after committing over two decades of service to the raiders, coach stronach was presented by the bbc with a lifetime achievement award at a ceremony in november, honouring the success he has brought to plymouth. in march they travelled to leaders newcastle, having won their previous seven league games. they faced newcastle in the 3rd place game on 4 may 2008, and though losing 54–33 at half-time, edged out their opponents in a tight 96–92 victory taking 3rd place, the best league position in the club's history. with an average of 19 points-per-game, plymouth’s top scorer andrew lasker was named in the all-star team for the 2007–08 season . after being declined by newcastle and guildford – who both finished above plymouth in the league – fiba approached raiders with an invitation to compete in the eurochallenge for the 2008–09 season, which raiders also duly declined.