Report: Riders take Red vs Purple win
Leicester Riders took a 99-64 win in the annual pre-season “Red vs Purple” fixture against Loughborough University. Miryne Thomas led the Riders with 17 points, in a game, backed up by 15 from Jaren Holmes. After a tightly contested opening exchange, with Loughbroough’s Justin Hedley’s five quick points making it 10-8 to the hosts after […]
Riders sign Peeples
Leicester Riders are thrilled to announce the signing of Rayven Peeples from St John’s University. The 6’3” forward started all 32 games for the Red Storm, and ranked sixth in the conference with 8.7 rebounds per game. She put up 6.7 points and 1.2 points in her final season in the Big East conference. In […]
Loughborough University parking information
Fans driving to tonight’s game, please enter the University via the entrance on Epinal Way. Once you have passed through security, we recommend following the road left and parking in Car Park 9. This is a simple drive around the back of the Brockington pitch facilities, and Car Park 9 is found on the far […]
Preview: Riders at Loughborough
The Riders get their pre-season underway in our annual “Red vs Purple” game against Loughborough University. Here, we take a look at everything you need to know about the fixture… Fixture information Leicester Riders at Loughborough Basketball Sir David Wallace Sports Hall, Loughborough University Friday, August 25, 7 pm Tickets available here New Riders era […]
Leicester Riders Mezzanine Hospitality
Leicester Riders offers action-packed entertainment in an electric atmosphere in the very heart of the city. Our excellent gameday package includes the use of one of our mezzanines overlooking the playing court and provides a unique gameday hospitalityexperience. This new hospitality experience provides a panoramic view of the game, catering, and private bar facilities as […]
Hadley joins Loughborough Basketball
Loughborough Basketball is delighted to welcome 6’3” guard Dan Hadley ahead of the 2023/24 season. Hadley committed to Loughborough from the Charnwood Academy, where he’s suited up since 2020. The 19-year-old has been a part of the Riders pathway system since 2014, averaging 12.5 points per game in the EABL, and 12.7 points per game […]
Loughborough confirm the return of Onyia and Curran
Loughborough Basketball are thrilled to confirm the return of Edward Onyia and Oscar Curran for the 2023/24 season. 17-year-old Onyia, who was new to the Charnwood Riders Academy programme last season, will balance his playing commitments within the academy EABL league and the NBL while studying at Charnwood College. Curran who is in his third […]
Riders partner with Champions (UK)
Leicester Riders are thrilled to announce Champions (UK) plc as an official partner. Champions is a strategy-led growth and implementation partner for businesses with market-leading expertise across strategy, digital, communications, creative and talent. With a team of over 75 dedicated specialists, they provide market-leading expertise to drive businesses forward. After more than 20 years of […]
Phillip joins Loughborough Basketball
Loughborough Basketball is delighted to welcome 6’4” wing Torron Phillip ahead of the 2023/24 season. The 20-year-old joins from Central Wyoming College, where he competed in the NJCAA Division One. Prior to this, he played a season at Panther Hoops Prep and two years at Haringly Hawks, where he won the 2020 National Cup Championship […]
Wylie joins Loughborough Basketball
Loughborough Basketball are delighted to welcome Seth Wylie ahead of the 2023/24 season. The 19-year-old 6’2” guard, arrives at Loughborough after spending the last three seasons with Oaklands Wolves EABL and NBL sides, competing in Division One last season. In 2022, he helped Oaklands to the EABL Southern Conference title and was named Student-Athlete of […]