Cheshire Phoenix play-caller John Coffino has been rewarded for his team's turnaround and newfound status as title contenders by being crowned Molten BBL Coach of the Month for December.

The 2014 Haris Tournament at the Amaechi centre in Manchester was another resounding success. The tournament winners were Tilton from the United States who were just sensational in the Championship game against St Andrews.

The Joy that it is. New additions for 2015. Continuing one of my favourite features on mikeshaft.com.

The Cheshire Phoenix are without doubt one of the dark horses in the 2014-15 BBL Championship. John Coffino's boys are looking like a safe bet to secure home advantage in the BBL Play-Offs

Sharks steal the headlines with a win on Saturday against Surrey, followed by a monster performance to destroy the London Lions at the Copper Box on Sunday.

Nick Lewis produced fourth quarter heroics for the Sheffield Sharks as they came from behind to beat Surrey United 53-60 live on BBL TV on Saturday night.

Paul James was left thrilled as his Worcester Wolves team collected a memorable 86-82 triumph at Leicester Riders in a frenetic and highly entertaining game between the title chasing duo.

Prior to the start of the 1987/88 season, the top level of Basketball in this country was the National Basketball League. In this feature on mikeshaft.com we will shine the spotlight on some of the teams from that period through to today. This time it’s Plymouth Raiders.

Well another big weekend of games in the BBL with one still to come. Biggest winners were without doubt the Cheshire Phoenix who defeated London Lions in another memorable night at the Northgate Arena.

Saturday night saw just 1 game in the BBL and it was not a close one as League leading Newcastle Eagles destroyed Manchester Giants to continue their unbeaten run which now stands at 17.