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Roster.
MEET THE DRAGONS.
Paul
Cantwell
Coach
Born 1990
Nationality British (UK)
Coaching style Paul's coaching style emphasizes fast-paced, quick actions and encourages free-flowing play for his players.
Interesting fact Paul is particularly fond of the Lord of the Rings trilogy.
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Chris
Mellor
Assistant Coach
Born 1970
Nationality British (UK)
Coaching style style Defence comes first for Chris followed by providing players with structure and freedom.
Interesting fact Chris has been a dedicated member of the Dragons club since its inception. Beyond basketball, Chris has a passion for a variety of sports, reflecting his broad athletic interests and commitment to fostering a love for athletics in others.
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David
Ulph (Captain)
Centre/Forward
Height 6 ft 7 inches
Born 1993
Nationality British (UK)
University Liverpool John Moores
Previous Clubs Mersey Tigers, Lancashire Spinners, Liverpool, Manchester Giants, Cheshire Phoenix.
Playing style Executes the simple things very well.
Interesting fact Having only started playing basketball at the age of 16 David turned pro at the age of 19. He was won several accolades including MVP of the league with Liverpool, highest average rebounds per game with Manchester Giants, and the highest field goal percentage in Manchester Giants History.
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Nick
Lewis
Point Guard
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Corey
Johnson
Shooting Guard
Height 6 ft 5 inches
Born 1996
Nationality Canadian (CAN)
University Harvard University
Previous Clubs Newcastle Knights, Derby Trailblazers, Newcastle Eagles, Manchester Giants, Leicester Riders
Playing style 3pt wizard, tough defence, crash the boards
Interesting fact Brings a champions mentality having previously won the NBL1 Championship (2023-24) and Kitking Trophy (2023-24).
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Jack
Melke
Forward
Height 6 ft 7 inches
Born 2003
Nationality American (USA)
University University of Southern Indiana
Previous Clubs N/A – Rookie Season
Playing style Shoots effectively from outside, forcing the opposing defence to move away from the paint. This creates more space for drives and post plays because defenders can’t just camp near the basket - they have to respect the shooter.
Interesting fact During his junior year of college Jack’s three-point percentage put him in the top 35 of players in the nation. Throughout his college career he shot 40% from three-point range. Also, he was college team captain for three years. Jack can play the piano and has a bachelors degree in accounting and a masters degree in Business Administration.
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Jorden
Whelan
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Logan
Rooney
Guard / Forward
Height 6 ft 6 inches
Born 1997
Nationality American (USA)
University Saint Martins University
Previous Clubs Newcastle Knights, Loughborough Riders
Playing style Versatile shooter/scorer with good length
Interesting fact 2025 marks 5 years of living/playing in the UK for Logan - after making the move over from California. When he played in the British Universities Colleges Sports (BUCS) Premier Leage he was the league MVP for the season. Logan is a big movie nerd and loves to cook.
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Brownell
Guard
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Andreas
Lycoudis
Point Guard / Shooting Guard
Height 6 ft 3 inches
Born 1996
Nationality British (UK)
University Sheffield
Previous Clubs Sheffield Arrows
Playing style Calm and controlled, able to score as well and facilitate.
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Ronney
Ani
Guard
Height 6 ft 3 inches
Born 2006
Nationality German (GER)
University University of Manchester
Previous Clubs Manchester Magic Academy
Playing style An aggressive, high-energy, score-first combo guard who leverages speed, physicality, and work ethic to attack the paint and create offence.
Interesting fact Ronney played in the Elite Academy Basketball League all Conference second team.
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