Gallery: Coach Kapoulas at GB Training Camp
Posted: Monday, February 24th 2020
Author
ITEC Game Preview: London City Royals (H) - BBL Cup SF
Thursday, December 19th 2019
Bristol Flyers host London City Royals in the second leg of the BBL Cup semi-final on Saturday night at the earlier time of 5pm.
Coach Kapoulas’ men have a two-point lead to protect from first leg, with the winner on aggregate advancing to the BBL Cup Final at Arena Birmingham on Sunday, January 26th.
Everything you need to know on Friday night’s opponents can be found below.
Everything you need to know on Friday night’s opponents can be found below.
GAME DETAILS
- Date: Saturday, December 21st
- Tip-off: 5pm
- Competition: BBL Cup Semi-Final Second Leg
- Where: SGS College Arena
- Watch LIVE: Tune in for FREE via the BBL’s official YouTube channel
HEAD COACH
Lloyd Gardner took over the reigns of London City Royals this summer following the departure of Junior Williams. Gardner was previously the Director of Basketball Operations at Barking Abbey, where he helped over 100 students move onto scholarships in the USA and into professional basketball careers.
The former junior international has become one of the most well-respected coaches in the country and was named BBL Coach of the Month during his first month in charge.
LAST TIME OUT
Bristol Flyers claimed a hard-fought 82-84 win over London City Royals in the first leg of the BBL Cup semi-final.
Led by a dominant 20 point, 14 rebound double-double from Marcus Delpeche, the Flyers made six dunks in a row to close out the game.
Led by a dominant 20 point, 14 rebound double-double from Marcus Delpeche, the Flyers made six dunks in a row to close out the game.
ONE TO WATCH
#4 Andrew Lawrence - Lawrence signed for the Royals in the summer after spells around the world in Spain, France, Kosovo and Italy.
The GB International averaged 15.3 points, 3.6 assists in 33 appearance for Latina Basket in Italy’s second division last season.
The GB International averaged 15.3 points, 3.6 assists in 33 appearance for Latina Basket in Italy’s second division last season.
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.
Also from Bristol Sport
Video: Lam relishing West Country derby clash
Pat Lam expects one of the toughest challenges of the season so far when Bristol face resurgent Bath on Sunday (3pm KO).
Posted: Wednesday, February 26th 2020 • Rugby
Gallery: Steve Lansdown and Chris Booy visit new training facility
Bears owner Steve Lansdown and chairman Chris Booy visited the brand new training facility on Wednesday to check out the progress of the site.
Posted: Wednesday, February 26th 2020 • Rugby
Press bitesize: Bath (a) - Gallagher Premiership
Director of Rugby, Pat Lam and full back, Charles Piutau faced the media ahead of Sunday's Gallagher Premiership clash with Bath at the Recreation Ground (3pm KO).
Posted: Wednesday, February 26th 2020 • Rugby
Piutau predicts ding-dong derby at The Rec
Charles Piutau says Bristol Bears are expecting a full throttle derby encounter when they visit the Recreation Ground to take on Bath on Sunday (3pm KO).
Posted: Wednesday, February 26th 2020 • Rugby
City Women trio selected to represent Young Lionesses
Ebony Salmon has been named in the Lionesses U19s squad for the upcoming La Manga tournament, whilst Katie Robinson and Ellen Jones are also heading away on camp with the U18s.
Posted: Wednesday, February 26th 2020 • Football