Devante Jones orchestrated London Lions' narrow away win at Bristol Flyers with a masterclass in floor control: 12 points, 10 assists and 2 steals in 25 minutes, though his shooting efficiency told the full story — 2 of 6 from the field but a perfect 6 for 6 at the stripe and 2 of 3 from three-point range. The two-point margin reflected a tight contest where turnovers proved costly for both sides. Jones's game-leading assist count was the difference in a fixture where possessions mattered. His ability to run the offence without fouling out — he finished with zero fouls — gave London a steadiness they required on the road. The Lions travel home with a win that keeps them in contention. Next time out will demand the same precision from their lead guard.
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London Lions edged out Bristol Flyers 80–78 in a back-and-forth Super League contest that swung repeatedly through regulation. Twenty-eight lead changes and ten ties made for a game neither side could pull away in, even when London stretched to a 14-point advantage late in the second quarter at 29–43. Bristol clawed back hard, ripping off a 12-0 run midway through the third to level things at 43–45, and remained within one possession as the final minutes ticked down. Half-time read 38–45 to London. After three quarters, Bristol had rallied to within two at 61–63. The fourth was equally tight, both teams scoring 17 apiece, but London held the final margin. Landrius Horton led London with 16 points on efficient 6/9 shooting and 3/5 from three. Devante Jones orchestrated from the point with 12 points and 10 assists, converting 6 of 6 free throws. Davion Bailey paced Bristol with 19 points on 8/14 field goals, whilst Michael Diggins Jr was clinical off the bench: 12 points from just 5/6 shooting. Bristol visit Cheshire Phoenix on Sunday 20 September; London host Newcastle Eagles the same day.
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Bristol Flyers host London Lions this evening in a Super League Basketball clash that pits two sides with contrasting trajectories against each other. Tip-off comes in roughly five hours. The Lions arrive as one of the division's strongest outfits, and will be favoured to extend their dominance on the road. Bristol, meanwhile, will look to impose themselves at home and compete for the kind of statement result that can shift momentum through a season. Both teams know these fixtures carry weight — the direct matchups between the league's established sides often define the final standings. Watch live to see how this one unfolds.
🏆 Super League Basketball superlatives — Best Record: London Lions (39–7) · Biggest Win: London Lions (+45 · 96–51) · Top Offense: Cheshire Phoenix (96.1 PPG). · 2025-'26
🔥 Performance of the season — Ray'sean Taylor put up 51 PTS · 8 REB · 2 AST · 2 STL in Newcastle Eagles 99–72 Surrey 89ers. · 2025-'26
📊 TIB EFF Power Ranking — Super League Basketball Leading the way: Patrick Robinson (64.8 TIB EFF). For full transparency, this is our TIB Efficiency Rating — the same idea as the standard FIBA/NBA efficiency, with our own weightings and a competition-strength adjustment: ✅ Positive: (2×PTS)+(2×REB)+(3.5×AST)+(4×STL)+(5×BLK)+(3×2FGM)+(4×3FGM)+(2×FTM)+(5×WIN) ❎ Negative: (4×TO)+(3×PF)+(3×(2FGA−2FGM))+(2×(3FGA−3FGM))+(4×(FTA−FTM))+(5×LOSS) 👉 TIB EFF = (Positive − Negative) ÷ Games Played
Alexander Lukic-Gavric carried Sweden U16 through much of this Division B classification match, but our GB squad's defensive intensity in the second half proved the decisive factor. The Swedish forward posted 26 points on efficient 10-of-15 shooting from the floor, adding two assists and a steal across 31 minutes of work — yet it was not enough to bridge a 15-point deficit that widened as the contest wore on. Sweden U16 closed their campaign in eighth place after this 89–104 loss in Gevgelija. Lukic-Gavric's scoring prowess — particularly his accuracy inside the arc — kept the visitors competitive early, but Great Britain's collective defensive shape suffocated the Swedes' rhythm in the closing stages. Our GB side secured seventh place with the win, capping a respectable run through the divisional rounds. For Lukic-Gavric and Sweden, it marks the end of their European U16 tournament. He was among their brighter sparks throughout, even if individual excellence could not reverse a team result that slipped away.
Darko Agyapong steadied our GB U16s when it mattered most. In the final five minutes, with Great Britain already six points clear, he struck 6 points on three straight two-point makes, keeping Sweden at arm's length as the lead stretched beyond recovery. Perfect from the field in that window, he finished his closing contribution without a turnover or foul. The 104–89 victory secured seventh place in Division B — a solid finishing position for the squad at the FIBA U16 EuroBasket in Gevgelija. Agyapong's composure when Sweden had one last chance to cut the deficit underlined why youth development at this level matters: showing up when fatigue sets in and the pressure tightens. Great Britain's campaign in this competition is now complete.
Great Britain's U16 side secured a 15-point win over Sweden to finish seventh in Division B, a controlled performance built on an early cushion that proved decisive. Our GB team led 29–18 after the opening quarter and stretched that advantage to 59–48 by half-time. The third quarter was where the game took shape: Great Britain pushed clear to 81–64 at one stage, a 17-point lead that looked to have settled matters. Sweden mounted a brief rally with a 9-0 run mid-quarter, cutting it to 61–57, but our defence regrouped. The final frame saw Sweden outscore Great Britain 22–21, yet the deficit was never bridged. The scoreboard read 104–89 at the whistle. Elijah Imevbore led the scoring with 24 points and 10 rebounds on 10-of-20 shooting, a double-double that anchored the inside game. Darko Agyapong was efficient alongside him, 18 points and 9 boards on a sharp 9-of-11 from the field. Dylan Ameen added 15 points and six assists, though his shooting accuracy (5-of-15) reflected a team that won through control rather than precision. Alexander Lukic-Gavric carried Sweden's load with 26 points on 10-of-15 shooting, yet one strong individual performance could not override Great Britain's depth and early dominance. With seventh place confirmed, our campaign in this competition is complete.
Imevbore's shot-making will need to be sharp when our GB U16 face Sweden in Division B this afternoon. The 16-year-old has averaged 16.2 points per game on solid efficiency, carrying much of the offensive load — but across the court, Lars Wilhelm Johan Lind presents a different problem entirely. Lind's 51.8 TIB Efficiency rating leads this matchup, and his 5.3 assists per game suggest Sweden are building their attack through his hands. At 13 points per game, he's not forcing volume; instead, he's orchestrating. That's a tougher defence to crack than any single scorer. Our GB's path runs through controlling that playmaking. Imevbore will have chances to fill the bucket, but the team's collective discipline on the perimeter — staying disciplined against Sweden's ball movement — will likely decide it. Tipoff from Gevgelija in roughly three hours. #FIBAEuroBasket #GB U16 #SwedenU16 #DivisionB
Ilija Radovic's 30 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists carried Montenegro past our GB U16 side 83–71 in Gevgelija, a 12-point margin that reflected the Montenegrin forward's efficiency throughout. He shot 14 of 21 from the floor and made 2 of 4 from three, needing just 32 minutes to impose himself on the contest. The loss ended Great Britain's campaign in the Division B classification round with no further fixtures to come. Radovic's performance — particularly his rebounding work and accurate shooting — proved the decisive factor in a game where our squad could not sustain the defensive intensity required to stay competitive across all four quarters. For Montenegro, a home win of this calibre offered a bright close to their own tournament in Gevgelija, with Radovic leading the way on both ends to secure a convincing victory.
Great Britain's run at U16 Division B ended in hard-fought defeat to Montenegro, who held on to a 12-point margin after leading by as many as 21 in the fourth quarter. Our GB side came out sharp in the opening quarter, reeling off a 12-0 run mid-frame to establish a seven-point cushion by the end of the first. That early momentum carried through the second, and we led 34-24 at one stage before a strong finishing spell saw Montenegro claw back to trail just 41-40 at half-time. The third quarter proved the turning point — Montenegro outscored us 25-14 to move ahead 65-55 and never relinquished control, despite a late rally that saw us close to 83-71. Dylan Ameen led our scoring with 18 points on 6 of 10 shooting and a perfect 4-7 from three. Nathan Muleba added 16 points and 8 rebounds, though he struggled from deep at 0-6, while Elijah Imevbore chipped in 11 points and 8 rebounds. Ilija Radovic dominated for Montenegro with a double-double of 30 points and 12 rebounds on 14 of 21 shooting, supported by Milos Knezevic's composed 17 points and 6 assists. The result caps a tournament campaign in which our GB U16s proved competitive throughout, despite ultimately falling short.
Radovic's 28.4-point average has become the central problem for every opponent at this U16 EuroBasket — and our GB side faces it head-on in Division B. The Montenegro forward is running at 104.6 TIB Efficiency, a stark margin above Elijah Imevbore's 48.8 despite the latter's own solid 17.2 PPG contribution. That gap tells the story: Radovic isn't just scoring; he's operating within an offence built around him, distributing at 3.2 assists per game on top of the scoring load. Imevbore, by contrast, has fewer creative outlets and sits deeper in the rotation — but his efficiency in transition and off-ball movement has been one of our GB team's anchors so far. This isn't a matchup where our defenders can afford to gamble on the perimeter. Radovic punishes that instantly. The task for our GB backcourt is to blunt the service into him early, force him into difficult catches, and make sure Imevbore has enough freedom to run the floor the other way. Tip-off in Gevgelija in three hours.
Great Britain fell short in the quarter-final, losing 73–83 to Bosnia and Herzegovina in overtime after a back-and-forth contest that swung decisively in the final period. Our GB side controlled the early exchanges, leading 12–6 after the first quarter and pushing clear to 34–25 at the break. Nathan Muleba was the engine, combining scoring and rebounding with typical authority. But the second half belonged to Bosnia and Herzegovina. A devastating 11-0 run in the third quarter flipped the momentum, and by the end of regulation the sides were level at 66–66, setting up an extra period neither could control until the final stretch. In overtime, Bosnia and Herzegovina outscored Great Britain 17–7 to seal a 10-point victory. Alem Elezovic led the charge with 28 points on efficient shooting (12/23 FG, 2/4 from three), while Pavle Koprivica added 22 points and 11 rebounds. For our GB team, Muleba's double-double of 26 points and 15 rebounds kept them competitive throughout, though inefficiency elsewhere—Nino Satha managed only 3/16 from the field despite five steals—left them short when points mattered most. The campaign ends here for both sides in Division B. A tough exit, but Muleba's performance at this level offers genuine encouragement for what's ahead.
Omerovic has been the standout performer in this tournament — 26.2 points and 5.2 assists per game on a 90.6 TIB efficiency rating that sits well clear of most U16 competition. The Bosnia and Herzegovina guard will arrive with genuine momentum, and our GB side cannot afford to let him operate freely in transition or from three-point range. Elijah Imevbore, by contrast, has been the consistent threat on our end. Nineteen and a half points per game, solid playmaking at 1.5 assists, and a 60 TIB efficiency that reflects his importance to Great Britain's chances here. The matchup hinges on whether our GB can stay disciplined on the perimeter and force Omerovic into tough looks, whilst Imevbore keeps the offensive rhythm moving in spells when it matters most. This is a mid-tournament clash where both sides will be eyeing the next round. Bosnia and Herzegovina have shown real quality; we know what we're up against. Tip-off comes in about three hours.
Elijah Imevbore's 22 points and 9 rebounds steered our GB U16s past Estonia U16 77–69 in Skopje, anchoring a campaign that ends on the right side of the result. The forward shot 7 of 14 from the field—including 2 of 6 threes—and was reliable from the stripe at 6 of 10, adding 2 steals and 2 blocks across 22 minutes to earn player-of-the-game honours by our Efficiency rating. It was the sort of all-round contribution that would have given the squad something to build on through Group D. Three turnovers and four fouls—minor blemishes on an otherwise composed outing—barely dented what was a composed, efficient performance under pressure. The eight-point margin felt earned rather than fortunate. Imevbore's balance between scoring and rebounding, and his willingness to defend without fouling excessively, reflected the standard our GB squad has been chasing throughout the tournament.
Mojan Malek finished the classification stage with a commanding 22 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists, 5 steals and 1 block in 26 minutes, shooting 8 of 16 from the floor and 3 of 7 from three-point range. Our GB U16 Women's side put Ireland away with a 91–63 win in Ioannina, a 28-point margin that reflected the gap in class across the two squads. The result concludes our campaign in Division B. Malek's two-way work — the steals and rebound volume alongside the scoring efficiency — typified what it took to win convincingly at this level, and her presence in the second half made the outcome less competitive than it ever looked like being. A functional finish to the tournament for the group.
Estonia led by 9 in the opening quarter, but our GB U16 found their rhythm on the glass and in transition to pull clear. The half ended 37–33, a five-point margin that masked the scrappiness: both sides were still finding their feet. The third quarter tilted decisively. Our GB extended their lead to 56–49 heading into the final stretch, and when Estonia refused to fold, a crisp 10-0 run in the fourth — running from 58–54 to 68–54 — proved the decisive moment. Estonia responded with a 15-point finish to make it close on the scoreboard, but our GB held firm for a hard-fought 77–69 victory. Elijah Imevbore carried the load: 22 points on 7 of 14 shooting, with 9 rebounds and a pair of blocks. Darko Agyapong supplied a double-double (10 points, 10 rebounds, 3 blocks), whilst Kyron Billyrose chipped in 10 points on efficient 4-of-6 shooting. For Estonia, Kaur Otto Taldrik finished with a team-high 20 points on 9 of 20, though his three-point shot never fell; Tom Laurimaa added 15. Our GB's campaign in Division B ends on this eight-point win — a composed performance in the closing stages when the game was still live.
Great Britain's U16 Women never trailed in a 28-point rout of Ireland, establishing complete control from the opening tip and turning the classification game into a one-sided affair. Our GB led 31–12 after the first quarter and extended that advantage to 48–29 by half-time. Ireland mounted a brief second-quarter push, rattling off 11 unanswered points mid-period to cut the deficit to 18, but it proved too little to shift the momentum. Great Britain's third quarter was decisive: a 25-point haul stretched the lead to 31 points at 73–42, effectively settling the contest. Ireland salvaged some pride with a 19-point fourth quarter, but the outcome had long been decided by then. Mojan Malek led our GB with a commanding double-double: 22 points on 8/16 shooting, 10 rebounds, 5 steals and a block. Chantelle Okoli added 20 points on efficient 5/10 two-point shooting and 8/10 free throws, while Sytira Smith chipped in 10 points on a perfect 1/2 from the field and 8/11 from the stripe. For Ireland, Sorcha Kelly's 14 points on 5/6 free-throw accuracy was their brightest spark, though the wider offensive struggles—Ireland shot just 25% from three-point range—proved fatal against a GB side that shot the ball with precision throughout.