The Sheffield Sharks are a professional basketball team based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. Competing in the top tier of British basketball, the British Basketball League (BBL), they joined the league during the 1994-95 season. Sponsored as the B. Braun Sheffield Sharks, they have a history of success, including their victory in the 2016 BBL Playoff Final Championship, where they beat the Leicester Riders.
Sheffield Sharks stats & records
- BBL Championships: 4
- BBL Cups: 3
- BBL Trophy: 2
- Seasons in the BBL: 29
Sheffield Sharks rivalries
One of the Sheffield Sharks' greatest rivalries is with the Manchester Giants, known as the Roses Derby. This competition reflects the historic regional rivalry between Lancashire and Yorkshire.
Sheffield Sharks Top Scorers
- Mike Tuck: all time leading scorer for the Sheffield Sharks in the BBL Championship.
- Todd Cauthorn: Before Mike Tuck, Todd Cauthorn was the leading top scorer with 4,252 points.