Rockets Juniors Recognised at EABL End of Season Awards

Congratulations to BMet Rockets academy duo Nektarios Papadopoulos and Larry Duru on their EABL End of Season awards! Nektarios claimed the North Defensive Player of the Year award as well as a North All Conference First Team selection. He was also the second top scorer in the league. Larry Duru was recognised with a North…

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Match Report: Birmingham Rockets 75-74 London Cavaliers

Birmingham Rockets recorded a crucial win in the race for the playoffs against London Cavaliers at Nechells Wellbeing Centre on Saturday evening. Rockets were led by Orlan Jackman’s eighteen points on the night, while Zack Powell’s 12 points and five assists were crucial as Rockets edged the Londoners. The win moves Rockets two games clear…

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Weekend Preview: 15th March

We have one first team home game and four junior fixtures set to take place tomorrow! Rockets women vs Cardiff has unfortunately been cancelled as the visitors are unable to fulfil the fixture. Men’s First Team It’s the biggest game of the season yet for your Rockets as London Cavaliers visit Nechells for the playoff…

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Rockets Junior Larry Duru Makes First Team Debut In NBL Division One

Congratulations to Larry Duru who made his first team debut in NBL Division One against Essex on Saturday! Larry joins fellow BMet Rockets academy prospect Nektarios Papadopoulos in appearing for the first team this season, while Reuben Ubogu also made an appearance in last season’s KitKing Trophy. Both Larry and Nektarios joined the club six…

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Weekend Preview: 8th/9th March

With the season edging towards its finale we have two first team games and four junior games set for this weekend… First Teams Women’s First Team Our Rockets Women are back for their penultimate home game of the season tomorrow with Liverpool the visitors to Nechells at 5pm. A depleted Rockets side battled to overcome…

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Rockets Join Brumstoppable Campaign To Promote Women’s Sport In Brum

Birmingham Rockets have joined forces with Warwickshire County Cricket Club, Birmingham Speedway, Birmingham Panthers and Aston Villa Women for the launch of the ‘Brumstoppable’ campaign to elevate and inspire women’s sport across Birmingham. The Brumstoppable campaign aims to promote women’s sport in the second city and inspire the next generation of athletes. Warwickshire CCC Marketing…

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Weekend Preview: 1st/2nd March

With the business end of the season upon us, there are key fixtures across the club as our Rockets teams look to realise their end of season objectives… First Teams Men’s First Team Your Birmingham Rockets Men returned to winning ways in dramatic style last Saturday as captain Martyn Gayle hit a three with just…

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Weekend Preview: 8th/9th February

First Teams Our men’s first team are in NBL Division One action tomorrow away in Loughborough with the team looking to bounce back to winning ways. Coach Smith’s side will take confidence from last Saturday’s performance against the undefeated Hemel Storm but it won’t be an easy assignment against the third-placed Riders. With the business-end…

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Weekend Preview: 1st/2nd February

There are six Rockets fixtures scheduled in another bumper weekend of action! First Teams Both our Rockets first teams play at home tomorrow in our first doubleheader evening of 2025! Rockets women are up first at 5pm against local rivals Bromsgrove Bears with Coach Clive Allen’s side looking to start 2025 in the best way…

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BMet Rockets Academy Trial Information – February 2025

Join us on Tuesday 18th February 2025 for our BMet Rockets Academy Trials! The BMet Rockets Academy is the only elite basketball academy in the West Midlands – as recognised by Basketball England. The academy is also one of just twelve DiSE (Diploma in Sporting Excellence) providers for basketball in the country and the only provider…

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Booking Is Open For Our February Half Term Basketball Camps!

Booking for our February Half Term Community Basketball Camps is now open! We have two camps taking place during the February break – a Mini Basketball Shooting Camp (ages 4-10) and a Junior Ballers Skills Camp (Ages 11-16). Both camps will run from Monday 17th February – Wednesday 19th February from 10am-3pm (check-in from 9:45am).…

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Watch The Rockets at Utilita Arena Birmingham on 26th January!

Rockets are heading to Utilita Arena Birmingham on Sunday 26th January! As part of the Super League Basketball (SLB) Trophy finals event, Birmingham Rockets will be facing off against Nottingham Hoods in a rearrangement of our National Basketball League (NBL) Division One home tie. Rockets were set to host Nottingham on Saturday 4th January –…

Rockets Travel To Derby Trailblazers For National Cup Quarterfinal Tie On Sunday 15th December

City of Birmingham Rockets have been drawn away to fellow NBL Division One side Derby Trailblazers in the quarterfinals of the Men’s National Cup. The game will take place on Sunday 15th December 2024 at Clarence Wiggins Sports Centre (DE24 0BR) at 4:30pm. On-site parking is available and tickets can be purchased from Derby Trailblazers…

Weekend Preview: 7th December

With a number of postponed games due to the extreme weather conditions, there are three Rockets junior games and one first team game set for the weekend ahead. Rockets men face an away trip to the undefeated Hemel Storm tomorrow at 7pm in what is sure to be a tough test against the title favourites.…

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Booking For Our Rockets New Year Community Camp (Ages 8-15) Is Open!

Our Rockets Community Basketball Camps are back with our 2025 New Year Basketball Camp – priced at just £25 for TWO days! What’s more – this camp will be led by experienced Rockets coaches Mike Price and Ethan Woodward with special guest appearances from our Rockets first team players! Running from 10am – 3pm each…

Weekend Preview: 30th Nov/1st Dec

Rockets are back this weekend with three junior games and three first team games scheduled for Saturday and Sunday. First Teams Rockets men are back at home with a league and cup doubleheader weekend, starting with the visit of Loughborough Riders to Nechells in NBL Division One action in a 7:30pm tip. Bristol Hurricanes are…

Partnership Announcement: McArthurGlen West Midlands

City of Birmingham Rockets are delighted to announce McArthurGlen West Midlands as a new club partner for the 2024/25 season! To celebrate the launch of the partnership, Rockets and McArthur Glen are giving away a family ticket to our upcoming game night vs Loughborough Riders as well as a £100 McArthur Glen gift card –…

Partnership Announcement: Automania Join Rockets For 2024/25!

Birmingham Rockets are delighted to welcome Automania Specialist Cars Ltd to the Rockets family as a club partner for the 2024/25 season. Automania specialise in quality used car sales and are based in West Bromwich – click here to find out more today! Automania have supported the club previously and we are delighted to be…

Lucentum Basketball HUB Officially Launches

A Global Initiative to Elevate the Basketball Community The Lucentum Basketball HUB is pleased to announce the launch of its pioneering networking project, which has been designed to unite basketball clubs, academies, Federations and sports-business stakeholders from across the globe. This innovative HUB will serve as a central point for collaborations, events, education and shared growth,…

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Weekend Preview: 26th/27th October

Rockets have six teams taking to the court this weekend, with a number of teams hitting the road as we prepare for a weekend packed with away fixtures! Our Rockets first teams are both away from home, with our women making the short trip to Bromsgrove to take on the Bears tomorrow evening in a…

Newstead Clark Renew Rockets Sponsorship For Third Year

Rockets are delighted to announce that financial service experts Newstead Clark have renewed their agreement with Rockets to sponsor the club for a third successive year. Newstead Clark are your trusted partner for all your Personal and Corporate finance needs. Their mission is to provide you with the most suitable advice, service, and information to…

Highlights: Birmingham Rockets 91-83 Worthing Thunder

Birmingham Rockets took down the Worthing Thunder to move up to second in the NBL Division One standings on Saturday evening. Take a look back at some of the best plays of the game with our highlights! Our next home game is on Saturday 2nd November as we welcome Essex Rebels to Nechells in a…

Weekend Preview: 19th/20th October

There are six games across our Rockets Junior Performance Programme and first teams this weekend! The only first team game is our men’s first team who will be hosting Worthing Thunder in a 7:30pm tip at Nechells Wellbeing Centre. Coach Smith and the team are undefeated in the league this season, while Worthing are still…