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Double Silverware for the Knights

4/4/2019

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Team Newcastle’s BUCS second team continue to outperform expectations, adding a league/ cup double to their growing list of achievements.

After promotion last season into BUCS Northern 3B and with multiple key players leaving, it initially looked like the Knights could be in for a tough year. However, a combination of ambitious new players and steady veterans has propelled them to the top of this new division. The team finished as champions with an 8-1 record and will play in the 2nd Division in 2019/20 for the first time in their history.

The team also competed in the Northern Conference Cup, a competition in which they have never previously progressed past the last 16 stage. Hard-fought wins against Bradford 1st and Leeds 1st (both placed in Division 2) set up a semi-final derby against Sunderland 1st. After suffering their only league defeat of the year to them 4 weeks earlier, the players came out extremely motivated, eventually running out 90-64 winners. Sunderland had no answer for some strong finishing and shooting from forward Oscar Sanchez, who finished with 36 points.
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The final pitted the Knights against Bolton 1st, an experienced team led by a former BBL (professional) player. The game was characterised by both teams making strong runs, with Newcastle having to rely on efficient outside shooting from Adria Estany Roura (23 points) and Oscar Sanchez (24 points) to stay in the game. Team Newcastle finally found some breathing room after two 3-point shots from Center Georgios Karatzas opened up a 56-48 lead. From there, captain Daniel Casado Serra put on an inspired defensive display to take Bolton’s best scoring threat out of the game and see the Knights through to a 70-64 win.
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The results mark a successful debut season for Player-Coach Josh Szymanis, who had this to say:

"We started this season with a new, young squad and a new style of play for them all to adapt to. We had to play the majority of our games against other university 1st teams, with some of them in higher divisions than us. We had plenty of reasons to not be successful but this group has sacrificed for the team and for each other at every turn and fully deserve everything they've achieved."

​3rd year Captain Daniel Casado Serra, set to graduate this summer after 4 years with the club, added:

“In the 4 years I have been part of this team, I have never seen teamwork at the same level as shown on the court this season. It would be very difficult for me to single out any individual player. I am proud to graduate knowing there are still great things to come for the Knights.”

Highlights of the team’s season can be found below:
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BUCS Roster Set

1/10/2018

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The Knights have rounded out their BUCS squad ahead of the season opener by signing versatile wing player Corey Doran, formerly of Eastern Nazarene College. Corey established a reputation as a highly efficient player last season as he averaged 16.5 points, shooting 60.9% from the field. He was also a strong presence on the boards, notching 5.9 rebounds per game.

Corey comes highly recommended by former graduate Irving Eggleston Jr, now an assistant coach at his alma mater Nichols College.

BUCS games start this Wednesday as Team Newcastle take on local rivals Northumbria University, an 8.15 tip at Sport Central.
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Guard Makes Division 1 Return

8/9/2018

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After multiple stints with Tees Valley Mohawks in NBL Divisions 1 and 2, 6'0" guard David Hanson has signed for Team Newcastle ahead of the upcoming season. He is proven at this level as a very dangerous offensive player as well as a tenacious defender.

He also has experience in the NCAA,  most recently in 2015/16 with Salve Regina in Division III, where he  averaged 10.3 points over 25 games (18 starts).

​We look forward to seeing first-hand what he can do this season in the NBL.
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New Challenge for Youth International

8/9/2018

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Fresh off his debut in FIBA competition at the U18 European Championships, Tosan Evbuomwan has signed for the 2018-19 NBL season.  The 6'6" guard/ forward also currently plays for Newcastle Eagles' Academy side in the EABL.

Playing up an age group, he averaged  4.8 points and  4.0 rebounds for Great Britain over 6 games, showing his ability to compete with some of the best young players in Europe.

Head Coach Ian Hewitt knows Tosan well, having coached him previously as part of the North East  U15 setup, where he was also selected for the England U15 squad despite having no National League experience at that point.

The exciting prospect will be looking to make an instant impact in NBL Division 1 this season.
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