Milton Keynes Breakers conclude their KitKing Trophy Group Stage this weekend as they host Loughborough Riders in their final game of the group format. Tip-Off is 5pm at Bletchley Leisure Centre.
Both sides are unbeaten in the Group format, with The Riders overcoming Bristol Hurricanes in their only game of the group, meanwhile, MK Breakers have picked up wins against both City of Birmingham Rockets and the aforementioned Hurricanes.
The Breakers enjoyed points from a number of players over the course of the two wins, with KJ Johnson (21) Nate Robinson (18) and Blayne Freckleton (14) all hitting double digits in Saturday’s win over City of Birmingham. Sunday saw six players hit that landmark, with Adrian Scarborough (23) leading the way, with Nate Robinson (14), Blayne Freckleton (12), Jaguar Jackson (11) and both KJ Johnson and Kai Walker (10) all scoring double figures.
The Riders, meanwhile, were guided to their win over Bristol Hurricanes with a stellar performance from Justin Hedley who headlined the win with 17 points, eight rebounds and five assists. Elsewhere, Seth Wylie (12) and Victor Ndoukou (10) also starred in the win.
Tickets: MK Breakers vs Loughborough Riders 21st September
Hedley and Ndoukou were standout performers for the Riders last season as they finished fifth in NBL Division 1 last term. Justin Hedley led the way with 18.4 points per game, with Victor Ndoukou following closely behind with 13.8 points per game. The Riders added well in the Summer as well as bringing back top performers with Michael Joiner joining following a successful stint at Seton Hill College.
Fans of Netflix’s ‘Last Chance U’ may recognise Bryan Penn-Johnson who also joined the Riders this Summer, the 7’1” American joins from California Polytechnic State University, playing 32 games in his Senior Year. Best known for his time with Eat Los Angeles College that caught the attention of Last Chance U viewers across the globe.
Billy Beddow, MK Breakers Head Coach, emphasised the importance of staying focused as the team prepares for their final KitKing Trophy fixture against Loughborough Riders:
“After two solid wins last weekend, it’s important we stay humble and grounded. We’ve made a good start, but we know there’s still a lot of work to be done. Loughborough Riders are a very tough team, and we can’t afford to get ahead of ourselves. Our focus is on continuing to improve, staying disciplined, and approaching each game with the same intensity and respect. The hard work doesn’t stop now.”
Tickets for Saturday’s game are available HERE.
