lb)
|
27 – (1998-05-03)3 May 1998
|
|
| G
|
5
|
|
John, Cody
|
1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)
|
84 kg (185 lb)
|
28 – (1996-11-29)29 November 1996
|
|
| G
|
6
|
|
Zohore, Jonas
|
2.10 m (6 ft 11 in)
|
120 kg (265 lb)
|
34 – (1991-07-06)6 July 1991
|
|
| F
|
7
|
|
Irvin, Zak
|
1.98 m (6 ft 6 in)
|
98 kg (216 lb)
|
30 – (1994-09-05)5 September 1994
|
|
| F
|
8
|
|
Mitchell, D. J.
|
2.03 m (6 ft 8 in)
|
98 kg (216 lb)
|
28 – (1997-03-12)12 March 1997
|
|
| F
|
13
|
|
Cayo, Nathan
|
2.03 m (6 ft 8 in)
|
102 kg (225 lb)
|
27 – (1997-10-27)27 October 1997
|
|
| G
|
15
|
|
DuBose, Ian
|
1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
|
102 kg (225 lb)
|
26 – (1999-01-16)16 January 1999
|
|
| G
|
18
|
|
Weaver, Louis
|
1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
|
85 kg (187 lb)
|
23 – (2002-01-11)11 January 2002
|
|
| F
|
21
|
|
Delpeche, Marcus
|
2.00 m (6 ft 7 in)
|
98 kg (216 lb)
|
29 – (1995-09-28)28 September 1995
|
|
| G
|
93
|
|
Lewis, Nicholas (C)
|
1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
|
84 kg (185 lb)
|
32 – (1993-03-24)24 March 1993
|
|
| F
|
97
|
|
Ifejeh, Elijah
|
2.02 m (6 ft 8 in)
|
109 kg (240 lb)
|
28 – (1997-03-07)7 March 1997
|
|
|
- Head coach
- Assistant coach(es)
- Juan Nardini
- Matthew Pitkin
- Legend
Updated: 3 March 2025
|
Season-by-season records
| Champions
|
SLB champions
|
Runners-up
|
Playoff berth
|
| Season
|
Tier
|
League
|
Regular season
|
Post-season
|
Cup
|
Trophy
|
Head Coach
|
| Finish |
Played |
Wins |
Losses |
Win %
|
| Manchester Basketball
|
| 2024–25
|
1
|
SLB
|
4th
|
32
|
15
|
17
|
.469
|
QF
|
Quarterfinal
|
Did not qualify
|
Herman Mandole
|
| Championship record
|
32
|
15
|
17
|
.469
|
0 championships
|
| Playoff record
|
2
|
1
|
1
|
.500
|
0 playoff championships
|
Women's team
Players
Current roster
Note: Flags indicate national team eligibility at FIBA-sanctioned events. Players may hold other non-FIBA nationalities not displayed.
| Manchester Basketball roster
|
| Players |
Coaches
|
| Pos. |
No. |
Nat. |
Name |
Ht. |
Wt. |
Age |
|
| PG
|
1
|
|
Fairley, Nicolette
|
1.62 m (5 ft 4 in)
|
|
33 – (1992-04-14)14 April 1992
|
|
| G
|
2
|
|
Dale, Davida
|
1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)
|
|
28 – (1997-01-25)25 January 1997
|
|
| G
|
3
|
|
Williams, Danni
|
1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
|
|
28 – (1996-10-16)16 October 1996
|
|
| G
|
4
|
|
Warren, Anastasia
|
1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)
|
|
24 – (2000-07-26)26 July 2000
|
|
| F
|
5
|
|
Hillotte, Camille
|
1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
|
|
24 – (2001-01-17)17 January 2001
|
|
| G
|
8
|
|
Anderson, Georgia
|
1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)
|
|
35 – (1990-04-03)3 April 1990
|
|
| G/F
|
10
|
|
Fitzpatrick, Maura
|
1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
|
|
28 – (1997-02-27)27 February 1997
|
|
| F
|
11
|
|
Karasaite, Eva
|
1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
|
|
21 – (2003-09-16)16 September 2003
|
|
| F
|
12
|
|
Kennedy-Hopoate, Bride
|
1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)
|
|
28 – (1997-01-29)29 January 1997
|
|
| C
|
13
|
|
Shaw, Hannah
|
1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
|
|
34 – (1990-09-22)22 September 1990
|
|
| F
|
45
|
|
Thomas-Johnson, Lauren (C)
|
1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
|
|
37 – (1988-05-25)25 May 1988
|
|
|
- Head coach
- Assistant coach(es)
- Legend
Updated: 3 March 2025
|
Season-by-season records
| Champions
|
SLB W champions
|
Runners-up
|
Playoff berth
|
| Season
|
Tier
|
League
|
Regular season
|
Post-season
|
Cup
|
Trophy
|
Head Coach
|
| Finish |
Played |
Wins |
Losses |
Win %
|
| Manchester Basketball
|
| 2024–25
|
1
|
SLB W
|
5th
|
20
|
13
|
7
|
.650
|
QF
|
-
|
Group B
|
Rheanne Bailey
|
| Championship record
|
20
|
13
|
7
|
.650
|
0 championships
|
| Playoff record
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
.000
|
0 playoff championships
|
See also
References
- ^ Williams, Callum (August 20, 2024). "Manchester latest to join Super League Basketball after securing new owners". Insider Sport. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
- ^ Robinson, Jon (April 4, 2023). "Manchester Giants seeking new investor as British Basketball League takes control after collapse into administration". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
- ^ Dallares, Frank (August 19, 2024). "Second top-flight British basketball team bought by new investors". City AM. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
- ^ Dixon, Ed (August 19, 2024). "British basketball's Manchester franchises acquired by Sherwood Family Investment Office". SportsPro Media. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
- ^ Neter, Sam (September 12, 2024). "Manchester pro franchise reveals new brand identity". Hoopsfix.com. Retrieved August 3, 2024.