Miryne Thomas named to British Basketball League Team of the Week

Charlie Walker - 9th October 2023

Riders forward Miryne Thomas has been named to the British Basketball League’s Team of the Week, following his performance in the Riders 92-85 road win against the Newcastle Eagles.

🔥🥵WHAT A SQUAD! The Team of the Week is ELITE … stacked with incredible performances!

🤝Congratulations fo @TheRealMM10, @too_smoove23, @whynotque, Miryne Thomas and @Trent_Buttrick on their selections!

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Thomas led the Riders to victory with 17 points, seven rebounds and a block, injecting energy into the Riders’ roster with ferocious attacks at the rim.

He went 6-11 from the field in 29 minutes of action, finishing with a game-high +/- of 16.

💥TO THE RACK!

Miryne Thomas showing his strength inside as he shrugs off the defence to SLAM home for @RidersBball!

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— British Basketball League (@britishbasketm) October 6, 2023

“I’m living my dream. I’ve been working to get here for over 10 years, and now I’m soaking it in,” said Thomas post-game.

“I’ve been telling the team I’m here to run and get tired. If I have zero points and rebounds and we come out with a win, I’m as happy as I would be if I had 100 points.”

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