Basketball team in Belle Vue, Manchester
Manchester Basketball are an English professional basketball team based in the city of Manchester , that compete in Super League Basketball .
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.
Manchester Basketball roster
Players
Coaches
Pos.
No.
Nat.
Name
Ht.
Wt.
Age
G/F
1
Carey, Kyle
1.98 m (6 ft 6 in)
86 kg (190 lb)
28 – (1997-01-03 ) 3 January 1997
G
2
Ashton-Langford, Makai
1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)
84 kg (185 lb)
26 – (1998-05-03 ) 3 May 1998
G
5
John, Cody
1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)
84 kg (185 lb)
28 – (1996-11-29 ) 29 November 1996
F
7
Irvin, Zak
1.98 m (6 ft 6 in)
98 kg (216 lb)
30 – (1994-09-05 ) 5 September 1994
F
8
Mitchell, D. J.
2.03 m (6 ft 8 in)
98 kg (216 lb)
28 – (1997-03-12 ) 12 March 1997
F
13
Cayo, Nathan
2.03 m (6 ft 8 in)
102 kg (225 lb)
27 – (1997-10-27 ) 27 October 1997
G
15
DuBose, Ian
1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
102 kg (225 lb)
26 – (1999-01-16 ) 16 January 1999
G
18
Weaver, Louis
1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
85 kg (187 lb)
23 – (2002-01-11 ) 11 January 2002
F
21
Delpeche, Marcus
2.00 m (6 ft 7 in)
98 kg (216 lb)
29 – (1995-09-28 ) 28 September 1995
G
93
Lewis, Nicholas (C)
1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
84 kg (185 lb)
31 – (1993-03-24 ) 24 March 1993
F
97
Ifejeh, Elijah
2.02 m (6 ft 8 in)
109 kg (240 lb)
28 – (1997-03-07 ) 7 March 1997
Head coach
Herman Mandole
Assistant coach(es)
Juan Nardini
Matthew Pitkin
Legend
(C) Team captain Injured
Updated: 3 March 2025
Season-by-season records
Champions
SLB champions
Runners-up
Playoff berth
Season
Tier
League
Regular season
Post-season
Cup
Trophy
Head Coach
Finish
Played
Wins
Losses
Win %
Manchester Basketball
2024–25
1
SLB
–
Herman Mandole
Championship record
–
0 championships
Playoff record
–
0 playoff championships
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.
Manchester Basketball roster
Players
Coaches
Pos.
No.
Nat.
Name
Ht.
Wt.
Age
PG
1
Fairley, Nicolette
1.62 m (5 ft 4 in)
32 – (1992-04-14 ) 14 April 1992
G
2
Dale, Davida
1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)
28 – (1997-01-25 ) 25 January 1997
G
3
Williams, Danni
1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
28 – (1996-10-16 ) 16 October 1996
G
4
Warren, Anastasia
1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)
24 – (2000-07-26 ) 26 July 2000
F
5
Hillotte, Camille
1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
24 – (2001-01-17 ) 17 January 2001
G
8
Anderson, Georgia
1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)
34 – (1990-04-03 ) 3 April 1990
G/F
10
Fitzpatrick, Maura
1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
28 – (1997-02-27 ) 27 February 1997
F
11
Karasaite, Eva
1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
21 – (2003-09-16 ) 16 September 2003
F
12
Kennedy-Hopoate, Bride
1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)
28 – (1997-01-29 ) 29 January 1997
C
13
Shaw, Hannah
1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
34 – (1990-09-22 ) 22 September 1990
F
45
Thomas-Johnson, Lauren (C)
1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
36 – (1988-05-25 ) 25 May 1988
Head coach
Rheanne Bailey
Assistant coach(es)
Mbongeni Mpofu
Legend
(C) Team captain Injured
Updated: 3 March 2025
Season-by-season records
Season
Division
Tier
Regular Season
Post-Season
Cup
Trophy
Head coach
Finish
Played
Wins
Losses
Win %
Manchester Basketball
2024–25
SLB
1
See also
References
^ Williams, Callum (August 20, 2024). "Manchester latest to join Super League Basketball after securing new owners" . Insider Sport . Retrieved September 12, 2024 .
^ Robinson, Jon (April 4, 2023). "Manchester Giants seeking new investor as British Basketball League takes control after collapse into administration" . Manchester Evening News . Retrieved September 12, 2024 .
^ Dallares, Frank (August 19, 2024). "Second top-flight British basketball team bought by new investors" . City AM . Retrieved September 12, 2024 .
^ Dixon, Ed (August 19, 2024). "British basketball's Manchester franchises acquired by Sherwood Family Investment Office" . SportsPro Media . Retrieved September 12, 2024 .
^ Neter, Sam (September 12, 2024). "Manchester pro franchise reveals new brand identity" . Hoopsfix.com . Retrieved August 3, 2024 .
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