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August 27, 2021
Mike: “The Season Can’t Come Fast Enough”
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August 27, 2021

We caught up with Gatluak ‘Mike‘ Thiep following his commitment to the Rockets for the upcoming season to talk his time playing in the USA, Asia and Europe as well as the impact he hopes to have on the team both on and off the court this season. Mike spent time growing up in Birmingham and it…

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First Team
August 27, 2021
Matt: “I Want To Do Whatever I Can To Contribute To Winning”
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August 27, 2021

We caught up with young guard Matt Gaskell to talk his basketball journey so far and his hopes and ambitions for the upcoming campaign. Basketball in Birmingham has been part of Matt’s life since an early age with his parents introducing him to the Birmingham Bullets before joining the youth setup at COB a few…

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First Team
August 26, 2021
Miles: “I can’t wait to get out there with the team”
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August 26, 2021

We caught up with Miles Moore after he committed to the Rockets for the upcoming season to talk his journey into basketball and his ambitions for the season ahead. At sixteen years old, Miles has only been involved in the game for three years having discovered the sport whilst becoming disillusioned with playing football. “I…

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First Team
August 25, 2021
Faaris: “I Am Very Excited To Get Started”
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August 25, 2021

We caught up with new signing Faaris Mughal following his signing announcement yesterday to discuss his journey up to this point, how his desire to play developed during his time in the Rockets’ youth setup, and his ambitions for the upcoming season. Faaris has been involved with the youth setup at the Rockets since he…

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Faaris Mughal
July 1, 2021
Rockets First Team News
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July 1, 2021
We are really pleased to announce 2 very exciting coaching appointments to spearhead our mens and women’s first teams for the 2021/22 season! Leading our Rockets Men’s programme will be Coach Paul Douglas. Following an illustrious BBL playing career during which Douglas established himself as one of the city’s best-ever homegrown players Birmingham Bullets, he...
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May 20, 2021
Bursary fund in the name of Olympic basketball star is helping Rockets aim high
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May 20, 2021
A Former Olympic basketball star is set to help players and coaches reach new heights at the Rockets. Birmingham’s biggest community basketball club has set up a bursary fund in the name of Brisbane Bullets legend Rob Sibley. The Robert Sibley Bursary Scheme aims to support players and coaches on their basketball journey, especially those...
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April 6, 2021
Mini Rockets Basketball Easter Camp 2021
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April 6, 2021
After a year away are pleased to announce the return of our Easter Mini Rockets Basketball Camp 2021! Our 3 day camp will take place from 9.30am - 1pm on Monday 12th, Wednesday 14th and Friday 16th April on our amazing new court and includes lots of fun activities, skill work and daily challenges! We...
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March 30, 2021
Broadway Academy School, joins forces with Rockets
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March 30, 2021
Broadway Academy School in Perry Barr is building on the excitement of the Commonwealth Games in 2022 by forming a unique partnership with Birmingham’s biggest community basketball club. The Academy is joining forces with the City of Birmingham Rockets Basketball Club to provide a memorable educational and sporting experience in partnership with the Broadway Sixth...
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February 1, 2021
Rockets launch a new Academy in North Birmingham based at Broadway Academy
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February 1, 2021
We are delighted to announce our increased academy programme for 16-19 year-olds, including the launch of a new Rockets Academy in North Birmingham based at Broadway Academy. The new academy sees the return to Rockets of nationally renowned Coach Paul ‘Dougie’ Douglas. He will head up the programme with students able to choose from a...
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