Riders add Jubril Adekoya to roster

Leicester Riders can confirm the signing of American-British power forward Jubril Adekoya this morning. 6’7” Adekoya has spent most of his pro career to date in Spain’s LEB Gold playing for Huesca , Valladolid and most recently Almansa Con Afanion. “I’m super excited to join the Riders!” commented Jubril. “I know a bit about the […]
Season tickets now on open sale!

Season tickets for the 2021-22 BBL campaign are now on open sale! Secure your chosen seat at all Leicester Riders BBL Championship, Trophy and Cup home games for the 2021/22 BBL season! After winning the league title last season in a challenging year we are delighted to be welcoming you back for the new campaign, […]
Jackson returns to Riders

American Zach Jackson has made a return to Leicester Riders, signing a new deal for the 2021-22 season. Jackson, who’s first season was cut-short last term due to injury is now fully fit for the new BBL season. Riders Head Coach Rob Paternostro is delighted to welcome Zach back to the Morningside: “We loved working […]
Riders confirm departing players

Corey Johnson, Aaron Falzon, Ali Fraser and Mustapha Heron will not return to the Riders next season it has been confirmed this morning. “We’d like to put on record our thanks to Corey, Aaron, Ali and Mustapha who have all contributed to a title-winning team last time out,” commented Managing Director Russell Levenston. “Corey had […]
Riders sign Patrick Whelan

Leicester Riders are thrilled to announce the signing of 6’5” shooting guard Patrick Whelan. Whelan, who has spent the past three seasons at Real Murcia in Spain, is the brother of Jordan Whelan who played in the BBL last season for Manchester Giants. The Warrington-born star is keen to get started… “Excited to be a […]
2022 Cup Finals Tickets on Sale

Fans of British basketball will be welcomed back to the first event of the season as the British Basketball Cup Finals return to Utilita Arena Birmingham. The 2022 British Basketball Cup Finals take place on Sunday 30 January with two amazing games to entertain fans as teams from the WBBL and BBL compete for the […]
Conner signs new deal

Great Britain international guard Conner Washington has committed his future to the Riders having signed a new three-year deal that keeps him at the Morningside Arena until the summer of 2024. Washington, who has made 246 league appearances for the Riders, won his eleventh trophy with the club last year, his fourth league title. “It […]
The Riders HYPE Event 2021

Leicester Riders are bringing you a fun filled family event in partnership with Leicester based and worldwide stocked clothing brand HYPE in partnership with Basketball England and Leicester City Council. The event will take place at Humberstone Gate next Saturday 10th July, starting at 10am and finishing at 5:30pm. Throughout the day, Leicester Riders Foundation players of […]