Crandall departs for Germany
Riders have accepted a bid from German BBL side BG Göttingen to buy BBL MVP Geno Crandall out of his new contract. Despite signing in July, BG Göttingen’s bid triggered a release in the contract with Crandall that allows him to leave if an exceptional opportunity presented itself. As such Crandall will now play for […]
Riders Acquire Oliana Squires
The Leicester Riders roster for the 2022/23 WBBL season continues to take shape as the club are pleased to announce the signing of US guard Oliana Squires. Squires will begin her pro career with the Riders after a four-year college career with Montana State where in her senior year she averaged 11.3ppg, 3.2apg & 1.7spg. […]
Riders head to North Macedonia for BCL
FIBA have released the four host venues for the Qualification Rounds – TFT Skopje (MKD), Unicaja (ESP), SL Benfica (POR) and FMP Meridian (SRB), taking place in September. These four tournaments will determine the last four spots in the Regular Season of BCL’s seventh season. Riders will travel to North Macedonia, the home of Skopje […]
Riders WBBL Staff Takes Shape
With preparations well underway for the 2022/23 WBBL Season, the Leicester Riders new Head Coach Krumesh Patel has put the finishing touches to his staff. He will be ably assisted throughout the coming campaign by three assistant coaches: Kiran Wiltshire, Oli Parr & Nick Moodey. Kiran Wiltshire is well known within the Riders set up […]
Jackson re-signs with Riders!
Zach Jackson returns to Leicester for the 2022/23 season, after the star guard played an integral role in the Riders’ treble-winning season last year! The Omaha graduate averaged 10 points per game last season, shooting 49% from the field while playing elite defence on the other end. Throughout his second Riders’ season, Jackson showcased his […]
Johnston Joins Riders
Leicester Riders are pleased to announce the signing of US combo guard McKenzie Johnston ahead of the 2022/23 WBBL Season. Johnston has signed a 2-year deal to play WBBL alongside studying for her masters at Loughborough University. The exciting guard had a stand-out college career with Montana where she got 1398 points and 515 assists, […]
Jubril Returns!
Riders are delighted to announce that Jubril Adekoya has signed a new contract for the 2022/23 season. The American/Brit was central to the Riders’ BBL best defensive record last season, the versatile power forward playing with intensity and hustle all season. Adekoya scored a season-high of 18 points against the Glasgow Rocks last season, and […]
Robb Selected for Commonwealth Games
Everyone at the Leicester Riders would like to wish good luck to Hannah Robb as she prepares to take part in this summer’s Commonwealth Games. Having played for Scotland at every level from U13’s to the senior national team the GB guard is excited to represent her country at a major games, as she competes […]
Compton Signs on at Riders
The Leicester Riders continue to build their roster for the 2022/23 WBBL season with the signing of US wing Jade Compton who joins on a 2-year deal while also studying for her masters at Loughborough University. Jade is a 5’10” forward who is known for playing hard at both ends of the court. She is […]
NCS Wave 1 donate Pizzas to the Homeless
Following their week long residential at Kingswood Dearne Valley our NCS Wave 1 group headed to Peter Pizzeria in Leicester City Centre on Monday morning to make Pizza’s to donate to The Bridge Homeless Charity. The Bridge is a Homeless Charity that aims to support those in need and provide access to a range of […]