Two game week starts on Wednesday evening for Sharks

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The B. Braun Sheffield Sharks have a two game slate to begin the start of the Easter holidays. On Wednesday evening, current bottom side Caledonia Gladiators come to town with a familiar face in their ranks and we follow that up with the visit of Bristol Flyers to the Tank on Sunday. The Sharks face a total of nine games in the month of April to finish regular season so the roster will be tested to its limits. Can the Sharks keep up the pressure on leaders London Lions? There’s only one way to find out – be there!

Wednesday – Sharks v Gladiators – Canon Medical Arena – 7.30pm

Tickets - https://app.fanbaseclub.com/Fan/Fixtures?fanStoreType=Fixtures&clubId=216

Ones To Watch

Devearl Ramsey – Fondly remembered point guard for the Sharks with his energetic displays and lockdown defending. Completed an unusual 12 point, 11 rebound double-double for the Gladiators against Leicester last Friday but was unable to prevent a loss for the Scots. Has represented Team USA at age group level.

Trevond Barnes  – Led Caledonia in scoring against the Riders with 15 points as well as pulling down 7 boards. Been one of the Gladiators more consistent performers averaging 12.2 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists for the season.

Patrick Whelan – GB International with a deadly three point shot. Putting up solid numbers for the Glads with 14.7 points, 3.8 rebounds and 3.9 assists but was unable to prevent a 93-91 loss in Manchester despite his 17 points including a perfect 8 of 8 from the line.

Jett Speelman – Promoted to starter against Manchester on Sunday, Speelman rewarded Coach Jonny Bunyan with 20 points on 7 of 11 shooting. Puts up 12.2 points, 4.3 boards and 0.8 assists for the season so far.

Last Meeting

December 6th 2024 – B. Braun Sheffield Sharks 86 Caledonia Gladiators 71

Sunday – Sharks v Flyers – Canon Medical Arena – 4.00pm

Tickets - https://app.fanbaseclub.com/Fan/Fixtures?fanStoreType=Fixtures&clubId=216

Ones To Watch

Kendall Lewis – Has been part of an uptick in Bristol’s fortunes. Led all scorers for 21 on 66% shooting against Manchester on Friday night as the Flyers took a valuable win over the resurgent Lancastrians.

Keddy Johnson – Inventive guard who provides a constant spark in the Bristol offence. Was very close to season averages against Manchester with 16 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists and a steal as the Flyers looked good for their 76-62 win.

Alain Louis – Pass-first guard who often has ball-handling duties from the off in Flyers games. Proved very effective against Manchester, handing out 7 assists to go with 13 points and 4 rebounds to see Bristol to an eighth win of the league season.

Demond Robinson – Big presence for Bristol who has a surprisingly deft touch from three point territory too. Pulled down 5 boards against Manchester and averages 6.2 for the season.

Last Meeting

March 1st 2025 – Bristol Flyers 67 B. Braun Sheffield Sharks 74

Shark Bites

The Sharks and Gladiators have only met once in the league so far this season although two further games in Trophy mean that the Sharks are currently 3-0 in all competitions combined against the Scots.

In the 3 point shootout, the Gladiators Patrick Whelan currently has 58 makes to his name while Prentiss Nixon leads the Sharks charge with 43.

The Sharks are currently 2-0 in the league head-to-head against Bristol Flyers. Of course the Sharks did beat Bristol over two legs to reach the final of the SLB Cup as well.

Bristol’s Keddy Johnson is currently fourth in the average points leaders with 17.5, behind the currently-inactive Rodney Chatman III (18.3) but ahead of seventh-ranked Prentiss Nixon (15.9).

SharkNation

Kids! Who says you can’t go ballin’ on Wednesday night? Well you can in the holidays! Give the young ones a treat and bring them down to the Canon Medical Arena this Wednesday night when we take on the Caledonia Gladiators (7.30pm tip off). Link at the top of the page for those all-important game day tickets. And if you’re not straying too far from home, we’ve got another cracking game against the ever-improving Bristol Flyers coming up on Sunday afternoon (4pm). No chance to cry ‘Mum I’m bored’ – we’ll take care of the entertainment for you! We’ve got nine games left to the end of regular season and five of those are in the Tank. And that’s before the Playoffs start! We need you every step of the way. It’s time to #FearTheFin!

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Adam Bates