Month: January 2024

The Weekend Wrap

The Weekend Wrap 2023-24 Week 16

Saturday 27th January

St Helens Saints 65-59 Manchester Magic D2

Manchester Magic D2 moved to 10-5 in the NBL Division Two after an away loss against St. Helens Saints on Saturday evening.

Up next for Magic D2 is a home game against Derbyshire Arrows on Saturday 3rd February at 7:00pm.

Manchester Mystics U18 2 50-71 Nottingham Wildcats

Manchester Mystics U18 2 moved to 3-6 in the Premier North after a home loss against Nottingham Wildcats on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics U18 2 is an away game against City of Birmingham Rockets on Saturday 24th February at 2:20pm.

City of Leeds Gold 34-92 Manchester Magic U16

Manchester Magic U16 moved to 12-0 in the Premier North after an away win against City of Leeds Gold on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U16 is a home game against York Eagles on Saturday 3rd February at 1:00pm.

Milton Keynes Breakers 123-49 Manchester Mystics U16 2

Manchester Mystics U16 2 moved to 4-6 in the Premier North after an away loss against Milton Keynes Breakers on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics U16 2 was an ‘away’ game against in-house rivals Manchester Mystics on Monday evening, find out how they got on below.

Leicester Riders 55-79 Manchester Magic U14

Manchester Magic U14 moved to 9-0 in the Premier North after an away win against Leicester Riders on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U14 is a home game against Newcastle Eagles on Sunday 11th February at 12:30pm.

Lancashire Spinners 61-48 Manchester Magic U14 2

Manchester Magic U14 2 moved to 8-2 in the North West 1 after an away loss against Lancashire Spinners on Saturday afternoon.  

Up next for Magic U14 2 is a home game against Manchester Swarm on Saturday 10th February at 1:00pm.

Manchester Magic U14 3 47–48 Congleton Grizzles Red

Manchester Magic U14 3 moved to 4-2 in the North West Dee League after a home loss against Congleton Grizzles Red on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U14 3 is an away game against Stockport Falcons on Sunday 11th February at TBC.

Manchester Mystics U14 84–34 Lancashire Spinners

Manchester Mystics U14 moved to 8-0 in the North 1 after a home win against Lancashire Spinners on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics U14 is a home game against Sheffield Hatters on Sunday 4th February at 12:30pm.

Sunday 28th January

Manchester Mystics D1 63–40 Team Solent Kestrels

Manchester Mystics D1 moved to 8-6 in the WNBL Division One after a home win against Team Solent Kestrels on Sunday afternoon.

Mystics were led by, Rehana Khalil 19 points, 8  rebounds, 2 assist and 4 steals, with support from Carina Costa 10 points, 2 rebounds, an assist and a steal, Elizandra Costa 9 points, a rebound, 3 assists and 3 steals, Irene Oboavwoduo 7 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals, Natalie Feurtado 6 points, 3 rebounds and 2 steals and Success Odemwingie 4 points, 9 rebounds and a block.

Up next of Mystics D1 is an away game against Anglia Ruskin on Saturday 4th February at 4:15pm.

Manchester Magic U18 81–73 Manchester Giants

Manchester Magic U18 moved to 10-3 in the Premier North after a home win/loss against Manchester Giants on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U18 an away game against St. Helens Saints on Sunday 4th February at 1:00pm.

City of Edinburgh 93-95 Trafford Magic U18

Trafford Magic U18 moved to 9-3 in the Premier North after an away win against City of Edinburgh on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Trafford U18 is a home game against Myerscough on Saturday 3rd February at 3:30pm, followed by an away game against Team QE Basketball Academy on Sunday 4th February at 3:00pm.  

Manchester Mystics U16 75–51 Leicester Riders

Manchester Mystics U16 moved to 7-1 in the Premier North after a home win against Leicester Riders on Sunday afternoon. 

Up next for Mystics U16 was a home game against in-house rivals Manchester Mystics 2 on Monday evening, find out how they got on below.

Monday 29th January

Manchester Mystics U16 75–21 Manchester Mystics U16 2

Manchester Mystics U16 moved to 8-1 in the Premier North after a home win against in-house rivals Manchester Mystics 2 on Monday evening. Manchester Mystics U16 2 moved to 4-7. 

Up next for Mystics U16 is an away game against Nottingham Wildcats on Saturday 3rd February at 11:00am, followed by an away game against Sheffield Hatters on Sunday 4th February at 1:00pm, followed by an away game against in-house rivals Manchester Mystics 2 on Monday 5th February at 7:45pm.

Up next for Mystics U16 2 is a home game against Leicester Riders on Saturday 3rd February at 3:30pm, followed by a home game against in-house rivals Manchester Mystics on Monday 5th February at 7:45pm.

Your team performance of the week last week was Manchester Magic U16 with 75% of the vote.

Who was your team of the week this week? (Vote closed)

Coach Jim's Report

Coach Jim’s Report: Mystics U14 vs Spinners

The lead up to Mystics u14 I’s fixture with Lancashire Spinners last Saturday resembled a scene from ‘Casualty.’ For various reasons, mostly medical, we were without one short of a Magnificent 7 players. I’m pleased to report the 10 who remained standing honoured us with a brilliant all-round performance from beginning to end.

Sometimes, when you search for highlights, you are most likely to find them in someone’s hair. Not on this occasion. The adept finishing of Adele, Akeala, Anya and Mojan ranged from uncomplicated to draw-dropping. All four were equally impressive on defence but so were their team-mates Alycia, Eniola, Fatima, Lola, Mya and Neeusha. Whichever combination I had on the floor proved as difficult to get past as a 20 stone night club bouncer.

Our opponents do have 3 or 4 potentially high scoring players in their squad but our team defence was so in sink that they were often reduced to trying pot luck from distance. A small number did hit the mark to win them a coconut but the majority were more likely to hit the ceiling! That said, Spinners are no push overs and they competed well until the final whistle.

As mentioned previously, it is extremely difficult for young athletes to play at their optimum level for a whole game. Every now and again, (twice?) things happen that prove to be the exception to the rule. For instance, Man Utd did play quite well in one game this season and ‘comedian,’ Jimmy Carr did once say something which nearly made me smile. Likewise, in this game, Mystics treated us to some quality team basketball in every quarter. 

To register as many as 84 points without even the hint of a press against decent opposition is to be applauded. To limit them to just 34 and give our girls a victory as comfortable as an expensive mattress, bodes well for fast-approaching fixtures against Sheffield Hatters who are currently second in the Northern Premier League. We are the only team to have beaten them. We have done it once, we can do it again (and again!)

Many thanks to Louise, Ivan and our loyal band of supporters.

Best wishes

Jim

Coach Jim's Report

Coach Jim’s Report: Mystics U14 vs Newcastle

Once again, what stood out for me, apart from our bright red kit, in Mystics U14 I’s game versus Newcastle Eagles last Sunday was our terrific team spirit. Whether it be on court or on the bench, everyone roots for their teammates. They all seem to understand that trying to give reasonable court time to 12 players is extremely difficult (and not an option in close games.) This is a rare, very mature attitude for young athletes. I firmly believe that this togetherness will prove to be like a signed Thierry Henry Arsenal shirt – very valuable as time goes on, as it often does!

Before the game I spoke about mental toughness (a quality which can be taught and acquired) and how to respond positively to mistakes. Although we steamrollered through the first quarter 23-2, some of our finishing was looser than an XL t-shirt on a pet hamster. Understandably, some of our girls mirrored the fate of several English Kings and Queens in that their heads dropped momentarily. I explained that a preferable response is to quickly analyse what went wrong and move on. They are a very receptive group and I believe they will pay heed.

The fact that we missed more lay ups and put backs than there are Wonders of the World was far less of a problem than if we had been unable to create as many scoring opportunities as there are in a maximum break at snooker. Another plus was our team defence. As is always likely, our 4 internationals, Anya, Jane, Tiana and Mojan, did play exceptional on and off the ball defence (although one or two of them can be more like a tortoise than a hare in their defensive transition at times!) but so did the vast majority of their team-mates, notably Neeusha, Mya, Elsa and Alycia who can all be proud of their overall contributions. 

In attack, I was reminded of the Sioux nation getting it’s own back on the US cavalry at the Battle of Little Big Horn in that we proved too powerful for the Eagles despite the fact they never gave up and did their coach proud throughout a well officiated game played in excellent spirit. Most of our points were shared amongst 6 players, most often off the dribble but what pleased me most was the decisive and accurate passing shown by Lola T, Sophie B, Mya and Neeusha. I was also happy to see Fatima’s and Alycia’s confidence with the basketball and Lola P not being afraid to put her body where it hurts (and inevitably, it did!) 

A 76-34 victory obviously could have been even more resounding had I not shared the minutes around but players who train hard deserve the opportunity to show what they can do in case they are called upon in tougher contests. Equally important, in my opinion, I see absolutely no value in demoralising opposing players and coaches by running them into the ground accumulating an unnecessary cricket score.

Many thanks to James, Louise and Dawn for their invaluable assistance and to all parents for your support and cooperation. 

Best wishes

Jim.

PS. Please note that this Thursday’s training session is from 6 til 8 at Chorlton HS – not the one I first went but the one nearly all of you hid from me at! Next game. Saturday 27 January at home to Spinners at 1.00

The Weekend Wrap

The Weekend Wrap 2023-24 Week 15

Saturday 20th January

Manchester Magic U16 98–68 Bristol Academy Flyers – National Cup Final

Manchester Magic U16 were crowned National Cup Final champions after a win over Bristol Academy Flyers at the National Basketball Performance Centre on Saturday afternoon.

Manchester Magic U16 National Cup Champions 2023-24
Manchester Magic U16 National Cup Champions 2023-24

Magic U16 were led by, Demi Babalola (MVP) 20 points, 24 rebounds, 2 assists, 5 steals and 2 block, with support from Nathan Brown 21 points, 2 rebounds, an assist and 2 steals, Tom Richardson 20 points, a rebound, 2 assists and 3 steals, Jack Walton 11 points, 2 rebounds, 7 assists and 3 steals and Harley Blake 9 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and a steal.

Up next for Magic U16 is an away game against City of Leeds Gold on Saturday 27thJanuary at 10:30am.

Manchester Mystics U18 46–85 CoLA Southwark Pride – National Cup Final

Manchester Mystics U18 suffered defeat in the National Cup Final against CoLA Southwark Pride at the National Basketball Performance Centre on Saturday afternoon.

Mystics U18 were led by, Irene Oboavwodo 14 points, 2 rebounds and 2 steals, with support from Elizandra Costa 13 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists and 5 steals, Alex Hernandez 11 points, a rebound, an assist and a steal and Maisie Keyes 2 points, 3 rebounds and 6 assists.

Up next for Mystics U18 is a home game against City of Birmingham Rockets on Sunday 11th February at 3:00pm.

Manchester Magic D2 69–66 Bristol United

Manchester Magic D2 moved to 10-4 in the NBL Division Two after a home win against Bristol United on Saturday evening.

Magic were led by, Andre Gayle 19 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists, with support from Darstin Onye 12 points, 4 rebounds, an assist, 2 steals and 2 blocks, Tyme Regent-Bascombe 8 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists, Dan Davies 8 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, a steal and a block, Josh Pearce 9 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists and a steal and Martell Elly 7 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and a steal.

Up next for Magic D2 is an away game against St. Helens Saints on Saturday 27th January at 5:00pm.

Sunday 21st January

Spen Valley Vipers 20-84 Manchester Magic U14 2

Manchester Magic U14 2 moved to 8-1 in the North West 1 after an away win against Spen Valley Vipers on Sunday afternoon.  

Up next for Magic U14 2 is an away game against Lancashire Spinners on Saturday 27th January at 1:00pm.

Manchester Mystics U14 76–34 Newcastle Eagles

Manchester Mystics U14 moved to 7-0 in the North 1 after a home win Newcastle Eagles on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics U14 is a home game against Lancashire Spinners on Saturday 27th January at 1:00pm.

Cheshire Phoenix 31-66 Manchester Magic U12

Manchester Magic U12 moved to 5-1 in the North West Irwell League after an away win against Cheshire Phoenix on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U12 is an away game against Macc Town on Sunday 4th February at 11:15am.

Your team performance of the week last week was Manchester Magic U12 with 40% of the vote.

Who was your team of the week this week? (Vote closed)

Who was your team of the week this week?

Coach Jim's Report

Coach Jim’s report: the local derby

Despite being like Samson after Delilah lobbed off most of his hair, -we weren’t at full strength – Mystics U14 produced a first half performance to be proud of against near neighbours Mystics II last Sunday in front of a sell-out crowd. My pre-game team talk centred around defensive roles (as opposed to forward rolls) as well as looking for the early pass rather than unnecessary dribbling. Those who were awake – it was, after all, a 10.00 tip off – certainly took notice for most of the proceedings.

Our impressive ball and player movement, orchestrated, in turn, by Adele and Akeala, were rewarded with a massive first half 50 points. Alternatively, our focus on individual and team defence since the Christmas break did what the Co-op used to do – it paid dividends. Despite their efforts, the hard-working, well-drilled (due to regular visits to the dentist?) Mystics II were restricted to a mere 12 points in reply. 

Someone must have spiked our drinks at half-time because we came out after the interval with all the energy of a sloth! Our display over the next 5 or 6 minutes proved the notion that it can be as difficult for young players to perform at the top of their game for an entire game as it is for former American Presidents and British Prime Ministers with dodgy hair to tell the truth. Our passing became as wayward as a broken Sat-nav and I was concerned that some of our girls had suddenly been stricken with colour blindness! 

A decision to start dribbling all over the place prompted me to think about playing in bibs and our previously water tight defence now had more holes in it than a golf course and a shop full of colanders. To their credit, our opponents took full advantage to win the quarter 16-20. To our girls’ credit, they appeared to list to my mixture of advice and constructive criticism and responded in ideal fashion.

I was convinced our downturn was principally due to complacency prompted by such a big lead. I called for greater focus and effort. I got it. The five who started set off like a scene from Gun Fight at the OK Coral – with all guns blazing. Multiple substitutions then, understandably, slowed our momentum somewhat but, inspired by the ubiquitous Jane and the unstoppable Mojan, we totalled 84 points. Excellent defensive displays from all 12 Mystics, most notably Neeusha, Alycia, Elsa and Mya limited our gallant opponents to 36 whilst positive contributions from Lola T, the two Sophies and Eniola are also worthy of mention.

We host Newcastle and Spinners over the next two weeks before season-defining fixtures at home and away to our biggest rivals Sheffield on 4 and 17 February.

Many thanks to James, Louise and Annette for your assistance and to all parents for your unfailing support.

The Weekend Wrap

The Weekend Wrap 2023-24 Week 14

Saturday 13th January

Manchester Magic D2 63–44 Northamptonshire Titans

Manchester Magic D2 moved to 9-4 in the NBL Division Two after a home win against Northamptonshire Titans on Saturday evening.

Magic were led by, Tyme Regent-Bascombe 17 points, 12 rebounds, 2 assists, a steal and a block, with support from Darstin Onye 13 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists, Saul May 10 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists and 5 steals, Ronney Ani 4 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals and 5 blocks, Dan Davies 4 points, 14 rebounds and 2 assists, Josh Pearce 9 points, 6 rebounds, an assist and a block and Fortune Iguma 5 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists and a steal.

Up next for Magic D2 is a home game against Bristol United on Saturday 20th January at 7:00pm.

Bristol Academy Flyers 55-58 Manchester Mystics D1

Manchester Mystics D1 moved to 7-6 in the WNBL Division One after an away win against Bristol Academy Flyers on Saturday afternoon.

Mystics were led by, Irene Oboavwoduo 16 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists and a steal, with support from Success Odemwingie 13 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists and 7 steals and Elizandra Costa 11 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists and 6 steals.

Up next of Mystics D1 is a home game against Team Solent Kestrels on Sunday 28th January at 5:30pm.

Trafford Magic U18 81–51 Charnwood College Riders

Trafford Magic U18 moved to 8-3 in the Premier North after a home win against Charnwood College Riders on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Trafford U18 is an away game against City of Edinburgh on Sunday 28th January at 2:00pm.  

Manchester Magic U16 128–44 Northamptonshire Titans

Manchester Magic U16 moved to 11-0 in the Premier North after a home win against Northamptonshire Titans on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U16 is the National Cup Final game against Bristol Academy Flyers on Saturday 20th January at 1:15pm at the National Basketball Performance Centre. Tickets are available here. 

Trafford Magic U16 63–61 City of Leeds Gold

Trafford Magic U16 moved to 4-6 in the Premier North after a home win against City of Leeds Gold on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Trafford U16 is an away game against York Eagles on Sunday 28th January at 1:00pm.

Bristol Academy Flyers 33-116 Manchester Mystics U16

Manchester Mystics U16 moved to 6-1 in the Premier North after an away win against Bristol Academy Flyers on Saturday afternoon. 

Up next for Mystics U16 is a home game against Leicester Riders on Sunday 28th January at 12:30pm.

Manchester Mystics U16 2 67–65 Newcastle Eagles

Manchester Mystics U16 2 moved to 4-5 in the Premier North after a home win against Newcastle Eagles on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics U16 2 is an away game against Milton Keynes Breakers on Saturday 27th January at 1:15pm.

Manchester Magic U14 2 118–6 Spen Valley Vipers

Manchester Magic U14 2 moved to 7-1 in the North West 1 after a home win against Spen Valley Vipers on Saturday afternoon.  

Up next for Magic U14 2 is an away game against Spen Valley Vipers on Sunday 21st January at 2:30pm.

Sunday 14th January

Manchester Mystics U18 99–54 Nottingham Wildcats

Manchester Mystics U18 moved to 6-0 in the Premier North after a home win against Nottingham Wildcats on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics U18 is the National Cup Final game against CoLA Southwark Pride on Saturday 20th January at 3:30pm at the National Basketball Performance Centre. Tickets are available here. 

Charnwood College Riders 74-48 Manchester Mystics U18 2

Manchester Mystics U18 2 moved to 3-5 in the Premier North after an away loss against Charnwood College Riders on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics U18 2 is a home game against Nottingham Wildcats Riders on Saturday 27th January at 3:30pm.

Manchester Magic U16 2 71–101 Stockport Falcons 2

Manchester Magic U16 2 moved to 4-7 in the Conference North West after a home loss against Stockport Falcons 2 on Sunday afternoon.  

Up next for Magic U16 2 is a home game against Cheshire Wire Green on Sunday 21st January at 12:30pm.

Encon Derbyshire Arrows 67-44 Manchester Mystics U16 3

Manchester Mystics U16 3 moved to 5-5 in the Conference North after an away loss against Encon Derbyshire Arrows on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics U16 3 is a home game against Teeside Lions on Sunday 28th January at 3:00pm.

Manchester Magic U14 87–49 City of Birmingham Rockets

Manchester Magic U14 moved to 8-0 in the Premier North after a home win against City of Birmingham Rockets on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U14 is an away game against Leicester Riders on Saturday 27th January at 3:00pm.

Manchester Mystics U14 84–36 Manchester Mystics U14 2

Manchester Mystics U14 moved to 6-0 in the North 1 after a home win against in-house rivals Manchester Mystics 2 on Sunday afternoon. Manchester Mystics U14 2 moved to 2-5.

Up next for Mystics U14 is a home game against Newcastle Eagles on Sunday 21st January at 3:00pm.

Up next for Mystics U14 2 is a home game against Newcastle Eagles on Saturday 3rd February at 1:00pm.

Manchester Magic U12 40–47 Manchester Giants

Manchester Magic U12 moved to 4-1 in the North West Irwell League after a home loss against Manchester Giants on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U12 is an away game against Cheshire Phoenix on Sunday 21st January at 12:00noon.

Manchester Magic U12 2 59–46 Cheshire Raptors

Manchester Magic U12 2 moved to 4-0 in the North West Mersey League after a home win against Cheshire Raptors on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U12 2 is an away game against Mersey Mavericks Silver on Saturday 3rd February at 12:00noon.  

Manchester Mystics U12 2 37-61 Padgate

Manchester Mystics U12 2 moved to 0-5 in the North West League after a home loss against Padgate on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics U12 2 is an away game against Mersey Mavericks on Saturday 3rd February at 3:30pm. 

Your team performance of the week last week was Manchester Magic U16 with 80% of the vote.

Who was your team of the week this week? (Vote Closed)

The Weekend Wrap

The Weekend Wrap 2023-24 Week 13

Saturday 6th January

Manchester Mystics U18 79–61 Charnwood College Riders

Manchester Mystics U18 moved to 5-0 in the Premier North after a home win against Charnwood College Riders on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics U18 is a home game against Nottingham Wildcats on Sunday 14th January at 3:00pm.

Bristol Academy Flyers 50-48 Manchester Mystics U18 2

Manchester Mystics U18 2 moved to 2-4 in the Premier North after an away loss against Bristol Academy Flyers on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics U18 2 was a home game against Cardiff Met Archers on Sunday afternoon, find out how they got on below.

Manchester Magic U14 107–54 St. Helens Saints

Manchester Magic U14 moved to 7-0 in the Premier North after a home win against St. Helens Saints on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U14 is a home game against City of Birmingham Rockets on Sunday 14th January at 3:00pm.

Manchester Magic U14 2 43–28 Bradford Dragons

Manchester Magic U14 2 moved to 6-1 in the North West 1 after a home win against Bradford Dragons on Saturday afternoon.  

Up next for Magic U14 2 is a home game against Spen Valley Vipers on Saturday 13th January at 1:00pm.

Manchester Mystics U12 82–35 Manchester Mystics U12 2

Manchester Mystics U12 moved to 6-0 in the North West League after a home win against in-house rivals Manchester Mystics U12 2 on Saturday afternoon. Mystics U12 2 moved to 0-4.

Up next for Mystics U12 is a home game against Lancashire Spinners on Sunday 4th February at 12:30pm.

Up next for Mystics U12 2 is a home game against Padgate on Sunday 14th January at 10:00am. 

Sunday 7th January

Myerscough 76-74 Manchester Magic D2

Manchester Magic D2 moved to 8-4 in the NBL Division Two after an away loss against Myerscough on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Magic D2 is a home game against Northamptonshire Titans on Saturday 13th January at 7:00pm.

Manchester Mystics D1 77–52 City of Birmingham Rockets

Manchester Mystics D1 moved to 6-6 in the WNBL Division One after a home win against City of Birmingham Rockets on Sunday afternoon.

Mystics were led by, Elizandra Costa 20 points, 2 rebounds and an assist, with support from Irene Oboavwoduo 17 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists and a steal, Rehana Khalil 10 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals and a block, Success Odemwingie 11 points, 2 rebounds, an assist and a steal, Hannah Alty 8 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals and a block, and Remi Idowu 8 points, 3 rebounds, an assist, 2 steals and a block.

Up next of Mystics D1 is an away game against Bristol Academy Flyers on Saturday 13th January at 5:00pm.

Manchester Mystics U18 2 100–35 Cardiff Met Archers

Manchester Mystics U18 2 moved to 3-4 in the Premier North after a home win against Cardiff Met Archers on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics U18 2 is an away game against Charnwood College Riders on Saturday 13th January at 12:00noon.

Manchester Magic U16 86–68 London Stars – National Cup Semi Final

Manchester Magic U16 advanced to the National Cup Final after a home win over London Stars on Sunday afternoon, the Final of the cup will take place on Saturday 20th January at 1:15pm at the National Basketball Performance Centre against Bristol Academy Flyers, tickets are available here.

Up next for Magic U16 is a home game against Northamptonshire Titans on Saturday 13th January at 3:30pm.

Cheshire Wire Green 65-88 Manchester Magic U16 2

Manchester Magic U16 2 moved to 4-6 in the Conference North West after an away wins against Cheshire Wire Green on Sunday morning. 

Up next for Magic U16 2 is a home game against Stockport Falcons 2 on Sunday 14th January at 3:00pm.

Manchester Mystics U16 3 67–54 Sheffield Hatters 2

Manchester Mystics U16 3 moved to 5-4 in the Conference North after a home win against Sheffield Hatters 2 on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics U16 3 is an away game against Encon Derbyshire Arrows on Sunday 14th January at 12:45pm.

Your team performance of the week last week was Manchester Mystics D1 with 50% of the vote.

Who was your team of the week this week? (Vote closed)