Geno signs back!
League MVP and star American guard Geno Crandall will return to the Riders next season! Crandall lit up the BBL this season winning the league, journalist’s association and club’s MVP awards. “I’m excited to be coming back to the Riders next season,” commented Crandall. “I have loved my time here and I can’t wait to […]
Paternostro signs new multi-year deal
Leicester Riders are excited to announce a new multi-year contract with Head Coach Rob Paternostro has been agreed. “I’m thrilled to extend my deal with the Riders. I have enjoyed everything about being the Head Coach here and am looking forward to the future,” commented Rob Paternostro. “It’s home for my family and I. I […]
Riders Awards 2021
Last night Leicester Riders announced it’s award winners for the 2020-21 campaign. A huge thank you to our sponsors and partners Our Neighbourhood, Everards and Spice Bazaar along-with our individual award sponsors. Coach of the Year – sponsored by the Trophy Parlour Rob Paternostro Most Improved Player of the Year – sponsored by the Loughborough […]
Two Victories Over Manchester
Both the Charnwood teams defeat Manchester basketball academy over the weekend. Charnwood WEABL took home a 54-77 road win against the Mystics in the WEABL Summer Showcase. Despite a close first half between both teams, the Riders changed the course of the game with a 35-point third quarter as well as holding the host team […]
Captains Log: An amazing season with an amazing team
Well, it was not the final outcome we desired, that much is obvious. However, it is hard to be bitter after such an amazing season with an amazing team. Of course, the sour taste will remain in our mouths for some time. That much is inevitable. Yet, it is somewhat comforting to see Newcastle carry […]
Coach Rob: Proud of what we achieved this season
It was a tough night for us against the Eagles in that second leg – no question. But you have to give credit to Newcastle, they played really well in the second leg, and did it also in the first game. To get back like they did in the first leg after our hot start was […]
RIDERS THROUGH TO THE SEMI FINALS
The Riders faced the Reading Rockets in the Play-off quarter finals on Saturday, 15th May. They were looking to bounce back after their loss against the Rockets in April. Riders were able to overcome a tough match and go through into the semi-finals. A very close first quarter with a strong defence from both teams, led […]
Geno crowned BBL MVP!
American guard Geno Crandall has been named the Molten BBL Most Valuable Player for the 2020-21 season. Crandall who has had a massive impact on the league in his debut season with the Riders led the side to its fifth League Title. “I’m honoured to have been chosen as the MVP of the league. I […]
Rob wins BBL Coach of the Year
Coach Rob Paternostro has been named the Ed Percival Molten BBL Coach of the Year for the 2020-21 season. The Riders head coach successfully steered the team to a fifth League Title with a 24-6 record in the league. It’s also a league record sixth time that Coach Rob has picked up the trophy. “It’s […]
Riders knocked out of Playoffs by Eagles
The Riders’ league-winning season draws to a close, after a 164-146 aggregate loss to the Newcastle Eagles in the BBL playoff semi-finals. Led by 13 points and 11 rebounds from Darien Nelson-Henry, the Riders fell short of a fourth-quarter comeback after entering the final period down 14. MVP candidate Rahmon Fletcher dominated the tie for […]