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Timeline

A History of the
Sheffield Sharks

From the club's beginnings to the modern era, explore the key moments, milestones, and achievements that have shaped the Sheffield Sharks.

Early Years — 1991–1999
1991–93

The Beginning — Sheffield Forgers Established

  • The Sheffield Forgers are established in National Basketball League Division 2.
  • After two seasons and a 26–16 overall record, crowned Division 2 Champions in 1993.
  • Promotion secured to NBL Division 1.
1992–93 NBL Division 2 Playoff Winners
1994–95

A New Identity & Immediate Success

  • Club rebrands as the Sheffield Sharks and enters the BBL. Jim Brandon named Head Coach.
  • BBL League Champions (29–7).
  • National Cup Winners — 89–66 vs Thames Valley Tigers (5 Mar 1995). Cup MVP Roger Huggins (29 pts) also named BBL MVP.
  • Jim Brandon named Coach of the Year.
Jim Brandon, Head Coach 1994–95
1995–96

European Stage & Global Exposure

  • Competed in the McDonald's Championship alongside the Houston Rockets and Real Madrid.
  • Entered EuroLeague, defeating Residence Helmsange in qualifying before falling to Real Madrid.
  • Also entered Euro Cup; knocked out by Oostende Basket.
1997–98

Trophy Glory & Iconic Moment

  • Chris Finch named Head Coach.
  • Uni-ball Trophy Winners — 82–79 vs London Towers (8 Mar 1998, NEC Birmingham). MVP: John Amaechi (40 pts).
  • Terrell Myers hits the game-winning shot in the final.
1998 Uni-Ball Trophy Winners
1998–99

Dominant Championship Season

  • BBL League Champions (31–5).
  • National Cup Winners — 67–65 vs Greater London Leopards (10 Jan 1999, Sheffield Arena). MVP: Terrell Myers (29 pts).
  • Terrell Myers named BBL MVP. Chris Finch named Coach of the Year.
Terrell Myers & Chris Finch with Player and Coach of the Year awards
2000–2009
1999–2000

Cup Success Continues

  • National Cup Winners — 89–80 vs Manchester Giants (9 Jan 2000, Sheffield Arena). MVP: Nate Reinking (21 pts).
2000–01

Conference Champions

  • BBL Northern Conference Champions (27–9).
Sheffield Sharks 2000–01 BBL Northern Conference Champions at Ponds Forge
2002–03

Return to the Top

  • BBL League Champions (33–7). Chris Finch named Coach of the Year.
Sheffield Sharks 2002–03 BBL League Champions
2003–04

New Coach & Double Success Season

  • Peter Scantlebury named Head Coach.
  • Haribo Cup Winners — 83–70 vs Scottish Rocks (11 Jan 2004). MVP: HL Coleman (22 pts).
  • Playoff Final Winners — 86–74 vs Chester Jets (2 May 2004). MVP: Lynard Stewart (25 pts).
2003-04 Playoff Champions
2006–07

Individual Excellence Recognised

  • Jeff Bonds named BBL MVP (shared with Brian Dux, Guildford Heat).
Jeff Bonds receiving BBL MVP award 2006–07
2008–09

New Head Coach

  • Atiba Lyons named Head Coach.
2010–2019
2009–10

Return to Silverware

  • BBL Cup Winners — 89–86 vs Cheshire Jets (17 Jan 2010, NIA Birmingham). MVP: Mike Cook (19 pts); also named BBL MVP.
2010 BBL Cup Winners
2010–11

Back-to-Back Cup Champions

  • BBL Cup Winners — 93–66 vs Mersey Tigers (16 Jan 2011, NIA Birmingham). MVP: Steve Dagostino (35 pts, 8–10 from three).
2010-11 BBL Cup Winners
2012–13

Trophy Final Appearance & Recognition

  • BBL Trophy Final vs Leicester Riders (9 Mar 2013, Glasgow). MVP (Final): BJ Holmes (25 pts).
  • Mike Tuck named to Molten British Team of the Year.
BJ Holmes at the 2013 BBL Trophy Final
2015–16

Playoff Champions

  • Playoff Final Winners — 84–77 vs Leicester Riders (8 May 2016, O2 Arena London). MVP: Mike Tuck (20 pts, 13 reb).
2015-16 Playoff Champions
Modern Era — 2020–Present
2023–24

A New Home — Canon Medical Arena

  • Club moves into the Canon Medical Arena, opened 5 October 2023.
  • First game 8 October 2023 — 86–56 win vs Newcastle Eagles in front of a sell-out crowd.
Canon Medical Arena, Sheffield Sharks new home
2024–25

Cup Final Victory

  • SLB Cup Champions — 105–97 vs Surrey 89ers (9 Mar 2025, Nottingham Arena). MVP: Donovan Clay (23 pts, 9 reb).
Sheffield Sharks 2024-25
2025–26

International Milestone

  • Sharks compete in The Basketball Tournament (TBT) in Kansas City, USA — the first European team to participate.