sentences:  A major coup during pre-season for the fledgling franchise was the acquisition of North Carolina's starting guard Wes Miller, who made his debut with a 49-point haul against Milton Keynes Lions on 22 September 2007, Capital's first game in the top flight.Despite this, Capital as a team recorded an unspectacular start to their rookie campaign, recording three wins in their first 9 games, the first an 84–85 overtime away victory against Sheffield Sharks.In the BBL Cup, Capital delivered a huge blow to Plymouth Raiders, dumping the favourites out in the first round with a 74-83 win in Plymouth, before being knocked out themselves by Milton Keynes, 73-78.