Report: Leicester Riders down by 10 after First Leg of Playoff Semi-Final against Sheffield Sharks
Leicester Riders lost the First Leg of the Super League Basketball Playoff Semi-Final 85-75 to Sheffield Sharks. The Riders were down 20 in the third quarter, but led by Ethan Wright’s heroics, they battled to get back into the tie. Wright had 14 and 6 off the bench, and Charles Thompson led the team with […]
Zach Jackson and Charles Thompson named to Super League Basketball Team of the Year!
Leicester Riders duo of Zach Jackson and Charles Thompson have been named to the Super League Basketball Team of the Year! Jackson was a top-three scorer in the league this season, putting up 17.7 points per game on 52.4% shooting from the field and 47.7% three point shooting. The American’s three point percentage made him […]
Preview: Leicester Riders face Sheffield Sharks in Super League Basketball Playoff Semi-Final First Leg
Leicester Riders take on Sheffield Sharks over two legs in the Super League Basketball Playoffs Semi-Final. The First Leg will be played at Canon Medical Arena, Sheffield, on Friday, May 9, before the return leg on Sunday, May 11, in Leicester. These sides have shared some of the most entertaining, closely fought battles in British […]
Riley Abercrombie named to Super League Basketball British Team of the Year!
Leicester Riders’ Riley Abercrombie has been named to the Super League Basketball British Team of the Year! Abercrombie was the Riders’ second-leading scorer on the season with 13.2 points per game and second-highest rebounder with an average of 5.6. The first-year Riders’ rebound average ranked in the top 20 among all players in the league. […]
Katie Januszewska named to Women’s Super League Basketball British Team of the Year!
Leicester Riders’ Katie Januszewska has been named to the Women’s Super League Basketball British Team of the Year! The GB international, who received her first call up to the national team this season, was the Riders’ season leading scorer on the season. She averaged 13.7 points and 4.2 rebounds on the year- her best season […]
Charles Thompson named to Super League Basketball Defensive Team of the Year!
Leicester Riders’ Charles Thompson has been named to the Molten Super League Basketball Defensive Team of the Year! Thompson was the league’s leader in blocks with 2.5 per game this season. The American ranks 14th all-time in top-flight British basketball history for blocks per game, and his 80 blocks on the year are tied for […]
Ben Stanley departs as Leicester Riders Women’s Head Coach
Leicester Riders Basketball Club can confirm that Ben Stanley has departed from his role as Women’s Head Coach. The Club would like to thank Ben for his hard work and dedication over the past two seasons and wish him success in his future endeavours.
Report: Leicester Riders through to Super League Basketball Playoff Semi-Finals with win over Bristol Flyers
Leicester Riders are through to the Super League Basketball Playoff Semi-Finals after beating Bristol Flyers 164-135 over two legs in the first round. An 86-80 win in the second leg sealed their progression through to the next round- a professional display after taking a 23-point lead back to Leicester. Spencer Johnson led the team with […]
Preview: Leicester Riders hope to build on commanding lead in Playoff Quarter-Final Second Leg
Leicester Riders host Bristol Flyers in the second leg of the Super League Basketball Playoff Quarter-Final. Leicester Riders, following an impressive performance in the first leg on the road, have a commanding 23 point advantage to start the second leg. Leicester now look to seal the deal at home to progress through to the semi-final. […]
Report: Leicester Riders dominate Bristol Flyers in Playoff Quarter-Final First Leg
Leicester Riders will take a convincing 78-55 lead back to Leicester after a dominant display against Bristol Flyers in the first leg of the Super League Basketball Playoff Quarter-Final. Zach Jackson, making his return from injury, led the Riders with 18 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists, going 7-14 from the field. He was backed […]