Manchester Basketball

Basketball team in Belle Vue, Manchester From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Manchester Basketball are an English professional basketball team based in the city of Manchester, that compete in Super League Basketball.

LeagueSLB (men)
SLB (women)
Established2024; 2 years ago (2024)
HistoryManchester Basketball
(2024–present)
ArenaNational Basketball Centre
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Manchester Basketball
Manchester Basketball logo
LeagueSLB (men)
SLB (women)
Established2024; 2 years ago (2024)
HistoryManchester Basketball
(2024–present)
ArenaNational Basketball Centre
Capacity2,000
LocationBelle Vue, Manchester
Team coloursRoyal blue, red, white, black
       
OwnershipSherwood Family Investment Office
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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.

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Manchester Basketball roster
PlayersCoaches
Pos.No.Nat.NameHt.Wt.Age
PG 0 United States Smith Jr., PJay 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) 79 kg (174 lb) 23 – (2003-02-13)13 February 2003
SF 1 United Kingdom Carey, Kyle 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) 86 kg (190 lb) 29 – (1997-01-03)3 January 1997
G/F 2 United States Jones, Max 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) 95 kg (209 lb)
SF 7 United States Taiwan Irvin, Zak 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) 98 kg (216 lb) 31 – (1994-09-05)5 September 1994
G/F 9 United Kingdom Cleary, Kaiyem 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) 84 kg (185 lb) 27 – (1999-03-08)8 March 1999
PF 11 Canada Osabuohien, Gabe 2.03 m (6 ft 8 in) 100 kg (220 lb) 27 – (1998-10-27)27 October 1998
PG 11 United States Johnson, Jordan 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) 77 kg (170 lb) 26 – (1999-10-07)7 October 1999
F 13 United Kingdom Henry, Kayne 2.00 m (6 ft 7 in) 95 kg (209 lb) 27 – (1999-02-28)28 February 1999
PG 13 United Kingdom Lara-Sanchez, Luca 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) 19 – (2006-05-02)2 May 2006
F 22 United Kingdom Adetukasi, Tim 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) 109 kg (240 lb) 25 – (2001-02-26)26 February 2001
PF 30 United States Shelton, Duke 2.05 m (6 ft 9 in) 98 kg (216 lb) 29 – (1996-11-25)25 November 1996
SF 33 United States Martindale, Judson 2.01 m (6 ft 7 in) 95 kg (209 lb)
C 34 United States Nicholson, Matt 2.13 m (7 ft 0 in) 127 kg (280 lb)
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)
  • United States Antoine Broxsie
  • United Kingdom Matthew Pitkin
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • Injured Injured
Updated: 1 February 2026
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Season-by-season records

Champions SLB champions Runners-up Playoff berth
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Season Tier League Regular season Postseason Cup Trophy Head coach
FinishPlayedWinsLossesWin %
Manchester Basketball
2024–25 1 SLB 4th 32 15 17 .469 Quarterfinals Quarterfinal Did not qualify Herman Mandole
2025–26 1 SLB — — — — — TBD Quarterfinal Did not qualify Matthew Otten
Championship record 32 15 17 .469 0 championships
Playoff record 2 1 1 .500 0 playoff championships
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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.

More information Players, Coaches ...
Manchester Basketball roster
PlayersCoaches
Pos.No.Nat.NameHt.Wt.Age
PG 3 United Kingdom Fairley, Nicolette 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) 33 – (1992-04-14)14 April 1992
F 4 United Kingdom Gamal, Fleur 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) 18 – (2008-02-27)27 February 2008
G 5 United Kingdom Wroe, Charli 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 21 – (2004-03-29)29 March 2004
G 10 United Kingdom Oboavwoduo, Irene 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) 17 – (2008-05-26)26 May 2008
F 11 Lithuania Karasaite, Eva 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) 22 – (2003-09-16)16 September 2003
F/C 12 Estonia Bratka, Maaja (C) 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) 33 – (1992-06-16)16 June 1992
F 20 United States Hottinger, Frannie 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) 22 – (2003-06-23)23 June 2003
G/F 25 Finland Pirttinen, Veera 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) 28 – (1997-06-24)24 June 1997
G 32 United States Davis, Jori 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) 36 – (1989-04-21)21 April 1989
G 55 United States East, Tiarra 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) 23 – (2002-11-17)17 November 2002
Head coach
  • United Kingdom Oliver Parr
Assistant coach(es)
  • United Kingdom Mbongeni Mpofu
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • Injured Injured
Updated: 1 February 2026
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Season-by-season records

Champions SLB W champions Runners-up Playoff berth
More information Season, Tier ...
Season Tier League Regular season Postseason Cup Trophy Head coach
FinishPlayedWinsLossesWin %
Manchester Basketball
2024–25 1 SLB W 5th 20 13 7 .650 QF - Group B Rheanne Bailey
2025–26 1 SLB W TBC - - - – TBC - Group Stage Oliver Parr
Championship record 20 13 7 .650 0 championships
Playoff record 1 0 1 .000 0 playoff championships
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