Doncaster Eagles duo recognised in NBL awards

Doncaster Eagles star Robert Marsden has been named as Player of the Year in NBL Division Two North.
By Paul Goodwin
Published 13th May 2022, 12:38 BST
Updated 13th May 2022, 12:38 BST
Watch more of our videos on Shots! 
and live on Freeview channel 276
Visit Shots! now

The former Sheffield Sharks forward led the league in efficiency, rebounds and assists, averaging 18.5PPG, 14.7RPG and 6.7APG.

Marsden and teammate Mathew Martin (20.6PPG) also made the Team of the Year.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

Eagles finished the regular Division Two North season in third place before losing to Manchester Magic 78-72 in the play-off semi-finals.

Doncaster Eagles’ 2021/22 squadDoncaster Eagles’ 2021/22 squad
Doncaster Eagles’ 2021/22 squad

The club is planning on entering another team in Division Three of the National Basketball League next season.

"I’m very proud of all these guys have done,” said head coach Bob Martin.

Doncaster Eagles, pictured above. Back (l-r): Oliver Hylands (captain), Tom Hodson, Rob Marsden, Andrew Whalley, Noah Saa, Jack Stanley, Mathew Martin. Front (l-r): Eddie Brownell, Josh Metcalf, Zak Whalley, George Colwill, Sam Speight.

Related topics:Player of the Year