1992–93 British Basketball League season

The 1992–1993 BBL season was the sixth season of the British Basketball League (known as the Carlsberg League for sponsorship reasons) since its establishment in 1987. The first division featuring a total of 12 teams, playing 33 games each increased in number by one following the admittance of the Oldham Celtics. The Kingston Kings moved from the Tolworth Leisure Centre to new home in Guildford at the Spectrum Arena and became the Guildford Kings.[1]

1992–93 British Basketball League season
LeagueBritish Basketball League
SportBasketball
Number of teams12
Roll of Honour
BBL championsWorthing Bears
Play Off's championsWorthing Bears
National Cup championsGuildford Kings
BBL Trophy championsThames Valley Tigers

Worthing Bears were the dominant force in the regular season and sustained their momentum in the post-season Play-off, claiming silverware in both competitions.[2] Their closest rivals were Thames Valley Tigers, who had to settle for second place but were able to enjoy some glory by lifting the League Trophy following a win in the final over the Guildford Kings.

Carlsberg League Division One (Tier 1)

Final standings
PosTeamPldWL%Pts
1Worthing Bears 333120.93962
2Thames Valley Tigers 332850.84856
3London Towers 332580.75750
4Guildford Kings 332580.75750
5Birmingham Bullets 3317160.51534
6Derby Bucks 3314190.42428
7Oldham Celtics 3314190.42428
8Leicester City Riders 3312210.36324
9Manchester Giants 3312210.36324
10Cheshire Jets 3310230.30320
11Sunderland Saints 336270.18212
12Hemel Royals 334290.1218
= League winners
= Qualified for the Play-offs

Quarter-finals

(1) Worthing Bears vs. (8) Leicester City Riders

Worthing Bears 94–84 Leicester City Riders
Worthing win series, 2–0

(2) Thames Valley Tigers vs. (7) Oldham Celtics

Oldham Celtics 85–112 Thames Valley Tigers
Thames Valley Tigers 98–86 Oldham Celtics
Thames Valley win series, 2–0

(3) London Towers vs. (6) Derby Bucks

Derby Bucks 93–95 (OT) London Towers
London Towers 97–93 Derby Bucks
London win series, 2–1

(4) Guildford Kings vs. (5) Birmingham Bullets

Guildford Kings 82–75 Birmingham Bullets
Guildford win series, 2–1

Semi-finals
1 May 1993
Worthing Bears 74–73 Guildford Kings
1 May 1993
Thames Valley Tigers 97–87 London Towers

Final
2 May 1993[3]
Worthing Bears 75–74 Thames Valley Tigers
Pts: Colin Irish, Steve Nelson, Alan Cunningham, Kalpatrick Wells, Mark Hubbard, Cleave Lewis Pts: Mike Obaseki, Lester James, Nigel Lloyd, Nick Cooke
Wembley Arena, London
Attendance: ?
Worthing Coach Alan Cunningham
Thames Valley Coach Mick Bett

National League Division 2 (Tier 2)

Final standings
PosTeamPldWL%Pts
1Doncaster Panthers 222020.90940
2Middlesbrough Mohawks 221750.77334
3Crystal Palace 221660.72832
4Ware Rebels 221480.63628
5Cardiff Heat 221390.59126
6Coventry Flyers 2211110.50022
7Brixton TopCats 2211110.50022
8Bury Lobos 2210120.45520
9Plymouth Raiders 229130.40918
10Solent Stars 225170.22710
11Lewisham Lightning 223190.1366
12Barnsley Generals 223190.1366
= League winners

National League Division 3 (Tier 3)

Camberley Eagles, Chiltern Fastbreak, Guildford Storm, Leicester Falcons, Liverpool Atac, Mid Sussex Magic, Sedgefield Racers, Sheffield Forgers, South London Elephants, Stevenage Phoenix, Swindon Sonics

National Cup

Third Round
Team 1 Team 2 Score
Derby BucksOldham Celtics92-84
Hemel Hempstead RoyalsWare Rebels93-96
Thames Valley TigersSunderland Saints96-78
Worthing BearsPlymouth Raiders131-79
Birmingham BulletsManchester Giants73-82
Cheshire JetsLondon Towers85-74
Doncaster PanthersLeicester City Riders88-93
Crystal PalaceGuildford Kings

Quarter Finals
Team 1 Team 2 Score
Ware RebelsWorthing Bears62-92
Cheshire JetsThames Valley Tigers71-76
Manchester GiantsGuildford Kings57-91
Derby BucksLeicester City Riders71-115

Semi Finals
Team 1 Team 2 1st Leg 2nd Leg
Guildford KingsThames Valley Tigers83-8184-83
Leicester City RidersWorthing Bears99-10077-90

Final
28 February 1993[4]
Guildford Kings 82–72 Worthing Bears
Pts: Trevor Gordon 24, Carl Miller 20, Karl Brown 10 Pts: Colin Irish 19, Mark Hubbard 18, Mike Spaid 16
Doncaster Dome
Attendance: 2,000
Guildford Coach Kevin Cadle
Worthing Coach Alan Cunningham

NatWest Trophy

Group stage

North Group 1

Team Pts Pld W L Percent
1.Derby Bucks 42201.000
2.Sunderland Saints 22110.500
3.Oldham Celtics 02020.000

North Group 2

Team Pts Pld W L Percent
1.Leicester City Riders 42201.000
2.Manchester Giants 22110.500
3.Chester Jets 02020.000

South Group 1

Team Pts Pld W L Percent
1.Thames Valley Tigers 42201.000
2.Birmingham Bullets 22110.500
3.London Towers 02020.000

South Group 2

Team Pts Pld W L Percent
1.Guildford Kings 42201.000
2.Worthing Bears 22110.500
3.Hemel Royals 02020.000

Semi-finals

Derby Bucks vs. Guildford Kings

Guildford Kings 85–84 Derby Bucks
Guildford win on aggregate, 209–176

Leicester City Riders vs. Thames Valley Tigers

Thames Valley Tigers 114–98 Leicester City Riders
Thames Valley win on aggregate, 177–172

Final
17 January 1993[5]
Thames Valley Tigers 91–84 Guildford Kings
Pts: Lester James (MVP) 24, Nigel Lloyd 17, Kevin St Kitts, Mike Obaseki, Michael Hayles Pts: Trevor Gordon 24 Alton Byrd 20, Martin Henlan, Carl Miller
National Indoor Arena, Birmingham
Attendance: ?
Thames Valley Coach Mick Bett
Guildford Coach Kevin Cadle

Seasonal awards

References
  1. ""Kingston change name for move to new home." Times [London, England] 4 Aug. 1992". The Times Digital Archive.
  2. BBL Media Guide 2003/04, page 13
  3. "Nicholas Harling. "Worthing take point decision." Times [London, England] 3 May 1993". The Times Digital Archive.
  4. ""For the Record." Times [London, England] 1 Mar. 1993". The Times Digital Archive.
  5. "Nicholas Harling. "Tigers profit from Kings' misfortune." Times [London, England] 18 Jan. 1993". The Times Digital Archive.
Preceded by
1991–92 season		 BBL seasons
1992–93		 Succeeded by
1993–94 season
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