BCB TEAM OF THE WEEK (WEEK 23)

On a full programme of fixtures in Week 23, the league title picture started to emerge more clearly, and more playoff spots were confirmed.

So, here is this week’s BCB Team of the Week.

Bryce Johnson (Nottingham Hoods) 

 Bryce Johnson gave Worthing Thunder nightmares throughout this week, dismissing them with stellar performances in two games. He bagged a triple-double of 21 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists on 61 percent shooting in a dominant 119-86 win. Johnson followed that up with 26 points and 14 rebounds in the return game less than 24 hours later in Worthing, as the Hoods won 101-89.

 Darien Nelson-Henry (Hemel Storm)

 Hemel Storm are looking to finish their season on a positive note after securing a 101-83 win away to the London Cavaliers. Darien Nelson-Henry was outstanding throughout, finishing with 25 points and 15 rebounds as he shot a solid 9-for-11 from the field, with the Storm shooting 59 percent from the field in what was arguably their performance of the season.

 Malik Bryant (Aldermore Reading Rockets)

The Aldermore Reading Rockets took a significant step forward in terms of lifting the BCB league title after Week 23. Malik Bryant played a pivotal role in both victories as he had nine points, five rebounds and four assists in the 112-71 win at home to the previous league leaders, Newcastle Knights, before leading his side to a vital 91-83 success away to the City of Birmingham Rockets with a game-high 21 points, as well as eight rebounds and seven assists.

 Jordan Jefferson (Yorkshire Dragons)

 After a midseason slump, the Yorkshire Dragons have breathed new life into their season as they beat the Milton Keynes Breakers 92-79 to secure their sixth win in the last seven games. Jordan Jefferson was at the heart of it all at Bletchley, as he enjoyed 22 points, seven rebounds and nine assists in a sublime display.

 Jalen Cook (Loughborough Riders)

 In under 30 minutes on the court, Loughborough Riders’ Jalen Cook put the Bristol Hurricanes to the sword as he exploded for 33 points on 11-for-20 shooting and five rebounds in a 112-79 win at Loughborough University.