Last month top-flight British basketball teams returned to the court in a competitive tip-off for the first time since the coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown paused play back in March.

Newcastle Eagles hosted Sheffield Sharks at the Eagles Community Arena in a behind closed doors friendly that was meant to be the pilot for a return of spectators to indoor sport.

In this first game since we lifted the BBL Trophy it was victory again for our Eagles watched live by basketball fans across the world.