Report: Hunter leads Riders win against Surrey 89ers
Leicester Riders beat Surrey 89ers to improve to 13-4 in the Super League Basketball Championship. It was a hard fought win, contested within single digits through much of the affair. Jaylin Hunter and Riley Abercrombie’s shot making earned separation in the scoreline in the fourth, the pair leading the team with 20 and 19 points […]
Preview: Leicester Riders vs Surrey 89ers
Leicester Riders are out for revenge against Surrey 89ers. The sides last shared the court in the Super League Basketball Cup Semi-Final, and Surrey took the win in a hard fought two legged affair. Now Leicester seek to get back against Surrey in a pivotal fixture in a three-way title race in the Championship. Fixture […]
The spark plug: Ethan Wright on what it takes to be a great sixth man
The sixth man. The spark plug. The energy guy. It’s a role often overlooked when discussing the key components of a team, but Ethan Wright decided to make it his own for Leicester Riders in one of the most pivotal developments of the year. Wright started the season in the starting five. The second year […]
Leicester Riders announce changes to April tip-off times
Leicester Riders can announce that the tip-off times for two of their home games in April have been changed. The games, against Cheshire Phoenix and Caledonia Gladiators, were originally scheduled for 4 pm on Sunday, April 20, and Sunday, April 27. Both games will now tip off at 3 pm. If you have already purchased […]
Report: Zach Jackson brilliance leads Riders team win in Manchester
Leicester Riders made it back-to-back league wins after beating Manchester Basketball 87-74 on the road in the Super League Basketball Championship. Zach Jackson proved a cut above from wire-to-wire, finishing with 21 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. When Manchester fought back to make it a one possession game in the third, his introduction snatched […]
Preview: Leicester Riders at Manchester Basketball
Leicester Riders take on Manchester Basketball on the road in their last action before the international break. They’re high on confidence after a 110-84 win against Cheshire Phoenix on Thursday which improved them to 12-4 in the Super League Basketball Championship standings. Meanwhile Manchester look for a bounce back after falling 93-74 against Sheffield Sharks […]
Report: Shelton leads Riders blowout of Phoenix
Leicester Riders returned to Super League Basketball action with a bang, blowing out Cheshire Phoenix at home 110-87. Leading the Leicester bench, which scored 52 on the night, Duke Shelton took home Player of the Game honours with 19 points and 8 rebounds, dominating the paint with his post play wire-to-wire. Zach Jackson logged 19 […]
Preview: Leicester Riders vs Surrey 89ers
Leicester Riders are set for a return to Super League Basketball Championship action, taking on the 8-8 Cheshire Phoenix in Thursday night action.
Report: Riders fall to 89ers to end Cup campaign
Leicester Riders lost to Surrey 89ers 86-90 to fall out of the Super League Basketball Cup at the Semi-Final stage.
Report: Leicester Riders all square with Surrey 89ers after Cup Semi-Final First Leg
Leicester Riders and Surrey 89ers are locked at 93 each after the First Leg of the Super League Basketball Cup Semi-Final.