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Sheffield Sharks guard Devearl Ramsey is maturing nicely believes head coach Atiba Lyons (Picture: Tony Johnson)

Ramsey and Pipkins dovetailing nicely for free-scoring Sheffield Sharks

Orchestrating the offence: Sheffield' Sharks' Devearl Ramsey against Surrey Scorchers (Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

Devearl Ramsey guarded about what makes him so important to Sheffield Sharks

Pointing the way: Sheffield Sharks point guard Jalon Pipkins in action against the Surrey Scorchers on Thursday night. (Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

Jalon Pipkins commends competitiveness of British Basketball League

Sheffield's new signing Prentiss Nixon making his debut against Surrey Scorchers (Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

Ramsey and Stewart star as Sheffield Sharks outlast Surrey Scorchers

Rodney Glasgow is set to make his return for Sheffield Sharks (Picture: Bruce Rollinson)

Sheffield Sharks set to be boosted by Rodney Glasgow Jnr's early return

Sheffield Sharks' Parker Stewart scored 19 points against Manchester Giants. (Picture: Tony Johnson)

Parker Stewart shows his value as Sheffield Sharks hammer Manchester Giants

Sheffield Sharks v Newcastle Eagles at the Canon Medical Arena in Sheffield last month, a venue that has united the Sharks and the Hatters (Picture: Tony Johnson.)

Sharks and Hatters united at long last in new arena as Lyons makes change

Sheffield Sharks forward Kipper Nichols has averaged 11.7 points a game since his return to the team (Picture: Tony Johnson)

London Lions travel schedule no concern for Kipper Nichols and Sheffield Sharks

Sheffield Sharks' Jubril Adekoya wants his team-mates to replicate the focus they brought to their Canon Medical Arena debut when Caledonia Gladiators come to town (Picture: Tony Johnson)

Jubril Adekoya brings a championship-winning attitude to Sheffield Sharks

Sheffield Sharks's Jubril Adekoya attempts a dunk in the first ever game at the Canon Medical Arena (Picture: Tony Johnson)

Sheffield Sharks bring the house down in thrilling Canon Medical Arena debut

Sheffield Sharks finally have their own locker room inside the Canon Medical Arena (Picture: Adam Bates)

Sheffield Sharks' new Canon Medical Arena ready for historic first game

Terrell Allen on his debut for Sheffield Sharks in the defeat at Newcastle Eagles (Picture: Adam Bates)

Sheffield Sharks prepare for road double-header as countdown to arena continues

Kipper Nichols is returning for a fourth season with Sheffield Sharks (Picture: Bruce Rollinson)

Kipper Nichols back with Sheffield Sharks as Atiba Lyons makes roster move

RJ Eytle-Rock playing for Utah State last season, has now signed for Sheffield Sharks.

RJ Eytle-Rock determined to repay Sheffield Sharks for rookie chance

Jalon Pipkins is back for a second season with Sheffield Sharks (Picture: Adam Bates)

Watch - First look inside Sheffield Sharks new arena with Atiba Lyons

Parker Stewart playing for Tennessee Martin last season.

Parker Stewart given first professional basketball chance by Sheffield Sharks

Zach Walton is joining Sheffield Sharks of the British Basketball League (Picture: courtesy of Sheffield Sharks)

Deadline Day done deal - Sheffield Sharks add versatile American forward

Nate Montgomery in action for Sheffield Sharks (Picture: Adam Bates)

Nate Montgomery sticking around at home club Sheffield Sharks

Marcus Delpeche is returning for a third season to the Sheffield Sharks (Picture: Adam Bates)

Marcus Delpeche adds imposing presence for Sheffield Sharks' BBL roster

Terrell Allen playing in Europe before joining Sheffield Sharks.

Terrell Allen to add ball-handling and court vision to Sheffield Sharks

Jalon Pipkins drives to the basket for Sheffield Sharks (Picture: Adam Bates)

Why Jalon Pipkins could be key addition for Sheffield Sharks
Sheffield Sharks believe they have made the type of signing that can elevate them into trophy contenders once more in the BBL.

Jubril Adekoya of Leicester Riders has joined Sheffield Sharks.

Jubril Adekoya brings defensive strength to Sheffield Sharks

Rodney Glasgow Jnr of Sheffield Sharks has suffered an Achilles injury (Picture: Bruce Rollinson)

Rodney Glasgow Jnr injury blow for Sheffield Sharks as captain is sidelined

Jordan Ratinho will return for a fourth season with Sheffield Sharks (Picture: Adam Bates)

Jordan Ratinho returning for another year with Sheffield Sharks

Bennett Koch is returning to Sheffield Sharks for a fifth season.

First big piece of Sheffield Sharks jigsaw for new era in new arena

Learning process: Sheffield Sharks head coach Atiba Lyons says he took plenty from the season despite it ending early. (Picture: Dean Atkins)

Atiba Lyons reflects on Sheffield Sharks' season and recruitment plans

Sa'eed Nelson stares down a basket (Picture: Adam Bates)

Sheffield Sharks need performance of the season to overcome Leicester Riders

Sheffield Sharks captain Rodney Glasgow Jnr wants his team to impose their physicality on Leicester Riders (Picture: Adam Bates)

Sheffield Sharks need to be physically stronger to beat Leicester Riders

Sa'eed Nelson will not be rushed back to into full-time basketball after injury.

Sa'eed Nelson will be back for Sheffield Sharks' play-off campaign

Sheffield Sharks head coach Atiba Lyons (Picture: Dean Atkins)

Sheffield Sharks close in on BBL play-offs thanks to 'fantastic energy'

Slam dunk: Jalon Pipkins trams home a two-pointer for the Sheffield Sharks against Leicester Riders (Picture: Adam Bates)

Sheffield Sharks lurking with intent after taking a bite out of Leicester Riders

Dominant small man - Sheffield Sharks captain Rodney Glasgow Jnr (Picture: Adam Bates)

Sheffield Sharks transition into small-ball line-up to keep pace in BBL
Sheffield Sharks enter a pivotal weekend in the play-off race amid a transitional phase in the way they play.

Sheffield Sharks beat Leicester Riders last time out but can they slow down Manchester Giants (Picture: Adam Bates)

Sheffield Sharks looking to slow Manchester Giants down in BBL play-off race

Attacking the rim: Bennett Koch, right, goes up for a two-pointer in the Sheffield Sharks' win at Leicester Riders on Friday. (Picture: Adam Bates)

Sheffield Sharks boss Atiba Lyons excited by wide open BBL Trophy line-up

Atiba Lyons and the Sheffield Sharks have lost nine of their last 10 games (Picture: Bruce Rollinson)

Atiba Lyons bullish over Sheffield Sharks' BBL play-off prospects

SLAM DUNK: Hensy Sako of the Sheffield Sharks flies through air to ram home a dunk in Sunday's contest (Picture courtesy of LS Media / Luke Simcock)

How 6ft 1in tall Sharks rookie won BBL Slam Dunk contest and won new fans

Devearl Ramsey on his debut for Sheffield Sharks (Picture: Adam Bates)

Sheffield Sharks to add new player before Bristol Flyers visit

Fitting in: Devearl Ramsey scores a on a jumpshot as Sheffield Sharks defeated Thames Valley Cavaliers (Picture: Adam Bates)

Sheffield Sharks miss out on a ton but Ramsey impresses in BBL Trophy win

New Sheffield Sharks signing Devearl Ramsey.

Atiba Lyons explains thinking behind mid-season shake-up at Sheffield Sharks

Needs a win - Sheffield Sharks head coach Atiba Lyons.(Picture: Bruce Rollinson)

Sheffield Sharks look to arrest four-game slide against Cheshire Phoenix

Javion Ogunyemi scores two of his 20 points for Sheffield Sharks against Caledonia Gladiators. (Picture: Adam Bates)

Sheffield Sharks to 're-examine' roster depth after BBL Cup exit

Marcus Delpeche scored 15 points in road win at Plymouth City Patriots (Picture: Adam Bates)

Marcus Delpeche and Sa'eed Nelson lead Sheffield Sharks to BBL victory

Javion Ogunyemi was one of four summer recruits made by Sheffield Sharks (Picture: Adam Bates)

Why Atiba Lyons opted for a streamlined Sheffield Sharks BBL roster

Sa'eed Nelson in action for Sheffield Sharks against Leicester Riders (Picture: Adam Bates)

Sa'eed Nelson reveals how Sheffield Sharks bounced back from 0-4 start

CLUTCH CONTROL: Sheffield Sharks' Jordan Ratinho. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Sharks clutch star Ratinho happy to trust the shooting 'process'

Sharks coach Atiba Lyons is still searching for his first win of the season (Picture: Dean Atkins)

Kipper Nichols scoring in vain as Sheffield Sharks are beaten by Gladiators

Atiba Lyons' Sheffield Sharks are still searching for their first win.

Javien Ogunyemi unable to lift winless Sheffield Sharks past Bristol Flyers

Rodney Glasgow Jnr in action against London Lions in the Sheffield Sharks season-opener (Picture: Dean Atkins)

Rodney Glasgow Jnr a gametime decision for Sheffield Sharks at Bristol Flyers

Rodney Glasgow Jnr leads Sheffield Sharks into battle for the first time on Friday (Picture: Bruce Rollinson)

Sheffield Sharks fuelled by 'what might have been' as new BBL campaign tips off

Jordan Ratinho and the Sheffield Sharks tip off the new season on Friday (Picture: Bruce Rollinson)

Sheffield Sharks welcome end of salary cap in basketball even at their own cost

Jordan Ratinho: Californian guard is heading back to Sheffield for a second full season. (Picture: Bruce Rollinson)

Three-point king Jordan Ratinho back with Sheffield Sharks

Kipper Nichols is back for a third season with Sheffield Sharks (Picture: Bruce Rollinson)

Kipper Nichols and Bennett Koch back to help Sheffield Sharks go one better

Javion Ogunyemi has signed for the Sheffield Sharks

Javion Ogunyemi becomes first Sheffield Sharks signing for 2022/23 BBL season

Sharks coach Atiba Lyons. Picture Bruce Rollinson

Sheffield Sharks suffer play-offs exit

In the groove: Sheffield Sharks' Kipper Nichols, above, and Antwain Johnson scored 21 points apeice in the win over London. Picture: Dean Atkins

Capital win a warning to Sharks' rivals - Tuck

Twenty-one today: Kipper Nichols scored 21 of Sheffield Sharks' points against London Lions. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

London Lions 76 Sheffield Sharks 83 - Nichols and Johnson lead the way as Sharks...

Atiba Lyons, Sharks head coach (Picture: Bruce Rollinson)

Double trouble as Sheffield Sharks bid to hit ground running in final sprint

Sheffield Sharks' Marcus Delpeche. Picture Bruce Rollinson

Delpeche brothers to clash as Sheffield Sharks face screen test

Sheffield Sharks' captain, Mike Tuck

Sheffield Sharks: Tuck hopes practice pays off to seal overdue win

Joe Mvuezolo is ready to return for Sheffield Sharks (Picture: Dean Atkins)

Joe Mvuezolo back for Sheffield Sharks but wait for Devante Wallace goes on