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
2009–10 British Basketball League season a revamp in its format with the removal of the initial group stages in favour of a straight knockout tournament. All 13 members of the BBL were included plus three invitees from Division One of the English Basketball League, namely London Leopards, Manchester Magic and Reading Rockets. Newcastle Eagles won 185-176 on aggregate and Cheshire Jets won 181-148 on aggregate. 2009–10 British Basketball League season The 2009–2010 season of the British Basketball League (BBL) was the 23rd season since the league's establishment in 1987. The regular season commenced on 25 September 2009, when Milton Keynes Lions claimed the first win