Season Recap: Kyron Cartwright
Games played: 25 Points Per Game: 10.16 Rebounds Per Game: 4.56 Assists Per Game: 8.72 Kyron Cartwright joined the Riders following playing his rookie professional season in Hungary with Alba Fehervar competing both domestically in the Hungarian first division and the FIBA Europe Cup. Cartwright is a true Point Guard who’s ability to lead the […]
Thank you for your continued support
Leicester Riders Chairman Kevin Routledge has thanked all Riders fans, after an outpouring of support following the postponement of the BBL 2019/20 season. The BBL announced last Tuesday a suspension of the current season indefinitely, because of the national measures to fight the coronavirus pandemic. No date has been set for a possible resumption to […]
Preview: Riders v Giants
Following defeat on the road in Bristol last weekend the Riders will be looking to bounce back this Friday as they take on the Manchester Giants at the Morningside Arena, here’s all you need to know about the two teams. About the Giants Manchester Giants are looking to build for the future after a new […]
Three Things to look out for this weekend v Giants
The Leicester Riders take on the Manchester Giants this Friday at the Morningside Arena as they look to bounce back from last Weekend’s defeat in Bristol. Here’s three things to look out for ahead of Friday’s game. Riders aim to move 3-0 on the season against the Giants In their two meetings so far this […]
Report: Riders Women bounce back with impressive win over Cardiff
Leicester Riders women bounced back from their defeat last week at Durham by winning easily on the road at Cardiff Met Archers 84-61. Riders started the game with a vengeance completely dominating the opening period 29-12. Jen Ashton opened the scoring with a three and Sarah Hinriksdottir hit two more as Riders raced into an […]
Rob’s Reflections on a tough visit to Bristol and an opportunity to bounce back this Weekend
Leicester Riders Head Coach Rob Paternostro was left frustrated after Riders let another game get away, as Bristol Flyers came from behind to beat Riders for the second time this season 73-69 on Friday night. Riders had a first half lead of 13 points, and were still up 9 points at halftime, and were 6 […]
Report: Riders fall to Flyers on the road
Leicester Riders slipped to a fourth league defeat of the season, going down 73-69 at Bristol Flyers. In a similar pattern to their trophy defeat in the south west, Riders had led for long periods, only for a fourth quarter rally to see the home side over the line. Jesse Chuku hit a couple of […]
Coach Paternostro Claims February Kevin Cadle Molten BBL Coach of the Month award
Head Coach Rob Paternostro has claimed the Kevin Cadle Molten BBL Coach of the Month after leading the Riders to a perfect four wins from four in the month of February. The Riders impressive Month included their largest ever win over the Newcastle Eagles after they defeated their rivals 101-63 at the Morningside Arena as […]
Rob’s reflections on 500 games in charge and a busy last weekend
Leicester Riders Head Coach Rob Paternostro had a mixed weekend, as he went through the milestone for 500 games in the BBL as a coach, splitting a pair of games in the BBL Championship. Riders had to work very hard for their sixth straight league win over Sheffield Sharks 87-80 on Saturday night, but then […]
Three things we learnt last Weekend
Last weekend the Leicester Riders defeated the Sheffield Sharks at the Morningside Arena on Saturday Night before falling to the London Lions on the Road the next day, here’s three things we learnt across the two games. Depth makes the difference The Leicester Riders continued their impressive form on Saturday Evening as they took down […]