Preview: Riders at Donar
The Riders head to the Netherlands to take on Donar Groningen over two games. Here’s all you need to know: Fixture information Leicester Riders at Donar Groningen Sporthal Wildervanckhal, Wildervank, Netherlands Friday, September 1, 6:30 pm GMT Familiar opponents The sides face off in their annual pre-season meeting, providing a stern test for both outfits […]
Campbell commits to Howard College
Former Loughborough and Charnwood Rider Lane Campbell has committed to Howard College. The 6’0” guard joins the Hawks after being part of the Riders programme since 2019. He spent four seasons with Charnwood College, averaging 17.6 points in the EABL last season. Campbell also put up 7.6 points per game in the NBL D1 last […]
Riders Business Club relaunched!
The Leicester Riders Business Club relaunches next month – with sponsors invited to take to the court. The first event of the season takes place on September 13 – two days before the 2023-24 British Basketball League season starts for Riders at home to Cheshire Phoenix. Sponsors are invited to bring a senior contact along […]
Sponsor Spotlight: Edmonds and Slatter Opticians
Leicester Riders are thrilled to continue their long-standing relationship with Edmonds & Slatter Opticians. Edmonds & Slatter is an award-winning independent opticians based in Leicestershire, with practices in Blaby, Glenfield, Kibworth, Lutterworth and Rothley. They provide the highest level of professional eye care in Leicestershire, and have supported the club for over a decade. Tim […]
Donar Groningen: Through the years
Leicester Riders will hed to the Netherlands to take on Donar Groningen during their pre-season. The game will take place on Friday, September 1. Riders face Donar annually, providing a stern test during the Riders’ season preparations. Donar, seven-time Dutch champions, enter this campaign after finishing second in the playoffs last season. The game will provide […]
LRF Expand Positive Futures Project
In late 2022, we partnered with Leicestershire Police to launch our Positive Futures project, funded by Street Games. Positive Futures is our latest project aimed at reaching young people who are at risk of involvement with antisocial behaviour, crime, and violence. Since January, more than 30 youngsters from St Andrews Play Association (SAPA) (a youth […]
3 things we learned from Red vs Purple
The Riders got their pre-season underway in Friday’s fixture vs Loughborough University. They took a 99-64 win, and learned valuable lessons into the rest of the pre-season. Here are three things we learned from the outing. Miryne makes his mark Miryne Thomas dominated from the jump in his first Riders outing, putting up 17 points […]
Leicester Riders renew partnership with Everything Branded
Leicester Riders are excited to renew our relationship with our merchandise partner, Everything Branded. Everything Branded is the UK’s number one for promotional products, merchandise and gifts. Their staff and management team have over 12 years of experience and insight into the worldwide promotional products industry. Our partnership last season included sponsoring the Leicester Riders […]
Riders react: Red vs Purple
The Riders got their first 40 minutes under their legs last night, in their annual “Red vs Purple” pre-season outing. They took a 99-64 win against Loughborough University, and look to build as a newly formed team going into the season. READ MORE: Riders take Red vs Purple win Here’s what Head Coach Rob Paternostro […]
Riders sign Tweedie
Leicester Riders are excited to announce the signing of Elise Tweedie for the 2023/24 season. The 21-year-old Scot joins from the University of Edinburgh, where she graduated this summer. Tweedie played two seasons for her home country Caledonia Pride in the Women’s British Basketball League. The 6’4” center averaged 4.5 points and 4.2 rebounds and […]