CLUB NEWS

Image Courtesy of Dan Crowther Solent Kestrels in to top spot in NBL Division 1 with a composed 79–61 victory over London Elite on Saturday evening at the Solent Sports Complex, continuing their strong start to 2026 while leaving the visitors still searching for a first league win. The Kestrels set the tone early and never relinquished control, led by a standout all-round performance from Ethan Round, who poured in 25 points on efficient shooting while also adding seven rebou

Image Courtesy of Dan Crowther Solent Kestrels made a strong return from the Christmas break as they opened 2026 with a composed 71–59 victory on the road at Barking Abbey on Saturday afternoon, pulling away in the second half of a low-scoring NBL Division 1 game. Andre Arissol led all scorers with 25 points for the Kestrels, supported by a well-rounded performance from Luke Busumbru with 15 points 7 boards and 4 assists, whilst Jakub Ofman added 12 on his return from injury.

Image Courtesy of Dan Crowther Solent Kestrels booked their place in the Men’s National Cup Final with a commanding 84–54 victory over Birmingham City University at the Solent Sports Complex on Saturday evening. Backed by a vocal home crowd, the Kestrels combined defensive discipline with balanced scoring to pull clear early and never looked back. Luke Busumbru was the man of the hour as he led all scorers with 26 points, whilst Wayne Kitenge anchored the paint with 11 points