OXFORD Devils basketball team start the seasonwith a tough fixture against Birmingham Bullets at the Oxford Brookes Sports Centre tonight (8pm).

The Devils, who were relegated for lack of facilities in the Oxford area, were very quickly placed back in National League Division 1 for the current season, and are confident of a successful campaign.

All of last season's players have returned, and have been joined by 6ft 7in forward Gerry Armstrong from the RAF.

The Devils are still hoping to sign another overseas player on a full-time basis.