Danny Midgley admits he was "very disappointed" to crash out of the Sunrise Conference play-offs in the last eight.

The former Brighton Bear, who plays for UMM Clippers in Machias, Maine, said: "It has been a very hard season, lots of ups and downs.

"Now it's back to the gym, lifting weights five times a week, shooting every day and playing in some men's league tournaments most weekends.

"I am very disappointed with results and with the overall season.

"Unfortunately my stats do not show how much I have improved because I played in a lot of games when I was injured and I obviously didn't play too many minutes.

"That hurts me a little but I'm using it as motivation.

"We will make the final four next year and I'm starting to work on my own game now."

Improved speed and ball handling plus another 10-15lb of muscle are Midgley's main targets.

Richard Midgley lost his starting spot as California Golden Bears ended their home programme in the Pac-10 with an 80-72 win over Arizona State.

He hit five of his six free throws in an eight-point haul.

Cal visit Stanford in the early hours of tomorrow morning our time with the winners guaranteed second spot in the conference.

Former Brighton Bears star Albert White has helped Rockford Lightning win the American Conference title in the CBA. White averages 22.1 points per game but was held to eight in the clash with his former club Sioux Falls Skyforce.

Sussex Sonics are through to the League Cup semi-final after a 56-25 win over Storm II. The county's disabled team beat Hampshire Harriers 52-24 in their latest league game as well.