Riders forward Zach Jackson has been named to the Super League Basketball Team of the Week for his opening night performance against Bristol Flyers. Jackson led the game with 22 points, 7 rebounds and 5 steals on his way to a 33 +/- in the Riders’ 91-69 home win. The American returned to Riders red […]
Leicester Riders are excited to announce the signing of American Spencer Johnson for the 2024-25 season. The 6’4” wing signs from BYU, where he spent four seasons of his collegiate career. Johnson averaged 11.5 points as a senior for the Cougars on 51% shooting from the field, and logged 10.1 points and 6.4 rebounds per […]
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 […]
Author: Sam Hargrave Last season’s Player’s Player of the Year, Elise Tweedie, is ‘super excited’ to be representing the Riders again this season after returning for another year. Riders Women’s opening fixture of the campaign is away to Oaklands Wolves on the 29th of September in the Super League Basketball Trophy. Ahead of the new […]
Author: Josh Ames Bryan Penn-Johnson signed with Loughborough Riders for the 2024-25 NBL Division One season. The 7’1 dominant force flew from America as he joins from California Polytechnic State University, where he played 32 games in his senior year with the Mustangs. He will be studying at Loughborough University whilst playing for the Riders. […]
Leicester Riders finished pre-season with a professional 86-66 road win against Surrey 89ers. Jaylin Hunter put in a complete performance from the point with 19 points and 6 assists to lead the game. He took over in the second to build Leiecster’s first meaningful lead, and pulled the strings in a fluid Riders offence all […]
Leicester Riders Basketball Club can confirm it’s basketball staff for it’s men’s, women’s and Loughborough NBL Division 1 teams ahead of the 2024-25 season. Men’s Head Coach: Rob Paternostro Assistant coaches: Pablo Vazquez, Will Maynard Strength and conditioning: Madeline Westland Medical: Ben Pogmore Women’s Head Coach: Ben Stanley Assistant coaches: Nick Moodey, Arjun Bahra Strength and […]
Attention, entertainers! Leicester Riders are seeking game day entertainers for the upcoming 2024-25 season! In line with the Club’s dedication to investing in and establishing connections with the local community, it will prioritise hiring local talent for game day entertainment throughout the year. Are you a local dance group, singer, freestyler, or possess any other […]
Leicester Riders basketball club can announce the re-signing of Jessica Eadsforth-Yates for the 2024-25 season. Eadsforth-Yates pens a new deal with the club to return for a third season, after signing a two-year deal in 2022. The Charnwood graduate originally signed from the Newcastle Eagles two years ago, where she spent her first professional season. […]
Leicester Riders are excited to announce the signing of Canadian Shae Sanchez for the 2024-25 season. Sanchez has prior experience in British basketball, having suited up for Manchester Mystics for the 2022-23 season. The 5’9” guard put up 13.2 points and 5.6 rebounds per game from the backcourt, finishing the season as Manchester’s second-leading scorer. […]
Leicester Riders got their pre-season underway with a 111-66 victory against USA Select. It was a convincing first outing for the newly formed Riders roster, in front of a pre-season record attendance at the Mattioli Arena. Riley Abercrombie led the scoring, putting up 24 points on his Riders debut, backed by Jaylin Hunter who went […]
Hodges, a 6’1” power forward, suited up for the South Adelaide Panthers over the summer, averaging 18.11 points and 11.89 rebounds per outing. She had nine 20 point performances with the Panthers and 15 double doubles in 19 games. Hodges has prior experience in British basketball, having played for Sevenoaks Suns in the 2022-23 season […]
Leicester Riders basketball club is set to tip-off for the first time in 2024-25, suiting up pre-season against USA Select. In response to fan feedback, the Club has pledged to improve the game-day experience at Leicester Riders game day. This includes offering various activities and entertainment to ensure an enjoyable evening for all attendees. The […]
Super League Basketball (SLB) has confirmed the unification of Great Britain’s elite men’s and women’s leagues under one banner. Following a unanimous vote by shareholders of the Women’s British Basketball League, both the men’s and women’s elite competitions will now adopt SLB branding and work together to unlock the sport’s considerable potential across the country. […]
Loughborough Riders are delighted to confirm the addition of American Bryan Penn-Johnson for the 2024-25 NBL Division One season. Penn-Johnson signs with the Riders, and will compete with the team while completing his studies at the University. The 7’1” big man joins from California Polytechnic State University, having played 32 games in his senior year […]
Leicester Riders basketball club are excited to announce the signing of American Brittany Hodges for the 2024-25 season. The 6’1” power forward suited up for the South Adelaide Panthers over the summer, averaging 18.11 points and 11.89 rebounds per outing. She had nine 20 point performances with the Panthers and 15 double doubles in 19 […]
Leicester Riders, the UK’s oldest professional basketball club, have announced a pioneering new partnership with Ygam, a charity with a mission to prevent children and young people from experiencing gaming and gambling harms. This collaboration, a first for any team in British basketball, signifies a major stride in the Riders’ commitment to the digital safeguarding […]
Super League Basketball, the new elite basketball competition in the UK, has announced the iconic American sports brand Reebok, as the official kit supplier and basketball sneaker of the league with a multi-year partnership. A dominant force on the court, Reebok’s legacy is rooted in innovative designs and iconicendorsements by some of the game’s greatest […]
Ahead of a hotly anticipated debut campaign, Super League Basketball announced the four competitions that will make up the inaugural season, which is set to tip off on Friday September 27. The SLB have introduced four formats for the 2024/25 season which pay homage to the storied history of top-flight British basketball, with Championship, Cup, […]
The Leicester Riders are renowned for our game night atmosphere and we are looking for energetic and fun additions to our Game Night Crew to help us bring even MORE entertainment to all those attending the Mattioli Arena ahead of our new season tipping off next month. Game Night Crew members are responsible for managing […]
Leicester Riders basketball club are excited to welcome J’Raan Brooks to their 2024-25 roster. The 6’9” American signs from UC San Diego Tritons, where he played his final two collegiate seasons. Brooks averaged 5.2 points and 3.4 rebounds per game in his final year with the Tritons. He was named to the Winter Big West […]
Leicester Riders are excited to announce the signing of American Noah Allen for the 2024-25 season. The 6’7” wing is a nine-year pro, who played most recently for Culiacan in the Mexican first division. 2022-23 saw Allen suit up for Club Comunicaciones in Argentina, putting up 14 points, 5.6 rebounds and 5.4 assists per game. […]
Super League Basketball (SLB) is pleased to confirm the line-up for its inaugural campaign: Nine teams from England and Scotland will take to the court on the opening weekend of SLBaction at the end of September, with further franchises expected to join this exciting cohortfor the 2025/26 campaign. Speaking on behalf of SLB, Interim Chairman […]
Leicester Riders are thrilled to announce the re-signing of Duke Shelton to their 2024/25 roster. The American, who holds a British passport, first signed in Leicester in January 2024, putting up a productive 6.7 points and 5.3 rebounds in 16 minutes per outing. Shelton brings a wealth of experience to Leicester, having played nine seasons […]
“Hustle.” When asked what defines his game, that’s how Charles Thompson responded. This should come as no surprise. It’s a mentality passed down a generation, from Charles’ dad, Tony “The Tiger” Thompson, who fought for a better life in the boxing ring throughout his son’s childhood. Tony Thompson first entered the ring aged 26, turning […]
Leicester Riders are excited to announce the signing of 6’9” forward Riley Abercrombie for the 2024-25 season. The Australian, who possesses a UK passport, signs from the Illawarra Hawks in Australia’s NBL 1, where he averaged 23.2 points and 7.7 rebounds per game. Abercrombie’s season with the Hawks featured back-to-back 38 point games, five 30 […]
Leicester Riders are excited to announce the signing of Julia Chandler for the 2024-25 season. 6’2” Canadian “Juice” signs from the City of Joondalup Wolves, where she averaged 14.08 points per game in the Australian NBL1 West League. An impressive 28 points and 10 rebounds in April was the highlight of her tenure in Australia, […]
Leicester Riders are excited to announce the signing of American forward Charles Thompson for the 2024-25 season. 6’8” Thompson will suit up for his rookie season in professional basketball after five seasons with Towson Tigers in the NCAA Division 1. He averaged 12 points and 8 rebounds as a senior at Towson, and 10 points […]
“To play professional basketball.” That was Kaia Harrison’s response when asked what her post-graduation plans were when she first arrived at Wake Forest University. 145 games later (the second most in school history), she signed her first professional contract with Leicester Riders, where she will play her rookie season. Five years competing in a brutally […]
Leicester Riders today announce the signing of Kaia Harrison for the 2024-25 season. The American guard joins the Riders for her first professional season after playing five years at Wake Forest. In her graduate year, Harrison averaged 8.9 points per game, and finished her collegiate career with 145 games played, the second most in school […]
The consortium of clubs awarded the licence for men’s professional basketball in Great Britain has today revealed the official trading name as Super League Basketball. Just two weeks ago the group of clubs were successfully awarded the playing licence by their governing body, the British Basketball Federation, allowing elite level men’s professional basketball to continue […]
Since the announcement of a new professional league in British Basketball, the club consortia have been working diligently to ensure the launch of a new season by the end of August 2024. To that end we expect to make several key announcements that will satisfy the fanbase up and down the country that a return […]
Ethan Wright grew up with basketball. As much as he found the game, the game found him. His mother, Ellen, is one of the greatest players in Princeton University history, and ended her four-year career as the school’s second-leading scorer. A four-time All-Ivy performer, she netted 430 points during the 1983-84 season, the best ever […]
Leicester Riders today announce the signing of American guard Ethan Wright for the 2024-25 season. Wright signs following his first professional season in Romania, where he suited up for CSM Târgu Jiu. He averaged 12.1 points on 45/37/90 shooting splits, and pulled down 3.1 rebounds per game. Prior to his rookie year, the Massachusetts native […]
Leicester Riders Basketball Club today announced the signing of American Jaylin Hunter for the 2024/25 season. Hunter, a 6’0” guard, will suit up for his rookie season in professional basketball having spent his final two collegiate years at the Ohio University. He averaged 14 points, 4.9 assists and 4.4 rebounds for the Bobcats in 2023/24, […]
Leicester Riders today announce the re-signing of club legend Conner Washington for the 2024-25 season. The GB guard returns for his 12th season with the Riders, having won 14 pieces of silverware during his storied tenure with the Club. After arriving in the East Midlands in 2011, Washington has been featured on the All-British Team […]
The British Basketball Federation (BBF) has today confirmed a three-year license has been awardedto a consortium of British clubs for the professional men’s basketball league in Great Britain. The BBF revoked the license from Basketball League Limited (the operating company of the BBL)following breaches in the license after the 23/24 Season concluded. The BBF stated […]
Leicester Riders announce new interim management arrangements as part of an ongoing restructure of their three businesses. Simon Winfield, Managing Director of Red Monkey Play will, on an interim part-time basis, provide ongoing managerial oversight of the businesses, and support and drive, in particular, the preparations for the new Riders basketball season. Mark Torr, joint […]
Leicester Riders announce the departure of Managing Director Russell Levenston. Russell is moving on to pursue new opportunities, after 17 years with the Club. Riders wish to thank Russell for his great service to the Club, which covered a period of very significant developments off the court, and exceptional success on the court. The Board […]
Following the announcement by the British Basketball Federation, the governing body of Basketball League Ltd (BBL), to terminate the current operational professional league licence, the BBL Clubs have taken the decision to issue the following statement. In what has been a very challenging period in recent times, the decision to act by the BBF has […]
Dear Supporters, With the Riders 2023/24 British Basketball League season coming to a premature end last Sunday in Sheffield in the playoffs, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all our fans, supporters, commercial partners, staff and volunteers for their unwavering support. This has been a challenging season for the Riders, with the […]
The Women’s British Basketball League today announced that Taylor O’Brien has been named to the 2024 Team of the Year. The rookie guard led the Club in scoring this season with 16.4 points per game. With 328 points scored, she surpassed Oceana Hamilton for the Riders’ single-season scoring record. 16.4 points is also the highest […]
The British Basketball League announced today that Leicester Riders’ Teddy Allen has been named to the 2024 Team of the Year. The American wing was the Club’s leading scorer this season with 22.7 points per game. He was one of only two players in the League to average over 20 points, and one of three […]
The Women’s British Basketball League today announced that Sam Ashby has been named to the 2024 British Team of the year. The Australian/British rookie was the Club’s second-leading scorer (13.6) and led the team in steals (1.8). She scored in double digits on 17 occasions in 21 appearances this season, putting up a season-high of […]
The British Basketball League announced today that Leicester Riders captain Kimbal Mackenzie has been named to the 2024 British Team of the Year. The Canadian/British guard finished the Championship season as the Riders’ second-leading scorer with 13.2 points and leading playmaker with 5.2 assists per game. Mackenzie’s assist average ranked fifth in the British Basketball […]
The Women’s British Basketball League today announced that Rayven Peeples has been named to the 2024 Defensive Team of the Year. The American rookie ranked fourth among all players in blocks per game (1.4) and second in rebounds per game (11), leading the Club in both categories. Peeples logged six games with multiple blocked shots […]
Leicester Riders pulled off a comeback in the clutch to beat Essex Rebels 81-79 and progress to the semi finals of the Women’s British Basketball League Playoffs. The Riders were down by as much as 21 in the game, and 11 going into the final quarter, but pulled off a comeback led by star guard […]
Leicester Riders are set to take on the Sheffield Sharks in Game Two of the British Basketball League Playoff Quarter-Finals. The Riders enter the game leading the best-of-three series 1-0, meaning a win in the game would see them advance to the Semi-Finals. Here is everything you need to know about the fixture. Fixture information […]
The Riders opened their 2024 Playoff campaign on Sunday with an 84-81 win on the road against the Sheffield Sharks. Series are won and lost through game-to-game adjustments, therefore Rob Paternostro and the team will pour over film from Game One to find an edge for Game Two. Here’s what the Riders can take from […]
Leicester Riders got their 2024 Playoff campaign underway with a clutch 84-81 win on the road against the Sheffield Sharks. The Riders came back from behind in the fourth quarter to snatch the win, and made big plays down the stretch to take a 1-0 series lead back to Leicester. READ MORE: Report: Riders take […]
Leicester Riders snatched Game One against the Sheffield Sharks in the clutch, winning 84-81 on the road. Miryne Thomas led the team with 24 points and 8 rebounds, scoring 5 points down the stretch in his professional playoff debut. Fellow rookie Jaren Holmes backed him with 21 points and 6 rebounds. It was Teddy Allen […]
Leicester Riders are set to take on the Sheffield Sharks for Game One of the opening round of the 2024 British Basketball League Playoffs. The four-seeded Sharks earned home court advantage after their performances in the Championship this season, so the Riders will take the short trip to Sheffield for the first game of a […]
The 2024 British Basketball League Playoffs will feature a new format, with the first two rounds taking place over a three game series. The top four in the Championship standings have home court advantage in the opening round, playing two of the potential three games at home. Those sides have the choice of the structure […]
Leicester Riders basketball club are excited to launch their Dark Horse campaign for the upcoming 2024 British Basketball League Playoffs. The Riders enter the postseason as the fifth seed, and look to start their run to the Finals at the O2 Arena, which take place on Sunday 19 May 2024. Despite a League campaign which […]
The postseason is fast approaching for Leicester Riders in a tightly packed Women’s British Basketball League Championship. The Riders have two pivotal games remaining in their League season, which could see them land in second, third or fourth in the standings. Here’s how things are shaping up for the Riders ahead of their final two […]
Leicester Riders fell to the Manchester Giants 89-94 in their final home game of the British Basketball League Championship season. After a quick start, Evan Walshe scored 10 straight in the second quarter to lead the Giants a double-digit lead. The Riders made a run late in the game led by Jaren Holmes, but it […]
The Riders take on the Manchester Giants in their final home game of the 2023-24 British Basketball League season. It’s an important weekend of action for the Riders in their final two games of the Championship, needing two wins to secure home court advantage for the postseason. Here are the key matchups as the Riders […]
Leicester Riders are thrilled to be working with LivingWell Health Clubs Leicester as its official health club provider. LivingWell Health Club prides themself on being Leicester’s friendliest health club, providing a welcoming and comfortable location to both exercise and relax. They offer a range of facilities including a swimming pool, spa pool, sauna, steam room, […]
Leicester Riders stars Jaren Holmes, Teddy Allen and Kimbal Mackenzie suited up to play in yesterday’s 2024 British Basketball League All-Star game. Relive the event through the lens… Want to see the Riders in action? Get tickets to our next home game against the Caledonia Gladiators on March 22 here!
Leicester Riders Women’s stars suited up for the South to compete in the 2024 British Basketball League All Star game. Take a look at the event through the lens…
Leicester Riders legend Andrew Sullivan has been named as one of the first 10 inductees of the British Basketball League Hall of Fame. Sullivan played five seasons of his 13-year professional career with the Riders, helping to bring nine pieces of silverware to Leicester, including two trebles in 2013 and 2017. He suited up for […]
Leicester Riders are set for their final game before the All-Star break, hitting the road to take on the Bristol Flyers. The game features two teams with contrasting styles, looking to play the game on their own terms to take control of the fixture. Here’s what the Riders can expect from Sunday’s opponents… Battling on […]
Teddy Allen has been named February’s British Basketball League Player of the Month. Allen averaged 28.6 points and 7.6 rebounds during February, including back-to-back 35 point performances. He became the first British Basketball League player to score 35 in consecutive Championship games since 2012, and the second player to post 35 points, 12 rebounds and […]
Leicester Riders are set to take on the London Lions in their second game of the weekend. They will face the League champions for the final time in the British Basketball League Championship, heading to the Copper Box for the second time. Here, we take you through what to expect from our opponents… Shooting efficiency […]
Leicester Riders pulled off a gritty 101-93 win against Cheshire Phoenix, snapping the visitor’s undefeated streak in 2024. The entire Riders unit stepped up after the League’s leading scorer, Teddy Allen, and Leicester’s captain Kimbal Mackenzie were ejected from the game. TJ Lall topped the team’s scoring off the bench with 22 points, backed by […]
Pictures from last night’s 101-93 win against Cheshire Phoenix…
Leicester Riders captain Kimbal Mackenzie has been named to the 2024 British Basketball League All-Star team. South Head Coach Petar Bozic picked Mackenzie as one of his five reserves to suit up at the Copper Box Arena on March 24. This comes after Riders duo Teddy Allen and Jaren Holmes were named All-Star starters a […]
Leicester Riders captain Mckenzie Johnston has been named to the 2024 British Basketball League All-Star team. Team South Head Coach, Stella Kaltisdou, picked Johnston as one of her six reserves to suit up at the Copper Box Arena on March 24. This comes after Riders guard Sam Ashby was named an All-Star starter a week […]
Leicester Riders take on the British Basketball League’s only undefeated team in 2024, the Cheshire Phoenix, in their next Championship fixture. The Phoenix have proved too much to overcome for every opponent this calendar year, including the League leading London Lions who they bested in the Trophy final. Here have been the keys to their […]
Leicester Riders are thrilled to have Anthony James Insurance Brokers as part of the Riders family. With a rich history of serving our local community, the Loughborough based firm prides itself on being the go-to source for comprehensive insurance solutions. Their team of experienced insurance professionals is dedicated to providing personalised and tailored coverage options […]
Leicester Riders won their second straight against Newcastle Eagles, and fourth straight in the Championship, dominating wire-to-wire to emerge 90-75 victors. Star guard Taylor O’Brien set the tone with her scoring early, and stayed hot throughout to go off for 29 points and 11 rebounds. She led the Riders scoring for the second straight game, […]
Leicester Riders duo Teddy Allen and Jaren Holmes have been voted 2024 British Basketball League All-Star starters. They will suit up for the South, alongside London Lions guard Matthew Morgan and forward Sam Dekker, and Bristol Flyers center Brad Greene at the Copper Box Arena on March 24. Allen is the League’s leading scorer, and […]
Leicester Riders play the Newcastle Eagles for the second of back-to-back games against their North Eastern opponents. They will host the Eagles at the Mattioli Arena, Leicester, as the club looks to pack the house. Here’s how the game is shaping up… Fixture information Leicester Riders vs Newcastle Eagles Mattioli Arena, Leicester, 7 pm Get […]
Leicester Riders are set to play the Plymouth City Patriots on the road for the first time this season after beating their opponents twice at home so far this year. A win would see the Riders improve to Here are three things to look out for in our game in the South West… Close games […]
Leicester Riders made it four wins on the bounce with a 108-94 win against the Sheffield Sharks. The win improved their record to 14-11 in the British Basketball League Championship, one win behind the Caledonia Gladiators in third. Here’s how the Riders reacted to the win… Teddy Allen- “Pressure is a privilege.” Star guard Teddy […]
The Riders return to action after a winning weekend of action, facing the Newcastle Eagles on the road. The 8-2 Riders are coming off back-to-back wins, ready to play an Eagles team that has endured a difficult start to the season. Here’s how the teams shape up… Fixture information Leicester Riders at Newcastle Eagles Saturday, […]
The Riders recorded two wins in a crucial doubleheader weekend, beating the Plymouth City Patriots at home, and the Caledonia Gladiators in the clutch on the road. Here’s what we can take from the weekend of action… Multiple scoring threats In both games over the weekend, the Riders had three players score over 15 points […]
The Riders won a thriller on the road, beating the Caledonia Gladiators 97-93 in the final seconds of the game. Captain Kimbal Mackenzie led them down the stretch with six clutch points to win it, He put up 21 points and 5 rebounds, going 8-12 from the field. Teddy Allen led the game’s scoring, […]
The Riders made it back-to-back wins in a weekend of action, beating the Durham Palatinates 85-57 to improve their record to 8-2. Sam Ashby dominated wire-to-wire, the GB guard logging a game-high 21 points and 6 rebounds after hitting the ground running with 12 in the first. Rayven Peeples scored 14 to back up her […]
The Riders took a dominant win against Cardiff Met Archers to improve to 7-2 in the Women’s British Basketball League Championship standings. It was an impressive win start-to-finish, as Leicester won the opening quarter 22-7 and never looked back. American forward Rayven Peeples set the tone in the paint, leading the game with an 18 […]
Sunday evening sees the 12-11 Riders take the tough trip north to face the 14-9 Caledonia Gladiators and wrap up Round 18 of the British Basketball League Championship. The game is sure to be a battle of attrition after both teams played in competitive matches on Friday night as part of a weekend doubleheader. Fixture […]
A superb fourth quarter by the Riders fired them to a 102-81 British Basketball League Championship victory over the Plymouth City Patriots. The contest was much closer than the final score suggests as Rob Paternostro’s squad were made to work hard by a determined Patriots side, who remain at the foot of the championship standings. […]
Leicester Riders’ home venue, Leicester Arena, will now be known as the Mattioli Arena. The Ian & Clare Mattioli Charitable Trust has accepted naming rights to Leicester Arena, the largest indoor arena in Leicester. The venue – previously the Morningside Arena – is now being rebranded. The Trust has donated funds to the Leicester Riders […]
Teddy Allen has been named to the British Basketball Team of the Week for his performance in the Leicester Riders’ victory against Surrey Scorchers. In the Riders’ 104-84 win, Allen scored a game-high 20 points, led all players with a +/- of 20, and finished the game with 6 rebounds and 3 assists. Allen is […]
The Riders returned to British Basketball League Championship action with a bang, beating the Scorchers 104-84 on the road. Here’s what we can take from the win… Strength in depth The Riders had contributions all the way down the roster, with every player in the game day squad scoring multiple field goals. From the leading […]
After taking a break from Championship action for the British Basketball League Trophy in January, Leicester Riders return to League action on Saturday to take on the Surrey Scorchers on the road. Here, we bring you back up to speed with the Championship season so far… The State of Play The Riders sit seventh in […]
Leicester Riders are set to take on the Cheshire Phoenix in the British Basketball League Trophy Final Four on Saturday. Here, we take a look at the numbers behind the matchup… Locking off the paint The Riders have invested in the defensive side of the ball, making the paint their own over the Trophy campaign. […]
Few have stepped up like Samuel Idowu for the Riders on their British Basketball League Trophy run. The big man has averaged 13.8 points per game to help the team to the Final Four, the second most on the team, and exploded for 12 points in the first quarter against the Newcastle Eagles to steady […]
The Riders are set to take on the Final Four in the British Basketball League Trophy this weekend. For Head Coach Rob Paternostro, it will be his sixth trip to Birmingham at the Riders’ reins as he goes for his 18th piece of League silverware with the club. He reflected on his team’s journey through […]
Riders captain Kimbal Mackenzie has been named to the British Basketball League Team of the Week for the final round of Trophy group games. In a win-or-go-home clash on the road against the Newcastle Eagles, Mackenzie went off for 22 points, 8 assists and 6 rebounds to lead the team to a 101-85 win. The […]
Ahead of the Leicester Riders British Basketball League Trophy Final Four clash against Cheshire Phoenix on Saturday, captain Kimbal Mackenzie reflects on the campaign so far, and looks ahead to the matchup… Thank you to everybody for your incredible support during our Trophy run so far. We’re all excited that we’ve been able to pay […]
The Riders punched their ticket to the British Basketball League Trophy Final Four, after beating the Newcastle Eagles in a win-or-go-home matchup. The team has built momentum in recent weeks, putting in good performances in high-pressure matchups to progress out of Group B. Here’s what we learned from the group phase… The Riders are rolling […]
The Riders deservedly reached the British Basketball League Trophy semi-finals tonight after a clinical 101-85 road victory over the Seriös Group Newcastle Eagles. Rob Paternostro utilised his squad’s depth perfectly, taking advantage of the depleted Eagles roster that is plagued with the injury bug. Leicester’s bench contributed an impressive 40 points, led by big man […]
The Riders will take the long, straight trip up the M1 this Friday as they take on the Seriös Group Newcastle Eagles in a win-or-go-home clash in Group B of the British Basketball League Trophy. With two wins in the bank, Rob Paternostro’s squad know that victory in the Vertu Motors Arena sends them through […]
The Riders face off in a win-or-go-home matchup against the Newcastle Eagles on Friday, the victor progressing to the Final Four in the British Basketball League Trophy. The sides have shared centre stage in some of the biggest battles in British basketball history over the last decade and once again meet with the stakes at […]
Duke Shelton, in his second outing in Riders red, is set to walk into his old building in a win-or-go-home game against his former club. The American forward suited up for the Newcastle Eagles between 2021 and 2022, and is well accustomed to the historic rivalry these teams hold. Shelton knows all too well the […]
The Riders fell out of the Women’s British Basketball League Trophy, losing to the Essex Rebels 84-70 on the road. Leicester fell into a 17-point hole early after a slow start, and were down 23 to start the final quarter. They came storming back into it, cutting the deficit to six with 3:39 left after […]
Leicester Riders are thrilled to sign Athena Thompson to their 2023/24 Women’s British Basketball League roster. Thompson, an exciting 15-year-old youth prospect, plays for Milton Keynes Breakers in the WNBL Under 16s. She has experience suiting up for GB under 18s, and competed for the under 16s at the FIBA European Youth Championships this summer, […]
The Riders improved to 2-1 in the British Basketball League Trophy Group B last night with a 104-88 win against the Manchester Giants. The victory puts them in the driving seat as Leicester looks to advance to the semi-finals in the Utilita Arena, Birmingham. Here’s what we can take from the game… TJ explodes with […]
The Riders took another step towards the final four of the British Basketball League Trophy with a midweek 104-86 victory over the 0-2 Manchester Giants. The win takes Leicester’s record to 2-1, putting pressure on the Bristol Flyers and Seriös Group Newcastle Eagles, neither of whom can afford to lose if they want to claim […]
The British Basketball League have unveiled the much-anticipated launch of the All-Star voting platform, providing fans with a unique opportunity to shape the Men’s and Women’s lineups for the star-studded event taking place at the Copper Box Arena in London on March 17, 2024. The All-Star Games will see the best of the best from […]
Leicester Riders are thrilled to welcome the arrival of Duke Shelton to their 2023/24 roster. The American big brings a wealth of experience to Leicester, having played eight seasons of professional basketball across Europe. Shelton played two seasons for the Newcastle Eagles in the British Basketball League. The 6’10” forward averaged a double-double in ten […]
The group stages of the 2024 British Basketball League Trophy continue Wednesday night as the Riders welcome the Manchester Giants to the Morningside Arena. Rob Paternostro’s squad split their two games in the competition so far, dominating the Bristol Flyers before a difficult trip to London a couple of days later resulted in a loss. […]
Riders guard Teddy Allen has been named to the British Basketball League Team of the Week following his opening two Trophy performances. On Friday against the Bristol Flyers, Allen led the Riders to a 95-74 win with 30 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists- his second 30-point outing since signing with the team in mid-December. […]
“Cinderella no more, champions today,” exclaimed Head Coach Billy Mims, after securing the Leicester Riders their first silverware in major competitions in 30 years. 23 years and 19 trophies later, the Riders’ 2001 NTL National Cup Final victory remains sweet in the memory of the fans who witnessed it. To those who didn’t, it marks […]
Riders guard Teddy Allen has been named Molten British Basketball League Player of the Month for December! Allen, a new arrival who made his League debut on December 15, has exploded onto the British basketball scene in his four games so far in Riders red, averaging a League-leading 23.8 points and 5.5 rebounds. His 32 […]
Leicester Riders began their British Basketball League Trophy campaign with a bang, beating the Bristol Flyers 95-74. Teddy Allen dropped his second 30-point performance as a Rider, putting up 30 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists to earn Player of the Game honours. He was backed by Sam Idowu off the bench, whose impact inside […]
Due to adjustments in this week’s fixtures, our Trophy fixture against the Bristol Flyers on Friday, January 5, will not be available to be viewed via live stream. The game, tipping off at 7 pm at Morningside Arena Leicester, will therefore only be able to be watched in person at the Arena. You can purchase […]
Miryne Thomas has been named to the British Basketball League Team of the Week for his performances against the Bristol Flyers and Sheffield Sharks. Thomas earned Wok 68 Player of the Game honours against the Sharks with 22 points and 10 rebounds in 27 minutes, leading the Riders to a 103-75 win. This followed 10 […]
The British Basketball League have confirmed the Leicester Riders fixtures that have been selected for broadcast live on Sky Sports for the remainder of the Championship campaign. With this British Basketball League season at the midway stage, fixtures up until the end of the 2023/24 Championship campaign have now been confirmed. Fans can tune into each game […]
Riders guard Teddy Allen has been named to the British Basketball League Team of the Week for the second week running. His 21 points, 6 rebounds and 5 steals in the Riders’ 86-73 win against Manchester Giants earned him the honours. Allen has enjoyed a dream start to Leicester life, his two games so far […]
The Riders battled out a road win against the Manchester Giants in last night’s British Basketball League Championship action. Here’s what we can take from the win… Defence Wins Championships A hallmark of Rob Paternostro’s sides is suffocating and stifling defence, and that was on full display last night. The Riders entered the game with […]
The Riders gave their fans an early reason to celebrate the holiday period with a confident 86-73 win over the Manchester Giants in round 15 of the British Basketball League Championship. Teddy Allen continued his dream start to Leicester life with his second game-leading scoring performance, following up his 32-point debut with 21 points and […]
Saturday night gives the Riders a chance to give fans an early present for the holidays with a win in Round 15 of the British Basketball League Championship. Coach Rob Paternostro’s squad travel northwest to face the Manchester Giants, who sit eighth in the standings with a record of six wins and thirteen losses. Fixture […]
First inductees to be named at British Basketball League’s prestigious All-Star Game in March. The British Basketball League are excited to announce the launch of the League’s first-ever Hall of Fame, which will honour and recognise individuals from all eras of the Men’s and Women’s Leagues who have made a significant contribution to the sport […]
Speaking on the Drew and Jay Podcast following his 32 point debut, Teddy Allen reflected on his first week in Leicester. The Riders made waves around the British Basketball League with the signing of the highly touted CEBL MVP. With that came external attention and the expectation of a big performance. Allen delivered in the […]
This summer, Seth Wylie joined the Loughborough Riders, stepping into the NBL D1. Three months later, he competed against the British Basketball League-leading London Lions and scored his first points in professional basketball. “Coach Rob [Paternostro] looked down the bench and pointed in my direction, and I didn’t want to wait for him to change […]
Friday’s 96-90 win against the Caledonia Gladiators gave the Riders lots to build on going into the rest of the season. Here is what we can take from the win… Buckets has arrived The debut that has everyone talking! Teddy Allen’s 32 point outing, the highest-scoring British Basketball League debut since 2016, meant the Phoenix-born […]
The Riders won a hard-fought battle against the Caledonia Gladiators 96-90 last night, moving their record to 8-10 in the British Basketball League Championship. Here’s how the Riders reacted to the victory… Teddy Allen- “There’s definitely more to come.” Teddy Allen exploded onto the British basketball scene with the highest-scoring debut in the League since […]
The Riders won a hard-fought battle against the Caledonia Gladiators 96-90, led by Teddy Allen’s emphatic debut. Allen scored 32 points in his first appearance in Riders red, putting on a show in the clutch. Teddy “Buckets” went 5-7 from three and 10-19 from the field to explode on the British Basketball scene. View this […]
Morningside Arena Leicester is excited to host “West End to Covent Garden”, an Opera evening hosted by Octave Opera Group on Febuary 14, 2024. Octave, founded by Jill Worth, will perform music to raise money for the Leicester Riders Foundation’s incredible work throughout the Leicestershire community. The Leicestershire-based opera group consists of only local signers, […]
Our British Basketball League Trophy fixture against the Bristol Flyers has been rearranged. The game, previously expected to be played on January 6 at 7 pm, will now take place on January 5 at 7 pm. Tickets purchased for the original fixture will still be valid for the rearranged date. For those who have purchased […]
We sat down with new signing Teddy Allen to talk about his arrival in the British Basketball League. It was a whirlwind week that saw Allen sign in Leicester. Following talks with Managing Director Russell Levenston, he headed straight to the UK to join the team. “On Thursday, Russell called me to ask if I […]
Round 14 of the British Basketball League Championship sees the Riders tip-off against the 11-5 Caledonia Gladiators. Friday night is the first time the Morningside Arena will see the Gladiators this season, as Rob Paternostro’s squad look to notch their eighth championship win. Fixture Information Leicester Riders vs Caledonia Gladiators Morningside Arena, Leicester Friday, December […]
Leicester Riders guard Taylor O’Brien has been voted as the Women’s British Basketball League Player of the Month for her performances throughout November. The American rookie averaged 24 points, 7 rebounds, and 4.5 assists on 61.7% shooting from the field, going 2-0 over the two games in the month of action. Her highest-scoring performance came […]
Leicester Riders are delighted to announce the signing of 2023 CEBL Most Valuable Player Teddy Allen for the remainder of the 2023/24 season. The 6’6” guard from Phoenix, Arizona, broke multiple CEBL scoring records for the Winnipeg Sea Bears this summer, earning him the MVP award and the nickname “Teddy Buckets”. He dropped 42 points […]
The Leicester Riders Foundation and Leicester Riders are excited to announce that on Saturday, 16th December, we will be hosting a Leicester Riders takeover in Highcross Shopping Centre. Highcross Hoops will be located in a prime location on the lower mall of Highcross Shopping Centre near Luke 1977 and Damaged Society, and will include a […]
Leicester Riders captain Kimbal Mackenzie shares his thoughts on the team’s British Basketball League season so far… As always, thank you all for your support this season. I can’t express enough how important it has been to have you in our corner. You have been right behind us when we needed you most, and it’s […]
The British Basketball League has announced its programming partnership with the YES Network, the most-watched regional sports network in the United States and the exclusive regional television home of the 27-time World Champions New York Yankees, the Brooklyn Nets and the New York Liberty. As part of this collaboration, the YES Network’s Emmy Award-winning YES […]
The Riders got back to winning ways in their latest outing in the British Basketball League, besting the Manchester Giants 94-79. Here’s what we can take away from the result… The importance of hitting the ground running The Riders have found themselves battling back from early deficits throughout this season, but with three new players […]
The Riders got back to winning ways in the British Basketball League Championship, beating the Manchester Giants 94-79. A 29-11 first quarter set the tone, in a game which Leicester never trailed. The hosts fended off the Giants’ runs throughout the game to remain in control wire to wire. Points contributions came from all over […]
Leicester Riders are thrilled to announce the signing of Sesan Russell for the remainder of the 2023/24 season. The 6’1” British guard comes off the back of a four-year collegiate career for Florida Tech University in the NCAA Division II. He averaged 18.8 points, 6.9 assists and 5.3 rebounds as a senior, leading the nation […]
Saturday’s British Basketball League Championship game is an important one for the Riders as they look to get back to winning ways and a .500 record. The Morningside arena will play host to the 3-10 Manchester Giants, who are also searching for form after losing four of their last five games. Fixture Information Leicester Riders […]
Leicester Riders announce the departure of Braelen Bridges from their 2023/24 roster. The club have decided to part ways with the American center, who joined the Riders this past summer. Riders would like to put on record their thanks and gratitude to Braelen for his efforts whilst in red, and wish him the best for […]
Sam Ashby was on international duty this week, suiting up for Great Britain for their EuroBasket qualification campaign. Ashby made her international debut against Sweden, logging eight minutes of action and making an immediate impact on the game with an and-one play through traffic. GB fell in agonising fashion against Sweden, losing 64-62 after the […]
Last night, the Riders went toe to toe with the table-topping London Lions, falling just short in a 102-94 loss. Here’s what we can learn from the fixture. Hanging with the best From wire to wire, this Riders roster showed it could compete with the best the British Basketball League has to offer. It was […]
Riders guard Sam Ashby has been named to the Great Britain 12-player roster for the upcoming EuroBasket Qualifiers. This news comes after Ashby was called up for the pre-qualifiers training camp roster. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Great Britain Basketball (@gbbasketball) Great Britain will face Sweden tonight at the National Basketball […]
Leicester Riders are proud to have contributed to the creation of a basketball club in Cyabatanzi, Rwanda. This initiative was made possible through the club’s collaboration with Audacious Church in Manchester, as part of the church’s broader mission to provide healthcare, education and other amenities to the village, which is situated approximately 100 kilometers to […]
EverythingBranded are hosting a takeover of the Morningside Arena on 10th November for the Riders fixture against the London Lions. EverythingBranded will be hosting the fan zone in Mattioli Courts with activities, freebies and games running for two hours before the game. Leicester Riders’ thriving relationship with merchandise partner EverythingBranded dates back to the beginning […]
The Riders improved to 6-4 after a 111-88 win against the Newcastle Eagles. Here’s how the Riders reacted to the blowout win… Jaren Holmes Rookie guard Jaren Holmes led the game with his best performance of the season, putting up 28 points, five rebounds and four assists. He explained his feelings after the game. “It […]
The Riders improved to 6-4 in the British Basketball League Championship after a convincing 111-88 victory over the Seriös Group Newcastle Eagles on Saturday. A 36-point third quarter from Rob Paternostro’s team rattled the Eagles in the second half, and the loss drops Marc Steutel’s squad to 3-7 on the season. On a night where […]
The Riders will begin November’s slate of games this Saturday, welcoming the Seriös Group Newcastle Eagles to the Morningside Arena for the first time this season. Despite the young season, the two squads have already built a competitive rivalry, taking one game apiece in October after 80 minutes of back-and-forth play. Fixture Information Leicester Riders […]
Riders guard Sam Ashby has been named to Great Britain’s training camp roster ahead of next week’s EuroBasket Qualifiers. It’s a first international call-up for Ashby, the Riders’ summer signing who has averaged 14 points and three rebounds on 52.4% shooting through her first two games of the Women’s British Basketball League season. Great Britain […]
Leicester Riders forward Miryne Thomas was named to the British Basketball Team of the Week for his performances against Surrey Scorchers and Caledonia Gladiators. View this post on Instagram A post shared by British Basketball League (@britishbasketballleague) Thomas dominated the Thursday night matchup against Surrey, putting up 20 points, 11 rebounds, four assists and two […]
The Riders come off the back of a doubleheader week, which they split 1-1 against the Surrey Scorchers and the Caledonia Gladiators. Here’s what we learned from the matchups… Bowman steps up The Riders pushed the Gladiators all the way on Sunday night, and they can credit a large part of that to Blake Bowman. The […]
The Riders fell in a heartbreaker to the Caledonia Gladiators, losing 84-83 on the road. Clifton Moore Jr. won it with two seconds remaining for the hosts, after Kimbal Mackenzie put the Riders up one just five seconds prior. Mackenzie had a chance to win it on the buzzer but missed his effort as Leicester […]
Sunday evening will see the Riders complete their second game of British Basketball League Championship Round 7 as they head north to face the 4-2 Caledonia Gladiators. This will be the first time Rob Paternostro’s team head to Scotland this season, facing a Gladiators squad that boast a three-game winning streak, including a close victory […]
The British Basketball League has announced a ground-breaking media rights agreement for coverage of the League’s 2023/24 season with NBC Sports Regional Networks (RSN), marking a significant milestone in the League’s expansion strategy. Through the partnership, basketball fans in the San Francisco Bay Area, Chicago, and Philadelphia regions will now have the opportunity to enjoy […]
Leicester Riders are offering an exclusive 45% student discount for Thursday’s game against Surrey Scorchers. To get your discount, click here, then use the code RIDUNI in the “enter package code” option at the top of the page. A valid student ID will be required upon entry to the Arena. Come down and support your […]
The Riders recorded a dominant win in their season opener, beating the Manchester Giants at home. American rookie Rayven Peeples led the game with 18 points, leading a third-quarter charge where the Riders built their lead. She was backed by Taylor O’Brien and Katie Januszewska who scored 16 each. View […]
A Friday night filled with high drama in the British Basketball League Championship saw the Riders fall 95-90 to the Seriös Group Newcastle Eagles. In a fiercely contested game, accurate shooting beyond the arc from the home team made the difference in the Vertu Motos Arena, helping them secure their first win in nearly a […]
The Riders host the Manchester Giants on their opening night of the Women’s British Basketball League. Attempting to follow up on making all three domestic finals last season, Leicester’s revamped roster will test themselves in competitive action for the first time in this one. Fixture information Leicester Riders vs Manchester Giants Netball & Badminton Centre- […]
Round six of the British Basketball League Championship sees the Riders travel north to Newcastle for the second time this season. After splitting last weekend’s back-to-back games – the latter of which a loss to the Manchester Giants – Rob Paternostro’s squad will want to get back to winning ways and improve on their 4-2 […]
Let me start by saying how much your support has meant to the team to start the season. The way you all have embraced our guys, and the new players we have, means a lot to them and myself, and it’s something I’ve come to expect from our tremendous fanbase. The season is in full […]
After over a season on the sidelines, Samuel Idowu battled back from injury to take to the court for the Leicester Riders. The American/Brit has returned to the UK after months of dedication to his recovery. “I surprised myself at what I could endure,” reflected Idowu. “I always knew I was a hard worker, but […]
Thank you to everybody for their incredible support this season. It’s been great to see you all back in the stands and getting behind the team. The start to the season has been a great challenge for us with plenty of lessons, but ultimately I’m proud of the way this team is coming together. We […]
Saturday night saw the Riders fall to a 94-80 defeat in Manchester against the Giants in the British Basketball League Championship. Rob Paternostro’s young squad now sit at 4-2 after battling through an attritional two games in two days. Talented guards Xavier Pinson and Caleb Asberry top-scored for the Riders with 15 points each, and […]
The Riders play the second of back-to-back games, heading to Manchester to face the Giants. After last night’s win against the Scorchers, they look to continue their hot start to the season. Fixture information Leicester Riders @ Manchester Giants National Basketball Performance Centre Saturday, October 14, 8 PM Watch live! No Rest for Riders The […]
Leicester Riders improved to 4-1 with a 92-74 win against the Surrey Scorchers. Here’s how the team reacted to the win… Rob Paternostro The Riders blew the game open in the third quarter, holding the Scorchers to five points over an eight-minute stretch. Head Coach Rob Paternostro credited the defensive success to the team’s work […]
Riders forward Miryne Thomas has been named to the British Basketball League’s Team of the Week, following his performance in the Riders 92-85 road win against the Newcastle Eagles. Thomas led the Riders to victory with 17 points, seven rebounds and a block, injecting energy into the Riders’ roster with ferocious attacks at the rim. […]
The Riders took a 92-85 win on the road to long-standing rivals, the Newcastle Eagles. Here’s what we learned from the game… Miryne magic For the second straight game, Miryne Thomas led the team with 17 points. His ability to score on all three levels, run in transition and battle around the hoop presents a […]
The Riders improved their record to 3-1 on the season following a pulsating 92-85 win over the Seriös Group Newcastle Eagles. In a game that entertained fans inside the Vertu Motos Arena from start to finish, Leicester went toe-to-toe with their Northern rivals, matching them on the boards and on the fast break. Athletic forward […]
Round four of the British Basketball League Championship sees the Riders heading north for the first time this season to face long-standing rivals the Seriös Group Newcastle Eagles. Following last week’s comprehensive win against the Flyers in Bristol, the Riders hope to go two-for-two on the road and keep pace with the first-place London Lions. […]
The Leicester Riders Foundation offers a wide range of Education programmes from Primary School through to University provision. Our Education offering includes in school coaching, development days, mentoring programmes and much more. CLICK HERE to read our 2023/24 Education Programmes booklet. For more information or to book one of our schools programmes email [email protected].
The Riders head north on Friday to take on their historic rivals, the Newcastle Eagles. The sides have faced off in the biggest games in British Basketball over the last decade. Here, we catch you up with the history… 2011/12- The first Final meeting The sides first met in a major final in the Rob […]
Leicester Riders are thrilled to welcome Griffin Fit to the Riders family. Griffin Fit’s team of dedicated coaches are committed to helping you achieve your fitness goals. With a remarkable track record in guiding individuals towards building lean muscle and effectively shedding body fat, they provide comprehensive education on optimal techniques. Their expertise lies in […]
Last summer, highly touted young British star Blake Bowman put pen to paper to join the Leicester Riders. Now a second-year Rider, Bowman’s performances early in the year have caught the attention of coaches, players and fans alike. View this post on Instagram […]
Four Riders home games have been selected for live Sky Sports coverage. The home games selected are: Thursday, October 26 vs Surrey Scorchers Friday, November 10 vs London Lions Friday, December 1 vs London Lions Friday, December 15 vs Caledonia Gladiators See the full 2023 British Basketball League Sky Sports schedule below. The games will […]
Leicester Riders secured their first victory of the season on Friday, beating the Plymouth City Patriots 88-81. Here’s what we can take from the fixture. Riders have heart The Riders had to dig deep in the game, coming back from a double-digit deficit to get one in the win column. The score was 61-51 in […]
Leicester Riders secured their first win of the season, beating the Plymouth City Patriots 88-81. Here’s what Head Coach Rob Paternostro and game MVP TJ Lall had to say postgame. Coach Rob- “It wasn’t perfect, but we showed a lot of character.” The Riders found themselves down nine going into halftime, having given up 35 […]
The Riders started 0-1 for the 2023-24 season, falling to the visiting Cheshire Phoenix 110-86. Following his second opening night loss in 16 seasons as Leicester Riders head coach, Rob Paternostro made clear the areas for improvement. “They beat us up on the glass. That was the main issue we had. They got every second […]
Loughborough Basketball is offering coaching opportunities to established and aspiring basketball coaches. Coaching development programme Loughborough University is excited to offer its Coach Development Programme for aspiring basketball coaches. The programme provides mentoring, qualifications and coaching experience in a first-class sporting facility. Apply here! BUCS Coaching Opportunities We have coaching roles open for our BUCS […]
The Leicester Riders Foundation is thrilled to offer an energising morning basketball session “Morning Madness” begining on Wednesday 20th September, 7-8:30am. Open to all adults aged 18 and older, this initiative invites you to harness the power of sport and camaraderie before heading to work. Our expert coaches will guide participants through skill-building drills and […]
First of all, let me say how much it means to me to represent this club as captain. It’s a huge privilege for me. There’s been a lot of great Riders captains in the past, and I’m honoured to step into this role. Congratulations to Darien on his well-earned retirement. He will go down as […]
Loughborough Basketball can announce the addition of combo guard Megan Curran. The 18-year-old played for Charnwood College in both the WEABL and U18s competitions last season, alongside the WNBL D1 side. Curran will compete for the WNBL D1 side and in BUCS competition this season. She will accompany her playtime with her studies, as she […]
The Riders wrapped up their pre-season campaign on Friday with a win, as they prepare to get the 2023-24 season underway. Following games against Loughborough University, Donar Groningen and USA Select, here is what we learned… Strength in depth The Riders quickly discovered that their roster goes 12 deep, as they got contributions up and […]
The Leicester Riders welcomed a near-sellout crowd to the Morningside Arena tonight as they hosted a USA Select squad in their final game of the pre-season. The Riders put on an entertaining display of offence to win 105-62 against a battling USA Select defence that competed well until the final minute, with 34 of the […]
Loughborough basketball are delighted to confirm the retention of Harrison Gamble for his fourth and final year. The 6’10” Brit spent his seven-year professional career for the Leicester Riders, winning, three BBL Championships, three BBL Playoff titles, three BBL Trophies and a BBL Cup. Gamble is also an NBL Patrons Cup winner with Loughborough and […]
Loughborough basketball is excited to welcome 6’10” forward Sam Keita for the 2023/24 season. The 23-year-old played in the BBL for the Plymouth City Patriots last season, playing seven minutes per game and featuring on 34 occasions. Kieta spent his final college season in the NCAA D1, playing for North Carolina Central. He will accompany […]
The Leicester Riders Foundation are hosting a Teacher Meet & Greet at the Morningside Arena on Wednesday 27th September, 12:30-15:00. The Meet & Greet provides a great to explore all the great education packages and opportunities we can deliver in your school, an opportunity to meet our Community & Education Team, the chance to meet […]
Leicester Riders are thrilled to announce the signing of American rookie Marissa Hamilton for the 2023/24 season. The 6’0” forward played her final college season at Merrimack College, where she put up 13.6 points and 5.6 rebounds per game and was named to the NEC Third Team. Prior to that, Hamilton spent three years at […]
Former Loughborough and Charnwood Rider Lane Campbell has committed to Howard College. The 6’0” guard joins the Hawks after being part of the Riders programme since 2019. He spent four seasons with Charnwood College, averaging 17.6 points in the EABL last season. Campbell also put up 7.6 points per game in the NBL D1 last […]
Leicester Riders are thrilled to continue their long-standing relationship with Edmonds & Slatter Opticians. Edmonds & Slatter is an award-winning independent opticians based in Leicestershire, with practices in Blaby, Glenfield, Kibworth, Lutterworth and Rothley. They provide the highest level of professional eye care in Leicestershire, and have supported the club for over a decade. Tim […]
Leicester Riders will hed to the Netherlands to take on Donar Groningen during their pre-season. The game will take place on Friday, September 1. Riders face Donar annually, providing a stern test during the Riders’ season preparations. Donar, seven-time Dutch champions, enter this campaign after finishing second in the playoffs last season. The game will provide […]
The Riders got their pre-season underway in Friday’s fixture vs Loughborough University. They took a 99-64 win, and learned valuable lessons into the rest of the pre-season. Here are three things we learned from the outing. Miryne makes his mark Miryne Thomas dominated from the jump in his first Riders outing, putting up 17 points […]
Leicester Riders are excited to renew our relationship with our merchandise partner, Everything Branded. Everything Branded is the UK’s number one for promotional products, merchandise and gifts. Their staff and management team have over 12 years of experience and insight into the worldwide promotional products industry. Our partnership last season included sponsoring the Leicester Riders […]
Leicester Riders are excited to announce the signing of Elise Tweedie for the 2023/24 season. The 21-year-old Scot joins from the University of Edinburgh, where she graduated this summer. Tweedie played two seasons for her home country Caledonia Pride in the Women’s British Basketball League. The 6’4” center averaged 4.5 points and 4.2 rebounds and […]
Leicester Riders are thrilled to announce the signing of Rayven Peeples from St John’s University. The 6’3” forward started all 32 games for the Red Storm, and ranked sixth in the conference with 8.7 rebounds per game. She put up 6.7 points and 1.2 points in her final season in the Big East conference. In […]
Fans driving to tonight’s game, please enter the University via the entrance on Epinal Way. Once you have passed through security, we recommend following the road left and parking in Car Park 9. This is a simple drive around the back of the Brockington pitch facilities, and Car Park 9 is found on the far […]
The Riders get their pre-season underway in our annual “Red vs Purple” game against Loughborough University. Here, we take a look at everything you need to know about the fixture… Fixture information Leicester Riders at Loughborough Basketball Sir David Wallace Sports Hall, Loughborough University Friday, August 25, 7 pm Tickets available here New Riders era […]
Loughborough Basketball is delighted to welcome 6’3” guard Dan Hadley ahead of the 2023/24 season. Hadley committed to Loughborough from the Charnwood Academy, where he’s suited up since 2020. The 19-year-old has been a part of the Riders pathway system since 2014, averaging 12.5 points per game in the EABL, and 12.7 points per game […]
Loughborough Basketball are thrilled to confirm the return of Edward Onyia and Oscar Curran for the 2023/24 season. 17-year-old Onyia, who was new to the Charnwood Riders Academy programme last season, will balance his playing commitments within the academy EABL league and the NBL while studying at Charnwood College. Curran who is in his third […]
Loughborough Basketball is delighted to welcome 6’4” wing Torron Phillip ahead of the 2023/24 season. The 20-year-old joins from Central Wyoming College, where he competed in the NJCAA Division One. Prior to this, he played a season at Panther Hoops Prep and two years at Haringly Hawks, where he won the 2020 National Cup Championship […]
Loughborough Basketball are delighted to welcome Seth Wylie ahead of the 2023/24 season. The 19-year-old 6’2” guard, arrives at Loughborough after spending the last three seasons with Oaklands Wolves EABL and NBL sides, competing in Division One last season. In 2022, he helped Oaklands to the EABL Southern Conference title and was named Student-Athlete of […]
Loughborough Basketball are thrilled to welcome Panos Karras ahead of the 2022/23 season. The 21-year-old signs with Loughborough from Notre Dame College in the NCAA Division Two. Prior to Notre Dame, Karras played for Cardiff Met Archers II in the NBL Divison Three. Karras was named an EABL Hoopsfix All-Star in 2021. Karras will combine […]
Loughborough Basketball’s core of young talent will return for the 2023/24 NBL Division One season. The returners are: Elijah Bailey Justin Hedley CJ Hayden Joe Bielak Milo Gordon Ben Woog David Oputa American guard Bailey joined the Riders last summer on a two-year deal, playing with the Riders while studying his MSc in International Business […]
Will Maynard played on the Loughborough BUCS team which won its first championship in 22 years. Last year, he accomplished the same feat as head coach, leading the University to its fifth title in the last six seasons. “Coaching is way more stressful than playing,” said Maynard, comparing the two accomplishments. “Winning as a player […]
Jaren Holmes signed to the team this season, but already has Riders connections. He played his final college season at Iowa State University, under assistant coach and former Rider JR Blount. Blount played for Leicester in the 2010/11 season and made an immediate impact. His 20.6 points, 4.3 rebounds and 4.9 left an impression on […]
Conner Washington has returned for his 11th year in Riders Red! The club legend and fan favourite has helped pack the Morningside Arena trophy cabinet during his time in the East Midlands. We take a look back through his storied career! Loughborough University: Where history began Washington started life in the Riders programme in 2012, […]
Leicester Riders are thrilled to announce the signing of Taylor O’Brien. The American guard signs from Flordia State, having averaged 6.7 points for the Seminoles last season. She spent four years prior at Bucknell University, leading the team in scoring for two straight seasons and earning a place on the All-Patriot League First team for […]
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