Eagles pair in team of the week

Newcastle Eagles boast two players in the BBL Team of the Week following their victory over Sheffield Sharks on Friday night.

Joe Chapman top scored with 30 points, and he is joined in the team by team-mate Paul Gause.

Cheshire Jets’ Matt Schneck also makes the line-up, doubling up with 22 points and 11 rebounds as they finally got their season off the ground with a morale boosting trophy victory over local rivals Mersey Tigers.

DeAndre Cranston starred as Glasgow Rocks thumped MK Lions to get their season moving, and Plymouth’s Anthony Rowe makes up the quintet thanks to his contribution in the Raiders win over Guildford.

Team: Paul Gause, Joe Chapman (both Newcastle), Matt Schneck, DeAndre Cranston (Glasgow), Anthony Rowe (Plymouth)

Bench: Gareth Murray (Glasgow), Demarius Bolds (MK), Justin Dobbins (Sheffield), Andrew Wedemire (Glasgow), Mychal Green (Glasgow), Daniel Northern (MK), Mike Martin (Guildford)