Sheffield, UK - 25th July, 2025 - The B. Braun Sheffield Sharks announce the return of Prentiss Nixon for the 2025-26 Super League Basketball season.
The 28-year-old guard, hailing from Illinois, USA, returns for his third season with the Sharks. A fan favourite at the Canon Medical Arena, Nixon re-signs after a standout season which saw him named in the Super League Basketball Molten Team of the Year in 2024-25. During his second season in Sheffield, Prentiss averaged 15.9 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.1 steals per game. Nixon set the tone early in the season, by pouring in 39 points on a 77% field goal percentage, along with 7 rebounds and 8 assists to take the 102-100 victory on the road in Cheshire during the group stages of the Super League Basketball Trophy.
Prentiss is excited to be re-signing in Sheffield, “I’m thrilled to be back with the Sharks for 2025-26. I’ve felt so happy in Sheffield during my time with the club, we’ve had some great moments but there’s still so many more to be had. The fans are fantastic, they’re a key part of my decision to return and I can’t wait to see them all again soon.
Sharks Head Coach Atiba Lyons stated “Prentiss is a player that understands what it means to wear this jersey. He leaves everything on the floor each and every game, and his grit and determination sets an example to his teammates and to the fans. He puts his body on the line to win and that’s why I think the fans love him so much.”
