Preview » Sheffield Sharks v Bristol Flyers

Sheffield Sharks are one of the more decorated clubs in the BBL. They are multiple BBL Play-off winners, multiple BBL league champions and have taken home the BBL Trophy and Cup on numerous occasions.

As we approach the business end of the season, Sharks currently occupy the fourth seed in the Play-off race. They have had a relatively successful campaign, with a record of 15-9.

Head Coach Atiba Lyons joined the Sheffield Sharks in 2006. By 2008, Lyons was appointed Head Coach. Since Lyons took control of the head coaching job, Sharks have won two BBL Cups, one BBL Play-off title and runners up in the league twice.

Lyons has ensured that Sheffield stay competitive and consistent; finishing fourth in the league last year and third the season before hand.

Sheffield was caught by the injury bug last season and had to use eighteen players throughout the duration of the year. Despite their bad luck with health, Sharks were able to squeeze out a fourth place finish with home court advantage in the Play-offs.

However, Sharks’ hopes to repeat their 2016 Play-off success were dashed by the fifth seeded Worcester Wolves in the quarter finals of the 2017 Play-offs.

Sheffield’s Chris Alexander has led the way this season offensively. The 6’3 point guard comes into the game averaging 18.8 points per game and is the second leading scorer in the BBL. With Alexander running the team, Sheffield have been clicking offensively and will be difficult to contain.

Bristol Flyers suffered a third straight loss in the BBL, going down 86-70 away at Sheffield Sharks.

A game-high 20 point performance from Brandon Boggs was not enough for Flyers who were undone by a terrible second quarter in Sheffield.

Sheffield are the best in the league at playing defence without fouling, as they average the fewest fouls in the league with just 14 fouls per game.

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