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The Weekend Wrap

The Weekend Wrap 2022-23 Week 5

Saturday 22nd October

Nottingham Hoods 89-79 Manchester Magic D1

Manchester Magic D1 moved to 0-3 in the NBL Division One Men after an away loss against Nottingham Hoods on Saturday evening.

Up next for Magic D1 is a home game against Worthing Thunder on Saturday 29th October at 7:00pm, we hope to see you there!

Manchester Magic U16 79–43 York Eagles

Manchester Magic U16 moved to 2-0 in the Premier North after a home win against York Eagles on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U16 is an away game against Newcastle Eagles on Sunday 30th October at 3:30pm.

City of Birmingham Rockets 36-81 Manchester Mystics U18

Manchester Mystics U18 moved to 3-0 in the Premier North after an away win against City of Birmingham Rockets on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics U18 is an away game against Cardiff Met Archers on Saturday 29th October at 11:00am.

Manchester Mystics U16 2 88–80 Newcastle Eagles

Manchester Mystics U16 2 moved to 2-1 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 in-house rivals Manchester Mystics U16 3 on Sunday 30th October at 3:00pm.

Manchester Mystics U14 3 39–75 City of Leeds

Manchester Mystics U14 3 moved to 0-4 in the North 1 after a home loss against City of Leeds on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics U14 3 is an away game against Hartlepool Huskies on Sunday 6th November at 2:00pm.

Sunday 23rd October

Manchester Mystics D2 61–43 Bromsgrove Bears – National Cup Round 2

The Manchester Mystics D2 advanced to the next round of the National Cup after a home victory against Bromsgrove Bears on Sunday afternoon.

Manchester Mystics D2 face a home game against City of Birmingham Rockets in the third round on Sunday 13th November.

Up next for Mystics D2 is an away game against Sheffield Elite Academy on Saturday 5th November at 1:00pm.

Trafford Magic U18 65–67 City of Edinburgh

Trafford Magic U18 moved to 1-2 in the Premier North after a home loss against City of Edinburgh on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Trafford U18 is an away game against Charnwood College Riders on Saturday 29th October at 12:00noon.

Your team performance of the week last week was Manchester Mystics U14 with 31% of the vote. Who was your team of the week this week? (Vote closed)

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Saturday 15th October

Thames Valley Cavaliers 111–67 Manchester Magic D1

Manchester Magic D1 opened their league campaign with an away loss against Thames Valley Cavaliers on Saturday evening to move to 0-1 in the NBL Division One Men.

Up next for Magic D1 was an away game against Derby Trailblazers on Sunday evening, find out how they got on below.

Durham Palatinates 84-65 Manchester Met Mystics – WBBL Cup

The Manchester Met Mystics crashed out of the WBBL Cup after an away loss against Durham Palatinates on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics WBBL is an away game against London Lions on Sunday 23rd October at 12:30pm.

Derby Trailblazers 84-66 Trafford Magic U18

Trafford Magic U18 moved to 1-1 in the Premier North after an away loss against Derby Trailblazers on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Trafford U18 was a home game against Manchester Giants Green in the National Cup Second round on Tuesday evening, find out how they got on below.

Mystics U18 2 84–76 Nottingham Wildcats – Cup

The Manchester Mystics U18 2 advanced to the next round of the National Cup after a home victory against Nottingham Wildcats on Saturday afternoon.

Manchester Mystics U18 2 will face Manchester Mystics U18 away in the Quarter Finals of the National Cup on Monday 31st October at 8:00pm.

Up next for Mystics U18 2 is a home game against Charnwood College Riders on Saturday 29th October at 3:00pm.

Trafford U16 85–76 Leicester Riders – Cup

The Trafford U18 advanced to the next round of the National Cup after a home victory against Manchester Giants Green on Sunday afternoon.

Trafford U16 will face Derby Trailblazers away in the third round of the National Cup on Sunday 6th November.

Up next for Trafford U16 is an away game against Leicester Riders on Sunday 30th October at 1:00pm.

Mersey Mavericks 90-36 Manchester Magic U16 2

Manchester Magic U16 2 moved to 1-1 in the Conference North West after an away loss against Mersey Mavericks on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U16 2 is an away game against Manchester Giants Blue on Sunday 30th October at 3:00pm.

Mersey Mavericks 129-8 Manchester Magic U14 3

Manchester Magic U14 3 opened their league campaign with an away loss against Mersey Mavericks on Saturday afternoon to move to 0-1 in the Conference North West 2.

Up next for Magic U14 3 is a home game against Stockport Falcons on Sunday 30th October at 3:00pm.

York Eagles 19-82 Manchester Mystics U14 2

Manchester Mystics U14 2 opened their league campaign with an away win against York Eagles on Saturday afternoon to move to 1-0 in the North 1.

Up next for Mystics U14 2 is a home game against City of Leeds 2 on Saturday 29th October at 12:30pm.

Liverpool 74-46 Manchester Mystics U14 3

Manchester Mystics U14 3 moved to 0-3 in the North 1 after an away loss against Liverpool on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics U14 3 is a home game against City of Leeds on Saturday 22nd October at 3:00pm.

Sunday 16th October

Derby Trailblazers 97–65 Manchester Magic D1

Manchester Magic D1 moved to 0-2 in the NBL Division One Men after an away loss against Derby Trailblazers on Sunday evening, to go to 0-2 on the weekend.

Up next for Magic D1 was an away game against Nottingham Hoods on Saturday 22nd October at 7:30pm. 

Manchester Mystics D2 81–36 Manchester Valkyries

Manchester Mystics D2 opened their league campaign with a home win/loss against York Eagles on Saturday afternoon to move to 1-0 in the North 1.

Up next for Mystics D2 is a home game against Bromsgrove Bears in the National Cup on Sunday 23rd October at 5:30pm.

City of Birmingham Rockets 37–73 Manchester Mystics U18 – Cup

The Manchester Mystics U18 advanced to the next round of the National Cup after an away victory against City of Birmingham Rockets on Sunday afternoon.

Manchester Mystics U18 will face Manchester Mystics U18 2 at home in the Quarter Finals of the National Cup on Monday 31st October at 8:00pm.

Up next for Mystics U18 is an away game against City of Birmingham Rockets on Saturday 22nd October at 2:20pm.

Sheffield Sabres Elite 30–85 Manchester Magic U16 – Cup

The Manchester Magic U16 advanced to the next round of the National Cup after a home victory against Manchester Giants Green on Sunday afternoon.

Manchester Magic U16 will face Leeds LDM away in the third round of the National Cup on Sunday 6th November.

Up next for Magic U16 is a home game against York Eagles on Saturday 22nd October at 12:30pm.

Leicester Riders 44–60 Manchester Mystics U16 – Cup

The Manchester Mystics U16 advanced to the next round of the National Cup after an away victory against Leicester Riders on Sunday afternoon.

Manchester Mystics U16 will face Milton Keynes at home in the Quarter Finals of the National Cup on Sunday 6th November.

Up next for Mystics U16 was an away game against Manchester Mystics U16 2 on Monday evening, find out how they got on below.

Manchester Mystics U14 159–2 City of Leeds 2

Manchester Mystics U14 moved to 2-0 in the North 1 after a home win against City of Leeds 2 on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics U14 is a home game against Lancashire Spinners on Sunday 30th October at 12:30pm.

Monday 17th October

Manchester Mystics U16 2 34-99 Manchester Mystics U16

Manchester Mystics U16 2 moved to 1-1 in the Premier North after a home loss against Manchester Mystics U16 Monday evening, Manchester Mystics U16 moved to 2-0.

Up next for Mystics U16 2 is a home game against Newcastle Eagles on Saturday 22nd October at 12:30pm.

Up next for Mystics U16 is a home game against Milton Keynes on Sunday 30th October at 12:30pm.

Tuesday 18th October

Trafford U18 94–65 Manchester Giants Green – Cup

The Trafford U18 advanced to the next round of the National Cup after a home victory against Manchester Giants Green on Sunday afternoon.

Trafford U18 will face Manchester Giants White at home in the third round of the National Cup on Sunday 6th November.

Up next for Trafford U18 is a home game against City of Edinburgh on Sunday 23rd October at 12:30pm.

Your team performance of the week last week was a 3-way tie between Manchester Mystics U18, Manchester Mystics U18 2 and Manchester Magic U14. Who was your team of the week this week? (Vote Closed)

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Saturday 8th October

Nottingham Wildcats 71-67 Manchester Met Mystics 

The Manchester Met Mystics moved to 0-3 in the WBBL championship after a loss away against Nottingham Wildcats on Saturday evening.

Up next for Mystics WBBL is an away game against Durham Palatinates in the WBBL Cup on Saturday 15th October at 1:00pm.

Manchester Magic U18 93–51 QE York Knights

Manchester Magic U18 moved to 2-0 in the Premier North after a home win against QE York Knights on Saturday afternoon.

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

Northamptonshire Titans 87-100 Trafford Magic U16

Trafford Magic U16 moved to 2-0 in the Premier North an away win against Northamptonshire Titans on Saturday afternoon.

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

Bristol Academy Flyers 71-39 Manchester Mystics U16 2 

Manchester Mystics U16 2 moved to 1-1 in the Premier North after an away loss against Bristol Academy Flyers on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics U16 2 is a home game against in-house rivals Manchester Mystics U16 on Monday 17th October at 6:00pm. 

City of Leeds Gold 36-80 Manchester Magic U14

Manchester Magic U14 opened their league campaign with an away win against City of Leeds Gold on Saturday afternoon to move to 1-0 in the Premier North.

Up next for Magic U14 is a home game against Manchester Giants Blue on Sunday 16th October at 12:30pm.

Stockport Falcons 2 36-88 Manchester Magic U14 2

Manchester Magic U14 2 opened their league campaign with an away win against Stockport Falcons 2 on Saturday afternoon to move to 1-0 in the Conference North West 2.

Up next for Magic U14 2 is a home game against Liverpool on Saturday 22nd October at 3:00pm.

Sunday 9th October

Manchester Magic U18 100–62 Liverpool

Manchester Magic U18 moved to 3-0 in the Premier North after a home win against Liverpool on Sunday afternoon, to go 2-0 on the weekend.

Up next for Magic U18 is an away game against St. Helens Saints on Sunday 23rd October at 1:45pm.

Manchester Mystics U18 118–20 Cardiff Met Archers

Manchester Mystics U18 moved to 2-0 in the Premier North after a home win against Cardiff Met Archers on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics U18 is an away game against City of Birmingham Rockets on Sunday 16th October at 1:20pm in the Second round of the National Cup.

Manchester Mystics U18 2 88-80 Charnwood College Riders

Manchester Mystics U18 2 moved to 1-1 in the Premier North after a home win against Charnwood College Riders on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics U18 2 is a home game against Nottingham Wildcats on Saturday 15th October at 12:30pm in the Second round of the National Cup.

Manchester Magic U16 2 89–52 Myerscough Basketball Academy

Manchester Magic U16 2 opened their league campaign with a home win against Myerscough Basketball Academy on Saturday afternoon to move to 1-0 in the Conference North West.

Up next for Magic U16 2 is an away game against Mersey Mavericks on Saturday 15th October at 10:00am.

Manchester Mystics U14 138–15 York Eagles

Manchester Mystics U14 opened their league campaign with a home win against York Eagles on Sunday afternoon to move to 1-0 in the North 1.

Up next for Mystics U14 is a home game against City of Leeds 2 on Sunday 16th October at 12:30pm.

Newcastle Eagles 51-41 Manchester Mystics U14 3

Manchester Mystics U14 3 moved to 0-2 in the North 1 after an away loss against Newcastle Eagles on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics U14 3 is an away game against Liverpool on Saturday 15th October at 12:30pm.

Monday 10th October

Manchester Mystics U16 113-51 Manchester Mystics U16 3

Manchester Mystics U16 opened their league campaign with an away win against Manchester Mystics U16 3 on Monday evening to move to 1-0 in the Premier North, with Manchester Mystics U16 3 moving to 0-1.

Up next for Mystics U16 is an away game against Leicester Riders in the second round of the National Cup on Sunday 16th October.

Up next for Mystics U16 3 is another in-house clash with Manchester Mystics U16 2 on Sunday 30th October at 3:00pm.

Tuesday 11th October

Trafford Magic U16 60-95 Manchester Magic U16

Manchester Magic U16 opened their league campaign with an away win against in-house rivals Trafford Magic on Tuesday evening to move to 1-0 in the Premier North, Trafford Magic U16 moved to 2-1.

Up next for Magic U16 is an away game against Sheffield Sabres Elite on Sunday 16th October at 5:00pm in the Second round of the National Cup.

Up next for Trafford U16 is a home game against Leicester Riders on Saturday 15th October at 3:00pm in the Second round of the National Cup.

Your team performance of the week last week was Trafford Magic U18 with 45% of the vote! Who was your team of the week this week? (Vote Closed)

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Saturday 1st October

Charnwood College Riders 43-87 Manchester Magic U18

Manchester Magic U18 open their season with an away win against Charnwood College Riders on Saturday evening to move to 1-0 in the Premier North.

Up next for Magic U18 is a home game against QE York Knights on Saturday 8th October at 12:30pm.

Trafford Magic U16 76–57 Derby Trailblazers

Trafford Magic U16 opened their league campaign with a home win against Derby Trailblazers on Saturday afternoon to move to 1-0 in the Premier North.

Up next for Trafford U16 is an away game against Northamptonshire Titans on Saturday 8th October at 1:15pm.

Manchester Mystics U14 3 28–56 Lancashire Spinners

Manchester Mystics U14 3 opened their league campaign with a home loss against Lancashire Spinners on Saturday afternoon to move to 0-1 in the North 1.

Up next for Mystics U14 3 is an away game against Newcastle Eagles on Sunday 9th October at 1:30pm.

Sunday 2nd October

Manchester Met Mystics 45–72 Leicester Riders

The Manchester Met Mystics moved to 0-2 in the WBBL championship after a loss at home against Leicester Riders on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics WBBL is an away game against Nottingham Wildcats on Saturday 8th October at 6:00pm.

Myerscough Basketball Academy 55-60 Trafford Magic U18 

Trafford Magic U18 opened their league campaign with an away win against Myerscough Basketball Academy on Sunday afternoon to move to 1-0 in the Premier North.

Up next for Trafford U18 is a home game against City of Leeds on Saturday 8th October at 3:00pm.

Manchester Mystics U16 78-33 Manchester Mystics U16 3 – National Cup Round 1

Manchester Mystics U16 advanced to the second round of the National Cup after a win in the in-house clash with Manchester Mystics U16 3 on Sunday afternoon.

In the second round of the Cup Mystics U16 will face Leicester Riders away on Sunday 16th October.

Up next for Mystics U16 is another in-house clash with Manchester Mystics 3, this time to begin their Premier North campaign on Monday 10th October at 7:45pm.

Up next for Mystics U16 3 is another in-house clash with Manchester Mystics, this time to begin their Premier North campaign on Monday 10th October at 7:45pm.

Leicester Riders 57-54 Manchester Mystics U16 2 – National Cup Round 1

Manchester Mystics U16 2 crash out in the first round of the National Cup after defeat at Leicester Riders on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics U16 2 is an away game at Bristol Academy Flyers to begin their Premier North campaign on Saturday 8th October at 1:00pm.

Monday 3rd October

Manchester Mystics U18 2 44–83 Manchester Mystics U18

Manchester Mystics U18 2 opened their league campaign with a home loss against Manchester Mystics U18 on Monday evening to move to 0-1 in the Premier North, with Manchester Mystics U18 moving to 1-0.

Up next for Mystics U18 2 is a home game against Charnwood College Riders on Sunday 9th October at 3:00pm.

Up next for Mystics U18 2 is a home game against Cardiff Met Archers on Sunday 9th October at 12:30pm.

Your team performance of the week last week was Manchester Mystics U16 3 with 47% of the vote! Who was your team of the week this week? (vote closed)

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Manchester Magic KitKing Trophy Group D

Manchester Magic finish 4th in Group D of the KitKing Trophy with a 0-3 record, after a 79-64 opening day defeat on the road at Derby Trailblazers in game one last weekend. In game two, despite the backing from a raucous home crowd, the Magic suffered a narrow 70-76 defeat to Bradford Dragons. In their final game of the group stage the Magic lost out to a buzzer beating 3 from Team Newcastle, 61-60 the final score.

Up next for Magic D1 is an away trip to Thames Valley Cavaliers on Saturday 15th October at 6:30pm to begin the NBL Division 1 League campaign.

Manchester Met Mystics 60-74 Cardiff Met Archer – WBBL Championship

The new-look Manchester Met Mystics under new head coach Marg Jones opened their WBBL championship campaign with a disappointing home loss against Cardiff Met Archers.  

Up next for Mystics WBBL is a home game against Leicester Riders on Sunday 2nd October at 1:30pm.

Team Birmingham Elite 0-20 Manchester Mystics D2 – National Cup Round 1

The Manchester Mystics D2 side were handed a path to the second round of the National Cup after being awarded the game against Team Birmingham Elite.

Manchester Mystics D2 face a home game against Bromsgrove Bears in the second round on Sunday 23rd October.

Up next for Manchester Mystics D2 is a home game against Manchester Valkyries on Sunday 16th October at 5:30pm.

Manchester Giants Blue 48-87 Trafford Magic U18 – National Cup Round 1

Trafford Magic U18 2 advanced to the second round of the National Cup with great composure after a 48-87 victory over Manchester Giants Blue on Sunday afternoon.

Trafford Magic U18 face Manchester Giants Green/Leeds LDM at home in the second round on Sunday 16th October.

Up next for Trafford U18 is an away trip to Myerscough on Sunday 2nd October at 12:00noon

Cheshire Wire 2 43–85 Trafford Magic U16 – National Cup Round 1

Trafford Magic U16 2 advanced to the second round of the National Cup with relative ease after an 85-43 victory over Cheshire Wire 2 on Sunday afternoon.

Trafford Magic U16 face Leicester Riders at home in the second round on Sunday 16th October.

Up next for Trafford U16 is a home game against Derby Trailblazers on Saturday 1st October at 3:00pm.

Manchester Mystics U16 2 92-55 Newcastle Eagles – National Cup Preliminary

Manchester Mystics U16 2 advanced to the first round of the National Cup in style after a 92-55 victory over Newcastle Eagles on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics U16 2 is a trip to Leicester Riders in the first round of the National Cup on Sunday 2nd October at 3:00pm.

Bromsgrove Bears 43-105 Manchester Mystics U16 3 – National Cup Preliminary

Manchester Mystics U16 3 advanced to the first round of the National Cup in epic fashion after a 105-43 road win at Bromsgrove Bears on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics U16 3 is an in-house clash with Manchester Mystics 1 in the first round of the National Cup on Sunday 2nd October at 3:00pm.

Manchester Magic and Mystics News

Magic and Mystics Coaches for 2022/23

The Manchester Magic and Mystics are delighted to announce our National League coaches for the 2022-23 season. 

Manchester Magic U12/U14 3 – Head Coach Marc Jagger, Assisted by Sergio Lara-Bercial, Paul Middleton, Ambokile Bell and Andrew Vourliotis. 

Manchester Magic U14 2 – Head Coach Jason Parr Hilton, Assisted by Ed Bradley 

Manchester Magic U14/U16 2 – Head Coach Tom Paraskeva, Assisted by Adeleke Osinaike, Jason Parr-Hilton and Gareth Westwood. 

Trafford Magic U16 – Head Coach Mark Hamilton, Assisted by Tom Paraskeva 

Manchester Magic U16/ U18 Trafford – Head Coach Adam Morris, Assisted by Andrew Lang 

Manchester Magic U18/ Division 1 Men – Head Coach Peter Paraskeva, Assisted by Joshua Perkins, Will Brown, AdelekeOsinaike & Sergio Lara-Bercial 

Manchester Mystics U12 – Head Coach Rehana Khalil 

Manchester Mystics U14 1– Head Coaches Joe Andrew, Assisted by Holly Bryan, Natalie Fuertado. 

Manchester Mystics U14 2 – Head Coach Jim Carnegie, Assisted by James Carnegie

Manchester Mystics U14 3 – Head Coach Steve Keary, Assisted by Phil Matthews and Adam Masters.

Manchester Mystics U16 1 – Head Coaches Robert Fairely and Hannah Alty.

Manchester Mystics U16 2 – Head Coach Natalie Fuertado, Assisted by Joe Andrew and Marc Jagger. 

Manchester Mystics U18 1 / 2 – Head Coaches Robert Fairely and Hannah Alty.

Manchester Mystics Div 2 Women – Coaches to be confirmed.  

Manchester Magic and Mystics News

Paraskeva takes on Director of Basketball role

Peter Paraskeva has been appointed as the new Director of Basketball for the Manchester Magic and Manchester Mystics.

The move is designed to ensure both programmes are closely aligned in terms of standards, philosophy and coaching matters.

“I’m really excited at the prospect of tackling this new role,” said Paraskeva, a former Magic junior who earned international honours with England.

“Our club has had an extremely successful season and it’s important we continue to improve on our coaching delivery and nurturing of our young athletes.

“This is all made possible with the amazing group of passionate and dedicated volunteers that make the club what it is.

”The club is continuing its search for a new Head of Mystics.

The successful candidate will have responsibility for the entire girls’ programme, including the WEABL squad.The Magic and Mystics have enjoyed a great deal of success in 2021/22.

After winning the NBL U18 Men’s National Cup in February, they went on to qualify five teams for the NBL Junior Final Fours at the end of April.All five made their respective finals, with the U14 Mystics, the U16 Mystics and the U16 Magic all emerging as national champions.

To add to this success, Magic’s senior team won promotion to NBL Division One and claimed victory in the NBL Division Two Playoff Final at Belle Vue.

The Mystics senior team also enjoyed a season to remember, reaching the NBL Division Two Playoff Final in their first season back.

A significant number of juniors have also earned international honours with England and Wales, at U14, U15, U16 and U18 level.

A number of former Magic and Mystics juniors have also won silverware in the BBL and WBBL.

Manchester Magic and Mystics News

Mystics seek Head of Basketball

The Manchester Mystics is one of the biggest and most successful junior basketball programmes in the United Kingdom. It has won national titles at all age groups, created opportunities for players from all backgrounds, produced dozens of international players, and helped many more earn scholarships to play and study in the US.

It is now looking to appoint an ambitious individual to drive the entire Mystics programme.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone to shape the future of one of the most influential basketball clubs in the country. Click on this link to find out more and how to apply: PDF file

Manchester Magic U18 National Cup Winners 2021-22

More Cup success for Magic

Manchester Magic have added another piece of silverware to their trophy cabinet.

The U18s beat Sussex Storm 70-66 in an exciting National Cup final in Belle Vue.

The Magic dominated from the start, repelling a late run by the Storm to clinch their eight success in the competition and the club’s 24th National Cup win at junior level.

Magic guard Zak Moore was named MVP at the National Basketball Performance Centre after collecting 22 points, with 5 steals, 2 assists and 3 rebounds.

Mystics U16 fell just short in their quest, losing out 72-70 to GCA Haringey Angels in a pulsating final in front of fantastic home support.

Magic and Mystics MMU

Magic and Mystics Juniors to get nutrition advice

Manchester Magic and Manchester Mystics are launching a sports nutrition programme for their Junior National Basketball League teams.

The club has teamed up with Manchester Metropolitan University to run the project, which will enhance its offer to boys and girls in its Under-12. Under-14, Under-16 and Under-18 age groups.

“Eating the right food and drinking the right fluids is hugely important to a player’s development,” said club chief executive Phil Gordos.

“We’ve already established a fantastic working relationship with MMU, who help run our strength and conditioning programme for our Academy teams.

“This new programme only strengthens our links with the university, who have a wealth of expertise in a number of key areas and are very keen to work with us.”

More than 180 players and coaches will benefit from the sports nutrition programme, which will begin later in January with a virtual presentation to coaches.

“It’s a brilliant opportunity for students and myself to be working with Manchester Magic and Manchester Mystics, allowing us to bring our expertise in sports nutrition to the players,” said Dr James Cameron, MMU’s Senior Lecturer in Sport Nutrition.

“Our aim is to help players give themselves the best chance in training and competition and also to help those around the players gain a further understanding of the nutritional requirements of the athlete.”

Magic and Mystics run one of the leading junior basketball programmes in the United Kingdom.

They have won more than 50 national titles since 2000 and have developed dozens of internationals in that time.

The club also runs a thriving Academy programme, playing in the EABL and WEABL.