Preview: Riders at Gladiators
Sunday evening sees the 12-11 Riders take the tough trip north to face the 14-9 Caledonia Gladiators and wrap up Round 18 of the British Basketball League Championship. The game is sure to be a battle of attrition after both teams played in competitive matches on Friday night as part of a weekend doubleheader. Fixture […]
Report: Riders take the win against Plymouth
A superb fourth quarter by the Riders fired them to a 102-81 British Basketball League Championship victory over the Plymouth City Patriots. The contest was much closer than the final score suggests as Rob Paternostro’s squad were made to work hard by a determined Patriots side, who remain at the foot of the championship standings. […]
Leicester Riders Weekend Preview
The Riders are set to take on a weekend of Women’s British Basketball League action, going up against the Cardiff Met Archers and Durham Palatinates in back-to-back home games. Here’s a look at the Riders season so far… The state of play Leicester are currently third in the Championship standings with a 6-2 record. Their […]
Leicester Arena becomes Mattioli Arena in recognition of charitable trust
Leicester Riders’ home venue, Leicester Arena, will now be known as the Mattioli Arena. The Ian & Clare Mattioli Charitable Trust has accepted naming rights to Leicester Arena, the largest indoor arena in Leicester. The venue – previously the Morningside Arena – is now being rebranded. The Trust has donated funds to the Leicester Riders […]
Preview: Riders vs Patriots
British Basketball League Championship action returns to the Morningside Arena this Friday as the Riders host the 4-18 Plymouth City Patriots. The home side will certainly be favourites to take victory following impressive winter form, but coach Rob Paternostro will warn his team against complacency after Plymouth ran Leicester close at the start of the […]
Leicester Riders speak to BBC Radio Leicester
Leicester Riders featured on last night’s episode of “Game Night” on BBC Radio Leicester. You can listen to the full episode here! Radio Leicester spoke to the team about their season so far and their mindset going into the rest of the year. Here’s what they had to say… Teddy Allen- “The team welcomed me […]
Teddy Allen named to British Basketball League Team of the Week
Teddy Allen has been named to the British Basketball Team of the Week for his performance in the Leicester Riders’ victory against Surrey Scorchers. In the Riders’ 104-84 win, Allen scored a game-high 20 points, led all players with a +/- of 20, and finished the game with 6 rebounds and 3 assists. Allen is […]
3 things we learned from beating the Scorchers
The Riders returned to British Basketball League Championship action with a bang, beating the Scorchers 104-84 on the road. Here’s what we can take from the win… Strength in depth The Riders had contributions all the way down the roster, with every player in the game day squad scoring multiple field goals. From the leading […]
Report: Riders dominate in Surrey
Leicester Riders recorded a dominant win on the road, beating the Surrey Scorchers 104-84. The British Basketball League’s leading scorer Teddy Allen came up with another 20-point game, logging 6 rebounds and 3 assists while leading the game’s scoring. He was backed by his captain Kimbal Mackenzie, who put up 15 points, 6 assists and […]
Championship Preview: Riders at Scorchers
Leicester Riders are set to resume their British Basketball League Championship campaign on the road against the Surrey Scorchers. Here’s how the sides shape up… Fixture information Leicester Riders vs Surrey Scorchers Surrey Sports Park Saturday, February 3, 5:00 pm Watch Live! Leicester Riders Falling short in the Final Four Last time out, the Riders […]