Club legend Conner Washington has been named Leicester Riders captain for the 2024-25 Super League Basketball season.
Washington, in his 12th season for the Club, has been called on for his wealth of experience by Head Coach Rob Paternostro to lead the team through the inaugural season of SLB.
He steps into the role as the club’s joint all-time leader in league games played with 303, ready to break Barry Lamble’s record upon his next Championship outing.
Washington is ready to take on the additional responsibility that comes with captaincy, on and off the court.
“I feel like the timing is perfect, and I’m ready to step into this role where I can be the guy that people come to if they have any problems, and be the voice of consistency on the floor,” said Washington.
“I want to provide anything my teammates need on and off the court. It means a lot to be named captain, and when you step into this role, people start to expect more from you and expect you to deliver.
“I think my relationship with Coach Rob will also continue to grow from this. There are things that he now expects from me as I represent the club as captain.
“I want to make this captaincy my own. That means doing more off the court and making sure the guys are ready, so all that they have to do is focus on what’s happening on the court.
“I’m a captain that will lead by example. I’m surrounded by great players and great people, so I want to help put them in the best possible position to win.”
The Riders are set to get their championship season underway on the road against Surrey 89ers on Saturday, where Washington will break the club’s league games played record should he feature on the court.
Leicester then return home for their Championship home opener against Sheffield Sharks on November 8.
