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Jamell signs for 2020-21 season

British forward Jamell Anderson returns to the Leicester Riders next season after signing a new one-year deal. Anderson who has spent seven seasons in Leicestershire having made his Leicester debut back in the 2011-12 season, has racked up 274 appearances and seven trophies with the Riders. ‘We are thrilled to have Jamell back for another […]

Ian Davidson – Rest In Peace

It is with great sadness that the Club announces that Ian Davidson, the Riders Commercial Manager, has passed away. He died suddenly and unexpectedly at Glenfield Hospital on Tuesday night. He was 63 years old. Ian has been with the club over seven years, although more latterly he had gone part-time, while he pursued a […]

Conner Washington is back!

GB Guard Conner Washington has returned to the Leicester Riders signing a two-year deal after spending last season in Europe. Conner is one of Riders’ most decorated players having won 10 trophies over 7 seasons in Leicestershire including 261 appearances. “We are thrilled to have Conner back. We are excited to see him in a […]

Ward-Hibbert leaves Riders

Riders Managing Director Russell Levenston has today confirmed that guard Josh Ward-Hibbert will not return next season. Ward-Hibbert who still had a year to run on his contract, was contacted by another team while under contract with the Riders and he has decided to opt out of the second year. Josh joined the programme initially […]

2019-20 BBL season cancelled

The British Basketball League (BBL) announced today that the remainder of the current 2019/20 season will be cancelled following the continued impact of coronavirus. The statement read that member clubs unanimously agreed that there was no viable option to allow for the season to be completed in a safe and meaningful manner after the season […]

Season Recap: Namon Wright

Games played: 24 Points Per Game: 15.8 Rebounds Per Game: 4.9 Assists per game: 1.75 Namon Wright joined the Riders in the summer of 2019 following graduation from the University of Colorado. Namon joined the Riders with the reputation as a talented scorer of the ball from the perimeter and did not disappoint in his […]

Season Recap: Corey Johnson

Games played: 10 Points Per Game: 12.4 Rebounds Per Game: 3.9 Assists per game: 2.1 Corey Johnson arrived in Leicester in late January after starting the season with Spanish LEB Silver side Zornotza. Johnson hit the ground running w providing the Riders with another lethal shooter from behind the three point line as well as […]

Season Recap: Jordan Spencer

Games played: 10 Points Per Game: 5.30 Rebounds Per Game: 3.00 Assists per game: 6.2 Jordan Spencer joined the Leicester Riders in January after leaving German Pro A side Schalke where he started the 2019/20 season. Spencer provided the Riders with efficient minutes off the bench following his arrival as he stepped into the back […]

Season Recap: Josh Ward-Hibbert

Games played: 21 Points Per Game: 10.76 Rebounds Per Game: 6.8 Assists per game: 1.3 Following a breakout season last campaign Josh Ward-Hibbert cemented himself as one of Coach Paternostro’s most consistent performers this season. Now in his fifth season with the club Josh looks as comfortable as ever out on the court which is […]

Season Recap: Jamell Anderson

Games played: 26 Points Per Game: 11.03 Rebounds Per Game: 4.2 Assists per game: 3.03 Jamell Anderson returned to the Riders this season fulfilling the second year of his two year contract with the club. The Nottingham born Forward is one of the most talented defensive players in the league being able to guard all […]