Champion returns for second season with Bristol Flyers

The British point guard, who signed his first professional contract with the club last year, has now committed until the end of the 2019/20 season.

Champion made 33 appearances for Coach K’s men last season, including a standout performance against Glasgow Rocks in October, scoring a season-high 18 points.

During his seven-year career in NBL Division One, Champion helped Reading Rockets to back-to-back league titles, whilst also being named MVP at the 2013 NBL Final Four.

The 6ft1in guard went on to play four seasons at Team Northumbria, where he averaged 15.0 points, 3.4 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game, whilst also completing a bachelors degree at Northumbria University.

“It’s like a dream come true to be able to  be able to come back for another year,” Champion told Bristol Flyers TV.

“From the coaches, to the fans and the backroom staff - there’s such a great vibe around this club and it’s a place I really want to put down some roots.

“Obviously last year didn’t go the way we planned, but in terms of transitioning from Division One, I feel I took to it pretty quickly.

"Everyone's a lot faster and stronger in the BBL and the experiences I gained this year will really help me push forward into next season."