Mike Tuck's stat line caught the eye on opening weekend but the talismanic forward felt One Health Sharks Sheffield's willingness to look for each other made the difference - and will be key against Plymouth University Raiders tonight (Friday).

Leeds Carnegie Basketball will face their first double header challenge of the season. They will face Leicester Warriors in the National Trophy on Saturday at 7:30pm and then less than 24 hours later they take on Stockport Falcons at 4:00pm on Sunday.

There's one team this weekend particularly eager to jump out of the traps and that is Glasgow Rocks. PHOTO - MPhotography

BJ Holmes joined the Sheffield Sharks in the British Basketball League part way through the 2012/13 season. He had an immediate impact leading the team to success in the BBL Trophy that season with an MVP performance. PHOTO - MPhotography

MANCHESTER Giants have joined forces Manchester Metropolitan University to help under-privileged kids get a head start in basketball.

Leeds Carnegie Basketball made it two wins from two games at the weekend with a 56-70 win against the Hemel Storm in the National Trophy.