Manchester Magic point guard Luke Gordos has been selected to represent Wales Senior Men this weekend.
The 16-year-old Loreto College student was co-captain of Wales U16s for last year’s FIBA European Championships Division C campaign in San Marino.
Wales are one of eight teams competing in the Howell Shield in Hertfordshire from 30 August to 1 September.
Others include NBL Division One sides Hemel Storm, Thames Valley Cavaliers and Nottingham Hoods.
Manchester Magic player and Loreto College student Saul May has been selected to represent England U18s at the Future Stars junior international tournament this weekend.
Fresh from taking part at the 2019 Deng Camp, the 6ft 5in small forward will be part of an England squad up against the likes of Maccabi Teddy Tel Aviv and Rytas Vilnius.
The event returns for the first time since 2013 and runs from 30 August to 1 September at Brunel University.
Past Future Star tournaments have featured the likes of Rudy Gobert, Dario Saric and Tomas Satoransky.
Great Britain Summer Schedule 2019:
The links below contain both LiveStats and LiveStreams (if available)
Great Britain Senior Men 7-21 August EuroBasket 2021 Pre-Qualifiers Group G
7 August Kosovo 63-71 GB Men at 7:30pm
10 August GB Men 71-54 Luxembourg at 7:00pm (at the National Basketball Performance Centre)
17 August GB Men 101-79 Kosovo at 7:00pm (at the National Basketball Performance Centre)
21 August Luxembourg 65-93 GB Men at 6:00pm
GB Senior Men advance to the EuroBasket 2021 Qualifiers, they will play in Group G with Germany, Montenegro and France and games will be played over three windows in February 2020, November/December 2020 and February 2021.
Great Britain Senior Women 27 June – 7 July Latvia and Serbia – Women’s EuroBasket, Group A (Mystics’ Georgia Jones, former Mystics’ Mollie Campbell and Hannah Shaw)
27 June GB Women 74-60 Latvia at 4:30pm – Georgia Jones played 11 minutes, 3 points, 1 rebound, 3 assists, Hannah Shaw and Mollie Campbell did not play.
28 June Spain 67-59 GB Women at 7:00pm – Georgia Jones played 24 minutes, 3 points, 1 rebound, 1 steal, Mollie Campbell played 7 minutes, 1 rebound, 1 assist, Hannah Shaw did not play.
30 June Ukraine 54-68 GB Women at 11:00am – Georgia Jones played 17 minutes, 1 assist, Mollie Campbell and Hannah Shaw did not play.
1 July Quarter-Final Qualifier GB Women 92-71 Montenegro at 7:00pm – Georgia Jones played 5 minutes, 1 rebound, 1 assist, 1 steal, Hannah Shaw played 2 minutes and Mollie Campbell did not play.
4 July Quarter-Finals Hungary 59-62 GB Women at 11:30am – Georgia Jones played 13 minutes, 8 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, Mollie Campbell and Hannah Shaw did not play.
6 July Semi-Finals France 63-56 GB Women at 5:00pm – Georgia Jones played 4 minutes, 1 assist, Mollie Campbell and Hannah Shaw did not play.
7 July 3rd/4th place Serbia 81-55 GB Women at 4:30pm – Georgia Jones played 12 mintes, 1 rebound, 3 assists, 1 steal, Mollie Campbell and Hannah Shaw did not play.
Great Britain Women finished a historic fourth and Qualified for the 2020 Olympic Qualifying Tournament.
Great Britain U20 Women 3-11 August Prishtina, Kosovo – Division B, Group B (Mystics’ Coach Jeff Jones Head Coach, former Mystic’ Hannah Shaw Assistant Coach)
4 August Ireland 72-58 GB U20 Women at 6:00pm
5 August GB U20 Women 58-53 Ukraine at 3:30pm
7 August Second Round Croatia 67-89 GB U20 Women at 6:00pm Group E
8 August Second Round GB U20 Women 67-47 Israel at 3:30pm Group E
10 August Semi-Finals Finland 86-68 GB U20 Women at 6:00pm
11 August 3-4 Classification Games Ireland 60-57 GB U20 Women at 3:30pm
Great Britain U20 Women finish 4th.
Great Britain U20 Men 13-21 July Tel Aviv, Israel – Division A, Group A (Magic Alum Kaiyem Cleary)
13 July Turkey 69-56 GB U20 Men at 2:30pm – Kaiyem Cleary played 6 minutes, 3 rebounds.
14 July GB U20 Men 60-74 France at 4:15pm – Kaiyem Cleary did not play.
15 July Montenegro 72-68 GB U20 Men at 11:45am – Kaiyem Cleary did not play.
17 July Round of 16 Serbia 72-77 GB U20 Men at 2:00pm – Kaiyem Cleary played 8 minutes, 2 points, 1 assist. (Div A Status secured for 2020)
18 July Quarter-Finals GB U20 Men 56-81 Germany at 2:00pm- Kaiyem Cleary played 17 minutes, 4 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 3 steals.
20 July 5-8 Classification Games Turkey 104-87 GB U20 Men at 2:30pm – Kaiyem Cleary played 15 minutes, 3 rebounds, 1 assist.
21 July 7-8 Classification Games Croatia 82-63 GB U20 Men at 11:45am – Kaiyem Cleary played 27 minutes, 17 points, 5 rebounds, 1 steal.
Great Britain U20 Men finish 8th.
Great Britain U18 Men 27 July – 4 August Volos, Greece – Division A, Group A
27 July GB U18 Men 61-102 Turkey at 2:45pm
28 July Serbia 85-87 GB U18 Men at 2:45pm (after overtime)
29 July GB U18 Men 66-86 Germany at 12:30pm
31 July Round of 16 Montenegro 62-77 GB U18 Men at 5:00pm (Div A Status secured for 2020)
1 August Quarter-Finals GB U18 57-71 Slovenia at 5:00pm
3 August 5-8 Classification Games France 81-52 GB U18 Men at 2:45pm
4 August 7-8 Classification Games Lithuania 88-70 GB U18 Men at 12:30pm
Great Britain U18 Men finish 8th.
Great Britain U18 Women 5-14 July Skopje, North Macedonia – Division B, Group D (Mystics’ Jade Mbam)
5 July GB U18 Women 48-73 Netherlands at 5:45pm – Jade Mbam started, played 17 minutes, 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal.
6 July Sweden 81-38 GB U18 Women at 3:30pm – Jade Mbam played 12 minutes, 1 assist.
7 July Ukraine 65-46 GB U18 Women at 5:45pm – Jade Mbam played 16 minutes, 3 points, 3 assists.
9 July GB U18 Women 67-50 Albania at 1:15pm – Jade Mbam started, played 27 minutes, 15 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal.
10 July Luxembourg 38-36 GB U18 Women at 8:00pm – Jade Mbam started, played 23 minutes, 5 points, 1 rebound, 3 assists, 1 steal.
12 July 17-23 Classification Games GB U18 Women 57-54 North Macedonia at 8:00pm – Jade Mbam started, played 25 minutes, 6 points, 1 rebound, 2 assists, 1 steal.
13 July 17-20 Classification Games Austria 67-52 GB U18 Women at 8:00pm – Jade Mbam started, played 27 minutes, 9 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist.
14 July 19-20 Classification Games Norway 40-55 GB U18 Women at 1:15pm – Jade Mbam started, played 19 minutes, 4 points, 1 rebound, 2 steals.
Great Britain U18 Women finish 19th.
Great Britain U16 Men 8-17 August Podgorica, Montenegro – Division B, Group D (Magic’s Ceejay Hanson and Victor Ndoukou Faroukou)
8 August GB U16 Men 57-63 Finland at 5:15pm – Ceejay Hanson played 12 minutes, 2 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, Victor Faroukou did not play.
9 August Slovakia 58-74 GB U16 Men at 5:15pm – Ceejay Hanson played 8 minutes, 2 points, 2 rebounds, Victor Faroukou played 21 minutes, 11 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal.
10 August Austria 45-62 GB U16 Men at 7:30pm – Ceejay Hanson played 16 minutes, 5 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, Victor Faroukou started, played 24 minutes, 3 points, 7 rebounds, 2 steals.
12 August GB U16 Men 70-105 Belgium at 3:00pm – Ceejay Hanson played 13 minutes, 2 assists, 1 steal, Victor Faroukou started, played 19 minutes, 3 points, 4 rebounds.
13 August Romania 80-63 GB U16 Men at 12:45pm – Ceejay Hanson played 13 minutes, 3 points, 1 rebound, 1 steal, Victor Faroukou started, played 19 minutes, 6 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, 1 block.
15 August 9-16 Classification Games Iceland 83-84 GB U16 Men at 7:30pm – Ceejay Hanson played 21 minutes, 16 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, Victor Faroukou played 14 minutes, 5 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists.
16 August 9-12 Classification Games Portugal 69-73 GB U16 Men at 7:30pm – Ceejay Hanson played 15 minutes, 3 points, 1 assist, Victor Faroukou played 21 minutes, 3 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal.
17 August 9-10 Classification Games Ukraine 83-60 GB U16 Men at 5:15pm – Ceejay Hanson played 10 minutes, 3 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist, Victor Faroukou played 18 minutes, 8 points, 6 rebounds, 2 steals.
GB Under 16 Men finish 10th.
Great Britain U16 Women 15-24 August Sofia, Bulgaria – Division B, Group B
15 August GB U16 Women 41-46 Portugal at 4:15pm
16 August Belarus 61-58 GB U16 Women at 4:15pm
17 August GB U16 Women 84-47 Albania at 2:00pm
19 August Ireland 54-61 GB U16 Women at 6:30pm
20 August Austria 44-66 GB U16 Women at 6:30pm
22 August Quarter-Finals Slovenia 57-40 GB U16 Women at 11:45am
23 August 5-8 Classification Games GB U16 Women 69-46 Ukraine at 11:45am
24 August 5-6 Classification Games GB U16 Women 63-75 Serbia at 2:00pm
GB U16 Women finish 6th.
Manchester Mystics players Chloe Andrew, Remi Idowu, Beth Waugh and Lina Asobirionwu have shown they can succeed on and off the court this year.
The talented quartet have been key members of the Mystics U18 National League and WEABL squads for the past two seasons.
The National League team claimed silver at Basketball England’s Final Fours in May.
Now Chloe, Remi, Beth and Lina have triumphed in the classroom, too, completing their A levels in style after two years at Loreto Sixth Form College.
Chloe now heads to the USA to play and study at the University of Northwestern, an NAIA College in Ohio.
Remi is off to the University of Essex to study Mechatronics, Beth will study Quantity Surveying at Sheffield Hallam University, while Lina will study Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine at the University of Nottingham.
We’d like to congratulate them on their successes and wish them all the best for the future.
Manchester Magic have re-signed 6ft 4in guard Andre Gayle for the upcoming NBL Division 2 North campaign.
The 24-year-old local has become new head coach Pete Paraskeva’s second key signing following last season’s relegation.
“Andre came through our junior system and understands our focus on development,” said Paraskeva.
“He was fantastic last season and led by example. I’m really happy to keep him with us.”
Gayle’s record last season was impressive in 2018/19 despite the team’s demotion, averaging 10.9 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game.
“I’m just happy to be back,” said Gayle, who joins 6ft 10in forward Richard Bell on the Magic squad for the 2019/20 season.
Morag Gilronan, who has a daughter in the Mystics programme, has agreed to take on the volunteer role for the forthcoming season.
“It’s a really positive move for us,” said club chief executive Phil Gordos.
“Safeguarding and child welfare is increasingly important to clubs like ours, so we are taking steps to ensure we are on the front foot.
“Morag has a strong background in social work and safeguarding, so she is the perfect person to take on this new role.”
The club is looking for other adults to join the welfare team, which will be led by Morag.
“We want adults who are passionate about children’s safety and wellbeing who are willing to assist the club on a volunteer basis,” she said.
Anyone interested in joining the welfare team or who wants to find out more, please email the club at welfare@manchestermagicandmystics.co.uk or call the office on 0161 881 0090.
Until the welfare team is up and running, Morag will be the point of contact for any welfare concerns.
You can contact her at welfare@manchestermagicandmystics.co.uk.
Manchester Magic have re-signed 6ft 9in forward Richard Bell for the 2019/20 season as they prepare for life in NBL Division 2 North following relegation in April.
The news is a huge positive for new Magic coach Pete Paraskeva.
“I’m really pleased to have Richard on board,” he said. “He will fit in great with our young guys and is passionate about mentoring and helping our juniors.”
Bell, 27, joined the Magic in January 2018 after leaving Manchester Giants.
“I’m very happy to be continuing being part of such a great club and community,” he said.
“I’m looking forward to the challenge of D2 as a senior as well as being a leader and mentor for our young and talented core.”
Last season for the Magic, Bell played 21 games, starting 12, averaging 14.2 points per game, 9.7 rebounds per game and 2.3 assists per game.
Congratulations to Manchester Magic’s Ceejay Hanson and Victor Ndoukou Faroukou who have been selected in the Great Britain U16 Men’s final 12 for the FIBA European Division B Championships in Podgorica, Montenegro.
Full Squad here
Schedule
Great Britain U16 Men 8-17 August Podgorica, Montenegro – Division B, Group D
8 August GB U16 Men vs Finland at 5:15pm
9 August Slovakia vs GB U16 Men at 5:15pm
10 August Austria vs GB U16 Men at 7:30pm
12 August GB U16 Men vs Belgium at 3:00pm
13 August Romania vs GB U16 Men at 12:45pm
15 August Quarter-Finals / 9-24 Classification Games
16 August Semi-Finals / 5-24 Classification Games
17 August Final / 3-24 Classification Games
The Manchester Magic and Mystics Academy has named Steve Vear as its first ever United States colleges consultant.
The move is designed to give all EABL and WEABL academy players and parents the best advice possible when it comes to pursuing playing and academic opportunities in the US.
“It’s a major step forward for the Academy because it adds expertise in a key area,” said club chief executive Phil Gordos.
“We want to make sure our players and parents are equipped with all the right information to make the best choice for them.
“Steve has a lot of knowledge and contacts. He also knows British basketball, so it’s the perfect fit.”
Vear, 36, is well known for running Luol Deng’s global player talent camps and has since started She’s Got Next, a recruitment service helping female players in the UK gain scholarships in the US.
Based in Los Angeles, he played and coached in the UK before moving to the States three years ago.
“It’s no secret many UK players and parents have a tough time with the US college recruitment process,” said Vear.
“I’ve learnt so much over the last five years through my own research. I’ve also gained invaluable knowledge from some key people, like Jackson Gibbons, Lloyd Gardner and Shane Howard.
“I’m now in a place where I feel very confident that I can spread my experiences and knowledge to really make a big difference.”
Vear will meet Magic and Mystics players and parents for this time when he visits Manchester later this month.