Category: The Play-off Wrap

April 21, 2024April 21, 2024

The Weekend Wrap 2023-24 Week 27

This weekend saw the last time the Junior teams will play at home, or away, before the Junior Final Fours in May (and North West Junior Final Fours next weekend for the Magic and Mystics U12s and Magic U14 3).

Saturday 20^th April

Manchester Magic U16 67–60 Richmond Knights – Quarter Final

Manchester Magic U16 advanced to the Junior Final Fours after a home win against Richmond Knights on Saturday afternoon.

Manchester Magic U16’s Semi Final opponents are to be confirmed, the Semi Final is to be played on Saturday 4^th May at 12:00noon at the National Basketball Performance Centre, with the Final or 3^rd/4^th Place game to take place on Sunday 5^th May at 12:15pm, buy tickets here.

Manchester Mystics U16 80–38 Kingston Lions – Quarter Final

Manchester Mystics U16 advanced to the Junior Final Fours after a home win against Kingston Lions on Saturday afternoon.

Manchester Mystics U16’s Semi Final opponents are to be confirmed, the Semi Final is to be played on Saturday 4^th May at 10:00am at the National Basketball Performance Centre, with the Final or 3^rd/4^th Place game to take place on Sunday 5^th May at 10:00am, buy tickets here.

Manchester Mystics U14 88–59 Sussex Storm – Quarter Final

Manchester Mystics U14 advanced to the Junior Final Fours after a home win against Sussex Storm on Saturday afternoon.

Manchester Mystics U14’s Semi Final opponents are to be confirmed, the Semi Final is to be played on Saturday 4^th May at 12:00noon or 4:00pm, TBC, at the National Basketball Performance Centre, with the Final at 4:45pm or 3^rd/4^th Place game at 12:15pm to take place on Sunday 5^th May, buy tickets here.

Milton Keynes Breakers – Manchester Mystics U14 2 – Quarter Final

Manchester Mystics U14 2 drop-out of the Under 14 play-offs after an away loss against Milton Keynes Breakers on Saturday afternoon at the Quarter Final stage.

Sunday 21st April

Myerscough 57-61 Manchester Magic U18 – Quarter Final

Manchester Magic U18 advanced to the Junior Final Fours after an away win against Myerscough on Sunday afternoon.

Manchester Magic U18’s Semi Final opponents are to be confirmed, the Semi Final is to be played on Saturday 4^th May at 4:00pm, at the National Basketball Performance Centre, with the Final or 3^rd/4^th Place game to take place on Sunday 5^th May at 4:45pm, buy tickets here.

Trafford Magic U18 51–74 Islington Panthers – Quarter Final

Trafford Magic U18 drop-out of the Under 18 play-offs after a home loss against Islington Panthers on Sunday afternoon at the Quarter Final stage.

Manchester Mystics U18 85–34 Sussex Storm – Quarter Final

Manchester Mystics U18 advanced to the Junior Final Fours after a home win against Sussex Storm on Sunday afternoon.

Manchester Magic U18’s Semi Final opponents are to be confirmed, the Semi Final is to be played on Saturday 4^th May at 2:00pm, at the National Basketball Performance Centre, with the Final or 3^rd/4^th Place game to take place on Sunday 5^th May at 2:30pm, buy tickets here.

Manchester Magic U14 90-59 Milton Keynes Breakers – Quarter Final

Manchester Magic U14 advanced to the Junior Final Fours after a home win against Milton Keynes Breakers on Saturday afternoon.

Manchester Magic U14’s Semi Final opponents are to be confirmed, the Semi Final is to be played on Saturday 4^th May at 10:00am or 2:00pm, TBC, at the National Basketball Performance Centre, with the Final at 2:30pm or 3^rd/4^th Place game at 10:00am to take place on Sunday 5^th May, buy tickets here.

North West Junior Final Fours fixtures upcoming next weekend hosted at the Manchester Basketball Centre with Semi Finals on Saturday 27^th April:

Manchester Magic U14 3 vs Congleton Grizzles at 2:00pm

Manchester Magic U12 vs Manchester Magic U12 2 at 12:00noon

Manchester Mystics U12 vs Lancashire Spinners at 10:00am

The North West Finals will be on Sunday 28^th April at the Manchester Basketball Centre

April 14, 2024April 14, 2024

The Weekend Wrap 2023-24 Week 26

We have reached that time of the year when the regular season has now ended, and we move onto the play-offs, where the winner advances and for the loser, the season is over.

Saturday 13^th April

Team Solent Kestrels 95-65 Manchester Magic D2 – Quarter Final

Manchester Magic D2 drop-out of the NBL Division 2 play-offs after an away loss against Team Solent Kestrels on Saturday evening at the Quarter Final stage.

Magic were led by Andre Gayle 24 points, 2 rebounds, 4 steals and a block, with support from Pharroh Gordon 19 points, 3 rebounds and a steal, Martell Elly 8 points, a rebound and 3 assists, Tyme Regent-Bascombe 6 points, 11 rebounds, an assist and a steal, Dan Davies 6 points, 11 rebounds and an assists and Bailey Goodall 7 rebounds and a steal.

Manchester Magic U16 88–70 Bristol Academy Flyers – Round One

Manchester Magic U16 advanced to the next round of the Under 16 play-offs after a home win against Bristol Academy Flyers on Saturday afternoon.

Manchester Magic U16’s Quarter Final opponents for next weekend are to be confirmed, the date and time to be confirmed.

Manchester Magic U14 83–53 Bristol Academy Flyers – Round One

Manchester Magic U14 advanced to the next round of the Under 14 play-offs after a home win against Bristol Academy Flyers on Saturday afternoon.

Manchester Magic U14’s Quarter Final opponents for next weekend are to be confirmed, the date and time to be confirmed.

Manchester Magic U12 71–18 Barrow Thorns – Quarter Final

Manchester Magic U12 advanced to the next round of the North West play-offs after a home win against Barrow Thorns on Saturday afternoon.

Manchester Magic U12 face Manchester Magic U12 2 at home next weekend in the Semi-Final, date and time to be confirmed.

Sunday 14^th April

Manchester Magic U18 89–85* St. Helens Saints – Round One

Manchester Magic U18 advanced to the next round of the Under 18 play-offs after a home overtime win against St. Helens Saints on Sunday afternoon.

Manchester Magic U18’s Quarter Final opponents for next weekend are to be confirmed, the date and time to be confirmed.

Trafford Magic U18 73–61 Manchester Giants – Round One

Trafford Magic U18 advanced to the next round of the Under 18 play-offs after a home win against Manchester Giants on Sunday afternoon.

Trafford Magic U18’s Quarter Final opponents for next weekend are to be confirmed, the date and time to be confirmed.

Magic U14 3 67–44 Manchester Kings – Quarter Final

Manchester Magic U14 3 advanced to the next round of the North West play-offs after a home win against Manchester Kings on Sunday afternoon.

Manchester Magic U14 3 face the winner of Congleton Grizzles Red vs Barrow Thorns Blue at home next weekend in the Semi-Finals, date and time to be confirmed.

Manchester Magic U12 2 86–27 Preston – Quarter Final

Manchester Magic U12 2 advanced to the next round of the North West play-offs after a home win against Preston on Sunday afternoon.

Manchester Magic U12 2 face Manchester Magic U12 away next weekend in the Semi-Finals, date and time to be confirmed.

Stockport Lapwings 70-39 Manchester Mystics U12 2 – Quarter Final

Manchester Magic U12 2 drop-out of the North West play-offs after an away loss against Stockport Lapwings on Sunday afternoon at the Quarter Final stage.

Quarter Final play-off fixtures upcoming next weekend not mentioned above, dates and times to be confirmed:

Manchester Mystics U18 vs Sussex Storm, Manchester Mystics U16 vs Kingston Lions, Mystics U14 vs Sussex Storm and Milton Keynes Breakers vs Mystics U14 2 (Saturday 20^th April 1:15pm)

Manchester Mystics U12 face Lancashire Spinners at home in the Semi-Finals.

April 30, 2023April 30, 2023

The Weekend Wrap 2022-23 Week 30

Junior Final Fours Special

Saturday 29th April – Semi-Finals

Manchester Magic U18 78-59 Haringey Hawks at 4:00pm

Manchester Magic U18 advanced to the play-off final after a semi-final win against Haringey Hawks on Saturday afternoon at the National Basketball Performance Centre, they faced London Elite in the Final on Sunday afternoon, find out how they got on below.

The Magic were led by Joe Buchanan 28 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists and 4 steals, Shaquille Furlonge 16 points, 18 rebounds, 3 assists and a steal and Ben Brown 12 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists.

Manchester Mystics U18 80-88 Ipswich at 2:00pm

Manchester Mystics U18 advanced to the 3^rd/4^th place game after a semi-final loss against Ipswich on Saturday afternoon at the National Basketball Performance Centre, they faced City of Birmingham Rockets in the 3^rd/4^th place game on Sunday afternoon, find out how they got on below.

The Mystics were led by Josephine Vourliotis 26 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists, a steal and a block, Irene Oboavwoduo 11 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists and Favour Elabour 9 points, 14 rebounds and 2 blocks.

Manchester Mystics U16 53-33 CoLA Southwark Pride at 10:00am

Manchester Mystics U16 advanced to the play-off final after a semi-final win against CoLA Southwark Pride on Saturday morning at the National Basketball Performance Centre, they faced Richmond Knights in the Final on Sunday morning, find out how they got on below.

The Mystics were led by Maisie Keyes 22 points, 4 rebounds, 8 assists, 6 steals and 2 blocks. Elizandra Costa 14 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals and Irene Oboavwoduo 10 points, 17 rebounds, an assist, a steal and 2 blocks.

Manchester Magic U14 80-76 London Elite at 10:00am

Manchester Magic U14 advanced to the play-off final after a semi-final win against London Elite on Saturday morning at the National Basketball Performance Centre, they faced London Warriors in the Final on Sunday afternoon, find out how they got on below.

The Magic were led by David Akhidime 27 points, 15 rebounds, 3 assists and 5 steals, Camran Hanson 17 points, 3 rebounds, 6 assists and a steal and Ege Cakmakkaya 16 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals and a block.

Manchester Mystics U14 87-58 Sheffield Hatters at 12:00noon

Manchester Mystics U14 advanced to the play-off final after a semi-final win against Sheffield Hatters on Saturday afternoon at the National Basketball Performance Centre, they faced Milton Keynes Breakers/Richmond Knights in the Final on Sunday afternoon, find out how they got on below.

The Mystics were led by Mojan Malek 27 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists and 7 steals, Anya Williams 14 points, 12 rebounds and 3 steals and Tiana Walker 10 points, 6 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals.

Sunday 30^th April – Finals / 3^rd/4^th Place

Manchester Magic U18 98-86 London Elite at 4:45pm – Video

Manchester Magic U18 National Champions 2022-23

Manchester Magic U18 were crowned National Champions after beating London Elite in the Final on Sunday afternoon.

The Magic were led by Matthew Goodwin (MVP) 34 points, 3 rebounds, 6 assists and 3 steals, Joe Buchanan 19 points and 10 rebounds, Shaquille Furlonge 17 points, 16 rebounds, 2 assists and a steal and Luca Lara-Sanchez 7 points, a rebound, 6 assists and 5 steals.

Manchester Mystics U18 69-43 City of Birmingham Rockets at 2:30pm

Manchester Mystics U18 finished 3^rd taking home the bronze medal, after beating City of Birmingham Rockets in the 3^rd/4^th place game on Sunday afternoon.

The Mystics were led by Saffron Erving-Murphy 15 points and 4 rebounds, Alejandra Escriva Gay 12 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, a steal and a block, Daisy Bryan 10 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 4 steals and a block and Favour Elabour 8 points, 10 rebounds, an assist, a steal and 5 blocks.

Manchester Mystics U16 59-54 Richmond Knights at 10:00am – Video

Manchester Mystics U16 National Champions 2023

Manchester Mystics U16 were crowned National Champions after beating Richmond Knights in the Final on Sunday afternoon.

The Mystics were led by Irene Oboavwoduo (MVP) 16 points, 14 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 blocks, Sara Blake-Smith 12 points and 15 points, Elizandra Costa 13 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists and a steal, Maisie Keyes 9 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists, a steal and a block and Alexandra Hernandez 5 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists, 7 steals and a block.

Manchester Magic U14 72-69 London Warriors at 2:30pm – Video

Manchester Magic U14 National Champions 2022-23

Manchester Magic U14 were crowned National Champions after beating London Warriorsin the Final on Sunday afternoon.

The Magic were led by David Akhidime (MVP) 20 points, 17 rebounds, 3 assists, 5 steals and 2 blocks, Ege Cakmakkaya 18 points, 6 rebounds, an assist and a steal, Luca Boothe 11 points, 6 rebounds, an assist and a block and Dylan Panton 5 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists and a steal.

Manchester Mystics U14 61-96 Richmond Knights at 4:45pm – Video

Manchester Mystics U14 finished 2^nd, taking home the silver medal, after losing to Richmond Knights in the Final on Sunday afternoon.

The Mystics were led by Mojan Malek 19 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, a steal and a block, Anya Williams 15 points and a rebound and Tiana Walker 8 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals.

That concludes the 2022-23 National Basketball League season, on top of the three National titles won this weekend, the Manchester Magic U16 and Manchester Mystics U16 won the National Cups in January, taking the season title total to five and the club’s historic total to 101 National Titles since 2000.

We would like to take this moment to thank all the players, coaches, officials, volunteers, and parents for your dedication to our collective success this season, we hope to see you all again next season. And to those who are moving on to pastures new, we wish you all the best, stay in touch, once a Magic and Mystic, always a Magic and Mystic!

April 16, 2023April 22, 2023

The Weekend Wrap 2022-23 Week 28

The Play-off Wrap

Saturday 15th April

Manchester Magic U18 96–73 Sussex Storm

Manchester Magic U18 advance to the play-off semi-finals after a home win against Surrey Rams 1 on Saturday afternoon, they will face Haringey Hawks at the National Basketball Performance Centre on Saturday 29^th April at 4:00pm

Manchester Mystics U18 75–41 Reading Rockets Academy

Manchester Mystics U18 advance to the play-off semi-finals after a home win against Reading Rockets Academy on Saturday afternoon, they will face Ipswich at the National Basketball Performance Centre on Saturday 29^th April at 2:00pm

Manchester Magic U16 93–95* Manchester Giants

Manchester Magic U16 play-off run came to an end after a home quarter-final overtime loss against Manchester Giants on Saturday afternoon.

Milton Keynes Breakers 86-62 Manchester Mystics U14 2

Manchester Mystics U14 play-off run came to an end after an away quarter-final loss against Milton Keynes Breakers on Saturday afternoon.

Read Coach Jim’s report here

Sunday 16^th April

Sheffield Hatters 2 84-38 Manchester Mystics D2

Manchester Mystics D2 play-off run came to an end after an away semi-final loss against Sheffield Hatters 2 on Sunday afternoon.

Manchester Mystics U16 74–49 Oaklands College Wolves

Manchester Mystics U16 advance to the play-off semi-finals after a home win against Oaklands College Wolves on Saturday afternoon, they will face CoLA Southward Pride at the National Basketball Performance Centre on Saturday 29^th April at 10:00am

Manchester Magic U14 58-54 Ipswich

Manchester Magic U14 advance to the play-off semi-finals after a home win against Ipswich on Sunday afternoon, they will face London Elite at the National Basketball Performance Centre on Saturday 29^th April at 10:00am.

Manchester Mystics U14 91-48 Ipswich

Manchester Mystics U14 advance to the play-off semi-finals after a home win against Ipswich on Sunday afternoon, they will face Sheffield Hatters at the National Basketball Performance Centre on Saturday 29^th April at 12:00noon.

Tickets for the Junior Final Fours can be purchased here (Adults £5, Concessions £2 – per day)

The Weekend Wrap

Sunday 16th April

Essex Rebels 88-53 Manchester Met Mystics

The Manchester Met Mystics moved to 1-20 in the WBBL championship after an away loss against Essex Rebels on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics WBBL is a home game against London Lions on Saturday 22nd April at 3:00pm at Platt Lane, the Mystics final game of the season.

Your team performance of the week last week Manchester Mystics D2 with 92.8% of the vote. Who was your team of the week this week? (Vote Closed)

April 2, 2023April 10, 2023

The Weekend Wrap 2022-23 Week 26

The Play-off Wrap

Saturday 1^st April

Baltic Stars 2 90-69 Trafford Magic U16

Trafford Magic U16 play-off run came to an end after an away round 1 loss against Baltic Stars 2 on Saturday afternoon.

Manchester Magic U14 83–67 JMA Reading Rockets

Manchester Magic U14 advance to the play-off quarter-finals after a home win against JMA Reading Rockets on Saturday afternoon, they will face Ipswich at home on the weekend of Saturday 15^th April.

Manchester Mystics U14 20–0 CoLA Southwark Pride – Awarded

Manchester Mystics U14 home game against CoLA Southwark Pride on Saturday has been awarded 20-0 to Mystics, and advance to the play-off quarter-finals, where they will face Ipswich, just like the Magic U14s, at home on the weekend of Saturday 15th April.

Manchester Mystics U14 2 53–51 Harris Federation Knights

Manchester Mystics U14 2 advance to the play-off quarter-finals after a home win against Harris Federation Knights on Saturday afternoon, they will face Milton Keynes Breakers away on the weekend of Saturday 15^th April.

Read Coach Jim’s report here

Sunday 2^nd April

Manchester Magic U18 93–65 Surrey Rams 1

Manchester Magic U18 advance to the play-off quarter-finals after a home win against Surrey Rams 1 on Sunday afternoon, they will face Sussex Storm at home on the weekend of Saturday 15^th April.

Manchester Magic U16 66-59 London Elite 1

Manchester Magic U16 advance to the play-off quarter-finals after a home win against London Elite 1 on Sunday afternoon, they will face Manchester Giants at home on the weekend of Saturday 15^th April.

The Weekend Wrap

Saturday 1^st April

Essex Rebels 93-85* Manchester Magic D1

Manchester Magic D1 moved to 4-22 in the NBL Division One Men after an away overtime loss against Essex Rebels on Saturday evening, finishing 14^th in NBL Division One and relegated to NBL Division Two North for the 2023-24 season.

Manchester Met Mystics 70–79 Caledonia Gladiators

The Manchester Met Mystics moved to 1-17 in the WBBL championship after a home loss against Caledonia Gladiators on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics WBBL was an away game against Leicester Riders on Sunday, find out how they got on below.

City of Birmingham Rockets 52-55 Manchester Mystics U18

Manchester Mystics U18 moved to 15-0 in the Premier North after an away win against City of Birmingham Rockets on Saturday afternoon, finishing 1^st in the Premier North and await their fate in the play-offs.

Charnwood College Riders 20-0 Manchester Mystics U18 2 – Forfeited

Manchester Mystics U18 2 moved to 4-10 in the Premier North after an away forfeited loss against Charnwood College Riders on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics U18 2 was an away game against Nottingham Wildcats on Sunday, their final game of the regular season, find out how they got on below.

Sunday 2^nd April

Leicester Riders 20-0 Manchester Met Mystics – Forfeited

The Manchester Met Mystics moved to 1-18 in the WBBL championship after an away forfeited loss against Leicester Riders on Sunday afternoon, due to injuries leaving the Mystics squad depleted.

Up next for Mystics WBBL is an away game against Durham Palatinates on Monday 10^th April at 12:00noon (Easter Monday).

Nottingham Wildcats 87–44 Manchester Mystics U18 2

Manchester Mystics U18 2 moved to 4-11 in the Premier North after an away loss against Nottingham Wildcats on Sunday afternoon, finishing 4^th in the Premier North and await their fate in the play-offs.

Your team performance of the week last week Manchester Mystics U16 3 with 50% of the vote. Who was your team of the week this week? (Vote Closed)