Week 17 ends with the massive news that the Cup winning Leicester Riders have beed dumped out of the BBL Trophy by the Cheshire Phoenix. This means Riders have suffered back2back losses this weekend and are now And 3 in the BBL League Table.
Jay Couisnard believes Leicester Riders will be boosted by last weekend's second straight BBL Cup triumph - but insists they must maintain their high standards if they are to build on that success.
Leeds Carnegie coach Matthew Newby knows what his side is capable of and feels it is just a case of showing it, when they host Glasgow Rocks in the BBL Trophy first round on Friday.
A packed 9,000 fans at the National Indoor Arena were treated to another BBL Cup classic as holders Leicester Riders retained their trophy after MVP Drew Sullivan inspired a thrilling 72-69 success against Esh Group Eagles Newcastle.
Week 16 of the 2013/14 season has concluded with Leicester Riders defeating the Newcastle Eagles to retain the BBL Cup. This win secures yet another trophy for Head Coach Rob Paternostro and his hotter than hot Leicester Riders!
Zaire Taylor has been handed the Molten BBL Player of the Month award for December after producing a string of impressive performances to help Worcester Wolves stay perfect during the period.
Cheshire Phoenix are consolidating their Play-Off berth and are on a 6-game winning streak. Their latest victory came on the road at Plymouth where the big three of Middleton, Coleman and Moses saw them comfortably past the South West outfit.
