Championship preview: Riders vs Giants
Saturday’s British Basketball League Championship game is an important one for the Riders as they look to get back to winning ways and a .500 record. The Morningside arena will play host to the 3-10 Manchester Giants, who are also searching for form after losing four of their last five games. Fixture Information Leicester Riders […]
Championship Preview: Riders vs Wildcats
Leicester Riders return home to take on the Nottingham Wildcats in their fourth game of the Women’s British Basketball League season. They have the chance to improve to 4-0 to start the season in the first season under new Head Coach Ben Stanley. Fixture information Leicester Riders vs Nottingham Wildcats Morningside Arena, Leicester Saturday, November […]
Caleb Asberry and Xavier Pinson depart from Riders
Leicester Riders officially announce the departure of Xavier Pinson and Caleb Asberry from their 2023/24 roster. Following conversations with both players, the club have decided to move in a different direction from the American duo. Riders would like to wish all the best to Xavier and Caleb in the future careers. Stay tuned for more […]
Riders duo named to Team of the Week!
Riders duo of Taylor O’Brien and Rayven Peeples were named to the Women’s British Basketball League Team of the Week! The Riders took a 110-64 road win against the Cardiff Met Archers, and the American pair showed out with a combined 45 points and 19 rebounds in the game. O’Brien led the way with 26 […]
Academy Wrap Up – 20th November
6 Academy games this weekend including a National Cup Quarter Final win for our U16 Girls Premier. Check out our coaches thoughts below. U16 Girls Premier 83-50 Bristol Flyers – National Cup Quarter Final “Solid 30+ point win in the end for the 16s prem girls in the cup quarter final. We had a bad […]
Report: Riders beat Archers
The Riders improved to 3-0 to start the season, beating Cardiff Met Archers 110-64 on the road. It was a dominant performance throughout, as Leicester took a big lead early and never looked back. Taylor O’Brien’s explosive second half brought her scoring tally to 2 points and rebounds, leading the game. For the Archers, a […]
Report: Riders fall to Sharks
The Riders fell to the Sheffield Sharks 91-84 on the road. It was an intensely fought battle from wire to wire, but the Riders could never grab the lead despite bringing their deficit back to a possession several times. Miryne Thomas led the team’s efforts with 21 points, backed by Jaren Holmes’ 16. Devearl Ramsey […]
LRF to host Primary Schools Tournament
The Leicester Riders Foundation are delighted to be hosting a Primary Schools Tournament at the Morningside Arena on Wednesday 10th January prior to the Leicester Riders taking on the Manchester Giants later that evening. “We are delighted to be able to provide the opportunity for both the schools we work with and new schools in […]
Braelen Bridges departs from Riders
Leicester Riders announce the departure of Braelen Bridges from their 2023/24 roster. The club have decided to part ways with the American center, who joined the Riders this past summer. Riders would like to put on record their thanks and gratitude to Braelen for his efforts whilst in red, and wish him the best for […]
Preview: Riders at Archers
Leicester plays their third game of the season and their second straight on the road, as they head to South Wales to take on the Cardiff Met Archers. Fixture information Leicester Riders at Cardiff Met Archers Archers Arena, Cyncoed Campus Saturday, November 18, 3:15 pm Riders rolling to start the year The Riders resume their […]