Worthing Thunder

The Thunder are back in action next week with two big games!

On the 4th we face Cobham in a friendly and on the 6th we face Portsmouth in our first group match in the Bcb trophy

Tickets for both games are available now on Fanbase

Come out and support the Thunder as we get ready for another big season

🏀 NEW SIGNING!

Worthing Thunder are delighted to announce the signing of 7’2” centre David Craig, who joins us from Johannesburg Giants! 🔥

A huge addition to the squad — welcome to Worthing, David! 💪🏀

David commented: “Very blessed to have this opportunity. I’m looking forward to integrating with my teammates and getting to create bonds that go beyond basketball, as well as getting to know the town of Worthing. I will see you all soon!”

Next up: the Cobras come to town!

We welcome Cobham Cobras for a pre-season clash
It’s your chance to see the team in action for the first time this season, it’s one you won’t want to miss and with tickets available for just £5 there’s no reason not to come.

Please note this game is at SRWA not the leisure centre

📆 Friday 4th September
🎟️ Available on Fanbase
⏰ Tip-off: 7:00pm
🚪 Doors open: 6:30pm
📍 SRWA

Basketball is officially back, We're ready but are you?

Our season tips off in just 2 weeks time when we face cobham cobras in a preseason friendly, This is then followed by our four group games in the BCB Trophy

Tickets are available on Fanbase now for all our home games

A big thanks to our sponsor Enzo’s for supporting us this season

GM Zaire Taylor said "He and the rest of the team are really looking forward to the season ahead and seeing all the thunder fans again."

Worthing Thunder fixtures for the 2026/27 season are HERE! ⚡🏀

The new season is just around the corner, and we can’t wait to get started!

📅 Check out the full fixture list
🎟️ Start booking your tickets today
💙 Let’s make it a season to remember!

BE LOUD. BE PROUD. BE THUNDER! ⚡

Local Talent Added to the Thunder Roster 🏀

Worthing Thunder are pleased to announce the addition of several talented local players to our roster for BCB and D2 all of whom have developed through junior basketball programmes across Sussex and the South of England.

George Andrews (Flatbread) spent two seasons with Thunder Juniors and was also part of our Worthing College Academy before heading to Itchen College. George was then part of the Solent Kestrels team that won the Division 2 title last season.

Joey Taylor began his junior basketball with Surrey Rams before joining Worthing Thunder at U18 level. Joey was also part of our college academy team before spending the season last year playing in the Czech Republic.

Joe Lloyd came through the Brighton Cougars and played for Sussex Bears programmes before spending several seasons at Itchen College with the Solent Kestrels. Last season, Joe took his basketball to the USA, spending the year playing in Texas.

Seth Ofei Kwatia has also come through the Sussex Bears programme and was part of the Thunder & Bears last season. Seth also represented the Cardinal Newman College Academy, run by Josh Clarke through Sussex Basketball Performance.

Rex Kelly came through the Thunder Junior Programme and also attended the Worthing College Academy, which is run by Worthing Thunder.

These players now get the opportunity to continue development within the Thunder senior setup.

We believe that giving these young, locally developed players the opportunity to compete at D2 and BCB level alongside our professional players is a hugely important part of the club’s pathway.

It provides a bridge between junior and senior basketball, allowing local players to challenge themselves at a higher level, learn from experienced professionals and continue their development within their own community.

We are incredibly excited to see what this group can achieve. 🏀

🏀 WORTHING THUNDER SIGN KENNY SHIMWA! 🏀

Worthing Thunder are delighted to welcome 24-year-old, 6’10” Kenny Shimwa to the roster!

Kenny grew up in Brighton and has a strong connection with the club, having previously played for Worthing Thunder in NBL1. He also played EABL for BHASVIC as a junior, before playing ABL for Holy Trinity.

Kenny then headed to America for a spell in Kansas, before returning to the UK to play for the Nottingham Hoods.

Last season, Kenny took his talents to Ireland, where he played for the Killarney Cougars, gaining further valuable experience.

Now, Kenny is back with Thunder and ready to bring his experience, energy and knowledge of the game back to Worthing. 💪🏀

🗣️ Kenny Shimwa:
“Really looking forward to playing for Worthing this year. I’m ready to compete and give my all to help bring success to this club and the supporters.”

Welcome back, Kenny! Let’s go Thunder! ⚡

🚨 WORTHING THUNDER LAND BRENDAN GOODS! 🚨

Worthing Thunder are pleased to announce the addition of Brendan Goods to the roster for the upcoming season.

The 5’10” American/British point guard visited the UK this summer and spent time with a number of teams across the UK before deciding to make Worthing his home for the new season.

Originally from Florida, Brendan recently graduated from Regent University and now begins the next chapter of his basketball journey with the Thunder.

Brendan commented “I’m very excited and grateful for the opportunity to play for Worthing. I can’t wait to get to England, meet the team, and get to work. I’m looking forward to doing whatever I can to help the team win and have a successful season.”

Welcome to Worthing, Brendan! ⚡