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Summer of International Basketball 2025

Summer of International Basketball Schedule 2025

It’s come to that time of year when our players represent their national teams at the FIBA European Championships, here we’ll bring you up to speed with the latest results as and when they happen and let you know how our current and former players have been getting on. (Dates and times subject to change)

Great Britain U18 Women 4-13 July 2025: FIBA U18 Women European Championships Div B – Lithuania – Group D – Mystics’ Irene Oboavwoduo

Fri 4 Jul Croatia 70-69 GB 1:30pm – Irene started, played 31 minutes, had 12 points, 6 rebounds, an assist and a steal.

Sun 6 Jul GB 90-36 Norway 8:30am – Irene started, played 18 minutes, had 15 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals and a block

Tue 8 Jul Bulgaria 44-76 GB 6:30pm – Irene started, played 25 minutes, had 10 points, 4 rebounds, 6 assists and 8 steals.

Wed 9 Jul GB 89-67 Denmark 6:30pm – Irene started, played 21 minutes, had 13 points, 2 rebounds and an assist.

Fri 11 Jul Lithuania 63-54 GB 4:00pm Quarter Final – Irene started, played 24 minutes, had 6 points, 4 rebounds, an assist and a steal.

Sat 12 Jul Estonia 47-76 GB 1:30pm 5th-8th Classification Games – Irene started, played 14 minutes, had 8 points and 3 assists.

Sun 13 Jul Iceland 62-56 GB 1:30pm 5th-6th Classification Games – Irene started, played 26 minutes, had 14 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists

GB U18 Women finish 6th.

Great Britain U20 Men 11-20 July 2025: FIBA U20 Men European Championships Div B – Yerevan, Armenia – Group A

Fri 11 Jul GB 75-61 Bulgaria 10:30am

Sat 12 Jul Croatia 80-63 GB 10:30am

Sun 13 Jul GB 48-61 Slovakia 8:00am

Tue 15 Jul Portugal 66-67 GB 12:00noon

Fri 18 Jul Latvia 70-61 GB 1:00pm Quarter Final

Sat 19 Jul GB 71-61 Kosovo 12:00noon 5th-8th Classification Games

Sun 20 Jul Netherlands 71-50 GB 1:00pm 5th-6th Classification Game

GB U20 Men finish 6th.

Great Britain U18 Men 25 July – 3 August 2025: FIBA U18 Men European Championships Div B – Piteşti, Romania – Group A – Magic’s Demi Babalola

Fri 25 Jul Ireland 68-72 GB 11:00am – Demi started, played 21 minutes, had 1 point, 3 rebounds and 4 assists.

Sun 27 Jul GB 72-84 Poland 11:00am – Demi started, played 16 minutes, had 3 points and 3 rebounds.

Tue 29 Jul Iceland 71-76 GB 1:30pm – Demi started, played 16 minutes, had 4 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists.

Wed 30 Jul GB 69-71 Bosnia and Herzegovina 6:30pm – Demi started, played 25 minutes, had 5 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 steals.

Fri 1 Aug GB 76-100 Georgia 11:00am 9th-16th Classification Games – Demi started, played 20 minutes, had 2 points, 4 rebounds and an assist.

Sat 2 Aug GB 70-85 Czechia 11:00am 13th-16th Classification Games – Demi started, played 24 minutes, had 8 points, 4 rebounds, an assist and a steal.

Sun 3 Aug GB 71-93 Iceland 11:00am 15th-16th Classification Games – Demi started, played 22 minutes, had 9 points, 3 rebounds, an assist and 2 steals.

GB U18 Men finish 16th.

Great Britain U20 Women 2 – 10 August 2025: FIBA U20 Women European Championships Div B – Miskolc, Hungary – Group B

Sat 2 Aug GB 53-74 Ukraine 7:00pm

Mon 4 Aug Ireland 56-52 GB 2:00pm

Tue 5 Aug GB 33 -61 Romania 4:30pm 9th-14th Classification Games – Group G

Wed 6 Aug Denmark 69-55 GB 7:00pm 9th-14th Classification Games – Group G

Thu 7 Aug GB 57-74 Switzerland 4:30pm 9th-14th Classification Games – Group G

Sat 9 Aug GB 96-41 Albania 4:30pm 9th-14th Classification Games – Group G

Sun 10 Aug GB 82-33 Malta 10:30am 9th-14th Classification Games – Group G

GB U20 Women finish 12th.

Great Britain U16 Men 7-16 August 2024: FIBA U16 Men European Championships Div B – Skopje, North Macedonia – Group A

Thu 7 Aug GB 77-61 Austria 10:00am

Fri 8 Aug Portugal 68-65 GB 10:00am

Sat 9 Aug GB 76-93 Sweden 8:00pm

Mon 11 Aug Montenegro 92-68 GB 3:00pm

Thu 14 Aug Ireland 68-58 GB 12:30pm 9th-16th Classification Games

Fri 15 Aug GB 61-68 Hungary 12:30pm 13th-16th Classification Games

Sat 16 Aug North Macedonia 76-88 GB 10:30am 15th-16th Classification Games

GB U16 Men finish 15th.

Great Britain U16 Women 15 – 23 August 2024: FIBA U16 Women European Championships Div A – Piteşti, Romania – Group A – Mystics’ Mojan Malek

Fri 15 Aug GB 38-102 Spain 11:00am – Mojan started, played 27 minutes, had 9 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals and a block

Sat 16 Aug Slovenia 60-55 GB 1:30pm – Mojan started, played 30 minutes, had 10 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists and 3 steals.

Sun 17 Aug GB 52-97 Latvia 1:30pm – Mojan started, played 28 minutes, had 14 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists and 4 steals.

Tue 19 Aug Poland 88-60 GB 6:30pm Round of 16 – Mojan started, played 20 minutes, 18 points, 7 rebounds, an assist, a steal and a block.

Wed 20 Aug GB 45-74 Romania 4:00pm 9th-16th Classification Games – Mojan started, played 26 minutes, had 14 points, 7 rebounds and 4 steals.

Fri 22 Aug Finland 66-74 GB 1:30pm 13th-16th Classification Games – Mojan started, played 32 minutes, had 18 points, 7 rebounds, an assist, 6 steals and a block.

Sat 23 Aug Czechia 69-60 GB 11:00am 13th-14th Classification Games – Mojan started, played 22 minutes, had 6 points, 6 rebounds, an assist and a steal.

GB U16 Women finish 14th and are relegated to Division B next year.

The Weekend Wrap

The Play-off Wrap 2024-25 Junior Final Fours

Saturday 3rd May

Manchester Magic U18 65–70 Sussex Storm – Play-off Semi Final

Manchester Magic U18 missed out on a place in the play-off Finals, after losing to Sussex Storm on Saturday afternoon in the play-off Semi Finals at the National Basketball Performance Centre. They faced Manchester Giants in the 3rd/4th Place game on Sunday afternoon, find out how they got on below.

Magic U18 were led by, Jack Walton 20 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 steals, Rooney Ani 19 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists, 5 steals and a block and Demi Babalola 11 points, 5 rebounds, an assist, 5 steals and a block.

Manchester Mystics U18 57–60 Endeavour Ipswich – Play-off Semi Final

Manchester Mystics U18 missed out on a place in the play-off Finals, after losing to Endeavour Ipswich on Saturday afternoon in the play-off Semi Finals at the National Basketball Performance Centre. They faced Nottingham Wildcats in the 3rd/4th Place game on Sunday afternoon, find out how they got on below.

Mystics U18 were led by, Elizandra Costa 17 points, a rebound 2 assists and a steal, Irene Oboavwoduo 16 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists, 4 steals and a block and Carina Costa 8 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists and 3 steals.

Manchester Mystics U16 78–65 Sheffield Hatters – Play-off Semi Final

Manchester Mystics U16 advanced to the play-off Finals, after victory against Sheffield Hatters on Saturday morning in the play-off Semi Finals at the National Basketball Performance Centre. They faced Richmond Knights in the Final on Sunday morning, find out how they got on below.

Mystics U16 were led by, Anya Williams 22 points, 4 rebounds, an assist and a steal, Mojan Malek 17 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists, 6 steals and a block and Tiana Walker 13 points, 6 rebounds, an assist and 3 steals.

Manchester Mystics U14 42–68 Richmond Knights – Play-off Semi Final

Manchester Mystics U14 missed out on a place in the play-off Finals, after losing to Richmond Knights on Saturday afternoon in the play-off Semi Finals at the National Basketball Performance Centre. They faced City of Birmingham Rockets in the 3rd/4th Place game on Sunday afternoon, find out how they got on below.

Mystics U14 were led by, Emmanuela Osifo Henry 10 points, 3 rebounds and a steal, Christiana Poku-Agyemang 8 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals and Chiamaka Eze 4 points, 12 rebounds and 2 steals.

Sunday 4th May

Manchester Magic U18 73–57 Manchester Giants – 3rd/4th Place Game

Manchester Magic U18 finished third in the play-offs, after victory against Manchester Giants on Sunday afternoon in the 3rd/4th place game at the National Basketball Performance Centre.

Magic U18 were led by, Jack Walton 17 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 steals, Ronney Ani 13 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals and Demi Babalola 7 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals and a block.

Manchester Mystics U18 75–66 Nottingham Wildcats – 3rd/4th Place Game

Manchester Mystics U18 finished third in the play-offs, after victory against Nottingham Wildcats on Sunday afternoon in the 3rd/4th place game at the National Basketball Performance Centre.

Mystics U18 were led by, Irene Oboavwoduo 21 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists and 6 steals, Elizandra Costa 24 points, 2 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals and Carina Costa 21 points, 2 rebounds, an assist and 3 steals.

Manchester Mystics U16 77–48 Richmond Knights – Play-off Final

Manchester Mystics U16 were crowned National Champions, after victory against Richmond Knights on Sunday afternoon in the play-off Final at the National Basketball Performance Centre.

Mystics U16 were led by, MVP Anya Williams 17 points, 7 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals, Mojan Malek 18 points, 11 rebounds, an assist, 2 steals and 2 blocks and Tiana Walker 9 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists and 4 steals.

Manchester Mystics U14 43–54 City of Birmingham Rockets – 3rd/4th Place Game

Manchester Mystics U14 finished fourth in the play-offs, after losing to City of Birmingham Rockets on Sunday afternoon in the 3rd/4th place game at the National Basketball Performance Centre.

Mystics U14 were led by, Adele Tang 12 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals, Emmanuela Osifo Henry 9 points, 5 rebound and 7 steals and Elsa Critchley 8 points, 17 rebounds, an assist and a steal.

May we take this opportunity to thank all the players, coaches, parents, family and friends for your fantastic support this season. Also, a massive thank you to our wonderful table officials, statisticians and referees without whom the games simply would not run.

The Weekend Wrap

The Play-off Wrap 2024-25 Round 2

Saturday 12th April

Manchester Magic U16 62–75 London Elite – Play-off Quarter Final

Manchester Magic U16’s play-off run ended at the Quarter-Final stage after a home loss against London Elite on Saturday afternoon.

Manchester Mystics U16 101–64 Sussex Storm – Play-off Quarter Final

Manchester Mystics U16 advanced to the play-off Semi-Finals, after a home victory against Sussex Storm on Saturday afternoon. The Semi-Finals will be held on Saturday 3rd May at 10:00am at the National Basketball Performance Centre, with the final/3rd/4th place game on Sunday at 10:00am.

Oaklands College Wolves 100-64 Trafford Mystics U16 (Combined Score: 154-156) Relegation/Promotion Play-off Round 2

Trafford Mystics U16 lost to Oaklands College Wolves in the second of two games on Saturday afternoon, however, due to the combined score being in Mystics’ favour, they earn the right to first refusal of a place in the Norther Premier next season.

Manchester Mystics U14 81–62 Endeavour Ipswich – Play-off Quarter Final

Manchester Mystics U14 advanced to the play-off Semi-Finals, after a home victory against Endeavour Ipswich on Saturday afternoon. The Semi-Finals will be held on Saturday 3rd May at 12:00noon/4:00pm at the National Basketball Performance Centre, with the final at 4:45pm and 3rd/4th place game at 12:15pm on Sunday.

Manchester Mystics U12 2 61–55 Stockport Lapwings – North West Play-off Semi Final

Manchester Mystics U12 2 advanced to the North West play-off Final after a home victory against Stockport Lapwings on Saturday afternoon, they face Manchester Mystics U12 in the Final on Saturday 26th April at 12:30pm at the Manchester Basketball Centre (at home).

Sunday 13th April

Manchester Magic U18 96–71 London Westside Rangers – Play-off Quarter Final

Manchester Magic U18 advanced to the play-off Semi-Finals, after a home victory against London Westside Rangers on Sunday afternoon. The Semi-Finals will be held on Saturday 3rd May at 4:00pm at the National Basketball Performance Centre, with the final/3rd/4th place game on Sunday at 4:45pm.

Trafford Magic U18 84–57 Mersey Mavericks Black – Relegation/Promotion Play-off Round 2

Trafford Magic U18 beat Mersey Mavericks Black in the relegation/promotion play-off on Sunday afternoon, to earn first refusal for a place in the Northern Premier for next season.

Manchester Mystics U18 87–47 Reading Rockets – Play-off Quarter Final

Manchester Mystics U18 advanced to the play-off Semi-Finals, after a home victory against Reading Rockets on Sunday afternoon. The Semi-Finals will be held on Saturday 3rd May at 2:00pm at the National Basketball Performance Centre, with the final/3rd/4th place game on Sunday at 2:30pm.

Endeavour Ipswich 81-55 Trafford Mystics U18 – Play-off Quarter Final

Trafford Mystics U18’s play-off run ended at the Quarter-Final stage after an away loss against Endeavour Ipswich on Sunday afternoon.

Manchester Magic U12 95–32 Manchester Giants – North West Play-off Semi Final

Manchester Magic U12 advanced to the North West play-off Final after a home victory against Manchester Giants on Sunday afternoon, they face the winner of Cheshire Phoenix/Tameside Vikings in the Final on Saturday 26th April at 5:30pm at the Manchester Basketball Centre (at home).

Wednesday 16th April

Manchester Mystics U12 103–45 Lancashire Spinners – North West Play-off Semi Final

Manchester Mystics U12 advanced to the North West play-off Final after a home victory against Lancashire Spinners on Wednesday evening, they face Manchester Mystics U12 2 in the Final on Saturday 26th April at 12:30pm at the Manchester Basketball Centre (at home).

The Weekend Wrap

The Play-off Wrap 2024-25 Round 1

Saturday 5th April

Team Solent Kestrels 82-74 Manchester Magic D2 – Play-off Quarter Final

Manchester Magic D2’s play-off run ended at the Quarter-Final stage after an away loss against number one seed from the South, Team Solent Kestrels on Saturday evening.

Magic D2 were led by Ronny Ani 18 points, 2 rebounds, an assist and 4 steals, with support from Jack Walton 17 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 2 steals, Demi Babalola 14 points, 4 rebounds, 2 steals and 3 blocks, Luca Lara Sanchez 9 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists and a steal, Dan Davies 5 points, 8 rebounds, an assist and 2 steals, Tyme Regent-Bascombe 4 points, 4 rebounds, an assist and a steal, Thomas Browne 4 points, 4 rebounds, Bailey Goodall 3 points, 4 rebounds, an assist and 3 steals and Sion Gordon a rebound and 2 assists.

Manchester Magic U16 105–83 Newcastle Eagles – Play-off Round 1

Manchester Magic U16 advanced to the play-off Quarter-Finals next weekend, after a home victory against Newcastle Eagles on Saturday afternoon. Date, time and opposition to be confirmed.

Manchester Magic U14 55–62 West London Gators – Play-off Round 1

Manchester Magic U14’s play-off run ended at the first-round stage after a home loss against West London Gators on Saturday afternoon.

Barrow Thorns 77–53 Manchester Magic U14 3 – North West Play-off Quarter Final

Manchester Magic U14 3’s play-off run ended at the Quarter-Final stage after an away loss against Barrow Thorns on Saturday afternoon.

Manchester Mystics U12 2 92–36 FBA – North West Play-off Quarter Final

Manchester Mystics U12 2 advanced to the North West play-off Semi-Finals after a home victory against FBA on Saturday afternoon, they face the winner of Stockport Lapwings vs Mersey Mavericks at home in the Semi-Finals next weekend.

Sunday 6th April

Brent Bulls 60-35 Manchester Mystics D1 – Play-off Quarter Final

Manchester Mystics D1’s play-off run ended at the Quarter-Final stage after an away loss against number three seed, Brent Bulls on Sunday afternoon.

Manchester Magic U18 99–75 Milton Keynes Breakers – Play-off Round 1

Manchester Magic U18 advanced to the play-off Quarter-Finals next weekend, after a home victory against Milton Keynes Breakers on Saturday afternoon. Date, time, and opposition to be confirmed.

Trafford Magic U18 77–67 York Eagles – Relegation/Promotion Play-off Round 1

Trafford Magic U18 beat York Eagles in the first of two relegation/promotion games on Sunday afternoon, they face the winner of game D at home next weekend in the battle for a place in the Northern Premier for next season.

(The winner of this game, game A, plays the winner of game D at home next weekend, the winner of this game gets first refusal of a U18 Northern Premier place for the 2025/26 season).

Trafford Mystics U16 92–54 Oaklands College Wolves – Relegation/Promotion Play-off Round 1

Trafford Mystics U16 beat Oaklands College Wolves in the first of two games on Sunday afternoon, they face Oaklands College Wolves against next weekend with a +38 point advantage, in the battle for a place in the Northern Premier for next season.

(Games are played over 2 legs, home and away, aggregate score wins. Winner on aggregate would get first refusal of a U16 Girls Premier place for the 2025/26 season)

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The Weekend Wrap

The Weekend Wrap 2024-25 Week 25

Thursday 20th March

Trafford Magic U18 51–104 Manchester Magic U18

Trafford Magic U18 finish in 11th place in the Northern Premier with a 5-17 record after a home loss against in-house rivals Manchester Magic U18 on Thursday evening.  Manchester Magic U18 moved to 19-2.

Up next for Magic U18 was an away game against Myerscough on Sunday afternoon, find out how they got on below.

Saturday 15th March

CoLA Southwark Pride 63-52 Manchester Mystics D1

Manchester Mystics D1 finish WNBL Division One with a 12-10 record to finish in 6th/7th place, pending the outcome of Loughborough’s remaining fixtures next weekend, after an away loss against CoLA Southwark Pride on Saturday afternoon.  

Mystics were led by Kizzy Spence-Mussington 15 points, 2 rebounds and 4 assists, with support from Rehana Khalil 12 points, 2 rebounds and an assist, Carina Costa 10 points, 2 rebounds, an assist and 3 steals, Elizandra Costa 6 points and 3 steals, Irene Oboavwoduo 4 points and 4 rebounds and Faith Lord 5 rebounds.  

Mystics D1 await their fate in the play-offs.

York Eagles 1 47–52 Manchester Magic U16

Manchester Magic U16 moved to 21-0 in the Premier North after an away win against York Eagles 1 on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U16 was an away game against City of Leeds Gold on Sunday afternoon, their final game of the regular season, find out how they got on below.

Nottingham Wildcats 78–48 Trafford Mystics U16

Trafford Mystics U16 moved to 5-14 in the Premier North after an away loss against Nottingham Wildcats on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Trafford Mystics U16 was a home game against in-house rivals Manchester Mystics U16 on Sunday afternoon, their final game of the regular season, find out how they got on below.

City of Leeds Gold 37-48 Manchester Mystics U16 2

Manchester Mystics U16 2 finish 1st in the North Conference League with a 19-1 record, after an away win against City of Leeds Gold on Saturday afternoon.

Coventry Tornadoes 46–71 Manchester Magic U14

Manchester Magic U14 finish 2nd in the Northern Premier with a 17-3 record, after an away win against Coventry Tornadoes on Saturday afternoon.

Magic U14 await their fate in the play-offs.

Manchester Magic U14 2 100–43 Cheshire Wire

Manchester Magic U14 2 finish 4th in the North West 1 League with a 8-6 record, after a home win against Cheshire Wire on Saturday afternoon.

Sunday 16th March

Myerscough 71–80 Manchester Magic U18

Manchester Magic U18 finish 1st in the Northern Premier with a 20-2 record, after an away win against Myerscough on Sunday afternoon.

Magic U18 await their fate in the play-offs.

City of Leeds Gold 68–67 Manchester Magic U16

Manchester Magic U16 finish 1st in the Northern Premier with a 21-1 record, after an away loss against City of Leeds Gold on Sunday afternoon.

Magic U16 await their fate in the play-offs.

Cheshire Wire Green 69-53 Manchester Magic U16 2

Manchester Magic U16 2 finish in 10th place in the North West 1 Conference League with a 3-17 record, after an away loss against Cheshire Wire Green (played at home) on Sunday morning. 

Trafford Mystics U16 39–98 Manchester Mystics U16

Trafford Mystics U16 will finish 10th/11th in the Northern Premier with a 5-15 record, after a home loss against in-house rivals Manchester Mystics U16 on Sunday afternoon.

Manchester Mystics U16 finish 1st in the Northern Premier with a 19-1 record, after an away win against in-house rivals Trafford Mystics U16 on Sunday afternoon. 

Mystics U16 await their fate in the play-offs.

The Weekend Wrap

The Weekend Wrap 2024-25 Week 24

Wednesday 12th March

Manchester Mystics U12 104–60 Manchester Mystics U12 2

Manchester Mystics U12 finish top of the North West 1 League with a 12-0 record, after a home win against in-house rivals Manchester Mystics U12 2 on Wednesday evening. Manchester Mystics U12 2 finish second in the North West 1 League with a 10-2 record.

They both await their fate in the play-offs.

Thursday 13th March

Trafford Magic U18 64–71 Manchester Giants Blue

Trafford Magic U18 moved to 5-15 in the Premier North after a home loss against Manchester Giants Blue on Thursday evening.

Up next for Trafford Magic U18 was an away game against Manchester Giants Blue on Sunday afternoon, find out how they got on below.  

Liverpool 47-72 Manchester Mystics U16 2

Manchester Mystics U16 2 moved to 16-1 in the North Conference League after an away win against Liverpool on Thursday evening.

Up next for Mystics U16 2 was an away game against City of Leeds Black on Saturday afternoon and a home game against Derby Trailblazers on Sunday afternoon, find out how they got on below.

Saturday 15th March

Liverpool 69-79 Manchester Magic D2

Manchester Magic D2 finish in 4th/5th place in the NBL Division 2 North with a 15-7 record, awaiting other results to confirm league placing, after an away win against Liverpool on Saturday evening.

Manchester Mystics D1 73–47 Reading Rockets

Manchester Mystics D1 moved to 12-9 in the WNBL Division One after a home win against Reading Rockets on Saturday afternoon.

Mystics were led by Elizandra Costa 21 points, 4 rebounds and 4 steals, with support from Irene Oboavwoduo 15 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists and 3 steals, Isobel Robinson 6 points, 12 rebounds, 3 assists, a steal and a block, Kizzy Spence-Mussington 9 points, 2 rebound and 2 assists, Faith Lord 2 points, 9 rebounds, a steal and 2 blocks, Success Odemwingie 6 points, 4 rebounds, an assist and 5 steals, Michelle Ortega 5 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists and 3 steals, Carina Costa 3 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists, Remi Idowu 4 points, 3 rebounds and a steal and Natalie Feurtado 2 points, 3 rebounds and a steal.

Up next for Mystics D1 is an away game against CoLA Southwark Pride on Saturday 22nd March at 2:15pm, their final game of the regular season.

Manchester Magic U16 79–65 City of Birmingham Rockets

Manchester Magic U16 moved to 20-0 in the Premier North after a home win against City of Birmingham Rockets on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U16 is an away game against York Eagles 1 on Saturday 22nd March at 3:00pm, followed by an away game against City of Leeds Gold on Sunday 23rd March at 12:00noon, their final game of the regular season. 

Manchester Mystics U16 78–59 Sheffield Hatters

Manchester Mystics U16 moved to 18-1 in the Premier North after a home win against Sheffield Hatters on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics U16 is an ‘away’ game against in-house rivals Trafford Mystics U16 on Sunday 23rd March at 1:00pm, their final game of the regular season.

City of Birmingham Rockets 57-63 Trafford Mystics U16

Trafford Mystics U16 moved to 5-13 in the Premier North after an away win against City of Birmingham Rockets on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Trafford Mystics U16 is a home game against in-house rivals Manchester Mystics U16 on Sunday 23rd March at 1:00pm, their final game of the regular season.

City of Leeds Black 39-62 Manchester Mystics U16 2

Manchester Mystics U16 2 moved to 17-1 in the North Conference League after an away win against City of Leeds Black on Saturday afternoon. 

Up next for Mystics U16 2 was a home game against Derby Trailblazers on Sunday afternoon, find out how they got on below.

Manchester Magic U14 99–86 Newcastle Eagles

Manchester Magic U14 moved to 15-3 in the Premier North after a home win against Newcastle Eagles on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U14 was an away game against Newcastle Eagles on Sunday afternoon, find out how they got on below. 

Sunday 16th March

Manchester Magic U18 128–79 Nottingham Wildcats

Manchester Magic U18 moved to 18-2 in the Premier North after a home win against Nottingham Wildcats on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U18 is an ‘away’ game against in-house rivals Trafford Magic U18 on Thursday 20th March at 6:30pm, followed by an away game against Myerscough on Sunday 23rd March at 2:00pm, their final game of the regular season.  

Manchester Giants Blue 75–73 Trafford Magic U18

Trafford Magic U18 moved to 5-16 in the Premier North after an away loss against Manchester Giants Blue on Sunday afternoon. 

Up next for Trafford Magic U18 is a home game against in-house rivals Manchester Magic U18 on Thursday 20th March at 6:30pm, their final game of the regular season.  

Manchester Mystics U16 2 75–13 Derby Trailblazers

Manchester Mystics U16 2 moved to 18-1 in the North Conference League after a home win against Derby Trailblazers on Sunday afternoon. 

Up next for Mystics U16 2 is an away game against City of Leeds on Saturday 22nd March at 2:00pm, their final game of the regular season.

Newcastle Eagles 53–86 Manchester Magic U14

Manchester Magic U14 moved to 16-3 in the Premier North after an away win against Newcastle Eagles on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U14 is an away game against Coventry Tornadoes on Saturday 22nd March at 11:30am, their final game of the regular season. 

Manchester Magic U14 3 46–59 Lancashire Spinners

Manchester Magic U14 3 moved to 6-5 in the North West Dee League after a home loss against Lancashire Spinners on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U14 3 is an away game against Manchester Kings on Sunday 23rd March at 11:00am.

Manchester Magic U12 80–41 Manchester Swarm Black

Manchester Magic U12 finish top of the North West Irwell league with a 10-0, after a home win against Manchester Warm Black on Sunday afternoon.

Magic U12 await their fate in the play-offs.

The Weekend Wrap

The Weekend Wrap 2024-25 Week 23

Saturday 8th March

London Cavaliers 35-59 Manchester Mystics D1

Manchester Mystics D1 moved to 11-9 in the WNBL Division One after an away win against London Cavaliers on Saturday afternoon.

Mystics were led by Irene Oboavwoduo 17 points, 3 rebounds and 2 steals, with support from Elizandra Costa 16 points, a rebound, an assist and 3 steals, Michelle Ortega 9 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists and 6 steals, Carina Costa 7 points and 4 rebounds, Kizzy Spence-Mussington 6 points, a rebound and a steal, Rehana Khalil a point, 8 rebounds, an assist and 2 steals, Faith Lord 10 rebounds, a steal and a block and Remi Idowu 3 rebounds and 4 steals.

Up next for Mystics D1 is a home game against Reading Rockets on Saturday 15th March at 5:30pm.

Manchester Giants 63-86 Manchester Magic U18

Manchester Magic U18 moved to 17-2 in the Premier North after an away win against Manchester Giants on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U18 is a home game against Nottingham Wildcats on Sunday 16th March at 3:30pm.

Trafford Magic U18 61–86 Derby Trailblazers

Trafford Magic U18 moved to 4-14 in the Premier North after a home loss against Derby Trailblazers on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Trafford Magic U18 was a home game against Nottingham Wildcats on Sunday afternoon, find out how they got on below.

 Manchester Magic U16 86–54 Leicester Riders

Manchester Magic U16 moved to 19-0 in the Premier North after a home win against Leicester Riders on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U16 is a home game against City of Birmingham Rockets on Saturday 15th March at 12:30pm. 

Manchester Mystics U16 2 57–39 Sheffield Hatters 2

Manchester Mystics U16 2 moved to 15-1 in the North Conference League after a home win against Sheffield Hatters 2 on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics U16 2 is an away game against Liverpool on Thursday 13th March at 7:00pm, followed by an away game against City of Leeds Black on Saturday 15th March at 3:00pm, followed by a home game against Derby Trailblazers on Sunday 16th March at 1:15pm.

Manchester Swarm 40-95 Manchester Magic U14

Manchester Magic U14 moved to 14-3 in the Premier North after an away win against Manchester Swarm on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U14 is a home game against Newcastle Eagles on Saturday 15th March at 12:30pm, followed by an away game against Newcastle Eagles on Sunday 16th March at 2:00pm.

Mersey Mavericks Purple 45-50 Manchester Magic U14 2

Manchester Magic U14 2 moved to 7-6 in the North West 1 League after an away win against Mersey Mavericks Purple on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U14 2 is a home game against Cheshire Wire on Saturday 22nd March at 12:30pm, their final game of the regular season. 

Congleton Grizzlies 46-43 Manchester Magic U14 3

Manchester Magic U14 3 moved to 6-4 in the North West Dee League after an away loss against Congleton Grizzlies on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U14 3 is a home game against Lancashire Spinners on Sunday 16th March at 3:30pm.

Manchester Mystics U12 2 82–47 Lancashire Spinners

Manchester Mystics U12 2 moved to 10-1 in the North West 1 League after a home win against Lancashire Spinners on Saturday afternoon. 

Up next for Mystics U12 2 is an away game against in-house rivals Manchester Mystics U16 on Wednesday 12th March at 6:15pm, their final game of the regular season.

Sunday 9th March

Myerscough 58-63 Manchester Magic D2

Manchester Magic D2 moved to 14-7 in the NBL Division 2 North after an away win against Myerscough on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Magic D2 is an away game against Liverpool on Sunday 15th March 5:00pm, their final game of the regular season.

Trafford Magic U18 101–85 Nottingham Wildcats

Trafford Magic U18 moved to 5-14 in the Premier North after a home win against Nottingham Wildcats on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Trafford Magic U18 is a home game against Manchester Giants Blue on Thursday 13th March at 6:15pm, followed by an away game against Manchester Giants Blue on Sunday 16th March at 12:00noon.  

Manchester Mystics U18 97–30 Bristol Academy Flyers

Manchester Mystics U18 finish top of the Premier North with a 14-0 record, after a home win against Bristol Academy Flyers on Sunday afternoon.

Mystics U18 await their fate in the Play-offs.

Trafford Mystics U18 87-55 Charnwood College Riders

Trafford Mystics U18 will finish in 2nd/3rd in the Premier North with a 11-3 record depending on Nottingham’s pending results, after a home win against Charnwood College Riders on Sunday afternoon.

Trafford Mystics U18 await their fate in the Play-offs.

Trafford Magic U16 47–97 Mersey Mavericks Purple

Trafford Magic U16 will finish in 9th/10th in the Premier North with a 5-17 record, depending on York’s pending results, after a home loss against Mersey Mavericks Purple on Sunday afternoon.

Trafford Magic U16 missed out on a place in the Play-offs.

Manchester Magic U16 2 66–94 Lancashire Spinners

Manchester Magic U16 2 moved to 3-15 in the North West 1 Conference League after a home loss against Lancashire Spinners on Sunday afternoon. 

Up next for Magic U16 2 is an away game against Cheshire Wire Green on Saturday 15th March at 3:00pm, their final game of the regular season.

Newcastle Eagles 37-75 Manchester Mystics U14

Manchester Mystics U14 finish top of the Premier North with a 12-0 record, after an away win against Newcastle Eagles on Sunday afternoon. 

Mystics U14 await their fate in the Play-offs.

Manchester Mystics U12 99–40 Stockport Lapwings

Manchester Mystics U12 moved to 11-0 in the North West 1 League after a home win against Stockport Lapwings on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics U12 is a home game against in-house rivals Manchester Mystics U12 2 on Wednesday 12th March at 6:15pm, their final game of the regular season.  

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Monday 24th February

Manchester Mystics U18 107–53 Trafford Mystics U18

Manchester Mystics U18 moved to 12-0 in the Premier North after a home win against in-house rivals Trafford Mystics U18 on Monday evening. Trafford Mystics U18 moved to 9-3.

Up next for Mystics U18 was a home game against City of Leeds on Sunday afternoon, find out how they got on below.

Up next for Trafford Mystics U18 was a home game against Bromsgrove Bears on Saturday afternoon, find out how they got on below.

Manchester Giants Blue 48-82 Manchester Magic U14

Manchester Magic U14 moved to 12-3 in the Premier North after an away win against Manchester Giants Blue on Monday evening.

Up next for Magic U14 was an away game against St Helens Saints on Sunday afternoon, find out how they got on below.

Wednesday 26th February

St Helens Saints 54-99 Manchester Magic U18

Manchester Magic U18 moved to 14-2 in the Premier North after an away win against St Helens Saints on Wednesday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U18 was an away game against Derby Trailblazers on Saturday afternoon, find out how they got on below.  

Thursday 27th February

Trafford Magic U18 75–64 Sheffield Elite

Trafford Magic U18 moved to 3-13 in the Premier North after a home win against Sheffield Elite on Thursday evening.

Up next for Trafford Magic U18 was a home game against City of Edinburgh on Saturday afternoon, find out how they got on below.  

Saturday 1st March

Manchester Magic D2 68-56 Liverpool

Manchester Magic D2 moved to 13-7 in the NBL Division 2 North after a home win against Liverpool on Saturday evening.

Magic were led by Ronney Ani 14 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and a steal, with support from Luca Lara-Sanchez 14 points, 2 rebounds, an assist and a steal, Thomas Browne 13 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists, Demi Babalola 13 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks, Jack Walton 5 points, 3 rebounds and 6 assists and Tyme Regent-Bascombe 2 points, 7 rebounds and an assist.

Up next for Magic D2 is an away game against Myerscough on Sunday 9th March 4:30pm.

Manchester Mystics D1 79–68 Loughborough Riders

Manchester Mystics D1 moved to 10-9 in the WNBL Division One after a home win against Loughborough Riders on Saturday afternoon.

Mystics were led by Elizandra Costa 23 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists and 3 steals, with support from Irene Oboavwoduo 16 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 steals and a block, Carina Costa 11 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists, Success Odemwingie 10 points, 9 rebounds, an assist and 3 steals, Michelle Ortega 8 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists and a steal, Isobel Robinson 4 points, 2 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals and a block, and Faith Lord 2 points, 7 rebounds, an assist, 2 steals and 2 blocks.

Up next for Mystics D1 is an away game against London Cavaliers (the recently changed name of Thames Valley Cavaliers) on Saturday 8th March at 4:30pm.

Derby Trailblazers 89-95* Manchester Magic U18 *overtime

Manchester Magic U18 moved to 15-2 in the Premier North after an away win/loss against Derby Trailblazers on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U18 was a home game against City of Edinburgh on Sunday afternoon, find out how they got on below. 

Trafford Magic U18 85–72 City of Edinburgh

Trafford Magic U18 moved to 4-13 in the Premier North after a home win against City of Edinburgh on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Trafford Magic U18 was a home game against Derby Trailblazers on Saturday 8th March at 3:00pm, followed by a home game against Nottingham Wildcats on Sunday 9th March at 1:15pm.   

Trafford Mystics U18 20–0 Bromsgrove Bears

Trafford Mystics U18 moved to 10-3 in the Premier North after a forfeited home win against Bromsgrove Bears on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Trafford Mystics U18 is a home game against Charnwood College Riders on Sunday 9th March at 1:15pm. 

Manchester Giants 109-56 Trafford Magic U16

Trafford Magic U16 moved to 5-16 in the Premier North after an away loss against Manchester Giants on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Trafford Magic U16 is a home game against Mersey Mavericks Purple on Sunday 9th March at 1:15pm.

Stockport Falcons Green 106-53 Manchester Magic U16 2

Manchester Magic U16 2 moved to 3-14 in the North West 1 Conference League after an away loss against Stockport Falcons Green on Saturday afternoon. 

Up next for Magic U16 2 is a home game against Lancashire Spinners on Sunday 9th March at 11:00am.

Trafford Mystics U16 55–117 Sheffield Hatters

Trafford Mystics U16 moved to 3-13 in the Premier North after a home loss against Sheffield Hatters on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Trafford Mystics U16 was an away game against Bromsgrove Bears on Sunday afternoon, find out how they got on below.   

Manchester Mystics U16 2 67-57 York Eagles

Manchester Mystics U16 2 moved to 13-1 in the North Conference League after a home win against York Eagles on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics U16 2 was a home game against City of Leeds Black on Sunday afternoon, find out how they got on below.   

Manchester Giants 52-63 Manchester Magic U12

Manchester Magic U12 moved to 8-0 in the North West Irwell after an away win against Manchester Giants on Saturday afternoon. 

Up next for Magic U12 was an away game against Tameside Vikings on Sunday afternoon, find out how they got on below.   

FBA 29-90 Manchester Mystics U12 2

Manchester Mystics U12 2 moved to 9-1 in the North West 1 League after an away win against FBA on Saturday afternoon. 

Up next for Mystics U12 2 is a home game against Lancashire Spinners on Saturday 8th March at 12:30pm.

Sunday 2nd March

Manchester Magic U18 122–70 City of Edinburgh

Manchester Magic U18 moved to 16-2 in the Premier North after a home win against City of Edinburgh on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U18 is an away game against Manchester Giants on Saturday 8th March at 3:00pm.

Manchester Mystics U18 120–62 City of Leeds

Manchester Mystics U18 moved to 13-0 in the Premier North after a home win against City of Leeds on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics U18 is a home game against Bristol Academy Flyers on Sunday 9th March at 3:30pm.  

Newcastle Eagles 83-87 Manchester Magic U16

Manchester Magic U16 moved to 18-0 in the Premier North after an away win against Newcastle Eagles on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U16 is a home game against Leicester Riders on Saturday 8th March at 12:30pm. 

Manchester Mystics U16 87–46 Nottingham Wildcats

Manchester Mystics U16 moved to 17-1 in the Premier North after a home win against Nottingham Wildcats on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics U16 is an ‘away’ game against in-house rivals Trafford Mystics U16 on Saturday 8th March at 3:00pm.

Bromsgrove Bears 52-58 Trafford Mystics U16

Trafford Mystics U16 moved to 4-13 in the Premier North after an away win against Bromsgrove Bears on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Trafford Mystics U16 is a home game against in-house rivals Manchester Mystics U16 on Saturday 8th March at 3:00pm.

Manchester Mystics U16 2 75-50 City of Leeds Black

Manchester Mystics U16 2 moved to 14-1 in the North Conference League after a home win against City of Leeds Black on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics U16 2 is a home game against Sheffield Hatters 2 on Saturday 8th March at 12:30pm.  

St Helens Saints 43-108 Manchester Magic U14

Manchester Magic U14 moved to 13-3 in the Premier North after an away win against St Helens Saints on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U14 is an away game against Manchester Swarm on Saturday 8th March at 11:00am.

Manchester Magic U14 3 61–72 Barrow Thorns

Manchester Magic U14 3 moved to 6-3 in the North West Dee League after a home loss against Barrow Thorns on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U14 3 is an away game against Congleton Grizzlies on Saturday 8th March at 3:00pm.

Tameside Vikings 43-62 Manchester Magic U12

Manchester Magic U12 moved to 9-0 in the North West Irwell after an away win against Tameside Vikings on Sunday afternoon. 

Up next for Magic U12 is a home game against Manchester Swarm Black on Sunday 16th March at 1:15pm.    

Lancashire Spinners 23-90 Manchester Mystics U12

Manchester Mystics U12 moved to 10-0 in the North West 1 League after an away win against Lancashire Spinners on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics U12 is a home game against Stockport Lapwings on Sunday 9th March at 11:00am.

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Saturday 22nd February

Worcester Wolves 55-60 Manchester Magic D2

Manchester Magic D2 moved to 12-7 in the NBL Division 2 North after an away win against Worcester Wolves on Saturday evening.

Magic were led by Demi Babalola 21 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists and a steal, with support from Jack Walton 13 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists and a steal, Dan Davies 11 points and 8 rebounds, Thomas Browne 9 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists, Ronney Ani 6 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals and a block, Tyme Regent-Bascombe 7 rebounds, 2 assists and a steal, Luca Lara Sanchez 4 assists and a steal.

Up next for Magic D2 is a home game against Liverpool on Saturday 1st March 7:30pm.

Cobham Cobras 61-68 Manchester Mystics D1

Manchester Mystics D1 moved to 9-9 in the WNBL Division One after an away win against Cobham Cobras on Saturday afternoon.

Mystics were led by Rehana Khalil 14 points, 4 rebounds, an assist and a steal, with support from Elizandra Costa 10 points, 7 rebounds, an assist and a steal, Irene Oboavwoduo 9 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals and a block, Carina Costa 7 points and 2 steals, Michelle Ortega 6 points, 3 rebounds, 7 assists, a steal and a block, Isobel Robinson 6 points, 2 rebounds and 2 steals, Remi Idowu 5 points and 8 rebounds, Natalie Feurtado 5 points and Success Odemwingie 4 points, 2 rebounds and assist, a steal and a block.

Up next for Mystics D1 is a home game against Loughborough Riders on Saturday 1st March at 5:30pm.

Manchester Magic U16 84–81 Newcastle Eagles

Manchester Magic U16 moved to 16-0 in the Premier North after a home win against Newcastle Eagles on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U16 was a home game against City of Leeds Gold on Sunday afternoon, find out how they got on below. 

Toxteth El8te 80-60 Manchester Magic U16 2

Manchester Magic U16 2 moved to 3-13 in the North West 1 Conference League after an away loss against Toxteth El8te on Saturday afternoon. 

Up next for Magic U16 2 is an away game against Stockport Falcons Green on Saturday 1st March at 4:00pm.

Lancashire Spinners 26-86 Manchester Mystics U16

Manchester Mystics U16 moved to 15-1 in the Premier North after an away win against Lancashire Spinners on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics U16 was an away game against Bristol Academy Flyers on Sunday afternoon, find out how they got on below.

Barrow Thorns 78-46 Manchester Magic U14 3

Manchester Magic U14 3 moved to 6-2 in the North West Dee League after an away loss against Barrow Thorns on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U14 3 is a home game against Barrow Thorns on Sunday 2nd March at 1:45pm.

Sunday 23rd February

Manchester Magic U18 98–80 Manchester Giants Blue

Manchester Magic U18 moved to 13-2 in the Premier North after a home win against Manchester Giants Blue on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U18 is an away game against St Helens Saints on Wednesday 26th February at 3:00pm, followed by an away game against Derby Trailblazers on Saturday 1st March at 5:00pm.

Manchester Magic U16 90–37 City of Leeds Gold

Manchester Magic U16 moved to 17-0 in the Premier North after a home win against City of Leeds Gold on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U16 is an away game against Newcastle Eagles on Sunday 2nd March at 4:00pm. 

York Eagles 1 62-58 Trafford Magic U16

Trafford Magic U16 moved to 5-15 in the Premier North after an away loss against York Eagles on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Trafford Magic U16 is an away game against Manchester Giants on Saturday 1st March at 3:00pm.

Bristol Academy Flyers 19-108 Manchester Mystics U16

Manchester Mystics U16 moved to 16-1 in the Premier North after an away win against Bristol Academy Flyers on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics U16 is a home game against Nottingham Wildcats on Sunday 2nd March at 1:15pm.

Manchester Magic U14 2 83–58 Barrow Thorns

Manchester Magic U14 2 moved to 6-6 in the North West 1 League after a home win against Barrow Thorns on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U14 2 is an away game against Mersey Mavericks Purple on Saturday 8th March at 4:00pm. 

Manchester Mystics U14 74–46 Sheffield Hatters

Manchester Mystics U14 moved to 11-0 in the North 1 League after a home win against Sheffield Hatters on Sunday afternoon. 

Up next for Mystics U14 is an away game against Newcastle Eagles on Sunday 9th March at 2:00pm, their final game of the regular season. 

Manchester Mystics U14 2 46–89 City of Birmingham Rockets

Manchester Mystics U14 2 finished the North 1 League with a 0-12 record after a home loss against City of Birmingham Rockets on Sunday afternoon.

Manchester Magic U12 75–72* Stockport Falcons *overtime

Manchester Magic U12 moved to 7-0 in the North West Irwell after a home win in overtime against Stockport Falcons on Sunday afternoon. 

Up next for Magic U12 is an away game against Manchester Giants on Saturday 1st March at 5:00pm, followed by an away game against Tameside Vikings on Sunday 2nd March at 11:00am.