Last weekend’s Inter Counties Tournaments ends the 2023 / ’24 season
The East Midlands Inter Counties Tournaments were staged in Nottingham last weekend with mixed fortunes for the teams from Northamptonshire.
The county fielded two teams in the Under 11 Mixed competition with the White team winning the competition and the Red team gaining 3rd place.
The Under 13 Girls lost just one game to claim Runners Up spot while the Under 13 Boys were 4th.
The Northants club was well represented in the Northamptonshire teams with 26 boys and girls playing in the four teams and six Coach / Helpers supporting those teams. Download Full Press Release
The county fielded two teams in the Under 11 Mixed competition with the White team winning the competition and the Red team gaining 3rd place.
The Under 13 Girls lost just one game to claim Runners Up spot while the Under 13 Boys were 4th.
The Northants club was well represented in the Northamptonshire teams with 26 boys and girls playing in the four teams and six Coach / Helpers supporting those teams. Download Full Press Release
Super “Thunder” Under 15 Boys demolish “Riders”
Winning a Play Off title is always an achievement but convincingly beating a team attached to a BBL Club makes it even sweeter and this is exactly what the Northants “Thunder” Under 15 Boys did at Bromsgrove School last Sunday.
The game opened up with “Riders” playing a match-up zone defence which caused “Thunder” all sorts of problems. They were playing excellent defence themselves forcing numerous missed shots from “Riders” but they seemed reluctant to run the ball back allowing the Leicester players to set up their zone defence. All this led to an attritional ten minutes of play with “Riders” edging the first quarter by eight points to ten. Download Full Press Release
The game opened up with “Riders” playing a match-up zone defence which caused “Thunder” all sorts of problems. They were playing excellent defence themselves forcing numerous missed shots from “Riders” but they seemed reluctant to run the ball back allowing the Leicester players to set up their zone defence. All this led to an attritional ten minutes of play with “Riders” edging the first quarter by eight points to ten. Download Full Press Release
“Lightning” Under 11 Girls are YBL Champions
On the back of 16 points from Gracie Barrett and an excellent defensive performance the Northants “Lightning” Under 11 Girls retained the Under 11 Girls YBL title for the Northants club.
Nuneaton fielded just six players allowing them to keep strong players on the court for the whole game while under the ‘all must play rule’, “Lightning” would have to play all nine of their roster.
The first quarter was a cagey affair with both teams managing just six points. The game was broken open in the second quarter which “Lightning” won by 24 points to four, Barrett contributing 14 of those points. “Predators” were much more competitive in the third quarter but some determined defence and excellent rebounding from Samanta Sudeikyte gave “Lightning” the edge 16-12 and a 46-22 lead going into the final stanza. Download Full Press Release
Nuneaton fielded just six players allowing them to keep strong players on the court for the whole game while under the ‘all must play rule’, “Lightning” would have to play all nine of their roster.
The first quarter was a cagey affair with both teams managing just six points. The game was broken open in the second quarter which “Lightning” won by 24 points to four, Barrett contributing 14 of those points. “Predators” were much more competitive in the third quarter but some determined defence and excellent rebounding from Samanta Sudeikyte gave “Lightning” the edge 16-12 and a 46-22 lead going into the final stanza. Download Full Press Release
Press Release 36 - Under 13’s storm into the YBL Final
On the back of 26 points from skipper Sam Dominic and 17 points from Kaiyin Dada, 12 of them coming in the first half, the Northants “Thunder” Under 13’s booked themselves a place in the YBL Final.
The game was played at Moulton School because the sports hall at Northampton School for Girls, the team’s usual home court is being used for examinations. The change of venue had no effect on the “Thunder” team as they raced into a 22 points to 7 lead in the first quarter; 15 of those points coming from Dada and Dominic. Download Full Press Release
The game was played at Moulton School because the sports hall at Northampton School for Girls, the team’s usual home court is being used for examinations. The change of venue had no effect on the “Thunder” team as they raced into a 22 points to 7 lead in the first quarter; 15 of those points coming from Dada and Dominic. Download Full Press Release
Press Release 35 - U13 Boys beat “Tornadoes” in a double overtime nailbiter
Leading by 45 points to 23 at half time it looked as if “Thunder” were going to sail into the semi-final. But the lead had come at a price with many “Thunder” players in foul trouble. This seriously affected the team’s play and “Tornadoes” were able to reduce the deficit by winning the third quarter 10-4 and they were able to maintain their momentum in the fourth quarter through Al Jalabi. His 14 points helped the home team win the quarter 25-eight and tie the game up at 57 all.
The first period of overtime was a cat and mouse affair with “Thunder” grateful for six points from Sam Dominici and a crucial three-pointer from Dominykas Jokulis as both teams managed eleven points. Full Press Release
The first period of overtime was a cat and mouse affair with “Thunder” grateful for six points from Sam Dominici and a crucial three-pointer from Dominykas Jokulis as both teams managed eleven points. Full Press Release
Press Release 34 - “Lightning” U14 Girls win the Tournament of Champions
“Lightning” Under 14 Girls are unofficial National Conference Champions
With Basketball England not staging Play Offs for several age groups including the Under 14 Girls the London Greenhouse organisation decided to stage a Conference Champions Tournament. They invited the winners of the five Conferences to take part in a tournament at Uxbridge College last Saturday. In the event only three teams York “Eagles” and “Lightning” joined the hosts Full Press Release
With Basketball England not staging Play Offs for several age groups including the Under 14 Girls the London Greenhouse organisation decided to stage a Conference Champions Tournament. They invited the winners of the five Conferences to take part in a tournament at Uxbridge College last Saturday. In the event only three teams York “Eagles” and “Lightning” joined the hosts Full Press Release
Press Release 33 - Northants Under 13 Boys advance in YBL Play Offs
Almost four hundred players, their parents, carers siblings and friends assembled at The Town Centre Hotel last Sunday for the Northants Basketball Club’s annual Presentation Evening.’
Coaches of the club’s sixteen competitive teams presented awards for Players Player, Most Improved Player and Most Valuable Player. There were also several special awards the President’s Award going to Benas Maldutis who has been involved with the Club since the age of four as a player, Young Leader, table official and latterly as a referee.
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Coaches of the club’s sixteen competitive teams presented awards for Players Player, Most Improved Player and Most Valuable Player. There were also several special awards the President’s Award going to Benas Maldutis who has been involved with the Club since the age of four as a player, Young Leader, table official and latterly as a referee.
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Press Release 32 - U11 and U13 Girls win Rose of the Shires Play Offs
The Rose of the Shires League was the brainchild of Hannah Valentine -Rice and her husband Paul and with the help of funding from the Basketball England and Sport England Together Fund was set up in September 2023. Two competitions for Under 11 and Under 13 Girls have run on a tournament basis all season and last Sunday the Play Offs were staged at the Northants Basketball Centre at Northampton School for Girls.
Both competitions were won by Northants “Lightning” with both their teams producing impressive performances
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Both competitions were won by Northants “Lightning” with both their teams producing impressive performances
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Press Release 29 - Benas leads Junior Men to the double over “Titans”
Northants Basketball Club and Northampton School for Girls coach Karen Goodrich has been given the
2023 “All Girls” Inspiring Female Award for the East Midlands.
In her two roles Karen a former National League and national team player has championed girls’ basketball for several years with considerable success. Currently there are over 100 active female players in the basketball club and 80 girls in competitive teams at N.S.G. plus 40 attending casual sessions. :: Full Press Release :: Karen Goodrich article ::
2023 “All Girls” Inspiring Female Award for the East Midlands.
In her two roles Karen a former National League and national team player has championed girls’ basketball for several years with considerable success. Currently there are over 100 active female players in the basketball club and 80 girls in competitive teams at N.S.G. plus 40 attending casual sessions. :: Full Press Release :: Karen Goodrich article ::
Press Release 28 - Under 14 Boys are Midlands Conference Champions
Under 14 Boys NBL Midlands Conference
Northants “Thunder” 97 – 80 Tamworth “Tigers
The Northants Under 14 Boys put pay to any speculation about the outcome of the Midlands Conference title with a comfortable win over Tamworth “Tigers” in a high scoring game.
When the two teams had met earlier in the season in Tamworth, “Thunder” had cruised to a comfortable thirty plus points win but “Tigers” were a much more competitive outfit last Saturday and were only trailing 18-19 going into the final two minutes of the first quarter. They were then well and truly “Kellyed” as the “thunder” forward scored eight points to give his side a 29-18 lead.
“Tigers” were competitive for the rest of the game winning the second quarter 20-19 despite missing ten free throws. “Thunder” edged the final two quarters with Luca Garratt looking impressive as they close out the win by 97 points to 80 led by 26 points from Anton Kelly and 25 from Garratt; Joelle Stiete-French and Al Mustafa Yinusu with 13 and 10 points respectively.
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Needing a win to keep their Conference title hopes alive with a win over fourth placed “Big Sky” West Bromwich Albion, the Northants Under 16 Boys produced their worst half of basketball to trail 34-53 at half time.
There were stern words for the team during the half time interval and it was a different “Thunder” team that took to the court in the second half. Five three-pointers in the third quarter saw “Thunder” outscore their opponents 23-16 to narrow the gap to 12 points with everything to play for in the final ten minutes. CLICK HERE to download the full Press Release
There were stern words for the team during the half time interval and it was a different “Thunder” team that took to the court in the second half. Five three-pointers in the third quarter saw “Thunder” outscore their opponents 23-16 to narrow the gap to 12 points with everything to play for in the final ten minutes. CLICK HERE to download the full Press Release
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The Northants Under 17 Girls completed their YBL regular season programme with an emphatic win over and enthusiastic but inexperienced Solihull “Griffins” team. They will now look likely move on to the Play Offs with an unbeaten record with “Griffins” conceding the return fixture 20-zero.
Despite being sent to the wrong venue “Lightning” made an excellent start to the game on Sunday with Peace Okum going on a scoring spree well supported by Jenny Oamen, Allanah Major and Iviannah Meadows they dominated all four quarters.
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Despite being sent to the wrong venue “Lightning” made an excellent start to the game on Sunday with Peace Okum going on a scoring spree well supported by Jenny Oamen, Allanah Major and Iviannah Meadows they dominated all four quarters.
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Twenty plus points hauls from Benas Maldutis and Danielius Jokulus helped the Northants Junior Men to a revenge win over Oxford “Hoops” last Saturday.
“Thunder” made a good start to the game jumping out to a 7-zero lead but they then became guilty of turning the ball over gifting Oxford easy scores. This allowed the home side to establish a 22-16 lead after the first quarter but “Thunder” were able to ‘up’ the intensity of their defence in the second quarter and when “Hoops” missed shots they were able launch a number of fast break against the loose Oxford backcourt cover. “Thunder” took the quarter 17-11 to tie the scores up at 33 all at half time.
The third quarter was an attritional affair with both teams struggling to score and the scores were still tied at 45 all going into the final ten minutes of play. CLICK HERE to download the full Press Release
“Thunder” made a good start to the game jumping out to a 7-zero lead but they then became guilty of turning the ball over gifting Oxford easy scores. This allowed the home side to establish a 22-16 lead after the first quarter but “Thunder” were able to ‘up’ the intensity of their defence in the second quarter and when “Hoops” missed shots they were able launch a number of fast break against the loose Oxford backcourt cover. “Thunder” took the quarter 17-11 to tie the scores up at 33 all at half time.
The third quarter was an attritional affair with both teams struggling to score and the scores were still tied at 45 all going into the final ten minutes of play. CLICK HERE to download the full Press Release
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Leading by 39 points to 28 at half time of this Midlands 2 Conference game the Northants “Thunder” Junior Men looked well set to avenge their loss to Bromsgrove “Bears” earlier in the season. In the first twenty minutes of play “Thunder” had combined good defence with some controlled offensive basketball. With Elias James and Rapolas Radavicius controlling the defensive boards “Thunder” were able to score freely from fast break.
The control shown by “Thunder” in the first half disappeared after half time when confronted by some more aggressive “Bears” defence and they were guilty of turning the ball over allowing “Bears” to eat into the “Thunder” lead. The Bromsgrove team won the third quarter 22-13 to close the gap to just two points and they took the lead midway through the fourth quarter eventually extending this lead to nine points CLICK HERE to download the full Press Release
The control shown by “Thunder” in the first half disappeared after half time when confronted by some more aggressive “Bears” defence and they were guilty of turning the ball over allowing “Bears” to eat into the “Thunder” lead. The Bromsgrove team won the third quarter 22-13 to close the gap to just two points and they took the lead midway through the fourth quarter eventually extending this lead to nine points CLICK HERE to download the full Press Release
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A stunning 34 point haul from guard Benas Maldutis helped the Northants Junior Men to victory over local rivals Northamptonshire “Titans”. “Thunder” trailed for long periods of the game but were able to stay in touch thanks to some determined defence and survived a late “Titans” charge.
“Thunder” edged a see-saw first quarter 19-17 with Elias James causing “Titans” problems on the offensive boards. The second quarter was a low scoring affair with both teams missing scoring opportunities from the free throw line. “Titans” took the quarter 12-9 to lead 29-28 at half time with the game well and truly in the balance. CLICK HERE to download the full Press Release
“Thunder” edged a see-saw first quarter 19-17 with Elias James causing “Titans” problems on the offensive boards. The second quarter was a low scoring affair with both teams missing scoring opportunities from the free throw line. “Titans” took the quarter 12-9 to lead 29-28 at half time with the game well and truly in the balance. CLICK HERE to download the full Press Release
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The Northants Under 16 and Under 15 Boys’ teams put on a breathless display of basketball last Saturday the Under 16’s finally triumphing in overtime.
The Under 15’s had been involved in a titanic battle against West Brom the previous day and it appeared they were suffering from a serious hangover when they took to the floor against their older rivals and at the end of the first quarter found themselves facing a 27–2 deficit with Harry Dutton and Fran Guei scoring freely for the Under 16’s.
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The Under 15’s had been involved in a titanic battle against West Brom the previous day and it appeared they were suffering from a serious hangover when they took to the floor against their older rivals and at the end of the first quarter found themselves facing a 27–2 deficit with Harry Dutton and Fran Guei scoring freely for the Under 16’s.
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The Northants Under 16 Boys stay top of the Midlands I Conference after this battling comeback win against the City of Birmingham “Rockets” second string. C.O.B. led at half time and it wasn’t until the third minute of the third quarter that “Thunder” got their noses in front for the first time.
The first quarter saw “Thunder” missing a couple of key players, produce some of their worst basketball of the season so far combining lacklustre offence with naïve defence as their full court man-to-man defence was ripped apart by “Rockets”. Trailing 9-22 after the first ten minutes of play “Thunder” were able to re-group in the second quarter which they won 19-9 to close the gap to 28-31 at half time. CLICK HERE to download the full Press Release
The first quarter saw “Thunder” missing a couple of key players, produce some of their worst basketball of the season so far combining lacklustre offence with naïve defence as their full court man-to-man defence was ripped apart by “Rockets”. Trailing 9-22 after the first ten minutes of play “Thunder” were able to re-group in the second quarter which they won 19-9 to close the gap to 28-31 at half time. CLICK HERE to download the full Press Release
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Going into the final quarter of this Midlands 1 Conference game “Thunder” were holding a 12 point lead at 69-57. Against a team they had lost to in overtime earlier in the season “Thunder” had dominated the first quarter winning it by 27 points to 14, but they had then allowed “Tornadoes” back into the game by losing the second quarter 17-26.
Eight points apiece from Harry Dutton and Fran Guei in the third quarter had given the edge back to “Thunder” but “Tornadoes” were still well and truly in the contest. Needing to play at their very best “Thunder” proceeded to produce some high quality best basketball and led by nine points from James Kennett-Maughan they outscored their opponents by 25 points to nine to take the game 94-66. CLICK HERE to download the full Press Release
Eight points apiece from Harry Dutton and Fran Guei in the third quarter had given the edge back to “Thunder” but “Tornadoes” were still well and truly in the contest. Needing to play at their very best “Thunder” proceeded to produce some high quality best basketball and led by nine points from James Kennett-Maughan they outscored their opponents by 25 points to nine to take the game 94-66. CLICK HERE to download the full Press Release
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Going into the final quarter of this Midlands 2 Conference game “Thunder” were trailing by 39 points to 50. During the first three quarters of the game “Thunder” had played a passive man to man defence which had been exploited by “Storm”. Going into the last ten minutes of play Coach Darjius Maldutis urged his team to raise their efforts and they responded superbly going on a 16-zero run to drag themselves back into the game lead 55-50.
“Storm” raised their hopes of clinching victory with a ‘Hail Mary’ thee pointer but scores from Benas Maldutis and Jake Muxlow plus a Rapolas Radavicius free throw saw “Thunder” home to an unlikely win. CLICK HERE to download the full Press Release
“Storm” raised their hopes of clinching victory with a ‘Hail Mary’ thee pointer but scores from Benas Maldutis and Jake Muxlow plus a Rapolas Radavicius free throw saw “Thunder” home to an unlikely win. CLICK HERE to download the full Press Release
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After suffering two close defeats at the end of 2023 the Northants Junior Men opened 2024 with a resounding win over the Milton Keynes “Breakers” second string last Saturday.
“Thunder” dominated the game except for a short period at the start of the third quarter when they were unsettled by the “Breakers” press defence but they were able to re-group and win the final quarter by 24 points to nine.
In the fifty points plus win the “Thunder” scoring was led by Rapolas Radavivicius with 26 points excellent support coming from Benas Maldutis and Elias James but this was a win based on contributions from all the players including the two under age players drafted into the lineup. CLICK HERE to download the full Press Release
“Thunder” dominated the game except for a short period at the start of the third quarter when they were unsettled by the “Breakers” press defence but they were able to re-group and win the final quarter by 24 points to nine.
In the fifty points plus win the “Thunder” scoring was led by Rapolas Radavivicius with 26 points excellent support coming from Benas Maldutis and Elias James but this was a win based on contributions from all the players including the two under age players drafted into the lineup. CLICK HERE to download the full Press Release
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The 2023 ’24 basketball season resumes for the Northants Basketball Club this weekend with four league games and one ‘friendly’ fixture, all of them away from home.
The Club will be hoping to build on a successful first half of the season which has seen no less than 13 of the club’s teams topping their league or Conference, ten of them with unbeaten records.
This season the Club is competing in four different competitions in order to give as many boys and girls as possible the opportunity to play competitive basketball. Those competitions are the National League run by Basketball England, the Your Basketball League, The Rose of the Shires League and The East of England League the last three run by independent organisations and volunteers. In addition to the competitive teams the Club runs two Casual sessions and the “Ballers” programme for under 8 boys and girls. CLICK HERE to download the full Press Release
The Club will be hoping to build on a successful first half of the season which has seen no less than 13 of the club’s teams topping their league or Conference, ten of them with unbeaten records.
This season the Club is competing in four different competitions in order to give as many boys and girls as possible the opportunity to play competitive basketball. Those competitions are the National League run by Basketball England, the Your Basketball League, The Rose of the Shires League and The East of England League the last three run by independent organisations and volunteers. In addition to the competitive teams the Club runs two Casual sessions and the “Ballers” programme for under 8 boys and girls. CLICK HERE to download the full Press Release
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The Northants “Thunder” Under 16 Boys got back to winning ways and moved to the top of the Midlands 2 Conference following a 12 point win at Tamworth “Tigers”.
After their disappointing loss against Warwickshire “Hawks” the previous weekend “Thunder” started the game in determined mood restricting “Tigers” to just seven points whilst pouring in 22 themselves in the first quarter. “Tigers” rallied strongly in the second quarter with “Thunder” being guilty of a little complacency as the home side outscored them 22-12 to reduce the deficit to 29-34 at half time. CLICK HERE to download the full Press Release
After their disappointing loss against Warwickshire “Hawks” the previous weekend “Thunder” started the game in determined mood restricting “Tigers” to just seven points whilst pouring in 22 themselves in the first quarter. “Tigers” rallied strongly in the second quarter with “Thunder” being guilty of a little complacency as the home side outscored them 22-12 to reduce the deficit to 29-34 at half time. CLICK HERE to download the full Press Release
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An appalling third quarter which they lost 19-seven and a plethora of missed lay ups and close to the basket shots were mainly responsible for this disappointing result for the Northants Junior Men. This was a game which the Northants boys lost rather than “Bears” winning it.
Against a competent and well coached Bromsgrove “Thunder” made a tentative start to the game losing the first quarter by 11 points to 14 but they recovered well in the second quarter and thanks to nine points from Benas Maldutis and seven from Rapolas Radavicius they took the quarter 24-17 to lead 35-31 at half time.
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Against a competent and well coached Bromsgrove “Thunder” made a tentative start to the game losing the first quarter by 11 points to 14 but they recovered well in the second quarter and thanks to nine points from Benas Maldutis and seven from Rapolas Radavicius they took the quarter 24-17 to lead 35-31 at half time.
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A Northants “Thunder” team decimated by injuries and illness travelled to Telford last Saturday and suffered a two point defeat in a low scoring game, “Thunder” did everything they could to recover from a dire first two quarters which saw them score just 14 points while “Warriors” managed 24.
“Thunder” won the third quarter 18-12 and with just seconds of the game remaining stole the ball but the breakaway lay up which would have tied the scores was missed and the team slumped to their second consecutive loss.
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“Thunder” won the third quarter 18-12 and with just seconds of the game remaining stole the ball but the breakaway lay up which would have tied the scores was missed and the team slumped to their second consecutive loss.
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The Northants “Thunder” Junior Men sacrificed their unbeaten record to Oxford “hoops” last Saturday and will look back in horror of the alarming statistic of missing no less than sixteen lay ups and close to the basket put backs, eight of them in the decisive fourth quarter.
Defences dominated throughout the game with both teams struggling to create scoring opportunities all too frequently relying on speculative perimeter shooting. “Hoops” edged the first quarter 12-10 and they extended this lead by a single point during a dire second quarter.
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Defences dominated throughout the game with both teams struggling to create scoring opportunities all too frequently relying on speculative perimeter shooting. “Hoops” edged the first quarter 12-10 and they extended this lead by a single point during a dire second quarter.
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The Northants Cadet boys got back to winning ways with a convincing victory over Coventry “Elite” last Saturday.
“Thunder” led 26-14 at half time without ever playing at their best and grateful for 18 points from Fran Guei and James Kellett-Maughan. They exploded into life in the third quarter thanks for five long range ‘twos’ and a three-pointer from forward Harry Dutton as “Thunder” took the quarter 20-12 to lead 46-26 going into the final stanza.
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“Thunder” led 26-14 at half time without ever playing at their best and grateful for 18 points from Fran Guei and James Kellett-Maughan. They exploded into life in the third quarter thanks for five long range ‘twos’ and a three-pointer from forward Harry Dutton as “Thunder” took the quarter 20-12 to lead 46-26 going into the final stanza.
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A stunning 39 points from Jenny Oamen helped the Northants “Lightning” Under 17 Girls to a win over Bedford “Thunder” and maintain their unbeaten record.
“Lightning” dominated all four quarters and set their stall out in the first when they kept “Thunder” scoreless while Oamen and Ivianah Meadows who poured in points on offence.
Coach Lee Meadows was delighted with the win which takes his team to a 3 and zero record in the YBL and made mention of the defensive efforts of Peace Okun, Tolani Akanmui and Lauren Eighteen
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“Lightning” dominated all four quarters and set their stall out in the first when they kept “Thunder” scoreless while Oamen and Ivianah Meadows who poured in points on offence.
Coach Lee Meadows was delighted with the win which takes his team to a 3 and zero record in the YBL and made mention of the defensive efforts of Peace Okun, Tolani Akanmui and Lauren Eighteen
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‘Rain stopped play’ isn’t an expression usually associated with basketball but that’s exactly what happened last Saturday when rain leaked through the roof of the sports hall forcing the referees to abandon the game. In many ways this saved the unbeaten record of the Northants Junior Men who at that stage were trailing by fifteen points and were staring defeat in the face.
Basketball England will decide what happens next with their options being to let the score stand, replay the game from zero / zero or from the score as it stands but with the last two options only the players on the scoresheet would be allowed to participate CLICK HERE to download the full Press Release
Basketball England will decide what happens next with their options being to let the score stand, replay the game from zero / zero or from the score as it stands but with the last two options only the players on the scoresheet would be allowed to participate CLICK HERE to download the full Press Release
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The Northants Basketball Club, an elite and grassroots basketball club based in Northampton is thrilled to announce a significant sponsorship agreement that promises to elevate the team's prospects and impact on the local community. OEH Group, a leading Property Development company, has joined hands with the Northants Club to support their mission of promoting youth basketball and fostering athletic talent in Northamptonshire.
OEH Group is a leading Property Development company with a deep commitment to corporate social responsibility. They are dedicated to supporting local communities and empowering young individuals to achieve their goals. Through this sponsorship agreement with Northants Basketball Club, the OEH Group aims to make a lasting impact on the lives of young athletes in Northampton. CLICK HERE to download the full Press Release
OEH Group is a leading Property Development company with a deep commitment to corporate social responsibility. They are dedicated to supporting local communities and empowering young individuals to achieve their goals. Through this sponsorship agreement with Northants Basketball Club, the OEH Group aims to make a lasting impact on the lives of young athletes in Northampton. CLICK HERE to download the full Press Release
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A stunning seventeen three-pointers was the highlight of this comfortable win over a gutsy Shrewsbury “Storm” outfit. That meant that over half of “Thunder’s” points came from beyond the arc.
“Thunder” won all four quarters but after winning the first stanza 24-12 they were guilty of relaxing their efforts and “Storm” mounted a 12-2 charge at the start of the second quarter to close to four points but ten points from Benas Maldutis got the “Thunder” team back on track. :: CLICK TO DOWNLOAD ::
“Thunder” won all four quarters but after winning the first stanza 24-12 they were guilty of relaxing their efforts and “Storm” mounted a 12-2 charge at the start of the second quarter to close to four points but ten points from Benas Maldutis got the “Thunder” team back on track. :: CLICK TO DOWNLOAD ::
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After a sluggish first half which saw the Milton Keynes second string lead “Thunder” by 32 points to 25 a completely different “Thunder” hit the floor for the second half. In the second quarter they outscored their opponents 17-11 to close the gap to 42-43 and they were able to maintain this impetus in the final quarter but a 7-2 “Breakers” charge took them back into the lead at 55-50 with just four minutes of the game remaining. At this stage Benas Maldutis grabbed the game by the scruff of the neck as he poured in nine points and this contribution combined with some outstanding defence helped “Thunder” embark on an 11-zero charge and a 61-55 victory. :: CLICK TO DOWNLOAD ::
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A combination of injuries, illnesses and registration problems meant that the Northants Junior Men had only six of their roster available for their second national league game of the season. Three Under 16 players were drafted in for the game having already played against Tamworth and facing another game the following day so the six “Thunder” ‘regulars’ knew they would have to play mega minutes.
Coach Darjius’s message to his team was very simple, “Play smart and keep out of foul trouble.” In the event his players did just this and on the back of some disciplined defence were able to record a hard fought eight point win. :: CLICK TO DOWNLOAD ::
Coach Darjius’s message to his team was very simple, “Play smart and keep out of foul trouble.” In the event his players did just this and on the back of some disciplined defence were able to record a hard fought eight point win. :: CLICK TO DOWNLOAD ::
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By the end of the third quarter of this Midland Conference game “Thunder” had established a 20 points plus lead at 57-34, but by this time three of their players had fouled out of the game. There was never any real possibility that “Warriors” would close the gap, but they did win the final quarter 19-14.
The first quarter was a typical early season game with both teams struggling to find any kind of rhythm. “Thunder” edged the quarter 16-10 and this lead was extended to 37-25 by half time. Some excellent “Thunder” defence in the third quarter restricted the visitors to just nine points while scoring twenty points themselves to establish a 57-34 lead. That defence however, had come at a price with three players having fouled out leaving “Thunder” to hang on for the victory.
In the 18 point win Benas Maldutis top scored for “Thunder” with 21 points, Thomas Bates supporting well with 13 points before fouling out. :: CLICK TO DOWNLOAD ::
The first quarter was a typical early season game with both teams struggling to find any kind of rhythm. “Thunder” edged the quarter 16-10 and this lead was extended to 37-25 by half time. Some excellent “Thunder” defence in the third quarter restricted the visitors to just nine points while scoring twenty points themselves to establish a 57-34 lead. That defence however, had come at a price with three players having fouled out leaving “Thunder” to hang on for the victory.
In the 18 point win Benas Maldutis top scored for “Thunder” with 21 points, Thomas Bates supporting well with 13 points before fouling out. :: CLICK TO DOWNLOAD ::
Press Release 3
The growing popularity of basketball has been clearly shown by the success of the two Casual Community Sessions being run by the Northants Basketball Club. The sessions have attracted seventy boys and girls and this is in addition to the players involved in the Club’s sixteen teams playing competitive basketball and the two “Ballers” sessions. The sessions comprise a certain amount of skill development plus fun games and an intra-group league. The coaches of the Casual Sessions carefully monitor players and several have been recommended to coaches of the competitive teams.
Club President, John Collins commented, “As a club we are really pleased that so many boys and girls want to play basketball and we are delighted that we have been able to provide recreative play for them.” :: CLICK TO DOWNLOAD ::
Club President, John Collins commented, “As a club we are really pleased that so many boys and girls want to play basketball and we are delighted that we have been able to provide recreative play for them.” :: CLICK TO DOWNLOAD ::
Press Release 2
The Northants Basketball Club held its Annual General Meeting last Friday and after the formal business had been concluded the subject of coach Professional Development was raised. Coaches from the Club have attended a number of coaching clinics over the past twelve months but the need for some in-house training was raised. Club President, John Collins promised to raise the matter with the Club’s Management Group.
During the meeting which re-elected the existing Management Group for another 12 months the Club’s new Welfare Officer, George Adeseko was welcomed into post and thanks were expressed for the work of outgoing Welfare Officer Emma Moore.
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During the meeting which re-elected the existing Management Group for another 12 months the Club’s new Welfare Officer, George Adeseko was welcomed into post and thanks were expressed for the work of outgoing Welfare Officer Emma Moore.
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Press Release 1
The 2023 / ’24 basketball season is set to be a bumper one for the Northants Club. The trend of last summer has been repeated over the last two months with the Club receiving numerous enquiries from prospective players. As a result the Club will run an unprecedented sixteen competitive teams playing in four different leagues plus four Casual sessions.
To accommodate the 350 boys and girls in the Club the Club’s Management Group has taken the important decision of moving some team practices to a second court at Thomas Becket Catholic School and some games will be played at a third venue yet to be confirmed. : CLICK TO DOWNLOAD :
To accommodate the 350 boys and girls in the Club the Club’s Management Group has taken the important decision of moving some team practices to a second court at Thomas Becket Catholic School and some games will be played at a third venue yet to be confirmed. : CLICK TO DOWNLOAD :
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