Manchester Basketball: Hometown Showdown in Super League Cup

0:00On March 13th, Manchester Basketball is celebrating a massive milestone, with both the men's and women's teams advancing to the 2026. Super League Cup Finals. For the first time ever, the event will take place right in their home city at the AO Arena. This marks just the second season for the franchise after rebranding from the Manchester Giants as part of a broader unification with the British. Basketball League that kicked off late last year. Local fans are buzzing with pride, especially with hometown stars like High Am Cleary, Demi Babalola, and 17-year-old Irene Oboava-Woe on the Roasters, all rising through the club's junior programs. The men's captain has highlighted how a roaring home crowd could make all the difference in bringing a championship to Manchester. Adding to the momentum, the teams just pulled off a thrilling 94-92 win over Croatia's KK Dubrava in the European North Basketball. Bleed knockout, securing a spot in the quarterfinals.

1:00The finals tip off this Sunday, March 22nd, against the London Lions, with tickets starting at 26 pounds. It's shaping up as the perfect hometown showdown fans won't want to miss.