Mo completes first Mo-mentum programme
This week Mo Walker completed his first Mo-mentum programme after completing a 5 week block at Wigston Academy, Manor High School, Gartree and Beauchamp College. Throughout the Mo-mentum programme Mo uses his experiences playing professional basketball to offer help and support and inspire students. Each session involved a presentation on a different chapter of Mo’s […]
Retro Series 2023 announced
Leicester Riders, Manchester Giants, Cheshire Phoenix and Newcastle Eagles are excited to announce the Retro Series 2023! Five games involving these four teams in March & April have been selected as special retro games featuring retro kits, old-school tunes and off-court appearances from BBL legends. Following the success of last season’s retro nights between Riders […]
Riders take big road win
The Riders improve to 16-6 in the BBL Championship after a road win against the Cheshire Phoenix. Kimbal Mackenzie went off for 31, his highest-scoring tally as a Rider. He went 11-15 from the field and 5-5 from the free throw line in his explosive performance, taking over late with six points in the closing […]
BBL Championship Preview: Riders at Phoenix
The Riders head to Cheshire to take on the Phoenix in the second game of their weekend doubleheader. They enter the game off the back of a home 104-84 against the Manchester Giants on Friday. It was a resounding win, with the Riders in full control throughout. They shot 58% from the field and 45% […]
Riders record big win at home
The Riders improved to 15-6 in the BBL Championship, beating the Manchester Giants 104-84 at home. Marc Loving led an explosive offensive performance with 25 points, following up his 32 points last time out against Manchester. He was backed by 18 from Zach Jackson and 16 from Kimabl Mackenzie, as the Riders’ offence shot 58% […]
7 Academy players make it through to Aspire Super Camp
We are delighted to confirm that 7 of our Academy players have made it through to the Aspire Super Camp for the central region. Kyra Johnson, Grace Nzeakor and Hanya Correria from our Under 16s Girls, Louie Marchesi, Finley Tuck and James Hardy from our Under 16s Boys and Ike Davids from our Under 14s […]
BBL Championship Preview: Riders vs Giants
The Riders are set to host the Manchester Giants in BBL Championship action. A win would see them improve to 15-6, as they look to take advantage of three games in hand on the second-placed Bristol Flyers. The two teams have treated the BBL to classic matchups this season, as their previous two fixtures were […]
Kimbal, Patrick & Aaron in GB 24
Riders guard Kimbal Mackenzie has been named in the Great Britain Men’s National Team 24-man roster for the first time for the upcoming FIBA World Cup Qualifiers against Belgium and Serbia. Mackenzie who holds a British passport joins GB regulars Patrick Whelan and Aaron Menzies on the roster for the upcoming window. GB face Belgium […]
Riders lose in BBL Trophy Quarter-Final
The Riders fell out of the BBL Trophy at the quarter-final stage, losing 79-78 to the Sheffield Sharks. The Riders had the chance to win it on the buzzer, but Zach Jackson’s turnaround jumper did not find the net, following an inspired 10 point quarter from the American. Jackson finished the game with a team-high […]
BBL Trophy Preview: Riders vs Sharks
The Riders face the Sheffield Sharks in the quarter-final of the BBL Trophy. A win in this knockout competition would see them progress to the final four as they look to win the competition for the first time since 2018. The Riders enter the game on a high, after a significant 99-73 win against the […]