Wolves target seventh spot in home finale

12:00pm Saturday 19th April 2008

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WORCESTER Wolves will be looking to wrap up their British Basketball League regular season home campaign with a victory tonight.

They entertain PAWS London Capital at the University of Worcester Sports Centre (7pm).

The Capital triumphed 89-61 in October during Wolves' slow start to the season, but the Worcester outfit gained revenge with 103-96 victory the following month.

Wolves' head coach Skouson Harker said: "We're still in with a chance of seventh place but it's going to be tough against London.

"They've stepped up defensively recently and, although they are a bit inexperienced at this level, they have a lot of guys who can do some damage.

"People like Pierre Henry-Fontaine and Mansour M'beye have really contributed for them but, despite all their changes during the season, Sam Bradley has been a constant threat for them offensively."

London coach Steve Bucknall is looking forward to the game, even though his side can no longer reach the post-season play-offs.

He said: "It should be interesting. I remember when Worcester joined the league last season and anyone could beat them.

"But they've improved their infrastructure, stayed with it and they're playing well.

"They seem to be in good shape and they'll be aiming to finish as high as possible because I guess they'd prefer to play at Guildford rather than Newcastle in the play-offs."