Leicester Riders sign Noah Allen
Leicester Riders are excited to announce the signing of American Noah Allen for the 2024-25 season. The 6’7” wing is a nine-year pro, who played most recently for Culiacan in the Mexican first division. 2022-23 saw Allen suit up for Club Comunicaciones in Argentina, putting up 14 points, 5.6 rebounds and 5.4 assists per game. […]
Franchises confirmed for Super League Basketball’s debut season
Super League Basketball (SLB) is pleased to confirm the line-up for its inaugural campaign: Nine teams from England and Scotland will take to the court on the opening weekend of SLBaction at the end of September, with further franchises expected to join this exciting cohortfor the 2025/26 campaign. Speaking on behalf of SLB, Interim Chairman […]
Riders retain Shahd Abboud
Leicester Riders basketball club can announce the retention of Shahd Abboud for the 2024-25 season. Abboud signed a two-year deal last summer, contracting her to the Riders until the end of the 2024-25 season. The Israeli international averaged 5.3 points per game in the Women’s British Basketball League, stepping up in the biggest moments of […]
Riders re-sign Duke Shelton
Leicester Riders are thrilled to announce the re-signing of Duke Shelton to their 2024/25 roster. The American, who holds a British passport, first signed in Leicester in January 2024, putting up a productive 6.7 points and 5.3 rebounds in 16 minutes per outing. Shelton brings a wealth of experience to Leicester, having played nine seasons […]
The eye of the Tiger: Charles Thompson on his journey to the pros
“Hustle.” When asked what defines his game, that’s how Charles Thompson responded. This should come as no surprise. It’s a mentality passed down a generation, from Charles’ dad, Tony “The Tiger” Thompson, who fought for a better life in the boxing ring throughout his son’s childhood. Tony Thompson first entered the ring aged 26, turning […]
Leicester Riders sign Riley Abercrombie
Leicester Riders are excited to announce the signing of 6’9” forward Riley Abercrombie for the 2024-25 season. The Australian, who possesses a UK passport, signs from the Illawarra Hawks in Australia’s NBL 1, where he averaged 23.2 points and 7.7 rebounds per game. Abercrombie’s season with the Hawks featured back-to-back 38 point games, five 30 […]
Riders sign Julia Chandler
Leicester Riders are excited to announce the signing of Julia Chandler for the 2024-25 season. 6’2” Canadian “Juice” signs from the City of Joondalup Wolves, where she averaged 14.08 points per game in the Australian NBL1 West League. An impressive 28 points and 10 rebounds in April was the highlight of her tenure in Australia, […]
Zach Jackson returns to Leicester Riders
Leicester Riders are excited to welcome back Zach Jackson for the 2024-25 season. Jackson returns to the Club having spent three seasons with the Riders between 2020 and 2023. He played an integral role in the Riders’ 2022 treble, winning four trophies during his time in the East Midlands. During the 2022-23 season, Jackson averaged […]
Riders retain Januszewska
Leicester Riders are delighted to announce the retention of Katie Januszewska for the 2024-25 season. “KJ”, a Charnwood product, signed a multi-year deal with the Riders last summer, after joining the Academy in 2020. She averaged 7.6 points and 3.2 rebounds in her first year playing in the top-tier of British basketball, after an impressive […]
Riders sign Charles Thompson
Leicester Riders are excited to announce the signing of American forward Charles Thompson for the 2024-25 season. 6’8” Thompson will suit up for his rookie season in professional basketball after five seasons with Towson Tigers in the NCAA Division 1. He averaged 12 points and 8 rebounds as a senior at Towson, and 10 points […]