- EABL Elite Eight recap – 15 March, plus Final Four preview
- EABL recap – 8 March, plus playoff preview
- EABL Player of the Week – 1 March 2023
- EABL recap – 1 March
- EABL Player of the Week – 22 February 2023
- EABL recap – 22 February
- EABL Player of the Week – 8 February 2023
- EABL recap – 15/16 February
- EABL Playoff Structure reminder
- EABL Player of the Week – 1 February 2023
Manchester Magic Academy
ROSTER 2022-23
| First Name | Surname | Height | Position | Year Born | Class | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toby | Akinlade | 6'4" | Forward | 2005 | 2023 | |
| Ben | Brown | 6'3" | Guard | 2004 | 2023 | |
| Tyler | Dawson | 6'7" | Forward | 2005 | 2024 | |
| Shaquille | Furlonge | 6'6" | Forward | 2005 | 2023 | |
| Matthew | Goodwin | 6'2" | Guard | 2005 | 2024 | |
| Timur | Guc | 6'1" | Forward | 2005 | 2024 | |
| Thomas | Kelly | 6'1" | Guard | 2005 | 2023 | |
| Luca | Lara-Sanchez | 6'0" | Guard | 2006 | 2024 | |
| Darstin | Onye | 6'5" | Forward | 2004 | 2023 | |
| Nii | Sam-Quartey | 6'3" | Forward | 2006 | 2024 | |
| Billy | Sullivan | 6'0" | Guard | 2004 | 2023 | |
| Robbie | Wild | 6'0" | Guard | 2006 | 2024 |
Coaching Staff
Head Coach: Peter Paraskeva – p.paraskeva9@gmail.com
Assistant Coach: Dave Williams
Assistant Coach: Joshua Perkins
Location:
Manchester Basketball Centre, Wilbraham Road, Manchester M16 8GW
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History
2017-18
Finished 6-5 in the West Conference for fourth place. Defeated by Barking Abbey in the Elite 8.
League Record: 6-5
2016-17
Finished 5-7 in the West Conference for fifth place and just missing out on the post-season.
League Record: 5-7
2015-16
Finished 3-8 in the West Conference for seventh place and missing out on the playoffs.
League Record: 5-7
2014-15
Went 10-5 through the regular season in the North Conference, finishing in sixth place and missing out on the playoffs.
League Record: 10-5
2013-14
Finished the Number 1 Seed in the North Sea Conference with a 10-2 record before being knocked out in the Elite 8 by eventual champions Barking Abbey.
League Record: 10-2
Playoffs: 1-1
2012-13
Finished 2nd in Group 2 with a 10-2 record, defeated Charnwood by 20 in the Sweet 16, before losing to eventual runners up, SGS, in the Elite Eight.
League Record: 10-2
Playoffs: 1-1
2011-12
Went undefeated for the second straight season, in Northern Conference Group 1, finishing 8-0 on the season. Beat Burnley by six in the Sweet Sixteen, before topping Tyne Met 85-63 in the Elite Eight and then Barking Abbey in the Final Four.
Lost in the Championship Final to Derby College/Noel Baker School, 73-67.
League Record: 8-0
Playoffs: 3-1
2010-11
Finished with a perfect 14-0 regular season record to top Group 1, then defeated Derby College/Noel Baker School in the Elite Eight, Hackney in the Final Four and then SEEVIC in the final to be crowned the inaugural champions of the U19 Premier Schools league.
League Record: 14-0
Playoffs: 3-0
