The BBL side have signed Birmingham-born Martyn Gayle and Latvian Ingus Bankevics, but had to release Jamie Kohn after he struggled to regain fitness after a back injury

Giants coach Jones was pleased with his side’s fighting spirit despite a mixed start to the new season, which opened with a double-header where they lost one and won one.

Former GB international impressed by Rob Marsden as Giants continue fine form against Plymouth

Giants made it six wins from nine when they defeated play-off rivals Plymouth Raiders 99-80 at the Wright Robinson

Giants stay in touching distance of play-offs berth despite loss to Worcester at weekend

Giants in ninth place with top eight progressing to quarter-finals following completion of regular season on April 20

Giants beat Durham at weekend to move two points behind play-off rivals with games in hand

Cheerleading squads will compete in a number of disciplines including pom dance, team stunt and street cheer.

Top scorer David Aliu aiming for momentous victory against regional rivals Cheshire Phoenix

Giants have lost three straight games

Jack Hinds captures drama of documentary-style photos