The 2008/09 season saw the Wolves beat three Eurobasket.com 'European Top 100 Clubs'(Newcastle Eagles, Everton Tigers, and Scottish Rocks). The 2008/09 season was the first season ever to see three BBL clubs in the Eurobasket Top 100, with Newcastle and Everton both in the top 75 at one stage. The Wolves fell out of the playoff race after losing former NCAA assists leader William Funn (Portland State) and the BBL assists leader at the time, for the season as the club was in a playoff position.