Victor Ndoukou Returns to Leicester Riders for 2025-26 Season

Leicester Riders are excited to confirm the return of Victor Ndoukou for the 2025-26 Super League Basketball (SLB) season.

The 6’8” forward remains under contract with the Riders as part of the long-term deal he signed in January 2023, keeping him at the Club through to the end of the 2026-27 season. Ndoukou will continue to combine his professional career with studies at Loughborough University, supported by the Riders’ development system.

A product of the Riders’ performance pathway through Charnwood College and Loughborough Riders, Ndoukou is coming off a standout year in Division One—recently rebranded as the British Championship Basketball (BCB)—where he played a key role for Loughborough Riders.

Ndoukou averaged 20 points and 8.2 rebounds per game across 25 appearances, earning a place on the NBL Division 1 Team of the Year and receiving his first senior call-up to the Great Britain Basketball 3×3 Men’s team.

Credit: GB Basketball

Having excelled at the BCB level, Ndoukou will now transition to the Leicester Riders SLB roster for the 2025-26 season, focusing solely on his role with the top-flight Riders squad.

“I’m really excited to be stepping into a full-time role with SLB.” Said Ndoukou “It’s been an incredible journey so far, and I’m grateful for the chance to keep building, learning, and pushing things forward with such a talented team.”

Head Coach Rob Paternostro praised his development:
“We’re thrilled to welcome Victor as a full-time member of the team this season. He played a key role in our playoff success last year, and having his full availability moving forward is something we’re really looking forward to.

Victor has consistently impressed at every stage of our program. His performances for both Charnwood and Loughborough have been outstanding, and he’s always been a player we can rely on to make smart decisions on both ends of the court. His high basketball IQ and versatility make him a vital asset to our squad as we head into the new season.”

Ndoukou’s success underscores the strength of the Riders’ player development programme. The Club remains committed to supporting his continued rise as one of the top young prospects in British basketball.