PAUL James is set to return to the University of Worcester Arena when his Plymouth Raiders side take on former club Worcester Wolves in the opening game of the 2018-19 British Basketball League season.

James ended his eight-and-a-half year reign as Wolves boss to become Plymouth’s head coach and director of basketball.

But the 53-year-old will not have to wait long for a reunion as Wolves host Raiders on Friday, September 21 (7.30pm).

This will be followed by a trip to Cheshire Phoenix on Sunday, September 23 (5.30pm) before Worcester finish the first month of the campaign with a visit to London Lions on Saturday, September 29 (7.30pm).

Wolves will take on new franchise London City Royals at Crystal Palace National Sports Centre on Saturday, November 3 (7.30pm).

The regular season will close on Sunday, April 28 with Worcester travelling to Cheshire (5.30pm) before the play-offs begin.

Worcester Wolves’ 2018-19 fixtures.

Friday, September 21 - Plymouth Raiders 7.30pm CH (H).

Sunday, September 23 - Cheshire Phoenix 5.30pm CH (A).

Saturday, September 29 - London Lions 7.30pm CH (A).

Friday, October 5 - Bristol Flyers 7.30pm CH (H).

Sunday, October 14 - (All Stars Basketball Championship)

Friday, October 19 - Manchester Giants 7.30pm CH (H).

Sunday, October 21 - Surrey Scorchers 2pm CH (A).

Friday, October 26 (Cup Round 1) to Sunday, October 28.

Sunday, October 28 - Glasgow Rocks 5pm CH (A).

Friday November 2 - Sheffield Sharks 7.30pm CH (H).

Saturday, November 3 - London City Royals 7.30pm CH (A).

Friday, November 9 - Newcastle Eagles 7.30pm CH (A).

Friday, November 16 - London Lions 7.30pm CH (H).

Saturday, November 24 - Bristol Flyers 7.30pm CH (A).

Friday, December 7 - Manchester Giants 7.30pm CH (A).

Friday, December 14 - Cheshire Phoenix 7.30pm CH (H).

Friday, December 21 to Sunday, December 23 - (Trophy Round 1).

Friday, December 28 - London City Royals 7.30pm CH (H).

Saturday, January 5 2019 - Leicester Riders 7:30pm CH (A).

Friday, January 11 - Sheffield Sharks 7.30pm CH (A).

Friday, January 18 - London Lions 7.30pm CH (H).

Sunday, 27 January 27 - (BBL Cup Final).

Friday, February 1 - Newcastle Eagles 7.30pm CH (H).

Friday, February 15 - Manchester Giants 7.30pm CH (H).

Sunday, February 17 - Plymouth Raiders 3pm CH (A).

Friday, March 1 - Leicester Riders 7.30pm CH (H).

Friday, March 8 - Sheffield Sharks 7.30pm CH (H).

Sunday, March 10 - (BBL Trophy Final).

Sunday, March 17 - Glasgow Rocks 5pm CH (A).

Friday, March 22 - Surrey Scorchers 7.30pm CH (H).

Friday, March 29 - Newcastle Eagles 7.30pm CH (H).

Friday, April 5 - Surrey Scorchers 7.30pm CH (H).

Saturday, April 6 - London City Royals 7.30pm CH (A).

Sunday, April 14 - Plymouth Raiders 3pm CH (A).

Friday, April 19 - Bristol Flyers 7.30pm CH (H).

Saturday, April 20 - Leicester Riders 7.30pm CH (A).

Friday, April 26 - Glasgow Rocks 7.30pm CH (H).

Sunday, April 28 - Cheshire Phoenix 5.30pm CH (A).

Sunday, May 19 - (BBL Play Offs Final).