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ITEC Game Preview: Cheshire Phoenix (H) - BBL Championship
Friday, January 31st 2020
Bristol Flyers host Cheshire Phoenix for the first time this season on Saturday night (7.30pm tip-off).
Everything you need to know can be found below.
GAME DETAILS
- Date: Saturday, February 1st
- Tip-off: 7.30pm
- Competition: BBL Championship
- Where: SGS College Arena
- Watch LIVE: Tune in for FREE via the official YouTube channel of the BBL
HEAD COACH
Ben Thomas - Thomas has been involved with the club since 2012 in a coaching capacity, acting as an assistant to numerous coaches until being given a chance to take the helm in 2017.
Under his leadership, Thomas led the Nix to a BBL Cup title in 2018 and has enjoyed a strong start to the 2019/20 campaign, currently sitting fourth in the league standings.
Under his leadership, Thomas led the Nix to a BBL Cup title in 2018 and has enjoyed a strong start to the 2019/20 campaign, currently sitting fourth in the league standings.
LAST TIME OUT
Bristol Flyers claimed an important 75-87 road win to take the season series over Cheshire Phoenix
Justin Gray led all scorers with 20 points, whilst Fred Thomas added 19 points, six rebonds and two steals.
Justin Gray led all scorers with 20 points, whilst Fred Thomas added 19 points, six rebonds and two steals.
ONE TO WATCH
#1- Parker Jackson-Cartwright - The 5’11 guard joined the league in the summer after graduating from the University of Arizona.
Jackson-Cartwright was one of the most influential players during his senior year, leading his team to the NCAA tournament after shooting 41% from the three point line throughout his four years as a Wildcat.
Jackson-Cartwright was one of the most influential players during his senior year, leading his team to the NCAA tournament after shooting 41% from the three point line throughout his four years as a Wildcat.
WHAT THEY SAY
“It’s going to be a big game - we’re looking to bounce back, so as long as we’re all together, we’ll have a great chance to come out on top.”
AS IT STANDS
League Table
| TEAM | P | PTS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Cheshire Phoenix | 11 | 10 |
| 8 | Surrey Scorchers | 12 | 8 |
| 9 | Bristol Flyers | 8 | 6 |
| 10 | Plymouth Raiders | 10 | 4 |
| 11 | Manchester Giants | 8 | 0 |
WATCH LIVE
All BBL Championship, BBL Cup, BBL Trophy and BBL play-off games this season will be available to watch LIVE and on demand for FREE via the official YouTube channel of the BBL.
FAN PARKING
Due to construction work taking place at SGS College, fans are advised not to use the on-site car park and take advantage of FREE parking at the nearby Aviva Centre.
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