Leicester Riders and Leicester Arena Partner with Cyferd to Propel Sports Operations into the Future
Leicester Riders Basketball Club and Mattioli Arena, Leicester, proudly announce a new partnership with Cyferd, a leading innovator in artificial intelligence and digital solutions. Cyferd is set to become the Official AI and Digital Partner for both entities, signalling a significant leap forward in the integration of cutting-edge technology within the sports landscape. This strategic […]
Report: Riders fall to Lions in Playoff semi-final
Leicester Riders’ season ended in London, as they fell in the Women’s British Basketball League Playoff semi-finals 95-70 to the London Lions. It was a closely fought first half, the Riders taking a seven point lead in the first quarter through hot three point shooting. But the EuroCup champions battled back and took control in […]
Playoff semi-final preview: Leicester Riders at London Lions
Leicester Riders are a game away from the Playoff Final at the O2 Arena. Standing in their way: the undefeated, EuroCup champion London Lions, looking for their third-straight clean sweep. Here’s how the playoff semi-final is shaping up. Last time out The Riders were forced to battle back in the quarter-finals to beat the Essex […]
Rob Paternostro reflects on the 2023/24 season
Following the conclusion of Leicester Riders’ 2023/24 season, Head Coach Rob Paternostro reflected on the team’s playoffs, and the season as a whole. Playoff series vs Sheffield The Riders’ season ended in the quarter-finals of the playoffs, losing 2-1 in a best-of-three series to the Sheffield Sharks. Leicester took a Game One win, and had […]
A message from Leicester Riders Chairman, Kevin Routledge
Dear Supporters, With the Riders 2023/24 British Basketball League season coming to a premature end last Sunday in Sheffield in the playoffs, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all our fans, supporters, commercial partners, staff and volunteers for their unwavering support. This has been a challenging season for the Riders, with the […]
Taylor O’Brien named to 2024 Women’s British Basketball League Team of the Year
The Women’s British Basketball League today announced that Taylor O’Brien has been named to the 2024 Team of the Year. The rookie guard led the Club in scoring this season with 16.4 points per game. With 328 points scored, she surpassed Oceana Hamilton for the Riders’ single-season scoring record. 16.4 points is also the highest […]
Teddy Allen named to 2024 British Basketball League Team of the Year
The British Basketball League announced today that Leicester Riders’ Teddy Allen has been named to the 2024 Team of the Year. The American wing was the Club’s leading scorer this season with 22.7 points per game. He was one of only two players in the League to average over 20 points, and one of three […]
Sam Ashby named to 2024 Women’s British Basketball League British Team of the Year
The Women’s British Basketball League today announced that Sam Ashby has been named to the 2024 British Team of the year. The Australian/British rookie was the Club’s second-leading scorer (13.6) and led the team in steals (1.8). She scored in double digits on 17 occasions in 21 appearances this season, putting up a season-high of […]
Kimbal Mackenzie named to 2024 British Basketball League British Team of the Year
The British Basketball League announced today that Leicester Riders captain Kimbal Mackenzie has been named to the 2024 British Team of the Year. The Canadian/British guard finished the Championship season as the Riders’ second-leading scorer with 13.2 points and leading playmaker with 5.2 assists per game. Mackenzie’s assist average ranked fifth in the British Basketball […]
Rayven Peeples named to 2024 Women’s British Basketball League Defensive Team of the Year
The Women’s British Basketball League today announced that Rayven Peeples has been named to the 2024 Defensive Team of the Year. The American rookie ranked fourth among all players in blocks per game (1.4) and second in rebounds per game (11), leading the Club in both categories. Peeples logged six games with multiple blocked shots […]