Monthly Archives: May 2026

Lions Roar to FoursomeThe Story London Lions capped a perfect season by claiming all four available domestic trophies, defeating rivals Cheshire Phoenix in front of a electric O2 Arena crowd. The rivalry between these two sides — which stretches back to the 2024 Trophy Final — delivered another memorable chapter, though it was ultimately one-sided. First Half Dominance London burst out of the blocks with a 7-0 run, with Tarik Phillip hitting an early three and Joel Scott announcing himself with

Robinson Makes History with MVP and Sixth Man Double at CheshireCheshire Phoenix's Patrick Robinson has been named the Molten Most Valuable Player for the 2025/26 Super League Basketball season, completing a remarkable personal double after also claiming the Sixth Player of the Year award — a combination that head coach Ben Thomas believes may be unprecedented in the league's history. The award, voted for by head coaches, captains and select media, recognises a debut SLB season of exceptional quality.

Mullings Completes Stunning Double as Sheffield Star Named MVPB. Braun Sheffield Hatters' Megan Mullings has been crowned the Molten Most Valuable Player for the 2025/26 Super League Basketball season, rounding off an extraordinary debut campaign with the sport's most coveted individual honour. The award, decided by a points-based vote among the league's head coaches and captains, adds to an already glittering personal haul. Mullings also claimed the Defensive Player of the Year title and earned

Sabonis Scoops Coach of the Year in Stunning Debut SeasonLondon Lions head coach Tautvydas Sabonis has been named the winner of the prestigious Molten Ed Percival Coach of the Year award for the 2025/26 Super League Basketball season, following a vote involving the league's head coaches, captains, and select members of the media. The Lithuanian play-caller claimed the honour in his very first season as a head coach — a remarkable achievement that reflects the outstanding campaign he has overseen

Ellis Claims Coach of the Year Crown as Hatters Chase Historic QuadrupleB. Braun Sheffield Hatters head coach Vanessa Ellis has been named the winner of the Molten Betty Codona Coach of the Year award for the 2025/26 Super League Basketball season, following a vote involving the league's head coaches and captains. Ellis claimed the honour for the second time in her career — her first since the 2014/15 season — and in doing so becomes only the second coach in Women's League history to win the award

Megan Mullings Crowned Molten Defensive Player of the YearB. Braun Sheffield Hatters forward Megan Mullings has been named the Super League Basketball Molten Defensive Player of the Year for the 2025/26 season, following a voting process involving the league's Head Coaches and Captains. The 33-year-old American has been a driving force for the treble-winners on both ends of the floor throughout the campaign, though it is her defensive contributions that have earned her this particular honour. A disruptive

Tarik Phillip Crowned Molten Defensive Player of the YearLondon Lions guard Tarik Phillip has been named the Super League Basketball Molten Defensive Player of the Year for the 2025/26 season, following a voting process that included the league's Head Coaches, Captains, and select media members. The Great Britain international has been a constant thorn in the side of opposing ball-handlers throughout the campaign, setting the defensive tone for a Lions side that has been the most formidable defensive

Super League Basketball has named Caledonia Gladiators guard Mathilde Domenger as the Molten Sixth Player of the Year for 2025/26, following votes from Head Coaches and Captains.The 25-year-old Frenchwoman was outstanding once again for Chantelle Handy's side as they secured second place in the Championship and reached the Betty Codona Trophy Final. Starting just once in 15 Championship appearances, Domenger led SLB in assists at 5.7 per game, ranked fifth for steals with 2.5 per game, and contributed

Super League Basketball has named Cheshire Phoenix guard Patrick Robinson as the Molten Sixth Player of the Year for 2025/26, following votes from Head Coaches, Captains and media members.The 26-year-old American shone in his debut Phoenix season, helping the club finish second in the Championship and reach semi-finals in both the Trophy and Cup competitions. Starting just twice in 28 Championship appearances, Robinson topped the SLB scoring charts with 20 points per game while also leading the league

Super League Basketball has announced the Molten All-League Team of the Year, selected by the League's Head Coaches and Captains, with five different clubs represented.B. Braun Sheffield Hatters' Megan Mullings earned a unanimous 18 from 18 votes. The Betty Codona Trophy Final MVP also claimed an All-Defensive Team nod, making her one of two players to feature on both rosters. Newcastle Eagles rookie Andrea Daley is the other, receiving 15 selections. The SLB scoring leader averages a remarkable