Report: Riders take win in Bristol
Leicester Riders took a convincing win on the road, beating the Bristol Flyers 92-74. Miryne Thomas led the game with 18 points, shooting 7-10 from the field in a red-hot performance. Supporting Thomas in a strong team display was Xavier Pinson, whose playmaking provided an offensive spark throughout. He dished a game-high nine assists to […]
Preview: Riders at Flyers
On Saturday, the Riders will play their first road game of the British Basketball Championship season as they visit the SGS College Arena to face the Bristol Flyers. Coach Rob Paternostro’s squad will travel to Bristol in high spirits after a hard-fought 88-81 victory over the Plymouth City Patriots last Friday. Fixture Information Leicester Riders […]
Women’s D1 Roster confirmed
Our Division One women’s roster for the 2023/24 season is confirmed. Roster Returners Sasha Lecuyer Grace Roberts Kate Davies Jasmine Graham Anna Trett Rose Bryan Emma Dunsire Lauren Dabbs Eimhear Morris Erin Powell (Charnwood Academy) Emily Taylor (Charnwood Academy) Arrivals Ellie Sarri Erin Caldwell Daisy Porter Megan Curran (Charnwood Academy graduate) Lauren Cooper (Charnwood Academy) […]
Griffin Fit sponsor Riders
Leicester Riders are thrilled to welcome Griffin Fit to the Riders family. Griffin Fit’s team of dedicated coaches are committed to helping you achieve your fitness goals. With a remarkable track record in guiding individuals towards building lean muscle and effectively shedding body fat, they provide comprehensive education on optimal techniques. Their expertise lies in […]
Blake Bowman: “I want to be a part of something great”
Last summer, highly touted young British star Blake Bowman put pen to paper to join the Leicester Riders. Now a second-year Rider, Bowman’s performances early in the year have caught the attention of coaches, players and fans alike. View this post on Instagram […]
Riders’ home games selected for Sky Sports coverage
Four Riders home games have been selected for live Sky Sports coverage. The home games selected are: Thursday, October 26 vs Surrey Scorchers Friday, November 10 vs London Lions Friday, December 1 vs London Lions Friday, December 15 vs Caledonia Gladiators See the full 2023 British Basketball League Sky Sports schedule below. The games will […]
3 things we learned from Riders vs Patriots
Leicester Riders secured their first victory of the season on Friday, beating the Plymouth City Patriots 88-81. Here’s what we can take from the fixture. Riders have heart The Riders had to dig deep in the game, coming back from a double-digit deficit to get one in the win column. The score was 61-51 in […]
Abel Alarm sponsor Riders
Leicester Riders are delighted to welcome Abel to the Riders’ family. Abel is a leading provider of electronic security systems for homes and business premises. From intruder and fire alarms, to access control and CCTV systems and the very latest premium home automation products, thousands of people have trusted Abel to protect their families, businesses […]
Riders react to win against Patriots
Leicester Riders secured their first win of the season, beating the Plymouth City Patriots 88-81. Here’s what Head Coach Rob Paternostro and game MVP TJ Lall had to say postgame. Coach Rob- “It wasn’t perfect, but we showed a lot of character.” The Riders found themselves down nine going into halftime, having given up 35 […]
Report: Riders beat Patriots
The Riders claimed their first victory of the 2023/24 British Basketball Championship with an 88-81 defeat of the Plymouth Patriots. An all-action fourth quarter, that saw Rob Paternostro’s men outscore their opponents 29-16, secured the win over a Plymouth team that led by nine points at halftime. TJ Lall dropped a team-high 14 points for […]