Workhorse Rob Marsden back with Sheffield Sharks

‘Blue-collar’ local player Rob Marsden is returning to the Sheffield Sharks for the 2020-21 campaign.
By Nick Westby
Published 22nd Jul 2020, 20:00 BST
Sheffield Sharks' Rob Marsden is back for another year (Picture: Marie Caley)Sheffield Sharks' Rob Marsden is back for another year (Picture: Marie Caley)
Sheffield Sharks' Rob Marsden is back for another year (Picture: Marie Caley)

The 31-year-old has signed for a fourth straight season, with Sharks head coach Atiba Lyons praising the Doncaster-born power forward’s hard-working attitude.

Marsden joined the Sharks three years ago following two years with the now defunct Leeds Force.

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Sharks head coach Atiba Lyons said: “It’s great to have Marsden back on board. He embodies what the club is, a tough, blue collar worker, that puts his head down, works hard and never complains. He sets a great example for our younger guys.”

Sheffield Sharkss Rob Marsden has signed for the 2020-21 season (Picture: Marie Caley)Sheffield Sharkss Rob Marsden has signed for the 2020-21 season (Picture: Marie Caley)
Sheffield Sharkss Rob Marsden has signed for the 2020-21 season (Picture: Marie Caley)

Marsden averaged 10.8 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.1 assists through all competitions last season. He helped the club reach the BBL Trophy final in 2018 and to a runners-up finish at the 2019-20 British Basketball All-Stars Championship.

Marsden said: “I’m really looking forward to another season with the Sharks, especially with the way the last one ended due to the pandemic. The club has done a great job bringing back some familiar faces that will help us pick up where we left off.”

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