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May 12, 2026Super League Basketball has named Cheshire Phoenix guard Patrick Robinson as the Molten Sixth Player of the Year for 2025/26, following votes from Head Coaches, Captains and media members.The 26-year-old American shone in his debut Phoenix season, helping the club finish second in the Championship and reach semi-finals in both the Trophy and Cup competitions. Starting just twice in 28 Championship appearances, Robinson topped the SLB scoring charts with 20 points per game while also leading the league
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September 05, 2025The EuroBasket 2025 Round of 16 is here, and fans in Riga, Latvia are set for two action-packed days of knockout basketball. With stars like Giannis Antetokounmpo, Luka Dončić, Nikola Jokić, and Kristaps Porziņģis stepping onto the court, this is the stage where legends are made.But here’s something every basketball fan should know: the games you’re watching are played with the Molten official EuroBasket basketball. If you want the same performance, grip, and control as the pros, it’s time to buy
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September 03, 2025Molten has today been announced as the official basketball of the newly established British Championship Basketball (BCB). The partnership reinforces Molten’s long-standing commitment to the development of basketball across the UK and Ireland, where the brand already serves as the official basketball supplier to Super League Basketball and Basketball Ireland“As basketball continues to grow in the UK and Ireland, Molten is proud to play a central role in supporting its progress at every level,” said
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July 15, 2025Walking Football teams, including the likes of Nottingham Forest, Norwich City, Glasgow, Cardiff, Birmingham, Grimsby, Leicester & Derby used Molten’s new 3135 'walking football' to impressive effect at the 2025 Melton Mowbray Walking Football Tournament over the weekend.24 teams, over two days, competed for the coveted trophies, eventually lifted by Pollock, Glasgow (Over 60s) and Forest Vets (Over 50s). Event organiser Gray Salt confirmed: “The new Vantaggio 3135 was used in over 50 walking
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June 01, 2025Team GB to be Eurobasket 25 surprise package?
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May 13, 2025We'd like to wish a huge congratulations to all players recognised in The 2024-2025 Molten Awards. The gongs celebrate the very best of elite British basketball: Most Valuable Player Coach of the Year Team of the Year British Team of they Year Defensive Team of the Year Most Improved Player Community Champion Sixth Player Defensive Player of the Year The voting process involves Super League Basketball's Head Coaches, Captains and select members of the media. Read all about the winners here...The
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March 07, 2025Nottingham, UK – Continuing to inspire the next generation of basketball players, Molten has generously donated basketballs and tickets to students at The Wells Academy, providing them with the opportunity to witness top-tier basketball action at the upcoming Super League Basketball (SLB) Cup Final.The donation by Molten, who are commercial partners with SLB, was made in partnership with the Nottingham Hoods, and will allow students and their families to experience the excitement of the SLB Finals
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January 20, 2025The Super League Basketball x Molten Monthly Player & Coach Awards recognise the top performers in Men's & Women's Super League Basketball.September/October AwardsAfter an undefeated start to the season...Riders play-caller Rob Paternostro was named Molten Basketball Kevin Cadle Coach of the Month for September/October! Cheshire Phoenix star Cameron Holden was unanimously chosen as Molten Basketball Player of the Month for September/October! Taylor O’Brien starts a new adventure with the
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November 12, 2024Super League Basketball and Molten UK & Ireland have penned a multi-year partnership that will make Molten’s BG4500 the official game ball of all Men’s and Women’s SLB competitions from this season. The partnership between Molten and British basketball’s top division continues a relationship that extends to well over 20 years support between the manufacturer and elite level British basketball. “We’re proud to confirm Molten as partners of Super League Basketball. Molten has worked closely
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April 17, 2024Ahead of June’s European Championship, FIMBA GB+60 Women have received a welcome boost from the UK and Ireland division of global basketball specialists, Molten. Molten’s UK & Ireland Brand Manager, Paul Reaney visited during a recent training session to present the group with a batch of Molten BG4500 matchballs –the same ball used in major European competition and the British and Ireland Basketball Leagues.The 18-strong squad, whose ages range from 60-73, is currently in training for the European