Manchester Giants have lost 11 of their last 14 but they remain in the hunt for a play-off spot and victory over Glasgow Rocks on Sunday February 1 could reignite the semi-professional outfits season.

What does it take for David to beat Goliath? For Manchester Giants head coach Jeff Jones, the answer is simple: bring the right players to the club.

After lapses in concentration cost them games against mediocre opposition – including a first-round BBL Cup loss against Leeds Force – head coach Jeff Jones has managed to transform his team into a tighter, altogether more efficient unit.