Tigers aim to revive their season

Garbelotto won the BBL Cup in his first season as Tigers coach

Everton Tigers coach Tony Garbelotto hopes his side can kick-start their season as they aim to climb the BBL table after a poor start this term.

The Tigers face the Guildford Heat on Friday and then make the long trip to Plymouth on Sunday.

"We have to view this as an ideal opportunity to get our season up and running and I believe these are two very winnable games," he said.

"We have so far failed to play anywhere near the level we know we can."

Garbelotto added: "I think our early season results have reflected that so we need to start putting that right, starting on Friday."

"At the start of every season you want to make sure you come out on top in all the head-to-head records, as come play-off time it will be very important.

Plymouth is one of the hardest places to go in the BBL Everton Tigers coach Tony Garbelotto

"To be playing Guildford three times so early may not be such a bad thing for us at this stage of our development as our players and staff will know all about them and the type of things they will try and do on the court."

Once the Tigers have played the Heat for the third time in the space of a month, the long trip to the South West awaits for Garbelotto's side.

The Everton coach is well aware of the threat that can be posed by Plymouth.

"Plymouth is one of the hardest places to go in the BBL," he continued.

"Even though they have had a poor start from their point of view, we know there a quality outfit with a superb coach who will have his players ready to go come game time."