Worthing Thunder

11/10/2026

Defeat in Birmingham

We regroup and go again next Saturday against Nottingham

📅 Saturday 17th October
⏰ 7:30pm
📍 Worthing Leisure Centre
🏆 League

🎟️ Available on Fanbase

11/10/2026

About to tip-off in Birmingham:

05:30PM Tip -See more British Championship Basketball action!We...

11/10/2026

It’s gameday
We face off against the Rockets in our second league game of the season
Stream Available on the BCB YouTube channel link will also be posted on our story

📍NWC
⏰5:30pm
🏆league

10/10/2026

⚡ Welcome to Thunder Spotlight: Brendan Goods!

Brendan is currently unlocking his chi! 🧘🏾‍♂️⚡

But who is Brendan?

Beyond the game, we explore the person, the culture, the lifestyle and the mindset behind the player.

📸 Gary Robinson Golden Hour Media



THE PERSON

I was born in Long Beach, California but I mainly grew up in Northern Virginia before moving to Florida to finish High school.

My family is the most important thing in the world to me. They are a culmination of all the great things in my life and a source of inspiration for me every day. Growing up, they taught me to care for others, have integrity, and work as smart and as hard as I can.

Outside of basketball, the things that matter most to me are family, life experiences and personal growth. I want to experience as much of life as I can while continuing to grow as a person.

THE LIFESTYLE

Music is probably my biggest interest outside of basketball. I listen to a little bit of everything — hip hop, R&B, jazz, Afrobeats. Good music is good music.

I also enjoy lifting weights and spending time with my family. On a normal day off, I'm probably getting plenty of sleep and doing a light recovery lift.

I'm pretty simple when it comes to food too, I like pretty much anything. Lasagna and crab legs are probably two of my favourites.

Something people might be surprised to learn about me is that I really don’t like running, even though I run all the time. It's definitely something I don't enjoy, but I know it helps me, so I do it anyway. When I started running it was proof to myself that I was locked in, literally doing it because I know I don’t like it.

THE PROFESSIONAL

I try to approach workouts with the mindset that I shouldn't waste time. When I step into the gym, I want to go hard, get to work and make the most of the time. Outside of team practice, I like to watch film, stretch and lift to continue improving.

To me, being a professional means doing whatever I need to do for my career, whether I want to or not. I can't always check every box perfectly when it comes to things like my routine, sleep, or nutrition but I can always control my effort and commitment. If I'm genuinely trying to do everything I can to get better or improve my situation, that's all I can ask of myself.

When I'm going through a bad stretch of games or practice, I remind myself of all the hours I've already put in and trust that things will turn around. I try to remember that the work doesn't disappear just because things aren't going my way at the moment. Someone once told me it’s “when” not “if”. The law of averages will catch up at one point.

THE BALLER

I've been playing basketball for as long as I can remember. My dad is the one who really got me into the game. He played while serving in the Air Force, and he's been a die-hard Lakers fan forever, so basketball was always around me growing up.

My favorite part of basketball is competing and winning in games, but outside of games, there's something therapeutic about getting shots up in a gym alone and working on getting better.

There are a lot of people who have helped me get here, but my parents, my brother Deavon and my Uncle Anthony are some of the first people who come to mind. Anthony played a big part in getting me prepared for being a pro. Mentally as well as teaching me that what I thought was working hard wasn’t even scratching the surface. I'm beyond grateful for everyone who has contributed to my journey and helped me get to this point.

09/10/2026

🇬🇧🇬🇭 Welcome to Thunder Spotlight: Seth Ofei-Kwatia

Seth is committed to representing Brighton the right way, both on and off the court!

But who is Seth?

The person. The culture. The lifestyle. The mindset behind the game.

Get to know the man beyond the jersey. 🏀⚡



THE PERSON

I grew up in Brighton with my mum, dad and older brother. My mum is English and my dad is Ghanaian. I’m very proud of my Ghanaian heritage. I’ve been lucky enough to go back there a few times and I love experiencing the culture.

I owe everything to my family. From a young age they instilled in me the toughness, discipline and confidence that I carry with me today, both on the court and in life. I’m especially grateful to my big brother who pushed me to compete for everything growing up. Aside from that, my parents have always supported me, driving me up and down the country for games. I can’t thank them enough.

THE LIFESTYLE

Outside of hoops, I love music, food and chilling with my friends.

I listen to a bit of everything but my top 3 genres have to be Rap, Afrobeats and R&B.

I gotta say Ghanaian food is my favourite, but Kokoro has to be my no.1 food spot at the moment.

Alongside basketball, I work in Finance in London. Juggling both can be tough but I’m so grateful for both opportunities.

My circle of friends is so important to me. I’m grateful to have a tight group that I can enjoy life outside of basketball with.

Off the court I’m an easy going, spontaneous, positive guy. I work hard, but I also try to enjoy life as much as possible

THE PROFESSIONAL

This is my first year playing at the professional level. It’s a big step up from u18s, but one I’m welcoming. I take every practice and game as a learning opportunity. As a rookie, I’m always trying to learn from the veterans.

I’m looking to prove that I can compete at this level, especially physically, and I think that shows up in my game. I’m a high energy, scrappy player that takes pride on my defence.

Over the season I want to build on my defensive output and develop my guard skills to the next level, to cement myself as someone who is ready for the professional level.

THE BALLER

Like most kids in England I started off playing football. I first started hooping at 10. I was an angry, chubby little kid that just wanted to run through everyone🤣.

I grew up watching Thunder, back when Tom Ward, Zaire and Ish were playing. It’s a surreal feeling to now be playing at this level and something I never thought would be a reality back then.

I was never naturally the most talented kid, but I kept working hard and stayed disciplined. Over the years I developed my guard skills and started putting up good numbers as a junior in National League Premier. But importantly I kept that same mentality as that 10-year-old kid.

08/10/2026

This Sunday we’re back on the road as we take on last years trophy winners Birmingham in our second league game of the season

📅 Sunday 11th October
⏰ 5:30pm
📍 NWC
🏆 league

Tickets for this months only home game against Nottingham on the 17th are available on Fanbase

07/10/2026

🇺🇸 Welcome to Thunder Spotlight: Justin Hopkins

MVP. Champion. High Motor.

But who is Justin?

The culture. The person. The lifestyle. The mindset behind the game.

THE PERSON

Born in Tuscaloosa, but grew up in Huntsville, Alabama. Both places have molded me into the person I am today. Family has always come first. Without them I wouldn’t be where I am or who I am today. I’ve always been grateful to have two older brothers who taught me so much about life growing up. As well as a younger sister who’s given me a different perspective on life, watching her grow into the strong young woman she’s become. Simply put, family is everything to me.

THE LIFESTYLE

Outside of the game, for me, simplicity is bliss. A beautiful, slow, Saturday morning was all I needed. Video games with my brothers, cartoons, and relaxation was everything to me. My gaming system and my PC monitor takes up half of my luggage every trip. Music was a form of therapy, till this day I thank my brothers and mom for my music taste. If you ever see me walking the beautiful streets of Worthing, ten times out of ten you’ll see me with my headphones on, in my own world.

THE PROFESSIONAL

My love for the sport came early, and it still hasn’t gone anywhere. I’ve given so much to the game and learned so many life lessons playing this wonderful sport. From 6am workouts in the weight room, to 10am skills sessions, and then to practice in the evening. “It takes what it takes” that’s the best way to explain it. Most importantly, you have to take care of your body and your mental on this long journey. Discipline and consistency!

THE BALLER

The love for the sport came early, before even playing in an organized setting. Having older brothers and always playing against guys older than me definitely played a huge role in my development in the early stages. Youth coaches such as Brian Dawkins and Tremaine Edwards instilled confidence in me early and assured me that I had a chance to be special if I put the work in.

06/10/2026

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05/10/2026

🇿🇦🇬🇧 Welcome to Thunder spotlight: David Craig

You've seen the big man make an immediate impact on the court, now get to know the baller.

Ubani uDavid Craig?

The culture, the lifestyle, the person, the mindset behind the game.

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THE PERSON

I’m born and raised in South Africa. I think that, first and foremost, molded a lot of my mannerisms, personality, and personal preferences as far as food and music goes.

I left home at 15 to go to boarding school in the USA, so having been my own man for many years before manhood itself caught up biologically, I’m also an independent person in how I live and how I think.

Some people think I’m a nutcase, and I honestly agree lol.

What matters to me is my faith in Christ and being a servant of God. Basketball has been the vehicle that God has used for me so far, and I’m very thankful for that.

I think there’s so much about my life that’s misunderstood or ignored because of my height, and it’s something that only those who are close to me catch a glimpse of.

I’m a well-informed skeptic who thinks outside the box and thinks quite deeply. I can be quite empathetic but also very stoic. I’m a very complex and intellectual person.

THE LIFESTYLE

If you’re around me enough, you’ll get to know me as the ambitious and disciplined joke man. I think it’s the way I can find balance—is in the extremes, considering I live life as an anomaly.

I love amapiano and Afro house, which goes hand in hand with the South African food culture. My safe place is with that playing in the background of a braai, surrounded by good fellowship and good vibes.

I’ve always quietly enjoyed fashion, but I recently got a stylist to give me a unique look to myself, which I prefer. I don’t like just going with trends. I want to do everything on my own terms.

A normal day is usually quite work occupied, balanced with prayer and some funny memes.

One thing people don’t know about me is I’m actually pretty well versed in religious philosophy and history.

THE PROFESSIONAL

For me, the key is consistency. I like to structure things on a weekly basis so I know exactly what I am going to do and what I want to accomplish.

I can’t leave anything to chance—we are very blessed to be pro ballers, so the approach needs to be that we respect the grind.

So, between going mad hitting the weights, getting my shots up on the court, or doing recovery, I like to cross my Ts and dot my Is.

Right now, I’m working on expanding my game to be more versatile—being able to knock down jumpers at a high level and being able to run the offense out of certain spots on the floor.

I also want to become a better shot blocker, being able to anticipate defensively and time my jumps to be able to block shots.

What separates the approach from just playing basketball is being able to do the mundane. All the things which talent hides temporarily that eventually show up.

That conditioning session you do when nobody is watching. The mobility you work on to give yourself an opportunity to feel more fluid on the court.

It’s all the stuff you do when nobody is keeping you accountable.

THE BALLER

Basketball quickly became a world which was dictated by my actions far more than any other sport I played.

It feels like I’m in the Matrix every time I step onto the court. Time slows down and nothing else matters. That’s how I fell in love with the game and why I still play.

My favourite player is Nikola Jokic. I like to study him and mimic certain moves he does. He makes basketball an art for big men.

Playstyle-wise, I play mainly like Ivica Zubac, while trying to mimic the IQ of Jokic and the physical dominance of Shaq.

My favourite basketball memory is playing in Rwanda for the BAL against the home team APR. It was a sold-out arena, and the energy was electric.

There’s a lot of people to thank for helping me get to where I am, particularly all of my high school coaches, the management from my former BAL team MBB, and my coach in Germany—Coach Allen.