BBL Cup line-up announced
Leicester Riders will face Newcastle Eagles, London Lions and Sheffield Sharks in the group phase of the BBL Cup. The eleven BBL teams are split into three groups with the bottom teams being eliminated ahead of the knockout stages. The BBL have grouped the competitions four most successful teams together, having won 12 BBL Cup’s […]
Justin Hedley Joins Loughborough Riders
German born, British guard Justin Hedley joins the Loughborough Riders ahead of the upcoming NBL and BUCS seasons. Justin Hedley joins the Loughborough Riders following time in Pro B Division in Germany with Oberhaching Tropics, Kirchheim Knights in Pro A and most recently German side HANAU White Wings. “Loughborough is an elite University for both […]
Riders Women Claim First Preseason Victory
Leicester Riders Women came out on top against Oakland Wolves in the first preseason matchup. Both teams battled as it was a low-scoring, close game with several lead changes. The Riders managed to maintain an edge in the last five minutes of play to finish off with a 55-51 win on the road. Holly Winterburn […]
Dwayne Orija Joins Loughborough Riders
Talented 1995 born guard Dwayne Orija joins the Loughborough Basketball programme following time overseas at Missouri State West Plains, Gillett College and Florida Tech. The Barking Abbey alumnus featured on multiple Junior National Teams before heading stateside, returning to the UK to play on home soil for the first time since 2015. “The programme here […]
Young guns named to Hoopsfix rosters
Hoopsfix has revealed the rosters for the 2020 Hoopsfix All-Star Classic, despite its cancellation due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The annual event – supported by Nike and 5or6 – would have brought together the top male and female junior players of their generation to play in three All-Star games across two days. Congratulations to our […]
Riders Ready to Go
Leicester Riders start to the new BBL season is now back on, after the BBL received confirmation that they will receive Government support to compensate for the games being played without spectators. Riders BBL season was due to start on 2nd October, but the new season will now tip-off behind closed doors on Friday 30th October. Riders […]
BBL Statement
The BBL is delighted to confirm that the 2020-21 season will now commence on 30th October 2020 with the detailed fixture list being announced as soon as possible. Following the Government’s announcement on 22nd September that fans would not be allowed back into sports venues from 1 October, The BBL has been in urgent dialogue with the […]
Club statement: COVID-19
This morning we received formal confirmation which shows that several members of the Riders programme have tested positive for COVID-19. Leicester Riders’ priority is the health and well-being of its players and staff throughout its pathway programme. The members who have tested positive, and people living in the same proximity, will now strictly follow government […]
Exclusive for Season Ticket holders
Leicester Riders can today announce a special bonus for our current season ticket holders. The Riders and Bristol Flyers have agreed to give access to a live stream of tomorrow’s behind closed doors game exclusively for Season Ticket Holders. Current season ticket holders are urged to check their inboxes tomorrow morning with a link to […]
Milo Sigmund Returns from the US to attend Loughborough
Nottingham native Milo Sigmund joins the Loughborough Riders following a season overseas at Vincennes Trailblazers. Sigmund produced an impressive EABL season with the Canterbury Crusaders earning Most Improved Player honors before being ranked 20th by the Deng Top 50 and then heading oversas. “Loughborough is a great programme with high quality coaching, great facilities and […]