2012–13 British Basketball League season vs. Newcastle Eagles Sheffield Sharks vs. Leicester Riders The 12 BBL clubs were joined by Essex Leopards and Reading Rockets of the English Basketball League and Edinburgh Kings of the Scottish Basketball League to form a straight knock-out competition. Following the withdrawal of East London Royals prior to the start of the competition, Worthing Thunder from the English Basketball League were invited to take their place and play Mersey Tigers in the 1st Round. The first two rounds featured one-off games whilst the Semi-finals took place over two legs. The Final was held at the Emirates Arena in Glasgow and
Midwest Basketball League were playing a limited schedule as a "branding" team, took the place of the Clovers. Northern Indiana Monarchs also were removed after playing seven games although they would return to the league as Indy Show. Midwest Basketball League The Midwest Basketball League (MBL) is a semi-professional men's basketball league which operates in the Midwestern United States. Established in 2015, the Midwest Basketball League (MBL) is about providing fans with an exciting and entertaining experience. The Midwest Basketball League is for developing athletes, providing them exposure, and giving them the opportunity to move ahead in their career. Eleven teams are scheduled