Having reached the semi-finals of the inaugural Super League Trophy, Oaklands Wolves will be looking to open their regular season programme with a victory against Durham Palatinates on Saturday evening. Tip-off at Oaklands is 7pm, with tickets available here
Ryan is looking forward to seeing his new look Wolves in league action: “It's the irst championship game of the season this Saturday and we are really looking forward to kicking off the campaign at home." he said.
"Durham is always a tough fixture, they have some very strong British players that have been at the program for a while now and always add some talent from the US via the masters route.
"We have started well and need to keep that momentum going in the league.”
It will be a revenge mission for Ryan's team as defeat in Durham on the final weekend of last season cost Wolves a place in the play-offs.
Palatinates lost both of their Trophy games, at neighbours Newcastle and at home against big-spending Caledonia Gladiators.
Shanique Lucas has proved to be the north east club's go-to player so far this season, averaging 22.5 points , 6.5 rebounds and three assists in almost 37 minutes of action per game.
Marina Fernandez Pardo had added 16 points, 5.5 assists and five boards per game while Eliza Brault has only played 16 minutes per game but has pulled down an average of 6.5 rebounds.
Wolves' winning start to the season has seen six players average double figures scoring led by GB international Sam Ashby who adds 85 rebounds and four assists to her 15.5 points per game while Danielle McCray had 15 points and 5.5 assists during the Trophy group stage games.
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