After a tumultuous debut season in the British Basketball League (BBL), the Plymouth City Patriots have wasted little time in securing the services of one of the best coaches in the league, as the club have announced a long-term deal for their current Head Coach, Paul James. Less than two months ago, Coach James was instrumental in his side’s achievement of making the 2022 … [Read more...]
“We haven’t achieved anything yet,” Paul James…
By Jamie Thomas February was a superb month for the Plymouth City Patriots, who masterminded wins over the Manchester Giants, Bristol Flyers, Surrey Scorchers and London Lions in a hectic few weeks of action. It is a far cry from the struggles the Patriots had at the start of the year, especially as Plymouth were close to securing back-to-back wins over the Lions in the … [Read more...]
Paul James and Antwon Lillard Recognised for February Performances
After an incredibly busy month in the BBL that saw 43 games played across the Championship and Trophy, Paul James and Antwon Lillard have emerged as award winners. In the same month that he took charge of his 1000th game as a BBL Head Coach, Paul James has won the Molten Kevin Cadle BBL Coach of the Month award, leading Plymouth Raiders to a 6-1 record in February. It opened in … [Read more...]
Coach Paul James celebrates 1000th BBL game with a win while Lions hold on for important victory in the Championship
BBL Championship Surrey Scorchers 97-98 London Lions (23-16, 44-44, 68-77, 97-98)(Scorchers: L.James – 16, R.Richards – 15, M.McLemore – 13; Lions: D.Liggins – 20, O.Parker – 19, J.Dang-Akodo – 15) BBL Trophy Quarter Final Worcester Wolves 66-75 Plymouth Raiders (11-19, 36-39, 55-55, 66-75)(Wolves: J.Williams – 23, L.Kimble – … [Read more...]
“Coming up to my 1000th game just sounds nuts” says Plymouth’s Paul James
By Jamie Thomas One of the most undervalued qualities in sport is longevity – especially when it brings a fantastic amount of success with it. When the Plymouth Raiders next take to the court, their Head Coach Paul James will achieve a feat of longevity never before seen in this league, and it’s fair to say Coach James has certainly had his fair share of success to go … [Read more...]