MANAGING director Mick Donovan has hailed Worcester Wolves’ upturn in fortune.

With just nine games remaining in the regular British Basketball League season, Wolves hold a 12-12 win-loss record.

A fifth-placed finish is a target for Wolves in the battle for play-off positions.

He said: “I’m really pleased about how we are looking at the moment.

“We’ve shown a lot of progress and now look a lot more organised.

“I think it’s significant that Alejandro Vaquera, our visiting basketball academic from Leon University in Spain, has been over again working with head coach Paul James and the players and has had a huge impact.”

A large party from Greenhouse Sports watched Wolves’ crushing win against Leeds Force last Friday at the University of Worcester Arena.

Greenhouse Sports are a London-based charity that inspires young people through sport.

Donovan said: “Greenhouse Sports have brought along 50 youngsters aspiring to be basketball players who had a really good day receiving player and coach development and seeing a fabulous game. It’s great youngsters from London are coming to Worcester for a basketball experience.”