Game Preview: Community Day
This Saturday, 4 April, the Essex Rebels return to the Essex Sport Arena for their last double-header of the 2025/26 season featuring action from Super League Basketball and British Championship Basketball, as the club celebrates Community Day.
Essex Rebels vs London Lions | Super League Basketball | 4:00 pm Tip-off
The Essex Rebels return to the Essex Sport Arena this weekend to take on the London Lions in more Super League Basketball action.
In their last game, the Rebels suffered an 81–67 away defeat to the Oaklands Wolves, making this weekend’s clash vital as they look to strengthen their playoff position and secure home-court advantage as a top-four team.
The Rebels have been in great form at home, winning their last six at the Essex Sport Arena.
Having won their last match against Manchester Basketball, the visitors will be looking to hand the home side a second loss in a row. Eight points separate the two teams in the standings, with the Rebels holding a game in hand.
Player To Watch: Annika Shah
Averaging 21.1 points per game (the most out of any player for the London Lions), Shah is an offensive threat that the Rebels will have to look out for if they want to secure a win.
The Lions’ #2 is also a playmaker, averaging the most assists per game for her side with 4.8per game. With 4.7 rebounds a game and making 3.4 three-pointers a game on average, Shah has proven to be a versatile guard that can cause problems for any team in the league.
Essex Rebels Men vs London Cavaliers | British Championship Basketball | 6:30 pm Tip-off
The Rebels return to the Essex Sport Arena this weekend for their final home game of the 2025/26 season to take on the London Cavaliers in British Championship Basketball, hoping to finish their season on a high at home.
In their last outing, the Rebels suffered a crushing 89-57 defeat away to the Nottingham Hoods, making it three defeats in a row, with top scorers Miles Brown and Tom Child unavailable through injury.
The visitors, the London Cavaliers, sit three places above the Rebels in seventh, with eight points separating the two teams. Having lost their own two previous games, the Cavaliers will be looking to regain some momentum of their own.
Player To Watch: Daniel Braster
With the joint-highest points-per-game for the Cavaliers this season (18.4), Daniel Braster is one of the visitors’ main offensive threats.
Braster also boasts the most rebounds per game (8.8), meaning the Rebels will have to be prepared for a difficult night at both ends of the court.
Make sure not to miss out on an afternoon of competitive basketball and entertainment, as we celebrate our amazing Rebels Community – get your tickets here!
By Nicholas Melton
