Aldermore Reading Rockets 101–78 Worthing Thunder
BCB Trophy | Sunday 20 September 2026 | Loddon Valley Leisure Centre
It was NAP TIME at The Valley as Jaxon Nap’s all-round MVP performance helped Aldermore Reading Rockets secure a commanding 101–78 victory over Worthing Thunder.
In front of 431 supporters, Nap finished with 19 points, seven rebounds and eight assists. Mo Walker led the Rockets’ scoring with 26 points and added eight rebounds, while Jax Bouknight recorded a double-double of 18 points and 10 assists.
Reading set the tone with a 24–19 opening quarter before extending their advantage to 47–36 at half-time. Worthing remained competitive in the third, but the Rockets edged the period 25–22 to take a 72–58 lead into the final quarter.
The hosts then finished strongly, outscoring Thunder 29–20 in the fourth to pass the century mark and seal a 23-point win.
The numbers reflected a collective performance. Reading registered 30 assists and shot 65% from the field, including seven of 13 from three-point range. Their work inside was equally influential, with a 58–28 advantage in points in the paint and a 32–27 edge on the boards.
Justin Hopkins led Worthing with 27 points, supported by Hernandez with 20 and David Craig with 12, but the Rockets’ balanced scoring and ball movement proved decisive.
Thank you to everyone who brought the noise at Loddon Valley and helped make it another memorable afternoon of Rockets basketball.
The Rockets return to Loddon Valley on Sunday 4 October at 4pm to face Bristol Hurricanes. Book your tickets here.
