Leicester Riders are thrilled to announce the retention of Elise Tweedie for the 2024-25 Women’s Super League Basketball season. 

Tweedie returns for her second year with the Club, after averaging 2.7 points and 1.5 rebounds per game in 13.6 minutes last season. 

The Scot put up her best performance of the season in her final game, logging 10 points against Sheffield Hatters on 5-6 shooting from the field. Tweedie was voted Player’s Player of the Year last season, emphasising the role she played not only as an effective asset on the court, but as a valued teammate away from court. 

Prior to her arrival in the East Midlands, Tweedie played two seasons for her home country Caledonia Pride in the Women’s British Basketball League. The 6’4” centre averaged 4.5 points and 4.2 rebounds and played 23 games in 2021/22. 

Tweedie will also compete for Loughborough University, where she will complete her master’s degree. The club would like to thank the University for their continued support.

Tweedie said: “After a summer dedicated to rehab and getting physically ready for the new season, I’m coming back with a stronger mindset and a clearer role. 

“For me, this season is about self-confidence, proving what I’m capable of and striving to achieve the goals I’ve set for both myself and my teammates.”

Head Coach Ben Stanley added: Elise was voted Player’s player last season, and I think that speaks to the high regard her teammates hold her in, and the type of person she is to have around our programme. 

“We’re really excited to retain her. On the court, Elise made huge strides throughout last season before it was unfortunately cut short due to injury. Leading up to that, she was really producing well on court and we anticipate a big jump from here in the coming season.”