Super League Basketball Championship
It’s New Years Eve…Eve! Before Old Father Time marches in 2026, the B. Braun Sheffield Sharks welcome Cheshire Phoenix to the Canon Medical Arena for a game that promises to conclude the year in thrilling fashion. Cheshire have come out on top of two absolute humdingers on their own patch, now the Sharks get chance for revenge on home territory this coming Tuesday (30th December). Both sides are jostling for position in the Championship standings, who will go into the New Year with the momentum?
Tuesday – Sharks v Phoenix – Canon Medical Arena – 7.30pm
Tickets - https://app.fanbaseclub.com/Fan/Fixtures?fanStoreType=Fixtures&clubId=216
Ones To Watch
Michael Diggins – A real glue guy for Cheshire who impressed in their recent victory against Surrey. His 24 point, 10 rebound double-double came on 91% inside shooting, showing how effective the forward is for the ‘Nix.
Matthew Zona – Another who often goes under the radar for the Phoenix but is a vital component in their rotation. A deft three point shooter for a player of his size who made five from deep in the 79-101 win in Surrey on his way to 23 personal.
Patrick Robinson – Do-it-all guard who comes from the bench for Cheshire to great effect. Managed a 27 index against the ‘Niners for a more-than-useful 22 point, 3 rebound, 6 assist statline.
Skyler White – The Cheshire skipper leads from the front with his heart on his sleeve. Volume three point shooter who also has the size to clean the glass, he ended with 17 points, 7 boards, 2 assists, a steal and a block shot down in Guildford.
Last Meeting
October 26th 2025 – Cheshire Phoenix 114 B. Braun Sheffield Sharks 95
Shark Bites
Cheshire are two up in the Championship series against the Sharks by virtue of 90-87 and 114-95 wins at the Cheshire Oaks Arena back in mid-October.
Patrick Robinson leads the average point race for Cheshire with 17.6 per game. Hot in pursuit for the Sharks are Dirk Williams and Rodney Chatman III, who both contribute 15.8 per game.
Who dishes the dimes for the Sharks and the ‘Nix? Well, it’s an even split. Rodney Chatman III and Cheshire’s Laquincy Rideau both hand out 4.5 per game in their respective floor general roles.
Cheshire’s rebounding effort is led by Frankie Policelli, who pulls down 5.6 per game. That however is some way short of the Sharks’ William Lee, who loves life above the rim to the tune of 7 per game.
SharkNation
Round off 2025 in the right way with some thrilling basketball action! We’ve seen a pair of thrillers between your B. Braun Sheffield Sharks and the Cheshire Phoenix so far this season. The guys need YOU to help them into 2026 on a winning note. They’re a noisy lot in Ellesmere Port but we know that the Shark Tank is much LOUDER! Head over to the ticket link at the top of this page and claim your seats for what promises to be one of the games of the season. Not only will you witness some thrilling hoops, we’ve got lots of in-game surprises and fun mini games to keep you entertained too. See you at the Canon Medical Arena – it’s time to #FearTheFin!
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Josh Rackham
