women's player with her hands behind her back

“I’m excited to play for Essex Rebels this season, I am grateful for the opportunity to be a part of the team as they are a really good team and I’m ready for the upcoming season".

SHANTELL AYTON

Guard

The Essex Rebels are pleased to announce the re-signing of the 5’4 Guard Shantell Ayton from COLA.

Shantell joined the Essex Rebels in the 2022/2023 season after a successful final year with COLA in the WEABL, guiding them to the finals and a Victory over the Nottingham wildcats Academy.

Shantell will also be going into her second year of study at the University of Essex as she looks to pursue her undergraduate degree in sports performance and coaching.

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Rebel News

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October 08, 2024

The Essex Rebels will face off against the giants of British Basketball after being invited into a New Elite Cup Tournament

By Georgina Brand

The inaugural Super League Basketball (SLB) Cup will see the men’s team compete against professional teams in the division above and two Scottish sides....

October 08, 2024

Breakers Outpace Rebels in NBL Division 1 Season Opener

By Andrea Kohlhaas

The Essex Rebels men’s team faced a challenging start to their NBL Division 1 campaign, falling to the Milton Keynes Breakers 83-62 in their...

October 07, 2024

O’Brien Shines as Rebels Women Dominate Ipswich in Season Opener

By Andrea Kohlhaas

The Essex Rebels Women’s team kicked off their 2024-25 season with a commanding 91-60 victory over Endeavour Ipswich in the SLBW Trophy opener in...

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