Having previously played in several of Europe’s top leagues and FIBA Europe Cup, we were delighted when Chris chose to return home and represent home town of Milton Keynes. 

Chris joined the Breakers in the 2023/34 season, a year in which the team dominated NBL Division 2, and made history becoming the first non-Division 1 side in over 50 years to lift the National Cup. Chris was instrumental in helping the Breakers complete the treble, saving one of his best performances of the season for the Playoff Final, scoring 21 points and grabbing 15 rebounds.

Averaging 16.17 points and 8.9 rebounds per game last season in NBL Division 1, Tawiah’s contribution was again crucial to Breakers’ success as we reached the Playoff and Trophy finals in the club’s first ever season at that level.

Speaking on his time with the Breakers, Tawiah stated ““There’s no place like home”. I am lucky and grateful to have been able to start and close my playing career at home where it all started. I leave with many happy memories and want to thank everyone at MK Breakers and the fans for all their support over the last two years.”.

MK Breakers General Manager Josh Merrington added “Everyone at the club would like to thank Chris for his contributions to the club over the past 2 and a bit season’s. We wish him all the best in the future.”

Everyone at the club wishes Chris all the best in his future endeavours.

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This BCB outing got off to a great start as good defence and rebounding saw Breakers jump out to an 8-0 lead. They would continue in that vein for the rest of the opening quarter, not only holding a commanding 21-9 lead, but also outrebounding Rockets 19-9 over the 10-minute period.

But as they so often have under Head Coach Samit Nuruzade, Reading found their way back into the game. A second quarter run saw them pull within four points by half time, and then after the break the lead began to see-saw back and forth between the two teams as neither could fully gain control of the contest.

Jordan Spencer would hit some big shots on his way to a 26-point, 6 assist performance that saw him go 7/14 from the field and 9/10 from the free throw line, alongside solid contributions from Dashawn Jackson (19 points, 7 rebounds) and Xavier Wilson (13 points, 8 rebounds).

Yet it would be Reading who came out on top, delivering down the stretch to secure a 87-94 victory that ultimately left Breakers Head Coach Ben Stanley frustrated after the impressive way his side started the game.

“It’s a tough one to take,” he said shortly after the final buzzer. “We came out super aggressive and executed everything we worked on in practice, but I think we went away from what was working for us.”

“Overall, you can say we didn’t shoot the ball as well as we normally do, but we can absorb that if we’re just more consistent on the defensive end. Reading are very talented and very well-coached, so to have been ahead for most of the game we know that we can compete with the best teams in the league.”

Breakers get the chance to put things right next Saturday, returning to Bletchley Leisure Centre for a home game against Essex Rebels. Tip-off is at 17:00 and tickets are available here.

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The team was given a major boost as Jordan Spencer returned to the lineup after injury, taking his place in the starting five alongside Dashawn Jackson, Jonas Dieterich, Chase Thompson and Xavier Wilson.

That unit clicked immediately, jumping out to a 10-0 lead to start the game and forcing Hoods to call an early timeout. Yet it seemed to have very little impact as Breakers renewed commitment to defence saw them repeatedly getting stops, heading into halftime with a commanding 42-25 advantage.

Hoods would rebound literally and figuratively in the third quarter however, dominating on the boards and capitalising on second-chance points to cut into that deficit. Yet in the final frame, it would once again be the Breakers who grabbed control of the game, widening their lead to as many as 26 points before eventually securing an impressive 81-55 victory.

Unsurprisingly it would be behind a solid Player of the Game performance from Jordan Spencer, the Captain almost recording a triple-double as he weighed in with 17 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds.

But his team-mates made major contributions too, most notably Chase Thompson (15pts, 5 rebounds, 4 steals) and Xavier Wilson who stuffed the stat sheet with 12 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, one steal and one block.

“It was a really committed performance from the guys,” said Breakers Head Coach Ben Stanley. “We really looked to execute the gameplan and put a tough Hoods team under pressure to hold them to such a low shooting percentage.”

“Our next steps will be to work on our consistency and not have those spells where we lapse or go away from what’s working.”

Ben and the team will now enjoy a rare weekend off, returning to action next Saturday when Reading Rockets visit Bletchley Leisure Centre. Tip-off is at 17:00 and tickets are available here.

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The home team were without injured duo Jordan Spencer and Blayne Freckleton, but were backed by a noisy crowd who got behind the team right from the opening tip-off. Breakers had a slow start, trailing 13-17 after the first six minutes of action before Luke Gregory was sent in from the bench.

Immediately, the veteran forward sparked his team into action, snaring an offensive rebound and scoring from close range. Gregory then cleaned the glass at the other end and ran the floor, converting another layup thanks to Xavier Wilson’s smart pass to bring the crowd to their feet.

It proved to be just the injection of energy that Breakers needed as they ended Q1 with a 25-19 lead that grew to 12 points by half-time, with Hurricanes unable to ever truly make it a contest after that.

Gregory would end the game with a team-high 16 points on 8-of-8 shooting, as well as five rebounds and an assist. Wilson also had 16 points of his own, adding three rebounds, three assists and five steals, while three other Breakers – Ben Baker, Chase Thompson and DaShawn Jackson – all hit double figures.

It was that feeling of collective effort that left Head Coach Ben Stanley most pleased after the final buzzer sounded. “A much more connected and urgent performance from us as a group today,” he said. “Things we’ve been working on were evident on the court today. It’s only one small step but we’ve proven we can move in the right direction”

Breakers will hope to continue that momentum when they travel to Harvey Haddon Sports Village for a game against Nottingham Hoods on Friday, November 7. Tip-off is at 19:30 and tickets are available here.

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With the other semifinal having already been played, the two teams knew before tip-off that Yorkshire Dragons – who beat Falkirk Fury – were waiting for them in the showpiece event.

The game got off to a slow start, with Breakers missing a number of three-point attempts and going into the half time break trailing 41-32. Rockets then started the third quarter in impressive fashion, forcing a number of turnovers and stretching their lead to as many as 19 points.

Despite the team’s struggles there was another impressive performance from Chris Tawiah, the Breakers big man weighing in with an impressive 14 points from just nine shots and adding 11 rebounds along the way.

It would ultimately be in vain however, Rockets holding off a late fightback from the visitors to see out the game, winning by a 79-71 final score, much to the dismay of Breakers Head Coach Ben Stanley.

“It was a poor performance from us across the board,” he said. “We’re really disappointed to go out at this stage and not reach the final, it would’ve been another big game and a great experience for our fantastic supporters.

“Instead we’ve got to look back at what went wrong for us, then get to work on putting that right as quickly as possible so we can start to display the quality we know we have in this group.”

Up next for Breakers is a long-awaited home game, taking on Bristol Hurricanes at Bletchley Leisure Centre on Saturday, November 1st at 17:00. Tickets are available here.

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MK Breakers Men made the long away trip to Newcastle on Saturday, taking on the Knights at Newcastle University in what would prove to be a complete rollercoaster of a game.

The team was boosted by the return of Chris Tawiah this week, and the big man made his presence felt in the early going, getting four of Breakers’ first eight points and pulling down vital rebounds in an evenly matched first quarter.

As the second got underway, Knights would tie the game at 29-29 only to see the visitors suddenly spark into life. Over the remaining eight minutes of the first half, the new-look Breakers would show just what they are capable of as they went on a superb run fuelled by good defence and free-flowing offence.

Dashawn Jackson, Ben Baker and Jonas Dieterich would all hit shots, while Jordan Spencer weighed in with seven points of his own as Breakers stormed into half-time with a 63-41 lead.

They would maintain that advantage throughout the third, but succumb to a flurry of turnovers and missed shots in the fourth that allowed Newcastle to tie up the game and force overtime thanks to a late Sam Trunley three.

The same player would then hit a shot with just two seconds left to take the game to a second extra period. That fired up the Knights and proved too much for Breakers, the home side eventually running out 128-123 winners despite Chase Thompson’s 32-point, 8-rebound performance.

“We threw the game away having played very well throughout the first three quarters,” said Breakers Head Coach Ben Stanley. “Poor offence, lackluster defensive effort and a real lack of togetherness in the 4th let us down.”

The team will look to bounce back in the BCB Trophy semifinal against COB Rockets on Saturday, October 26, with tickets available here.

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The Breakers would overcome a sluggish first half to complete a 15-point comeback, eventually running out 80-73 winners. 

Before the game, both teams held a minute’s silence to mark the passing of former Ipswich, London Leopards and Hemel Storm Centre Lee Linton-Hodges who passed away suddenly last Sunday.

When action did get underway, Nigel Lloyd’s men got off to a fantastic start as they made an array of tough shots to jump out to a 29-19 lead after one quarter. They would continue to score at a rapid rate all the way to half time, Marquel Beasley going 4-7 from three on his way to a 20-point, 5 rebound performance.

But Breakers would finally click into gear in the second half, holding Cavs to just eight points in a third quarter that saw them reduce the deficit to 51-59, before finally tying the game up in the final 10 minutes.

After a period of trading baskets back and forth, Jonas Dietrich would draw a foul as he scored a crucial layup, knocking down the free throw to give his side a one-point lead. Jordan Spencer and Chase Thompson then both hit huge threes, and the game was over as Breakers secured a 80-73 victory to get the new season off to a flying start.

It was another good performance from Thompson, ending the contest with 20 points and seven rebounds, while Jordan Spencer delivered when the team needed him in a 14-point, 6-rebound, 6-assist outing.

“We made things difficult for ourselves in the first half,” said Head Coach Ben Stanley. “But I feel that when we stuck to the game plan and executed the things we’d talked about, we had spells where we looked really good.

“Ultimately we did that enough to win this game and move on to the next one, with time to put in plenty of work this week to continue to improve in terms of consistency, especially on the defensive end.”

Up next for Breakers are two away games, travelling to Newcastle for a league game on October 18, followed by the BCB Trophy Semifinal against COB Rockets on October 26, with tickets available here.

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Firstly, MK Breakers Women will host North Herts at home in Round 3 of the league on Saturday at 13:15pm at Bletchley Leisure Centre before the Men’s Team kick off their BCB season against London Cavaliers at 17:00.

Admission is free to the women’s game, tickets for the men’s game can be purchased via Fanbase here. 

The Men return home riding a wave of confidence after booking their place in the BCB Trophy semifinals with a statement victory over Reading Rockets last weekend. It was a fitting response to a challenging start to their Trophy campaign, and a performance that showed the resilience and chemistry developing within Ben Stanley’s squad.

The Breakers are slowly finding their feet after mixed results in their opening fixtures. The Breakers opened their competitive campaign against Birmingham Rockets, falling 82–77 in a tightly contested clash.

A week later, the Breakers faced a double-header weekend that would define their Trophy fate. Saturday’s matchup against Hemel Storm ended in a narrow 89–82 defeat, despite a standout showing from Jordan Spencer, who netted 33 points, along with 9 assists and 7 rebounds.

In Sunday’s clash against the Bristol Hurricanes, the Breakers delivered a commanding performance, running out 92–63 winners to secure their place in the quarterfinals. Jordan Spencer once again set the tone, producing 17 points, 8 assists, 4 steals and 4 rebounds in a complete all-around performance. It was a true team effort and a clear sign that the Breakers were beginning to click at both ends of the floor.

That momentum carried into last weekend’s Trophy quarterfinal, where the Breakers produced one of their most complete performances to date, overcoming Reading Rockets to secure a place in the National Trophy semifinals.

London Cavaliers, meanwhile, matched the results of the Breakers, but would finish third in their group. They recorded a win over Essex Rebels, but would taste defeat against Worthing Thunder and Reading Rockets respectively.

Before the men take the court, the MK Breakers Women will open Saturday’s action as they host North Herts Knights, looking to continue their perfect start to the season. The Breakers Women have started the campaign in fine form, improving to 2–0 with a composed and confident victory last weekend.

The team’s early success has been built on strong defensive foundations, fast-paced transitions, and impressive depth across the roster. With back-to-back wins under their belt, the Breakers Women will aim to keep their unbeaten run alive against the Knights.

Saturday’s double header promises a full afternoon of top-tier basketball and community energy at Bletchley Leisure Centre. The Women will look to extend their winning streak and cement their place among the early frontrunners in their division, while the Men begin their league campaign ready to build on the momentum of their Trophy success.

With both teams playing at home and fan excitement growing across Milton Keynes, the stage is perfectly set for an electric day of basketball action.

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The game went back and forth in the early going. The two teams exchanged baskets and the lead over the opening five minutes, but when Jordan Spencer drove to the rim and gave his side a 13-11 advantage, they would never look back.

Ahead from that point onwards, a five-point lead going into the final quarter would quickly grow into a dominant advantage as Dashawn Jackson and Chase Thompson made back-to-back threes without reply from Reading.

Thompson was then fouled as he made a layup, knocking down the free throw to put Breakers up by 14, with Jordan Spencer turning in an efficient performance that saw him score 25 points from just nine field goal attempts.

Going 4-6 from three and 7-of-7 from the free throw line, the captain also weighed in with six assists, three rebounds and a steal. But this was certainly a team win from a Breakers team who also got 23 points, five rebounds and two assists from Chase Thompson and saw Dashawn Jackson (12 points, 4 rebounds) make an impact at both ends of the floor.

Xavier Wilson did the same in limited minutes, while Blayne Freckleton came up big in the fourth, scoring six of his eight points just when the team needed him to help see out the victory.

Running out 90-79 winners, Breakers delivered what Head Coach Ben Stanley called “a much more concerted and connected performance” before going on to explain what pleased him most about the victory.

“We know Reading are tough, talented and well-coached,” he continued. “But we met that challenge and I thought we displayed a level of determination and togetherness that we hadn’t shown before Sunday.

“There are still some flaws in our execution at both ends, but that’s improving as guys figure out how they can best impact the offence. We made some big shots in big moments too, and putting all that all together gives us something to build on moving forwards.”

Advancing in the trophy means an away semifinal against COB Rockets, which will be played in place of the planned league game on 26th October, 5:30pm tip off, tickets available here. A new date will be set for the league game shortly.

Up next for Breakers is their first home game of the BCB season against London Cavaliers at Bletchley Leisure Centre on Sunday. Tip off is at 17:00, with tickets available here.

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The successful candidate will help maximise player development, ensuring technical, tactical, physical, and mental readiness to compete at the highest level.

This role requires excellent coaching expertise, leadership ability, and a strong commitment to nurturing talent and team success.

Reports to: Head Coach / General Manager
Location: Milton Keynes, UK
Contract: Full-time / Fixed-term
Salary: Dependent upon experience
Start Date: 1st November 2025

Job Description.

To apply, Please send your CV and a covering letter to:

Peter Taylor

Email: pete@mkbasketball.club

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