Sheffield Sharks record their first home win of the season

After a tough couple of opening games at home so far this season, the Sharks make it 2-3 with a 80-67 win over old rivals Manchester Giants.

 Tony Wroblicky was a steady influence at the back

 A view from the gallery of the court and bleachers

 Cardell McFarland on a fast break

 Mike Tuck shoots for two

 Kyle Odister played a big part in keeping the lead going

 Zach Gachette got a dunk near the end from a steal

 Cardell McFarland claims the last points

 MVP Tony Wroblicky - 21 points,  9 rebounds, 6 assists and 2 blocks

Sheffield Sharks vs Leicester Riders - photos from the opening game of the season

A tough night for the Sheffield Sharks sees them lose out 54-85 against a Leicester Riders side looking for a degree of revenge after the BBL playoff loss in May.

 Shaheed Davis wins the tip

 Tony Wroblicky shoots a 2 for the first points of the new season

 Mike Tuck in a familiar position under the basket

 Tony Wroblicky muscles his way through the Riders close defence

 Shaheed Davis runs the play

 Zach Gachette shoots

 And then pops one in

 Cardell McFarland brings the ball down the court

 Colin Sing looks to open up the Riders defence

 And then looks to shoot

  Cardell McFarland brings the ball down the court

Cardell McFarland runs past the Riders defence

 Shaheed Davis runs in to the D

 Kyle Odister looks for a way past the Riders defence

 Marko Backovic shoots a 2

 Tony Wroblicky gets some close attention

 Cardell McFarland looking for a way past the Riders defence

 Shaheed Davis with a dunk near the end of the game

Eddy Brownell looks to clear the defence

Sheffield Sharks - 2016/2017 Season Launch

It's September and the Sheffield Sharks came together tonight at B|Braun to launch their new season with plenty of new faces.

 The squad with the BBL Playoff trophy

Coach Atiba Lyons

 

 Assistant Coach Ariel Parrucci

 Captain Mike Tuck

 Kyle Odister

 Colin Sing 

 Eddie Brownell

 George Brownell

 

Marko Backovic

 Zach Gachette, Guard, 6'3" - returning for another spell with the Sharks

 Jordan Davis, Guard, 5'10" College: University of Tampa

 Marquis Mathis, Forward, 6'8"  College: University of West Florida

 Shaheed Davis, Forward, 6'9"  College: University of Central Florida

 

Tony Wroblicky, Centre, 6'10"  College: The American University

Advantage to Sheffield Sharks after the first leg of the playoffs: 94-70 - against London Lions

A strong second-half performance from Sheffield Sharks gave them a 24 point cushion over London Lions going into Sunday's second leg playoff.  Sharks put in a good home performance despite missing Colin Sing and Patrick Horstmann who are still out injured, leaving only 10 on the bench.

After a scrappy start that saw London often lead be a few points, Sharks came back to square it 33-33 midway through the second quarter.  Some good point runs allowed Sharks to break away and ease to 55-41 early in the third quarter.

Mid-way through the second quarter the game was all squared at 33-33. However a 7-0 run to end the half and another 8-0 run to start the third quarter gave Sheffield a 55-41 lead which they built on to run out 94-70 winners on a night when other fancied teams struggled.

Jerrold Brooks was MVP with 31 points, 6 assists, 3 rebounds and 1 steal. Mike Tuck and TJ Robinson also scored 19 points each.

 TJ Robinson at the tip

 

 Brandon Hogg breaks through.

 John Barber keeps the ball

 Sam Toluwase claims two points

 TJ Robinson for two

 John Barber for two

 TJ Robinson

 TJ Robinson goes for a floater

 Jerrold Brooks pulls up the Lions defence

 Brandon Hogg goes for two

 Jerrold Brooks runs through the Lions defence

  Jerrold Brooks holds off the Lions defence

 George Brownell on the ball

Mike Tuck takes a free throw.

Jerrold Brooks ghosts past former Shark Nick Lewis.

Kyle Odister brings the ball out from defence.

Jerrold Brooks get blocked out.

Jerrold Brooks takes the free-throw.

TJ Robinson jumps for the basket.

Brandon Hogg gets blocked out.

Jerrold Brooks found space easier to find as the game went on and racked up his points tally..

Kyle Odister takes a free-throw.

John Barber breaks through the Lions defence.

MVP Jerrold Brooks