Dave Gardner (basketball)
Encyclopedia
Dave Gardner is a former professional basketball
player, most famous for his stints at Chester Jets and Manchester Giants
of the British Basketball League
. Gardner also played 59 games for England
. In honour of Gardner's services to his 'hometown' club, the Chester Jets retired his number 11 jersey in 2002.
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
player, most famous for his stints at Chester Jets and Manchester Giants
Manchester Giants
Manchester Giants was a team in the British Basketball League from 1990 to 2001.During its existence, the team won the Trophy in 1999 and the BBL Championship in 2000. The tenure of coach Nick Nurse, which included these two seasons, was the most successful period in the club's history...
of the British Basketball League
British Basketball League
The British Basketball League, often abbreviated to the BBL, is the premier men's professional basketball league in the United Kingdom. The BBL runs two knockout competitions alongside the league championship; the BBL Cup and the BBL Trophy....
. Gardner also played 59 games for England
England national basketball team
The England national basketball team represents England in international basketball competitions. The team is organized by England Basketball, the sport's governing body in England...
. In honour of Gardner's services to his 'hometown' club, the Chester Jets retired his number 11 jersey in 2002.
Career history
- 1999-2002 Chester Jets
- 1998-1999 Manchester GiantsManchester GiantsManchester Giants was a team in the British Basketball League from 1990 to 2001.During its existence, the team won the Trophy in 1999 and the BBL Championship in 2000. The tenure of coach Nick Nurse, which included these two seasons, was the most successful period in the club's history...
(Assistant coach) - 1997-1998 Chester Jets
- 1995-1997 Manchester Giants
- 1990-1995 Cheshire JetsCheshire JetsThe Cheshire Jets are a British professional basketball team based in the city of Chester, in Cheshire, England. Formerly known as the Chester Jets, their home court is the Northgate Arena and they play in the top-tier British Basketball League....
/Chester Jets - 1982-1990 Warrington Vikings/Manchester United/Manchester EaglesManchester GiantsManchester Giants was a team in the British Basketball League from 1990 to 2001.During its existence, the team won the Trophy in 1999 and the BBL Championship in 2000. The tenure of coach Nick Nurse, which included these two seasons, was the most successful period in the club's history...