Without even playing a game, GB guard Flinder Boyd has reluctantly used a clause in the deal he signed just two weeks ago with the Newcastle Eagle to join Spanish LEB Gold club Ourense.

GB Standard Life centre Kieron Achara is this focus of this months feature with our media partner the Daily Mirror.

The Sheffield Hatters took the first piece of silverware of the domestic season, winning their record 13th National Cup title to become Britain's most successful basketball team with a 67-54 victory over the Nottingham Wildcats on Sunday.