WBBL have selected Kate Oliver and Holly Winterburn into the third week’s All-Star Five. Head coach Jesper Sundberg was also awarded the Molten WBBL Coach of the Month.
Riders came out big in a cup knockout against Newcastle Eagles. Kate Oliver was unstoppable as she led the way with 29 points, 4 3-pointers and 73 FG%. So far she is averaging 21.5 points, 2 assists and 5.5 rebounds per game.
Holly Winterburn was all over the stat sheet with a near triple-double of 18 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists. In the last three games, Winterburn is averaging 14.7 points per game and leading the team in assists and rebounds.
Sundberg’s calm and collective leadership has helped the Leicester Riders secure a perfect 3-0 record in the WBBL cup as well as ensuring the team is dominant on both sides of the floor.
Head Coach @sundbergjesper is selected as the Molten WBBL Coach of the Month! He has led the team to a perfect 3-0 record. Well deserved! ????#WeAreLeicester #BritishBasketball pic.twitter.com/DpKLgUVFkd
— Leicester Riders (@RidersWomen) December 3, 2020
Riders are currently preparing for the WBBL Cup semifinals against the Cardiff Met Archers this upcoming weekend.