James led Guildford to a league and cup double in 2007.

Worcester Wolves head coach Paul James says getting his team to the BBL Trophy Final would mean a a lot to basketball in the City.

James takes his side to Newcastle Eagles on Friday 12 November, knowing the Wolves do not have a good record in the Trophy.

"Getting into this final would be everything for this team," James told BBC Hereford and Worcester.

"Worcester have never done that before, they have only been in one semi-final.

"But you have to get to the semi-final first, and we have to go to Newcastle and beat them on their floor, and I believe we can."

James says his side are being treated with a lot more respect after a much better start to the season;

"Teams have recognised that we are structured and we are playing a better brand of basketball.

"I get on well with the Newcastle coaches and we have been having some banter this week, this is all for bragging rights.

"You just don't want to lose against your best mates, they will have their players fired up and of course we will."

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