So what is Mike Shaft up to this Christmas holidays? Well it is certainly a busy period with broadcasting and Basketball at the fore.

DBL Sharks Sheffield will embark on their 25th season in the BBL when they take on Manchester Giants at the EISS on Friday 21st of September.

Esh Group Eagles Newcastle have announced the return of a former BBL star after signing ex-Cheshire forward Victor Moses.

In a sensational coup the DBL Sharks have announced the return of fan favourite and NBA prospect Dirk Williams for his second season with the Yorkshire side.

London City Royals will join the British Basketball League (BBL) for the forthcoming 2018-19 season, starting in September.

Big Welcome to Matthew Don as he agrees a deal to join BBL championship power house DBL Sharks Sheffield.

The Plymouth Raiders are excited to announce that multiple title-winning BBL coaching legend, Paul James has agreed a three-year deal as the club's new head coach and Director of Basketball.

The DBL Sharks are happy to confirm the return of England and Sharks Captain Mike Tuck to the club on a two year deal that will see him retained for the remainder of his playing career.

Cat Carr led Sevenoaks Suns to their second piece of WBBL silverware this season as she was awarded MVP honours in their 69-44 defeat of Leicester Riders in the WBBL Play-Off Final. Carr scored 19 points and added 8 assists and 8 rebounds to help the Suns produce a dominant 40 minutes of basketball at The 02. After the game she praised the team for sticking to their principles: “We just went out and played Sevenoaks Suns basketball,” said Carr.

Well one of the most anticipated announcements close to the end of each BBL season is that of the BBL MVP. As well as being the most anticipated, it is also, probably, the most contentious. However, the decision lies with those who are tasked with taking that decision and it is those MVPs that we celebrate on this page here on mikeshaft.com. This year it is Justin Robinson of the London Lions