Liverpool have arrived, the SLB table is tighter than ever, and we’ve got some early-season surprises to discuss! 🏀

Welcome back to The SLB Show, your fans’ podcast for all things Super League Basketball.

This week, we’re covering four big talking points from around the league:

🔴 LIVERPOOL’S FIRST HOME WIN
A new arena, a first home game to remember, and a late comeback to beat their opponents 77–74. What a way to get that first win in front of the home fans!

📊 JUST HOW CLOSE IS THE LEAGUE?
The standings are looking incredibly tight, but why? Is the league more competitive this season, are teams still finding their feet, or is there something else going on?

🚀 MORE THAN BASKETBALL: THEMED EVENTS
From London Lions’ Space Jam night with Jordan Brand to the wider matchday experience, we discuss how clubs can make games bigger, better and more memorable for fans.

👀 OUR BIGGEST SURPRISE TEAM SO FAR
We each pick the team that has surprised us most this season — for better or worse. Who’s exceeded expectations, and who has left us scratching our heads?

Let us know in the comments: Which team has surprised you most this season, and why?

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the first ever live SLB Show the full crew are on and talking about the big talking points within british basketball. the youtube live is up so to watch along click on that. from tech issues to some great debate.

Manchester Basketball looked competitive in the FIBA Europe Cup against Élan Chalon — so why do they seem off the pace in Super League Basketball? 👀

Grant, Matt and Louie are on The SLB Show this week to debate Manchester’s contrasting performances, Leicester Riders’ difficult start, Davion Bailey’s growing importance at Bristol Flyers and whether the SLB fixture schedule is creating an uneven playing field.

🏀 IN THIS EPISODE

🇪🇺 Manchester Basketball: Europe vs SLB – Encouraging signs against Élan Chalon, but questions remain about their domestic performances. What’s behind the difference, and what needs to change?

🟡 Leicester Riders’ slow start – What’s going wrong, and how concerned should we be this early in the season?

🔥 Davion Bailey and Bristol Flyers – Is Bailey becoming Bristol’s go-to player, and could he enter the MVP conversation?

📅 The SLB fixture schedule – Does the imbalance in fixtures make it harder to judge teams fairly?

💬 Join the debate: Why do Manchester look more convincing in Europe than in SLB? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

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Do we have a new North West Derby? 👀

Liverpool Basketball are the new 10th team in the league — and with reigning MVP Patrick Robinson now joining the roster, could a new rivalry with Manchester Basketball be starting to take shape?

Grant and Matt break down Liverpool's historic first win, Robinson's debut and what the new-look Liverpool side could bring to the league.

We also take a closer look at Newcastle Eagles' impressive start, their team chemistry and why they are already looking like one of the most interesting teams in the league.

Plus, we're back with the Monthly Mailbag, answering your questions on:

🏀 What's going on in Manchester?
🌍 What can Caledonia Gladiators improve ahead of their next game after starting their FIBA Europe Cup campaign?
📅 Is the early-season fixture imbalance becoming a problem?
🔥 What are the biggest trends we're seeing across the league?

It's another packed episode of The SLB Show as we try to make sense of the early Super League Basketball season.

Do Liverpool and Manchester have the makings of a new North West Derby? Let us know what you think in the comments.

Grant and Matt take an early look at how the league is shaping up, including Liverpool's difficult start and whether injuries mean we should simply give them more time. We also dive into Newcastle Eagles' impressive start, their attacking chemistry and what made their win over Bristol so convincing.

Plus, we debate the early impact of home-court advantage, ask questions about where London Lions and Manchester currently sit, and have some fun with our thumbs up / thumbs down ratings for the league so far.

It's still early — but we're already starting to see some interesting trends.

Who are you giving a 👍 to? Who gets the 👎?

Let us know in the comments.

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and just like that season 3 of the SLB is back with a bang! A four game slate kicked us off and every game lived up to expectations and more. hear what Grant and Mitch have to say on the action after it unfolded. Do you agree? how did your team get on this week? lots of action to come as the season heats up. drop us a comment, a like or a subscribe to make sure you do not miss out on any of the content we make.

GB Playcaller Marc Steutel returns for another season as Newcastle head coach. Has the roster improved for this season?

Find out this episode!

Season 3.0 is on the dock. The guys are all together, ready to give their views on the season ahead.

A team-by-team breakdown on who is league-contending, who is on the bubble, and those that are that little bit further away.

A new season brings new league structures, with only the top six making the playoffs. Time will tell who will make up the top teams, but who do you think?

Join the discussion, post your views, and let us know — what do you hope to see from SLB 3.0?