Leicester Riders is excited to announce the addition of Emma Dunsire to its 2024-25 roster. 

Dunsire, a 6’0” forward, has represented Loughborough Riders Women’s in the WNBL Division One since 2021, averaging 5.1 points per game last year. 

She has made appearances for Leicester Riders team over the past three seasons, and will suit up in Riders red under Head Coach Ben Stanley in a greater capacity moving forward. 

Dunsire is a product of the Riders’ player progression pathway, seeing her rise through the ranks of Loughborough University while featuring on the women’s professional team, to now signing as a full time squad member and a valuable contributor to the side. 

The pathway’s success stories, which is built on the Club’s partnerships with both Loughborough University and Charnwood College, has produced talents such as FIBA EuroCup winner Holly Winterburn, Jessica Eadsforth-Yates and Katie Januszewska, the latter two competing on the Riders’ roster this season.

The Scot has represented her nation at youth level, most notably in 2019 at the FIBA U16 Women’s European Championship where she averaged 6.6 points per game. 

She logged a season-best 14 points and 12 rebounds against Birmingham Rockets last season, showcasing her ability on the boards.

Dunsire will continue to play for Loughborough Division One while signed to the Leicester Riders roster. 

Head Coach Ben Stanley commented: “It’s great to have Emma stepping up to SLB in a more formal capacity this year.

“While she’ll at times still have a role with the WNBL 1 team, we felt this year was the right time to reward her hard work. Her high IQ means she can fit in seamlessly with the SLB team and we know her character and ethnic are equally a great fit.”

Leicester Riders’ season begins on Sunday October 29 at home, where they will take on Oaklands Wolves at 6pm.