The BBL Show #9 - Former Plymouth Raiders Coach, Gary Stronach, Helps Break Down Week 2 BBL Action!

This week The BBL Show reviews 3 BBL Cup Games! Up first, the B. Braun Sheffield Sharks handed the London Lions their second loss of the 2020-21 season on Friday night. Vince Macaulay’s capital side were hoping to bounce back following their recent overtime loss to the Newcastle Eagles. Despite an encouraging late comeback, the Lions fell short, with the Sharks picking up the 70-61 victory. Jay and Drew welcome a special guest, former Plymouth Raiders coach Gary Stronach! Jay catches up with Gary to see what he's been up to since he hung up his clip board 10 years ago. Hardcore BBL fans may remember that Gary gave Drew his first professional opportunity back in 2005. If not for Gary, England may not have become the foundation for Drew’s professional basketball career. Thanks to Gary for being a change agent for countless careers in the BBL! Gary also sticks around with The BBL Show team to review the final two games of the weekend. Homecourt advantage was non-existent on the third gameday of the BBL season as in both the Newcastle Eagles vs. Leicester Riders and the Manchester Giants vs. Cheshire Phoenix games the victory went to the visiting team…leaving the taste of defeat with the Riders and Phoenix for the first time this season. Newcastle handed the Riders their first opening day loss since 2006, in a game that only saw 200 points in total, 98-102. Whilst the North-West derby between Cheshire Phoenix and Manchester Giants saw the Mancunians pick up a 92-98 victory. Newcastle now extends its lead at the top of Group 3, whilst Manchester sits in first place of Group 2.