Worcester Wolves have made their best start to a BBL season at the same time as moving into their new home.

James, who looks sure to be named BBL Coach of the Month, has presided over seven wins in a row to add to the buzz around the club.

He said: “Moving to the 2,000-seat University of Worcester Arena brought added pressure. It was crucial I put a competitive team on court which people wanted to see.

“It has been a wonderful start and everybody involved with the club has risen to the challenge and bought into what we are trying to achieve.

“The support we get from the local community and the partnership with the University of Worcester has been a brilliant factor.

“You can’t win the league in the first month, but you can certainly lose it and so I’m delighted about where we are right now.”

Into the last eight of the BBL Cup and top of the table, the next landmark for the England coach will be a first trophy for Wolves.

“The supporters have been waiting a long time for any kind of day out,” said James.

“Last season we were strong, but this season we have more quality, physical presence and we’re mentally stronger as a group now.

“We will continue to put the hard work in and hopefully give the fans their special day.”