2012–13 British Basketball League season saw Sheffield Sharks claim their first Trophy in 15 years, after 71-69 victory over Leicester Riders. Cheshire Phoenix vs. Sheffield Sharks Leicester Riders vs. Worcester Wolves 2012–13 British Basketball League season The 2012–13 season was the 26th campaign of the British Basketball League since the league's establishment in 1987. The season featured 12 teams from across England and Scotland including a new entrant, the reformed Manchester Giants, who were based on the original franchise of the same name that folded in 2001. East London Royals were due to become the 13th member of the League, but after their financial backing
2008–09 British Basketball League season 2008–09 British Basketball League season The 2008–2009 season was the 22nd campaign in the history of the British Basketball League (BBL), which commenced on September 14, 2008 with the Cup Winners' Cup. The regular season began a week later with 12 teams competing, though a line-up change saw the Birmingham Panthers withdraw and fold during close season and the inclusion of Worthing Thunder from the English Basketball League. Newcastle Eagles continued their dominance of Britain's basketball scene, scooping up the League title, the Play-off crown and the BBL Trophy, beating rivals Guildford Heat 71-83 at the Guildford Spectrum. After a