Rockets Men’s First Team were victorious over St Helens Saints recording a 72-59 win in a thrilling affair at Nechells Wellbeing Centre in our last home fixture of October. The game would see the end of one unbeaten run in the league, as St Helens had won their opening two games after being promoted from…
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Emma James Is Back At Rockets For 2022/23!
City of Birmingham Rockets are pleased to confirm the return of Emma James to our Women’s First Team roster for 2022/23! Emma joined us ahead of our inaugural National League season in 2021/22 after graduating from Lancaster University and playing BUCS level competition during her time there. Emma impressed Coach Peter Mintoft during their time…
Cara Sheppard Returns For 2022/23!
City of Birmingham Rockets are pleased to confirm that Cara Sheppard is retuning to our Women’s First Team roster for the 2022/23 season! Cara joined us prior to the start of last season after representing University of Birmingham, where she competed in the BUCS competition. Having continued her development with us as part of our…
Martyn Gayle Announced As Player Coach
Rockets are pleased to announce that Martyn Gayle will step into the role of player coach for the remainder of the 2022/23 season. Shooting Guard Gayle rejoined his boyhood club from Division 1 outfit Team Newcastle this season with the ambition of spearheading Rockets’ promotion push.. He will be assisted in his new role by…
Enkeleda Pashaj Is Back For 2022/23!
City of Birmingham Rockets are pleased to confirm that Ekeleda Pashaj has returned to the club for the 2022/23 season! Enke was an influential figure in the group during the 2021/22 season, controlling the court from the point guard spot. A popular figure within the team, Enke brings tough defensive energy and intensity to the…
EABL Preview: BMet Rockets Academy vs Newcastle Eagles Academy
The Rockets Academy at Birmingham Metropolitan College face their second game of the season as they travel up to Newcastle to take on the Eagles Academy in the EABL Northern Conference this afternoon. Last week’s home opener against Derby College Trailblazers ended in a 66-78 loss in what was the team’s inaugural fixture in this…
Jess Blandford Commits To Rockets For 2022/23!
We are delighted to confirm that Jess Blandford has committed to Rockets for the upcoming season as part of our Women’s First Team roster. Jess has impressed in her early season outings and we are pleased to have her with us for the season! She joins up with Rockets having represented Itchen College & Team…
Club Statement: Nuno Rodrigues
City of Birmingham Rockets can confirm that Nuno Rodrigues will not lead our Men’s First Team this season after being unable to obtain the required work permit. We are extremely disappointed with this outcome and would like to place on record our profound thanks to Nuno for his patience whilst we have worked tirelessly to…
Junior Performance Roundup
It was a busy weekend for Rockets Junior Performance Teams with mixed results but some very encouraging signs across the club. Saturday On Saturday a strong display from our Under 16 Conference Boys team saw Coach Brunetti’s team take a comfortable 75-50 victory over Worcester Wolves with a display that demonstrated some significant improvements made…
Hannah Porter Returns For 2022/23!
We are delighted to confirm that Hannah Porter is returning to our Women’s First Team for the 2022/23 season! Hannah is a popular and well respected figure in the group and we are looking forward to seeing her in action after being sidelined through injury for large parts of last season. Assistant Coach Peter Mintoft…
Ruth Usman Joins Our Women’s First Team!
City of Birmingham Rockets are pleased to confirm that Ruth Usman is joining up with our Women’s First Team for 2022/23! Ruth was part of our YBL roster last season, a competition we went on to win, and impressed new Head Coach Ryan Emery during the offseason. Coach Emery signalled her versatility as a key…
Sarah Mullgrave Is Back For 2022/23!
City of Birmingham Rockets are delighted to announce the return of Sarah Mullgrave to our Women’s First Team roster for 2022/23! Sarah joined us midway through last season, going on to be part of our 2022 YBL winning side back in June. She returns under new Head Coach Ryan Emery, who spoke highly of Sarah…
Fabienne Zere Joins Our Women’s First Team!
City of Birmingham Rockets are pleased to announce the addition of Fabienne Zere to our Women’s First Team roster for the 2022/23 season. Fabienne is another of the new additions our roster this year and Head Coach Ryan Emery is looking forward to the impact she will have this year. He said: “Fabienne is one…
Sam Toluwase Joins Rockets!
City of Birmingham Rockets are delighted to announce the arrival of Samuel Toluwase as part of our Men’s First Team roster for the 2022/23 season! Sam boasts an impressive CV, including seven seasons in the BBL, in a well travelled career which has seen him play across the UK and in Iceland’s top tier. He…
Heather Maxwell Becomes The Latest Addition To Our Women’s First Team!
City of Birmingham Rockets are pleased to announce the addition of Heather Maxwell to our Women’s First Team roster for 2022/23! Heather has played with Reading Rockets for the past two years, competing as part of their NBL Division One roster in 2021/22. She also enjoyed success in last season’s WEABL – ranking as one…
Felicite Umuhoza Is Back For 2022/23!
We are delighted to confirm that Felicite Umuhoza is returning to Rockets for 2022/23! Felicite captained the side last season under Coach Peter Mintoft and we are pleased to have her back with us for the upcoming campaign. A popular figure in the group, she will play an important role on and off the court…
Siggy Hoar Is A Rocket For 2022/23!
City of Birmingham Rockets are delighted to announce that Siggy Hoar is joining our Men’s First Team for the 2022/23 season! The 6″6 forward has been a cornerstone of the Shropshire Warriors programme, representing the club at National League level and winning multiple West Midlands league and cup titles. Despite being born in Middlesbrough, Siggy…
Michael Gayle Returns For 2022/23!
City of Birmingham Rockets are delighted to confirm that Michael Gayle is returning to our Men’s First Team for 2022/23! Michael, a widely respected figure in Birmingham basketball, captained the side last season and we look forward to his continued impact both on and off the court as part of our exciting new roster. Michael…
Karl Teesdale Joins Rockets!
City of Birmingham Rockets are delighted to announce the addition of Karl Teesdale to our Men’s First Team roster for the upcoming season! Karl joins us on the back of a fruitful spell with our cross city rivals Team Birmingham Elite in 2021/22 and we are pleased to add his skillset to an already talented…
Taiwo Badmus Joins Up With Our Men’s First Team!
We are pleased to announce the addition of Taiwo Badmus to our Men’s First Team roster ahead of the upcoming NBL Division Two North season! Taiwo joins Rockets on the back of a spell at fellow Division Two outfit Nottingham Trent University Hoods and we are excited to see him continue his basketball journey with…
Luke Okosieme Is A Rocket!
City of Birmingham Rockets are pleased to announce the addition of Luke Okosieme to our Men’s First Team roster ahead of the 2022/23 season. Luke, 21, represented England High Jumping at U17, U18 & U20 level before making the transition to basketball. After playing in Portugal during his university placement year, Luke returns to the…
American Forward Christian Prince Joins Rockets!
We are delighted to announce the addition of American forward Christian Prince to our Men’s First Team roster! Christian, a 6″8 Forward/Center, played in Valencia, Spain last year. During this time, Christian helped his team finish 2nd in their division and gain promotion. Originally from New Jersey, Christian played varsity basketball at St Joseph High…
Dume Okibe Joins Up With Our Men’s First Team
City of Birmingham Rockets are pleased to announce the addition of Dume Okibe to our Men’s First Team roster for the 2022/23 NBL Division Two North season! The 6″7 forward joins up with Rockets after representing the EABL side at Sutton College from 2019-2022. Originally from Milton Keynes, Dume represented his hometown club Milton Keynes…
Milly Harrison Returns For 2022/23!
We are pleased to confirm that Milly Harrison is returning to our Women’s First Team for the 2022/23 season! Milly proved to be a reliable presence last season and we are delighted that she is returning under new Head Coach Ryan Emery. Ryan is looking forward to working closely with Milly this season and believes…
Georgia Darby Becomes The Latest Addition To Our Women’s First Team!
We are pleased to announce that Georgia Darby is joining our Women’s First Team for the 2022/23 season! Georgia has been part of the setup at Worcester Wolves since 2019 and will be reunited with new Rockets Head Coach Ryan Emery this season. She has also played for West Bromwich Albion Basketball Club, playing as…
Catarina Seixas Joins Our Women’s First Team!
City of Birmingham Rockets Basketball Club are delighted to announce the addition of Portuguese guard Catarina Seixas to our Women’s First Team roster for the 2022/23 season! Catarina won the Player’s Player of the Year award at Coventry Flames last season and will add a potent shooting threat to Coach Ryan Emery’s side. After coming…
October Fixtures Are On Sale Now!
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Kayne King Joins Rockets For 2022/23!
City of Birmingham Rockets are pleased to announce that Kayne King is joining up with our Men’s First Team for 2022/23! In another statement of intent from the club, Kayne, an established Division One player with Derby Trailblazers and Leicester Warriors, joins up with Coach Rodrigues’ side. Coach Rodrigues is looking forward to working with…
Michael Price Is Back For 2022/23!
We are pleased to confirm that Michael Price will be returning to Rockets for the upcoming season! Michael becomes our third returning player from last season with his drive, determination and athletic ability impressing new Head Coach Nuno Rodrigues. Coach Rodrigues is looking forward to continuing Mike’s development this season, he said, “Mike Price has…
He’s Home. Martyn Gayle Returns To Rockets!
City of Birmingham Rockets Basketball Club are delighted to announce that Martyn Gayle is joining up with our Men’s First Team for the 2022/23 season! Birmingham native Martyn, who began his affiliation with Rockets back in 2005 as a U18, is the record three-point shooter in NBL Division 1 history whilst his 96.4% free throw…
Men’s First Team MVP Nathan Ramsdale-Owen Returns For 2022/23!
We are delighted to announce that last season’s Men’s First Team MVP winner Nathan Ramsdale-Owen has committed to Rockets for the 2022/23 season! Nathan played a crucial role for us in 2021/22, impressing fans and coaches alike as he went on to claim the MVP award back in May. Men’s First Team Head Coach, Nuno…
Jordan Dawes Becomes First Addition To 2022/23 Men’s First Team Roster
We are delighted to announce that Jordan Dawes will be returning to Rockets for the 2022/23 season! Jordan’s affinity with Rockets stretches back some fifteen years, initially joining up with the club as a U15, before enjoying stints at Leicester Riders and Worcester Wolves ahead of rejoining us for the 2021/22 campaign. Rockets Head Coach,…