Zach Jackson named to Super League Basketball Team of the Week
Riders forward Zach Jackson has been named to the Super League Basketball Team of the Week for his opening night performance against Bristol Flyers. Jackson led the game with 22 points, 7 rebounds and 5 steals on his way to a 33 +/- in the Riders’ 91-69 home win. The American returned to Riders red […]
Report: Riders record impressive win in season opener
Leicester Riders got their 2024-25 season underway with an impressive 91-69 victory against Bristol Flyers. It was a start-to-finish dominant display led by 22 from returning Rider Zach Jackson, who grabbed 7 boards and 5 steals in an impressive effort on both ends. After a series of fluid offensive performances, the newly formed group played […]
Leicester Riders sign Spencer Johnson
Leicester Riders are excited to announce the signing of American Spencer Johnson for the 2024-25 season. The 6’4” wing signs from BYU, where he spent four seasons of his collegiate career. Johnson averaged 11.5 points as a senior for the Cougars on 51% shooting from the field, and logged 10.1 points and 6.4 rebounds per […]
Leicester Riders sign Emma Dunsire
Leicester Riders is excited to announce the addition of Emma Dunsire to its 2024-25 roster. Dunsire, a 6’0” forward, has represented Loughborough Riders Women’s in the WNBL Division One since 2021, averaging 5.1 points per game last year. She has made appearances for Leicester Riders team over the past three seasons, and will suit up […]
Preview: Leicester Riders vs Bristol Flyers
Leicester Riders are set to get their 2024-25 Super League Basketball season underway, hosting their season opener against Bristol Flyers on Friday. The Riders, with a host of new names making their professional debuts, start the season with the Trophy group stage, which will provide the first opportunity for silverware in the inaugural season of […]
“I know I am going in the right direction”- Elise Tweedie previews her 2024-25 season
Author: Sam Hargrave Last season’s Player’s Player of the Year, Elise Tweedie, is ‘super excited’ to be representing the Riders again this season after returning for another year. Riders Women’s opening fixture of the campaign is away to Oaklands Wolves on the 29th of September in the Super League Basketball Trophy. Ahead of the new […]
Netflix star Bryan Penn-Johnson on joining Loughborough Riders
Author: Josh Ames Bryan Penn-Johnson signed with Loughborough Riders for the 2024-25 NBL Division One season. The 7’1 dominant force flew from America as he joins from California Polytechnic State University, where he played 32 games in his senior year with the Mustangs. He will be studying at Loughborough University whilst playing for the Riders. […]
Report: Riders take big win in Surrey
Leicester Riders finished pre-season with a professional 86-66 road win against Surrey 89ers. Jaylin Hunter put in a complete performance from the point with 19 points and 6 assists to lead the game. He took over in the second to build Leiecster’s first meaningful lead, and pulled the strings in a fluid Riders offence all […]
Behind the scenes at PDC Darts with Leicester Riders Business Club
Go behind the scenes at PDC Darts and much more with our Business Club! With this year’s Business Club, we’re giving you the opportunity for behind-the-scenes access to PDC Darts at the BoyleSports World Grand Prix! On October 7 12pm – 1.30pm, you can take a look behind the curtain ahead of this prestigious World […]
Leicester Riders 2024-25 coaching staff
Leicester Riders Basketball Club can confirm it’s basketball staff for it’s men’s, women’s and Loughborough NBL Division 1 teams ahead of the 2024-25 season. Men’s Head Coach: Rob Paternostro Assistant coaches: Pablo Vazquez, Will Maynard Strength and conditioning: Madeline Westland Medical: Ben Pogmore Women’s Head Coach: Ben Stanley Assistant coaches: Nick Moodey, Arjun Bahra Strength and […]