Walking Basketball February Block Booking
Walking Basketball makes a return in February as we launch our first 6 week block booking. Walking basketball is fun and social session with the chance to look at playing games against other groups around the country. The session is aimed at all levels from beginners to skilled players and is perfect for players who […]
Help us break the WBBL attendance record!
Riders host Sevenoaks Suns on Saturday 4th March at the Morningside Arena, and we’re calling on the support of the Riders nation to help break the WBBL attendance record! This International Women’s Day game is expected to sell out quickly! Students can secure a ticket for just £5! You can secure your tickets below:
Baby Ballers February Block Booking
Following the success of our first Baby Ballers block booking the session makes a return on Thursday February 2nd as we begin another 6 week block. The sessions take place 10-11am at the Morningside Arena (LE1 3UL) and our coached by our Leicester Riders Foundation coaches. Baby Ballers is a family session; you are welcome […]
The Riders win overtime thriller!
The Riders advance to the second round of the BBL Trophy, winning an overtime thriller against the Manchester Giants. They emerged 114-107 victors, led by a monster 32 points and 13 rebounds from Marc Loving. Loving was supported by 25 points from Zach Jackson and 20 points from Patrick Whelan, the star trio going off […]
BBL Trophy Preview: Riders at Giants
The Riders are set to compete in the first round of the BBL Trophy, taking on the Manchester Giants on the road. It’s win or go home for the Riders in this knockout competition, which they last won in 2018. Tip-off is at 5 pm at the National Basketball Performance Centre. It will be available […]
Ndoukou signs first pro contract
Leicester Riders are delighted to have signed young British talent Victor Ndoukou on his first professional contract. The young forward has signed a 4 and a half year deal which will see him as part of the BBL team through to the end of the 2026-27 season. Ndoukou will also be studying a Loughborough University […]
Riders sign Devonte Bandoo!
Leicester Riders are excited to announce the signing of Canadian point guard Devonte Bandoo. The former Baylor Bear competed in his home country last summer, averaging 16.1 points for the Saskatchewan Rattlers. He spent his final two college seasons at Baylor University, after leading Hutchinson Community College to a national championship as a freshman. The […]
LRF launch Positive Futures Project
The Leicester Riders Foundation are launching the Positive Futures project in collaboration with Leicester City Police funded by Street Games. The Positive Futures programme aimed at reaching young people at risk of involvement with anti-social behaviour crime & violence is using basketball and life skills as a tool to better their future. The children on […]
Development Day: Friday 20th January
Join us at the Morningside Arena on Friday 20th January for our Development Day prior to the Leicester Riders BBL Championship fixture v Cheshire Phoenix. The Development Day involves a hour and a half coaching clinic, food before the game and a ticket to Leicester Riders v Cheshire Phoenix all for just £15. CLICK HERE […]
Riders fall to Flyers on the road
The Riders fell short in a clutch battle, losing to the Bristol Flyers 91-84. They had a chance to tie it with 30 seconds on the clock, but could not find the net to send it to overtime. The loss means the Riders fall to 12-6 in the standings. Their wing tandem of Marc Loving […]