PREVIEW: Head to Head at stake in massive game for Sharks

B. Braun Sheffield Sharks
B. Braun Sheffield Sharks
January 26, 20236:00 AM
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Can the B. Braun Sheffield Sharks take the head-to-head over the Plymouth City Patriots? The Pats currently sit 2-1 for the season over the Sharks so victory against the Devonians on Friday night at Ponds Forge will level matters at 2-2. The Sharks currently have a seven point advantage over Plymouth on aggregate scores so the win is key in what promises to be a humdinger of a game in The Tank this week. Both sides have made roster changes – this one is must-see basketball!

Friday – Sharks v Patriots – Ponds Forge – 7.30pm

Tickets – B. Braun Sheffield Sharks v Plymouth City Patriots – BBL Championship Tickets, Fri 27 Jan 2023 at 19:30 | Eventbrite

Ones To Watch

Markedric Bell – Joint top scorer with 14 in Plymouth’s 96-80 defeat on the road at Caledonia last Friday. Converts at 52% from inside for an average of 11.8 points per game with 5.2 rebounds from 27 minutes on court.

Jules Dang Akodo – Recent signing following the departure of Patriots talisman Antonio Williams. Five season veteran who can list London City Royals, London Lions, Surrey Scorchers and Cheshire Phoenix amongst his former clubs. 8 points on debut for Plymouth against Caledonia.

Jawaun Daniels – Another Patriots newcomer, moving into the professional ranks after 3 seasons at Prairie View A&M where he led the team in scoring and rebounds with 15 and 6. Made 14 points and 5 rebounds in the defeat in Scotland.

Ty Gadsden – The third new signing for Plymouth, attending UNC Wilmington where he averaged 12.1 points per game as starting point guard. Worked out with Charlotte Hornets before joining G League outfits OKC Blue and Maine Celtics. Most recent experience is in Mexico with Rayos de Hermosillo.

Last Meeting

December 18th 2022 B. Braun Sheffield Sharks (Nichols 25 Koch 15 Glasgow / Delpeche 7) 64 Plymouth City Patriots (Williams 23 Hassan 16 Bell 14) 71

Shark Bites

The Sharks have never lost on 27th January. Three home games (none away), against Chester, Worcester and Manchester have all resulted in wins.

The loss at London Lions on Sunday was just the third time in 22 games this season that the Sharks have made more 3 pointers than their opponents. The other two both resulted in wins.

Devearl Ramsey has played in two Championship matches so far for the Sharks in which the side has gained 15 steals. Devearl has claimed 7 of them!

A Patriots win on Friday will equal the longest winning streak of 3 achieved by Plymouth against the Sharks since they joined the BBL in 2004.

SharkNation

After a tough weekend last time out, games don’t come any bigger than this one on Friday night. The signs are there – Devearl Ramsey picked up his first MVP award last Sunday and Ty Flowers is growing into his role – so it’s time to get behind the guys. Hit the ticket link at the top of the page as we look to get one over one of our nearest rivals in the standings. Fill the seats, make the noise – we need our sixth man more than ever! This is basketball at its best. We are the B. Braun Sheffield Sharks – #knowourname!

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