Major Merlins Basketball

15/08/2026

💥 New drop 💥

Available from our club shop! Link below 👇

https://www.sixthmanbasketball.co.uk/major-merlins?fbclid=IwVERDUASlIs1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR4Nae7HuUDOOzjNc7GeK8MvEOkQ9a8kGiYYpxXNwehH8Pmy7hiFAtxbfvjstw_aem_GZloX-oKmb7LFxlBOPJiEQ

12/08/2026

Another awesome Win notched up making it 5 from 5 this off-season! With a few more games to come before the season starts. 🧙‍♂️👌
With alot of new players coming to us the team is building the chemistry and putting in the hardwork in training playing for eachother as a unit which has been showing in recent performances.
Shoutout to new signing James Anderson with another debut MVP performance for the club! 🔥🏀
The momentum is building! 📈🧙‍♂️

09/08/2026

This Tuesday we welcome Gwent Basketball to Merlins den 🧙‍♂️🏀 Let's see what magic can be conjured up for this one ✨️
Be nice to see some support!

04/08/2026

🏀 Open Runs have now finished as we begin the work and preparations for the coming season! 🏀🧙‍♂️

16/07/2026

Another fantastic win for us in a pre season friendly with our pals from down the road!

That's 4 dubs on the bounce hoping to carry on this momentum 🧙‍♂️💥

MVP shout Anselm Powell on his Merlins debut with an awesome performance!

We keep going 🧙‍♂️📈

Scorers,

Freddie - 14
Sweeney - 13
Anslem - 11
Dylan - 6
Tom - 6
James - 6
Ben - 4
Tyler - 3
Chris - 3
Joel - 2

06/07/2026

🏀 Exciting game next Tuesday night! 🏀

We welcome the Huskies from down the road to the Merlins lair for what always promises to be an epic encounter! 💥💫

If you fancy something different from all the WC ⚽️ come on down pull up a pew and enjoy the action courstside! The boys would love some local support proud to be putting on the jersey for Llantwit Major 🧙‍♂️💪

LET'S GO MERLINS!!

04/07/2026

04/07/2026

It's another Win for the Major Merlins! That's 3 from 3 so far with more pre season friendlies coming up 🧙‍♂️💪📈

🏀 MATCH REPORT
CARDIFF EAGLES 54 – 71 MAJOR MERLINS
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📍 Venue: Pill Millennium Centre
📅 Date: Thursday 02 July 2027
🏆 Competition: Pre-Season Friendly

🟠🔹 MAJOR MERLINS MAKE A STRONG STATEMENT

Major Merlins produced an impressive all-round performance to defeat Cardiff Eagles 71–54 in an entertaining pre-season friendly at the Pill Millennium Centre.

After a competitive opening quarter, the Merlins gradually took control through disciplined defence, quick ball movement and consistent scoring. Cardiff Eagles battled hard throughout the contest, but the Merlins maintained their intensity on both ends of the floor to pull away during the second half.

The visitors shared the scoring responsibilities while forcing turnovers and converting fast-break opportunities, allowing them to build a comfortable lead before closing out a deserved 17-point victory.

📊 QUARTER SCORES
Quarter Cardiff Eagles Major Merlins
1 17 20
2 11 19
3 14 15
4 12 17
Final 54 71
⭐ MAN OF THE MATCH
🏅 Joel Freebury (Major Merlins)

Joel Freebury delivered an outstanding all-round performance, leading by example with his energy, and impact at both ends of the court. His composure, defensive effort and key contributions during crucial moments helped Major Merlins control the game and secure the victory.

Congratulations Joel Freebury – Well Deserved! 👏

01/07/2026

We go again..

LET'S GO MERLINS! 🧙‍♂️🏀🔥

01/07/2026

An awesome home win last night against the Vikings! 74-67
🧙‍♂️🏆

Well done to Sweeney with his first Merlins MVP with a class all round performance 🔥

Momentum is building with more pre season friendlies in the pipeline including this Thursday away to the Eagles!

LET'S GO MERLINS! 🧙‍♂️🏀📈

Last night's scoresheet,

Tom - 27
Ben - 6
Sweeney - 14
Freddie - 10
Dylan - 12
Alex - 5