The Riders go into Sunday’s box office clash at the Morningside Arena holding a seven-point aggregate lead over the Bristol Flyers. After opening a commanding 26-point gap between themselves and their hosts, Leicester resisted a spirited response in the second half to win 84-77 – their first victory at the SGS College Arena this season. […]
The Riders saw themselves comfortably through to the BBL Playoff semi-finals with a 153-140 aggregate win against the Sheffield Sharks. They entered the game needing to hold onto their nine-point advantage from the first leg, and won the second leg 74-70 to advance through the first round. Zach Jackson took over the tie to stretch […]
The Riders will take a hard-earned nine-point advantage into the second leg of their BBL playoff quarter-final following a 79-70 win over the B. Braun Sheffield Sharks. Here are five things to take away from a tense first leg. Building an early lead proved crucial After trailing by five very early in the contest, the […]
The Riders take a nine-point advantage into the BBL Playoff quarter-final second leg, beating the Sheffield Sharks 79-70 on the road. Kimbal Mackenzie led the game off the bench with 19 points, going 11-11 from the foul line. He was backed by Marc Loving’s 18 points and 11 rebounds, the Ohio-born forward dominated the glass […]
The British Basketball League (BBL) has announced the launch of the ‘Golden Ball Treasure Hunt’, a campaign designed to drive engagement and awareness around the end-of-season Play-Off Finals, and give eight lucky individuals the chance to each win a pair of tickets to be at the final. The treasure hunt begins on Monday 24th April […]
The Riders battled for an 85-76 win against a stubborn Sheffield Sharks team, in a tightly contested game wire-to-wire. Marc Loving led the game with 25 points and 10 rebounds, his double-double coming from 53% shooting from the field. He scored eight in the final quarter to see the game out. The Riders shot 47% […]
The Riders will complete a quickfire weekend turnaround as they travel north to Manchester to face the 17-17 Giants. Coach Rob Paternostro’s squad haven’t seen Sunday’s opponents since February 17 and will want to make a strong statement against a team they may face in the upcoming BBL Playoffs. Riders’ Season So Far Travelling supporters […]
Today sees the Riders return to Morningside Arena after their southern road trip to tip off against the Newcastle Eagles. Leicester have the chance to go equal on points with Bristol in the BBL championship, after both teams suffered defeat on Friday night. Sunday’s contest will carry added flavour for fans as it is one […]
The Leicester Riders Foundation is continuing to grow in stature and workforce. We are seeking a new community basketball coach to join their Community team. LRF are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about coaching and wanting to learn more about basketball and the many pathways that Riders can offer them. Main Duties and Responsibility To […]
Alex Shaw, 6’1 forward has committed to Florida based Hillsborough Community College for the 2023/24 academic year. Shaw will continue her basketball journey within the HCC Hawks Women’s basketball programme in the NJCAA, on a full ride scholarship. Shaw joined the Charnwood Riders Academy in 2020 and has played within the Loughborough Riders WNBL Division […]
Friday sees the Riders play the second of a two-game home stand as they tip off against the Caledonia Gladiators. Leicester will hope to make it two-for-two at home after a hard-fought 89-79 victory over the Newcastle Eagles last Sunday. Riders’ season so far After sharing the spoils in last weekend’s series with Newcastle, the […]
We are delighted to announce that the launch of our Good For The Sole programme has been a huge success. We have already had an amazing 68 pairs of shoes donated and as a result are now ready to give our shoes out to young people in the community in order to help support their […]
The Riders earned a hard-fought 89-79 win against the Newcastle Eagles, improving their record to 17-8. Marc Loving led the team with 20 points, scoring 11 in the final quarter to steer them home. Leicester won the fourth 24-17, coming up clutch after the score was within a possession with 10 minutes to play. Backing […]
The Riders are back in action with the second game against the Newcastle Eagles in three days. It is a chance to bounce back for Leicester, who fell to the Eagles on Friday 92-85 on the road. Riders’ season so far Leicester enters this game off back-to-back losses, losing to the London Lions before the […]
The Riders fell to the Newcastle Eagles on the road 92-85 in the first of a weekend doubleheader against the North Easterners. They held a 20-point lead in the first, but the Eagles caught hot form in the second half to come back and win it. Zach Jackson led the Riders with 18 points and […]
The Riders are back on the road on Friday, heading to the North East to take on the Newcastle Eagles. A win would improve the Riders to 17-7 on the season, bringing them four points off second place. Riders’ season so far The Riders enter this one in need of a bounce-back game after a […]
This week Mo Walker completed his first Mo-mentum programme after completing a 5 week block at Wigston Academy, Manor High School, Gartree and Beauchamp College. Throughout the Mo-mentum programme Mo uses his experiences playing professional basketball to offer help and support and inspire students. Each session involved a presentation on a different chapter of Mo’s […]
The Riders improve to 16-6 in the BBL Championship after a road win against the Cheshire Phoenix. Kimbal Mackenzie went off for 31, his highest-scoring tally as a Rider. He went 11-15 from the field and 5-5 from the free throw line in his explosive performance, taking over late with six points in the closing […]
The Riders improved to 15-6 in the BBL Championship, beating the Manchester Giants 104-84 at home. Marc Loving led an explosive offensive performance with 25 points, following up his 32 points last time out against Manchester. He was backed by 18 from Zach Jackson and 16 from Kimabl Mackenzie, as the Riders’ offence shot 58% […]
We are delighted to confirm that 7 of our Academy players have made it through to the Aspire Super Camp for the central region. Kyra Johnson, Grace Nzeakor and Hanya Correria from our Under 16s Girls, Louie Marchesi, Finley Tuck and James Hardy from our Under 16s Boys and Ike Davids from our Under 14s […]
The Riders are set to host the Manchester Giants in BBL Championship action. A win would see them improve to 15-6, as they look to take advantage of three games in hand on the second-placed Bristol Flyers. The two teams have treated the BBL to classic matchups this season, as their previous two fixtures were […]
Riders guard Kimbal Mackenzie has been named in the Great Britain Men’s National Team 24-man roster for the first time for the upcoming FIBA World Cup Qualifiers against Belgium and Serbia. Mackenzie who holds a British passport joins GB regulars Patrick Whelan and Aaron Menzies on the roster for the upcoming window. GB face Belgium […]
The Riders improved to 13-6 in the BBL Championship with a 100-82 home win against the Cheshire Phoenix. Patrick Whelan led the game with 20 points, going 3-4 from three and 5-6 from the field. The Riders’ bench came up big in the game, with Conner Washington, Aaron Menzies and Jubril Adekoya all scoring in […]
Loughborough Basketball is hosting the prestigious BIG MATCH! 3 of our top teams will play at the Sir David Wallace building at Loughborough University in front of a bumper crowd! We’ll have DJs, give-aways and much more! Wednesday 25th JanuaryDoors: 15:30 Adult Tickets: £8 Concession Tickets (applies to: Students, Loughborough Staff, U18, Over 65, Blue Light […]
Walking Basketball makes a return in February as we launch our first 6 week block booking. Walking basketball is fun and social session with the chance to look at playing games against other groups around the country. The session is aimed at all levels from beginners to skilled players and is perfect for players who […]
Following the success of our first Baby Ballers block booking the session makes a return on Thursday February 2nd as we begin another 6 week block. The sessions take place 10-11am at the Morningside Arena (LE1 3UL) and our coached by our Leicester Riders Foundation coaches. Baby Ballers is a family session; you are welcome […]
The Riders are set to compete in the first round of the BBL Trophy, taking on the Manchester Giants on the road. It’s win or go home for the Riders in this knockout competition, which they last won in 2018. Tip-off is at 5 pm at the National Basketball Performance Centre. It will be available […]
Leicester Riders are delighted to have signed young British talent Victor Ndoukou on his first professional contract. The young forward has signed a 4 and a half year deal which will see him as part of the BBL team through to the end of the 2026-27 season. Ndoukou will also be studying a Loughborough University […]
Leicester Riders are excited to announce the signing of Canadian point guard Devonte Bandoo. The former Baylor Bear competed in his home country last summer, averaging 16.1 points for the Saskatchewan Rattlers. He spent his final two college seasons at Baylor University, after leading Hutchinson Community College to a national championship as a freshman. The […]
Leicester Riders Foundation are proud to be working alongside SMB College Group to launch a brand new Sport programme that allows young people to combine basketball with a Level 3 college course in Sport. Based at the college’s 850-acre Brooksby Campus in Leicestershire, the programme will give students the opportunity to develop vital career skills […]
The Riders saw out a 77-72 nailbiter against Surrey Scorchers, improving their record to 12-5. Marc Loving led the way with 22 points, scoring nine in the fourth to seal a clutch win. His teammate on the wing, Zach Jackson, closely followed with 20 points. Jackson turned the tide in the third quarter with six […]
The Riders fell to the London Lions 81-75, bringing their record to 11-5. Leicester was down 19 at the half before commencing an immense comeback, but fell just short of the win late. Zach Jackson led the Riders with 14 points, scoring nine points in the third quarter to launch the comeback. He was backed […]
The Riders moved to the top of the BBL Championship table with an 89-82 overtime thriller against the Manchester Giants. The teams were locked at 75 after four quarters, but the Riders saw out a clutch win led by 21 points from Zach Jackson. Kimbal Mackenzie led the team in overtime with five points, stepping […]
The Riders return to BBL Championship action, hitting the road to take on the Manchester Giants. A win would see them improve to 11-4 on the season, earning them the top spot in the league table. Riding high The Riders enter the game off the back of a momentous win in the BBL Cup semi-final, […]
The Riders booked their place in the BBL Cup final for the second straight season, beating the Caledonia Gladiators89-68 in the semis. The holders have the opportunity to defend their title in Birmingham, meeting the London Lions at the Utilita Arena. Get your tickets here! Leicester led wire to wire in the game, seeing off […]
The Riders host the Caledonia Gladiators in the BBL Cup semi-final. A win would see them advance to the final in Birmingham, as they look to defend last year’s crown. Reigning champion Riders With a change of format of the BBL Cup being implemented this season, the Riders are just two wins from back-to-back BBL […]
The Riders are gearing up for BBL Championship action, heading to the North East to take on the Newcastle Eagles! They look to make it nine wins out of their last 10, to improve their league record to 10-4. Riders on the road This game will be Leicester’s ninth away fixture of the year. They’ve […]
The Riders improved to 9-4 in the BBL Championship with a blowout 100-67 home win against the Caledonia Gladiators. Patrick Whelan led the scoring with a season-high 25 points, his first double-double of the year. Leicester burst out to a big lead late in the second and never looked back, feeding off the home crowd […]
Leicester Riders Foundation are delighted to announce that we are launching the “Good For The Sole” shoe donation programme. The aim of the programme is to provide basketball shoes for young people in order to help kickstart their basketball journey. Tracey Hallam a Trustee of the Foundation hopes that the Riders family will get behind […]
The Riders take on the Caledonia Gladiators as BBL Championship action returns to the Morningside Arena. They currently sit third in the league table with an 8-4 record but are level on points with the top of the table. Riders bouncing back Following their first loss in six games three weeks ago, the Riders responded […]
American 6’6 guard/wing, Logan Rooney joins Loughborough Basketball as the latest signing for the Division 1 Men’s programme. Rooney, who graduated in 2021 from Saint Martins University in the US is familiar with British basketball, having played for Newcastle University last season. During his time at Newcastle, Rooney graduated with his Masters degree in International […]
During his decade-long tenure with the Riders, GB guard Conner Washington has won everything there is to win in the British Basketball League with 14 pieces of silverware to his name. Washington is an integral part of the Riders’ successes over the last 10 years. In the 2016/17 season, Conner made the BBL all-defensive first […]
The Leicester Riders Foundation is hosting an All Girls basketball Event at the Morningside Arena on Saturday 14th January. The event is open to girls & women of all abilities, ages 8+, providing opportunities for players to develop their game in a fun, sociable and safe environment with Leicester Riders Foundation community coaches. CLICK HERE […]
As part of our on-going partnership with Leicester City Council we’re offering a number of free places on our Christmas Camp. In order to be eligible children must live in Leicester, be aged between 8 to 16 and in full-time education are receiving benefits related free school meals. CLICK HERE to register.
The Riders lost their first game in six, falling 92-66 to the Caledonia Gladiators. Leicester fell into a 20-point hole in the opening stages, and despite cutting it to single digits in the third, failed to recover all the way. The Gladiators, who lead the BBL in steals, played intense defence to force 25 turnovers […]
The Riders head to Glasgow for the second time this season, where they take on the Caledonia Gladiators. Riders on a roll Leicester comes into this one having won five on the bounce, finding their rhythm early in the season. They hold a 7-3 record, one behind the league leaders as they climb the BBL […]
The Riders improve their season record to 7-3, after a gritty 71-58 win against the Sheffield Sharks. A 21-11 fourth quarter saw the Riders win a closely fought contest, where the Sharks’ kept the hosts honest throughout. Zach Jackson led the scoring with 17 points, 11 coming in the final period to see out the […]
Riders are thrilled to confirm the signing of Great Britain International Aaron Menzies. The 7’3” big man will join Riders on a return from International duty after a buy-out deal was agreed with German side Dresden Titans for his services. Aaron, who spent his college career stateside with Seattle Redhawks and Saint Mary’s Gaels, started […]
The Riders put one in the win column, improving to 3-3 with a 91-73 victory against the Bristol Flyers. A monster 34-point performance from Marc Loving led a dominant second-half display, as Leicester secured a much-needed win. Loving’s 34 came in 36 minutes, shooting 13-17 from the field and a red-hot 6-8 from three. The […]
The Riders fell short in Scotland, losing a battle against the Caledonia Gladiators. Before the closing seconds, the lead was never greater than six for either team. But the Gladiators found late momentum to secure the win. The Riders’ wing duo of Patrick Whelan and Marc Loving led the scoring with 22 and 20, respectively, […]
The Riders take on the Caledonia Gladiators on the road, for the second game of a doubleheader. They hold a 2-2 record going into the game, as they look to get over .500. Riders back on track After starting the season on a three-game road trip, which they finished with a 1-2 record, the Riders […]
The Riders host their season opener for the 2022/23 season following a three-game road trip to start the season. They take on the Manchester Giants, who have won four of their first five games this year. Riders back home After spending their first three games on the road this season, the Riders return to the […]
Leicester Riders academy programme is already one of the most successful academies in the UK with a multitude of national titles and players moving on to professional basketball around the world. Riders have now created a new partnership with performance coaching and education experts, Everymind Performance. The partnership has already been in place for a […]
Players of both Leicester Riders and Bristol Flyers will wear warm-up t-shirts to celebrate Black History Month before Saturday’s away game. Both sides represent multi-cultural cities and have a rich history of welcoming players from all backgrounds. Riders are also offering free advertising space on their big screens to local black-owned businesses for both home […]
We are thrilled to announce Leicester Riders chairman Kevin Routledge has won the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2022 LeicestershireLive Business Awards. Kevin’s years of contributions to basketball, the community and business were all recognised, with TV presenter & host Ben Hanlin presenting the award at the King Power Stadium. All at the Riders would […]
The Riders took their first win of the season, beating the Surrey Scorchers 86-67 on the road. The Riders took an early lead which they carried through to the final buzzer, blowing the game open in the third quarter. New man Derryck Thornton enjoyed a dream debut, leading the game with 20 points after scoring […]
Loughborough Basketball welcome Emma Fee and Ashley Johnson to Loughborough University where they will be studying and competing in the British University and Colleges Sport competition. Fee, originally from Minnesota, has spent the last five years studying and playing at Winona State University. The 6’2 Forward will further her academic studies at Loughborough University this […]
Riders are thrilled to announce the signing of American point guard Derryck Thornton! The high-flying playmaker adds to an exciting Riders roster looking to build on last season’s treble-winning success. “I’m really excited and eager to get going,” commented Derryck Thornton. “I know it’s a really competitive league, with great fans. I’m just really excited […]
The Leicester Riders are delighted to announce the addition of Irish International forward Fiona O’Dwyer to their WBBL roster for the upcoming season. Originally O’Dwyer was set to play with the Gloucester City Queens however their decision to withdraw from the league has meant she will now make the switch to the Riders. O’Dwyer is […]
Loughborough Basketball announce that young British talent, Lane Campbell and Edward Onyia are set to join the Division 1 Men’s side for the upcoming NBL season. Campbell, joined the Charnwood Basketball Academy in 2020 and has been a season regular for the Division 2 Men’s team and EABL side. Campbell joins former Charnwood Academy team […]
Loughborough Basketball are pleased to announce that up-and-coming British talent, Ben Woog will be joining the Division 1 Men’s side this season in the National Basketball League. Woog has been with the Riders club for the past two seasons within the Charnwood College Riders Basketball Academy, under the development of Coach Will Maynard. The British […]
Due to the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, this evening’s game against Donar Groningen will be held behind closed doors out of respect. Riders’ second preseason friendly against Donar on Sunday 11th, and their final preseason game against Norrkoping Dolphins on Wednesday 14th, will be played, and the clubs will pay their respect […]
In addition to the return of our Community Sessions the Leicester Riders Foundation will also be hosting a Central Venue League across 4 locations, Morningside Arena, Groby, Coalville and Beauchamp College for players ages 8-12. Our Central Venue league will give players the opportunity to train weekly and then join the other locations once a […]
Harrison Gamble, Justin Hedley, Conroy Hayden, Joe Bielak, Dwyane Orija and Milo Gordon are set to return for another season within the NBL Division 1 league, under the guidance of Coach Will Maynard. Harrison Gamble continues his playing career with Div 1, after many successful years within the Riders BBL team under Coach Rob Paternostro. […]
Loughborough Riders are pleased to announce the signing of American guard Elijah Bailey on a 2 year deal, who will be combining playing with the Riders while studying his MSc in International Business at Loughborough University. The 6’3 guard joins the Riders with experience playing professionally in Armenia, Iceland and Maldives following his graduation from […]
Ahead of an eagerly anticipated FIBA EuroBasket 2022 that will see some of the world’s best basketball talent compete for supremacy, Great Britain Men’s Head Coach Nate Reinking has confirmed the 12-man roster selected to represent the team at the showpiece tournament. Riders star Patrick Whelan has been named in the twelve, alongside former Rider […]
Riders are happy to announce their continued partnership with Applied Nutrition which began in the second half of last season and will see the nutrition brand as an official supplier the 2022-23. Applied Nutrition are the UK’s fastest growing sports nutrition brand and a trusted and highly regarded player in the category. Riders will use […]
Riders are thrilled to announce the signing of talented point guard CJ Jackson for the 2022/23 season! Georgia-born Jackson has played three pro seasons in Scandinavia, averaging 17 points and 10 rebounds per game for Bisons Loimaa in the Finnish first division last season. Jackson is a graduate of Ohio State, playing three seasons with […]
We are looking for a Sales Manager to work with our club partners and on our group ticketing offers. For more information on the role you can access the job description here.
Leicester Riders Foundation are hosting a Teacher Meet & Greet at the Morningside Arena on Thursday 13th October. The Meet & Greet provides a great to explore all the great education packages and opportunities we can deliver in your school. CLICK HERE to book your place!
We are delighted to announce our JNL Academy Coaching appointments ahead of the 2022/23 season. Leicester Riders Foundation would still like to appoint more assistant coaches and team managers for the 2022/23 season. Please get in touch with Head of Academy, Steven Mroso via email [email protected]. Appointments: U12s Boys – Head Coach: Tom Fairey U12 […]
Riders are excited to announce the re-signing of former Ohio State forward Marc Loving for the 2022/23 season. The sharpshooting stretch-four scored 12 points a game last season on an efficient 46% from the field. Loving played an integral part of the Riders’ treble-winning season last year. His season-high of 32 points game back in […]
Riders have accepted a bid from German BBL side BG Göttingen to buy BBL MVP Geno Crandall out of his new contract. Despite signing in July, BG Göttingen’s bid triggered a release in the contract with Crandall that allows him to leave if an exceptional opportunity presented itself. As such Crandall will now play for […]
Zach Jackson returns to Leicester for the 2022/23 season, after the star guard played an integral role in the Riders’ treble-winning season last year! The Omaha graduate averaged 10 points per game last season, shooting 49% from the field while playing elite defence on the other end. Throughout his second Riders’ season, Jackson showcased his […]
Everyone at the Leicester Riders would like to wish good luck to Hannah Robb as she prepares to take part in this summer’s Commonwealth Games. Having played for Scotland at every level from U13’s to the senior national team the GB guard is excited to represent her country at a major games, as she competes […]
The Leicester Riders continue to build their roster for the 2022/23 WBBL season with the signing of US wing Jade Compton who joins on a 2-year deal while also studying for her masters at Loughborough University. Jade is a 5’10” forward who is known for playing hard at both ends of the court. She is […]
Back-to-back BBL MVP Geno Crandall returns to the Riders! ‘The general’ led the Riders to a treble-winning year last season, and will look to help bring yet more silverware to the Morningside Arena. Winning MVP last season, Crandall became just the fourth player in BBL history to win the award back-to-back. It was one of […]
Riders have been drawn against CSO Voluntari of Romania in the first game of the Champions League Qualifying Rounds. The game will be played on 21 September with the central venue being confirmed on 20 July. Should Riders make it past CSO Voluntari, Rob Paternostro’s men then face TOFAŞ Spor Kulübü of Turkey. The third […]
Riders have signed exciting young British star Blake Bowman on a multi-year deal, his first professional contract! The 20-year-old Derby native has played his last three seasons with his hometown Trailblazers in the NBL, before setting his sights on turning professional. Bowman averaged 19 points, six rebounds and three assists in the NBL last season, […]
Leicester Riders are excited to announce their inclusion in the qualification rounds of the Basketball Champions League (BCL) for the 2022/23 season. The prestigious competition is the top-tier of basketball organised by FIBA Europe. Leicester will participate in a 24-team qualification round, in which four teams will progress to the regular season of the BCL. […]
The Riders will host Dutch outfit Donar Groningen during their upcoming preseason. The games will take place on Friday the 9th and Sunday the 11th of September, both at the Morningside Arena. Leicester faced Donar home and away in last year’s postseason, the Dutch side proving a stern test for the Riders. The fixtures provided key […]
In anticipation of the 2022/23 BBL season, your treble-winning Leicester Riders are back for pre-season this September! Leicester Riders vs USA SelectFriday 2nd September – Tip-off 8 PM Pre-season Tickets Adult £10Concession £7.50Child £5 Click here for tickets!Corporate Packages for Club 1967 will be also available for these Riders pre-season games, please contact the Morningside […]
Four contracted Riders players are returning to Leicester for next season, as Patrick Whelan, Mo Walker, Kimbal Mackenzie and Conner Washington continue their multi-year deals. The quartet played a pivotal role in the Riders’ treble-winning season, and will look to bring further success to the Morningside Arena. Whelan was named in the Molten BBL Team […]
A roster of Riders Legends return to the Morningside Arena to celebrate Coach Rob Paternostro’s legendary tenure at the reigns, suiting up to face the BBL All-Stars in an All-Star testimonial game. Players from across Rob’s 14-year tenure as head coach will be competing, as Riders fans will get an opportunity to see legends from […]
Campaign will target 1,000 schools and inspire 150,000 young people across the UK to get involved with sport in their local communities. The British Basketball League has today launched its Ambassadors programme, which will see players and staff across the league promote the importance of a healthy, active lifestyle to thousands of school children in […]
We’re proud to announce, Coach Karen Burton has been selected for Hoopsfix All-Star Classic 2022 Head Coach whilst Academy and Community Coach Keenan Thomas has won Coach of the Year in the Loughborough College Sports Awards.
Geno Crandall has been named the 2021/22 Molten BBL MVP! Crandall has won the MVP in each of his two Riders seasons, becoming just the fourth player in BBL history to win the award back to back. It is Crandall’s second individual award this season, having picked up the BBL Cup final MVP in January. […]
Krumesh Patel will be rejoining his hometown Club as the head coach for the WBBL Riders team and the Loughborough University 1st Team on a three-year Contract. Patel has spent the last two years in Sweden as the head coach of the Wetterbygden Sparks. Prior to his stint in Sweden he played a major role in the Riders organisation. After graduating from the University […]
The Riders booked their spot in the BBL Playoff final, beating the Glasgow Rocks 209-162 over two legs. A 104-78 win in the return fixture marked a blowout win for the league champions, as Leicester showed composure and professionalism throughout. After his dominant display in the first leg, Geno Crandall led the team with 22 […]
Marg Jones, who started the season as Women’s Head Coach for the Riders Charnwood Academy, seamlessly stepped in to lead the Riders WBBL programme after the departure of Derrick Washington. Jones brought her vast coaching experience to the WBBL side and led the team through the regular league season to the 2022 play-off quarter-finals against […]
It is advantage Riders in the BBL playoff semi-final, after they won the first leg 105-84 against the Glasgow Rocks. After being named the British Journalists’ Player of the Year in the week, reigning BBL MVP Geno Crandall put on a show for the Riders, putting up an astonishing 32 points, 11 assists seven rebounds […]
The Riders booked their place in the BBL Playoff semi-finals, beating the Plymouth City Patriots over two legs. A 88-87 win in the second leg built on the 15 point advantage they’d built in the first, a solid showing over 80 minutes. Zach Jackson led the team with 18 points, the Kansas born wing scored […]
The Riders face the Plymouth City Patriots in the BBL Playoff quarter-final, the second of two legs. The first leg was played in Plymouth, an 86-71 Riders win. The return fixture is at the Morningside Arena, tipping off at 4pm on Sunday. Get your tickets here! Season so far- Riders The Riders locked up the […]
The Riders tipped off their BBL playoffs campaign with a win in Plymouth, beating the Patriots 86-71 in the first leg of the quarter-finals. Patrick Whelan led the team with 19 points and seven rebounds in his first BBL playoff game, his strong third-quarter setting the tone for Leicester. The Riders won the third 25-18, […]
The Riders concluded the league season with a win, beating the Plymouth City Patriots 92-82. They finish the season with a 27-2 record, their best ever winning percentage. The Riders’ bench tandem of Conner Washington and Mo Walker led the team with 34 points between them, as Washington scored a season-high 20 to lead the […]
The club have announced they have granted Head Coach Rob Paternostro an All-star Testimonial Game in celebration of his achievements in his 14 years at the helm. The game will take place on Saturday, June 11 – 6pm tip, and will follow a kids coaching session led by Coach Rob at 3pm. The game is […]
Morningside Arena will host a basketball game to raise money for research into brain tumours as a local player battles the disease. Andi Peel, 30, from Groby, Leicestershire, was diagnosed with a glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) brain tumour in January 2020. The otherwise fit and healthy Carphone Warehouse manager suddenly started getting strong headaches in August […]
Monday Night’s action saw the Newcastle Eagles take on the Leicester Riders at home. This game was defined by defense and hustle from both sides as both teams gave it their all. The Riders were led by Oceana Hamilton (21 Points, 12 Rebounds) and Anna Lappenküper (15 points, 8 Assists). Immediately after the game started […]
On the night of their coronation as league champions, the Riders won an 88-82 retro night thriller against the Manchester Giants. With the league wrapped up, the Riders produced the same intensity which has earned them their 23-2 record on the year, in a game that remained within single digits for the full 40 minutes. […]
The Riders take on the Giants on retro night! There will be throwback tunes and special guests, as your champions are presented with the BBL Championship trophy! Season so far- Riders The Riders began the season 12-1, the best start to a season in franchise history. They never looked back, with their 22-1 record enough […]
The Riders are a win away from their second straight league title, after beating the Newcastle Eagles, 103-77. With the win, the Riders sweep the season series against their long-standing rivals 3-0, winning each of the games by over 20 while scoring over 100 points. Darien Nelson-Henry led the Riders after a dominant first half, […]
In a shock move for the start of April, Riders are delighted to announce the addition of former Glasgow Rocks star & GB captain Kieron Achara MBE. Achara, 38, retired in 2019 after a third spell with the Rocks, but has come out of retirement to join the Riders in a last bid to pick […]
What a thriller of a game to end the season for the Charnwood Riders in Manchester! On Wednesday night the Charnwood Riders won the EABL title against Myerscough College, 83-74. Headlined by phenomenal team play and a monstrous game from MVP Victor Ndoukou with 30 points and 11 rebounds. Difference makers Kanu Gudza (14 points […]
Season So Far – Riders The Riders are two wins away from retaining their BBL Championship title, sitting top of the table with a 19-2 record. A blowout win against the Scorchers in their previous game brought them one step closer to the silverware. Patrick Whelan led them in the game with 23 points, the GB […]
The Riders won a hard-fought battle against the Bristol Flyers, finishing 87-82 victors. Patrick Whelan led the team with 23 points, going 5-10 from the field and 11-11 from the free-throw line. With 11 seconds left and up three, Geno Crandall sealed the win for the Riders with a clutch block on Trejon Jacob. Leicester […]
What a thriller of a game in Charnwood last night! The Charnwood Riders faced off against Barking Abbey in the EABL semi finals in front of a packed crowd. The energy in the building was through the roof and it seemed inevitable that this game was going to be a good one. The Riders came […]
The Riders took their second defeat of the season in a thriller, falling to the Manchester Giants 85-83. Losing their MVP Geno Crandall to injury after the first minute, the Riders fought hard all game to keep it close. There was never double-digit points between the teams, as the game came down to the final […]
Manchester hosts retro night in this one, with classic kits, tunes and special guests set to feature! The Riders will be throwing it back to the early 2000s, sporting a blue and orange for the contest. Season So Far – Riders The Riders sit top of the BBL Championship table with a 16-1 record, their […]
The Riders won a battle in Bristol, emerging 78-75 victors against the Flyers. Zach Jackson put on a show throughout, scoring 28 points and leading Leicester down the stretch. The game came down to the final shot after Jackson’s three put the Riders up one with less than a minute remaining. He and Geno Crandall […]
BBL and WBBL clubs unite to show solidarity in support of Ukraine. The British Basketball League (BBL) and its 23 Men’s and Women’s clubs will stand together over the next five days in solidarity with the people of Ukraine, showing support at all matches from March 4th-9th. The thoughts of the British Basketball community are […]
Retro kits, top tunes and special guests are all in store for the Leicester Riders & Manchester Giants remaining league games against each other. Leicester’s trip to Belle Vue, Manchester will have a twist on Sunday 13 March 2022 with both teams playing in a version of a RETRO kit from years’ gone by (tickets […]
Riders home game with Bristol Flyers has been selected to feature on Sky Sports. As such the game on 25 March 2022 will now tip-off at 7.30pm. With an international break this weekend, Riders are back in league action away at Bristol on Saturday 5th before returning to the Morningside versus Cheshire on Friday 11th […]
The Riders bounced back from their first league loss of the season, beating the second-placed Sheffield Sharks 90-77. They stretched their lead atop the BBL Championship table to eight points, possessing a 13-1 record. Marc Loving played all 40 minutes to lead the team with 23 points. He scored 11 in the fourth to seal […]
The Riders continue their record-breaking undefeated start to their season, improving to 12-0 with a 86-69 win against the Manchester Giants. Darien Nelson-Henry led the game with 23 points and six rebounds, hitting big shots throughout a dominant victory. The game was won largely in the second quarter, as the Riders league-best defence held the […]
The Riders continue their record-breaking undefeated start to their season, improving to 12-0 with a 86-69 win against the Manchester Giants. Darien Nelson-Henry led the game with 23 points and six rebounds, hitting big shots throughout a dominant victory. The game was won largely in the second quarter, as the Riders league-best defence held the […]
Season So Far – Riders Winning the BBL Cup and sitting undefeated through 11 league games, the Riders are in the midst of their greatest start to a season in franchise history. They face their Cup final opponents in this one, hoping to boost their chances of a league title defence. Team play on both […]
The Riders moved to 11-0, their best-ever start to a league campaign, beating the London Lions 80-67. Leicester’s BBL best defence locked in to win the game late, holding the league’s highest-scoring offence to zero points in the first eight and a half minutes in the fourth quarter. Patrick Whelan proved why he deserved his […]
Coach Rob Paternostro is named as the BBL Coach of the Month for January 2022, back-to-back after winning the award in December. Geno Crandall was also named the BBL Player of the Month for January 2022, he last won the award in November. Riders 10-0 start in the league continued through January, and with the […]
The 2021/22 BBL Cup reaches its climax on Sunday, as the Riders take on the Manchester Giants in the final. They head to the Utilita Arena Birmingham, hoping to win their first BBL Cup since 2014. Journey To The Final – Riders The Riders tipped off their season with the BBL Cup group stage, which […]
British guard Evan Walshe has been added to the Loughborough University roster ahead of the NBL sides’ D1 game this Saturday. Walshe who started this season in the Spanish third league with Aquimisa Carbajosa has joined the Riders programme and will be available to play for Will Maynard’s side this weekend. The former Oaklands Academy […]
Marc Loving has been named the Player of the Month for December! Riders had a perfect month with five wins from five games including two wins over London Lions in the BBL Cup Semi finals. In the league, Loving hit 20 points against Glasgow Rocks, 14 a piece against Newcastle Eagles and Plymouth City Patriots. […]
The Riders blew out the Plymouth City Patriots 106-60 to extend their lead at the top of the BBL Championship table to four points. They improved to a 7-0 record, led by Darien Nelson-Henry’s season-high 22 points and seven rebounds off the bench. The win marks 34 on the bounce against Plymouth for the Riders, […]
The Riders remain the BBL’s only unbeaten team, blowing out the Newcastle Eagles 101-72 to improve to 6-0. MVP Geno Crandall led Leicester with 22 points, four rebounds and four assists, as the Riders had six players score in double digits. Leicester dominated their long-standing rivals from start to finish, winning every quarter. They scored […]
Leicester Riders 80 – Milton Keynes 54 Leicester Riders U14 Girls are flying high in their league this season. Having finally been able to enter into their first competitive season, all their hard work and enthusiasm over the last few years is truly reaping its rewards. Sunday saw them take on Milton Keynes Basketball Club […]
Season So Far – Riders Leicester possesses the only unbeaten record in the BBL Championship, boasting a 5-0 record at the top of the league table. They look for their second league win against the Eagles in this tie, following the season opener. Marc Loving tops the Riders scoring charts with 18 points per game, […]
The Riders take a slight advantage into the second leg of the BBL Cup semi-final after beating the London Lions 99-96. Patrick Whelan continued his hot scoring form with 25 points to lead the game, going 6/7 from three. Leicester led the game by as many as 23 points after winning the third quarter by […]
The Leicester Riders Foundation has launched a Give To Local Hardship fundraiser in an effort to raise £4,000 to increase its reach in promoting basketball in the community. The aim is to raise money that can help us to support families who have been hit hard by the pandemic and break down barriers to get more […]
On Friday night 27 volunteers on the NCS Changemakers programme attended the Riders game against Glasgow Rocks to raise money for Help the Homeless. They collected £107 for Help the Homeless, before volunteering at the match and watching the Riders defeat the Rocks in an entertaining match at the Morningside Arena. Leading the NCS sessions […]
The Riders remain undefeated to start their league campaign with a 105-76 blowout win against the Glasgow Rocks. They go a win clear at the top of the BBL Championship table with a 5-0 record, after Patrick Whelan led them to a home win with 22 points, seven rebounds and six assists. Scoring his Riders […]
Guard Geno Crandall has won the league’s monthly award for November 2021 after an excellent start to the campaign that has seen him build on his Molten BBL MVP award from last year. Crandall has been BBL All-Star 5 on five occasions this season, more than any other player and including twice in the last […]
This week, Leicester Riders Foundation have been leading an NCS session for special educational needs students from college. The course, which is part of the Foundation’s community action group, has helped offer students access to a number of activities that they otherwise wouldn’t have exposure to. Over the course of last fortnight, the students, from […]
The Riders won the first road game of their league campaign, beating the Sheffield Sharks 80-72 to improve to 4-0. Marc Loving led the game with 23 points, taking Leicester to the top of the BBL Championship table. The game was contested deep into the fourth, with a late Riders surge enough to tip them […]
On Friday night, the Leicester Riders Foundation held an event for teachers prior to the Riders’ fixture against Cheshire Phoenix. The event was attended by 40 teachers from schools, colleges and community organisations. It was an opportunity to network, and learn about the work done by the Riders Foundation, and how they could get involved. […]
The Riders keep their BBL Cup run alive, beating the Cheshire Phoenix 85-84 to advance the semi-final. Jubril Adekoya layed in a bucket for the win with two seconds on the clock, assisted by Geno Crandall who led the game with 24 points and seven assists. The Riders showed fight and determination as they found […]
Leicester Riders will play London Lions at the Morningside Arena to complete the BBL Cup South qualifying on Sunday 7th November at 4pm. The teams are currently tied on 6 and 1 at the top of the South Group. The winner will take first spot in the South Group, setting up a tie with either […]
Leicester Riders produced an astonishing second half comeback on the road to beat the Newcastle Eagles 59-51 in their WBBL Championship encounter. Playing short handed the Riders showed tremendous character and togetherness as they turned around a 12 point half time deficit to win the second half by 20 points. A victory looked highly unlikely […]
Leicester Riders can confirm that Marg Jones has taken charge of the WBBL side. The experienced Jones takes the reins after it was announced that Derrick Washington and the club agreed to part company. “We decided to make a change and it was a no-brainer for us to hand over the reins for the WBBL […]
Season So Far- Riders The Riders kicked off their season in style, cruising through their BBL Cup group with a 6-1 record. After an opening day loss to the Bristol Flyers, Leicester won six on the bounce, including a statement win to hand the London Lions their first loss of the season. Their most recent […]
Riders BBL Assistant and Head of Charnwood College basketball programme Will Maynard will take charge of the Loughborough Riders NBL division one side for the remainder of the season. Maynard, who continues his coaching journey having graduated from the programme as a player, Maynard will now return to the University side alongside his duties with […]
The Riders handed the Lions their first defeat of the season, beating London 93-76. A 25-12 fourth quarter sealed the tight affair, with Geno Crandall’s 20 points and nine assists leading the Riders to a 5-1 record. With four minutes remaining in the tie, Zack Jackson produced the play of the game to turn the […]
The Leicester Riders hit the road on Sunday as they face the London Lions in WBBL Championship action. Both teams enter the contest having progressed undefeated through their respective WBBL Cup groups and both having won their opening league game last week, although in very different circumstances. While the Lions were completing a routine 54 […]
Leicester Riders opened their WBBL Championship season with a thrilling 55-53 win over local rivals the Nottingham Wildcats at Loughborough University on Saturday. With Riders down by 2 with less than 30 seconds remaining, it was Hannah Robb who tied the game for the hosts. On the next possession, Wildcats Imani Whittingdon saw her shot […]
Coming off the back on a win over the Charnwood Riders, Loughborough Riders take on Leicester Warriors in their final game of the L Lynch Trophy Group stage.
Loughborough Riders got back to winning ways in the L Lynch Trophy group stages by defeating the Charnwood College Riders 86-62. NBL Division Two side Charnwood College Riders were able to match the Loughborough Riders energy for most part of the match but a 20-point difference at the end of the third quarter took the game […]
As the new British University College Sport (BUCS) season approaches, this is your opportunity to be part of one of the leading basketball programmes within the UK. All players, new and returning are required to trial in order to get a place on a BUCS team. All players need to attend the Sports Bazaar on […]
Loughborough Riders look to bounce back as they take on Charnwood College Riders in their second of three L Lynch Trophy Group stage games at 6pm on Tuesday at Loughborough University. Loughborough opened the competition with a tough road loss to Nottingham Hoods, who started the game on fire and les the Riders chasing for […]
Leicester Riders and the Bentley Project Management have renewed their partnership for Bentley Project Management to again sponsor the reigning BBL Champions for the 2021/22 season. The Riders are one of the most successful teams in BBL history and have one of the top basketball academies in the country, as well as a large community […]
We are delighted to welcome Riders fans back to the Morningside Arena for the 2021 / 2022 BBL season and would like to update you on what has been happening behind the scenes since the last BBL game with fans in March 2020. Refurbished Box Office We have built a brand-new Box Office area in the main […]
Leicester Riders came through two tough pre-season tests on Friday night and Sunday afternoon at Donar Groningen in the Netherlands, the Dutch side winning both 70-59 and 90-72. Without American imports MVP Geno Crandall and Zach Jackson, the games provided an opportunity for new signing American forward Marc Loving to bed into the team, and to provide invaluable […]
Leicester Riders have today confirmed the signing of American forward Marc Loving. Loving, who has played in the NBA G-League for Delaware BlueCoats and Agua Caliente Clippers, has flown in direct to the Netherlands for the Riders games with Donar Groningen. The 6’9” power forward is due to make his debut in tonight’s pre-season game. […]
Makana Stone has signed her first professional contract with the Leicester Riders after having an impressive debut season playing in WNBL D1 for Loughborough Riders. Stone was an almost ever-present figure in the Loughborough Riders team, playing 17 out of 19 games and receiving team of the year honours. She had an immediate impact putting […]
Leicester Riders have confirmed two home pre-season fixtures as Rob Paternostro’s side prepare for the 2021-22 BBL season. Riders fans will get there first chance to get a glimpse of this seasons’ squad in the traditional RED v PURPLE game when Leicester host feeder side Loughborough Riders of the NBL. The game will take place […]
Derrick Washington joins the Leicester Riders family, taking the reins as head of the Women’s programme for the 2021-2022 WBBL season. Washington, formally Head Coach and Director for the Norwood Flames in NBL 1, Central in Australia and a Minnesota State University alumnus, is looking ahead to pre-season and to getting his team on the […]
Safeguarding If you have a concern to raise on any Leicester Riders Foundation programme or activities which you, or your child are participating in, you can speak to: LRF Designated Safeguard Lead- Greg Ellis: [email protected] If you are worried about the immediate safety or welfare of a child, young person or adult at risk please […]
Employment through Sport During February 2020, LRF launched the first project delivery of the Employment Through Sport programme. This programme is a grant funded project, awarded by Futures and the Education & Skills Funding Agency, whose purpose is to support people currently not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET) to gain future employment. Leicester Riders […]
Corey Johnson, Aaron Falzon, Ali Fraser and Mustapha Heron will not return to the Riders next season it has been confirmed this morning. “We’d like to put on record our thanks to Corey, Aaron, Ali and Mustapha who have all contributed to a title-winning team last time out,” commented Managing Director Russell Levenston. “Corey had […]
Leicester Riders are thrilled to announce the signing of 6’5” shooting guard Patrick Whelan. Whelan, who has spent the past three seasons at Real Murcia in Spain, is the brother of Jordan Whelan who played in the BBL last season for Manchester Giants. The Warrington-born star is keen to get started… “Excited to be a […]
Great Britain international guard Conner Washington has committed his future to the Riders having signed a new three-year deal that keeps him at the Morningside Arena until the summer of 2024. Washington, who has made 246 league appearances for the Riders, won his eleventh trophy with the club last year, his fourth league title. “It […]
The Morningside Arena, home of the Leicester Riders, has announced plans for a 1,200 metres squared Extension, to increase the flexible use of the Arena. The Arena is the largest indoor venue in the city with a capacity for up to 3,000, and stages many national and international Events, both in sport and culture, as […]
Charnwood WEABL and EABL were both victorious against Sheffield College. WEABL The Riders WEABL claimed an 82-72 win. The home team had a slow start as Sheffield took a four-point lead to end the first quarter. Charnwood slowly clawed their way back and gathered momentum for a 10-0 run. Molly James and Katie Januszewska had […]
Charnwood Academy graduate Greg Wild has signed his first professional contract with Leicester Riders. Wild, who featured in both the BBL roster for Leicester and NBL roster for Loughborough last term, has committed his future to the programme signing a four-year contract. “It’s a surreal feeling signing my first professional contract with such a decorated […]
Leicester Riders have secured the signature of Canadian-born centre Mo Walker who has signed a new two-year deal, taking him to the end of the 2022-23 season. “Obviously the last two seasons were very tough on Mo, two difficult injuries, but we were very happy to see him recover and make it back for the […]
Riders Captain Darien Nelson-Henry is looking forward to another year in Leicester next term. Having signed a two-year deal last July, the American big who will be back for his third season, is also studying for his Masters degree at the Business School at Loughborough University. “I am extremely excited to be coming back to […]
Starting in September 2021, the Leicester Riders are looking for local talent to join their Charnwood College Development squad. The Development Squad is open to Boys aged 16-19. The squad will follow a 10+ hour weekly programme consisting of Games, Team Practices, Skill Sessions, Strength & Conditioning and Video review sessions alongside quality education at […]
League MVP and star American guard Geno Crandall will return to the Riders next season! Crandall lit up the BBL this season winning the league, journalist’s association and club’s MVP awards. “I’m excited to be coming back to the Riders next season,” commented Crandall. “I have loved my time here and I can’t wait to […]
Leicester Riders are excited to announce a new multi-year contract with Head Coach Rob Paternostro has been agreed. “I’m thrilled to extend my deal with the Riders. I have enjoyed everything about being the Head Coach here and am looking forward to the future,” commented Rob Paternostro. “It’s home for my family and I. I […]
Well, it was not the final outcome we desired, that much is obvious. However, it is hard to be bitter after such an amazing season with an amazing team. Of course, the sour taste will remain in our mouths for some time. That much is inevitable. Yet, it is somewhat comforting to see Newcastle carry […]
The Riders faced the Reading Rockets in the Play-off quarter finals on Saturday, 15th May. They were looking to bounce back after their loss against the Rockets in April. Riders were able to overcome a tough match and go through into the semi-finals. A very close first quarter with a strong defence from both teams, led […]
American guard Geno Crandall has been named the Molten BBL Most Valuable Player for the 2020-21 season. Crandall who has had a massive impact on the league in his debut season with the Riders led the side to its fifth League Title. “I’m honoured to have been chosen as the MVP of the league. I […]
The Riders’ league-winning season draws to a close, after a 164-146 aggregate loss to the Newcastle Eagles in the BBL playoff semi-finals. Led by 13 points and 11 rebounds from Darien Nelson-Henry, the Riders fell short of a fourth-quarter comeback after entering the final period down 14. MVP candidate Rahmon Fletcher dominated the tie for […]
The Riders take on the Eagles in the second leg of the BBL playoff semi-final. Tipping off at 5:00pm Thursday, a transformed ‘May Madness’ Morningside Arena will host a clash deciding which side progresses to the BBL final. Season So Far – Riders The Riders have thrived this year with a hounding athletic defence. Ranked […]
Holly Winterburn has been selected as the 2020-21 WBBL Young Player of the Year. Within the last four years, this is the third time the GB guard has won this award. This season, Holly has stepped up in a leadership role and has been an offensive threat within the league. As one of the youngest […]
The BBL playoff semi-final remains firmly in the balance, after the Riders beat the Eagles 77-76 in the first leg. The Riders led their long-standing rivals by as much as 20, yet a comeback from the Eagles set up a dramatic second leg. 20 points, seven assists and four steals from Geno Crandall led the […]
The Riders take on the Eagles in the first leg of the BBL playoff semi-final. Tipping off at 5:00pm Tuesday, a transformed ‘May Madness’ Morningside Arena will host the clash of BBL titans. Season So Far – Riders The Riders display of dominant basketball saw them progress to the semi-finals, comprehensively beating the Flyers 177- […]
Charnwood College Riders defeat Derby Trailblazers Academy in their WEABL Summer Showcase opener, 64-52. After one lead change in the first quarter, the Riders remained in control throughout the contest. A three from both Molly James and Kate Davies helped the hosts go on a 8-point scoring run in the first. However, Derby scraped their […]
On to the Semi Finals! After a great start up in Newcastle, it was a comfortable game for us on Wednesday in Worcester. Much like the regular season, we took care of business early on. This made the second leg a little more relaxed, however, we finished with another desirable result. We are matched up […]
The first leg Against Bristol was an excellent result for us, and even at halftime, with just a three-point margin, I was feeling good about us. We had got open looks and just not knocked the shots down, so I felt that would come. But we did need to do a better job of keeping them off […]
The Riders cruised through to the semi-final of the BBL playoffs, beating the Bristol Flyers 92-77 in the second leg and 177-135 on aggregate. William Lee led the Riders with 17 points, nailing three of his six three-point attempts in a comfortable game after a dominant first leg. Geno Crandall demonstrated the effect he can […]
The Riders face off against the Bristol Flyers in the second leg of the BBL Playoff quarter-final, after a dominant display in the first leg. The Riders beat the Flyers 85-56, after a monumental second-half performance, winning by 26 in the final two periods. Season So Far – Riders The league champions continued their hot […]
The Riders kicked off May Madness with a bang, dominating the first leg of the quarter-final to beat the Bristol Flyers 85-56. A commanding second half, which Leicester won 52-26, puts them in a strong position entering the second leg on Wednesday. Geno Crandall enjoyed a tremendous double-double with 21 points and ten assists, leading […]
Riders kick off their May Madness and play-off campaign on bank holiday Monday at 5:00pm, facing the Bristol Flyers at the Vertu Motors Arena in Newcastle. The Leicester side look to build on their regular season success as champions in the first leg of the quarter finals. Season so Far – Riders The Riders enter […]
I will keep this one short and sweet everyone… Your Leicester Riders have won the 2020-21 League Championship!!! As we all know, there were a variety of scenarios which could have led to this final outcome. And, despite it coming down to the last game of the season, we got it done! I am so very […]
I was really ecstatic after Riders claiming the league title again in Cheshire on Sunday. We did not really want it to come down to the last game, but so be it. But winning again, and winning like that, was an amazing feeling. With it came down to the last day, I’m so proud of […]
On 25th April, we saw a replay of the fixture we had last week between the Leicester Riders and the Sevenoaks Suns. However, this time round, the Riders were able to take the win against the number 1 seed and were the first team to defeat the Suns this season. The Riders celebrated their win after […]
Champions! The Riders won their fifth BBL Championship title in eight years, dispatching the Cheshire Phoenix in a commanding 97-65 win. Led by a 19 point game from their captain, Darien Nelson-Henry, Leicester took a double-digit lead in the first quarter and never looked back, winning by their biggest margin of the season. The Riders […]
In the last encounter between the Loughborough Riders and Reading Rockets, the Riders emerged victorious and they were looking to do the same during their first playoff game this season. A tough game between the 8th and 9th seed led to the Riders securing a 75-68 win, putting them through to the next round. The Rockets started […]
The Riders are one win away from the BBLChampionship title, after leading wire to wire to blow out the Glasgow Rocks 93-67. Mustapha Heron scored his career-high in professional basketball, leading Leicester with 26 points, and grabbing 10 rebounds for an impressive double-double. Ali Fraser also enjoyed a season high performance, scoring 21 points off […]
After a turbulent season, the Lboro Riders begin their playoff journey vs Reading Rockets at home, Loughborough University Netball Centre. Both teams will be fired up to win in the 8th vs 9th matchup; this being the first playoffs since COVID-19 hit, after last season’s cancellation of the season. Tip-off is at 2:30 PM in what promises […]
The Riders fell just short of an awe-inspired fourth-quarter comeback, losing to the Lions 86-81. Leicester pulled the game to within one point after entering the fourth quarter down 16, but couldn’t see the game home in the clutch. William Lee produced a performance of the highest standard, dropping a season-high 25 points to pair […]
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As the race to the end of the season hots up, we’re looking forward to May Madness with an amazing Facebook giveaway to say thank you for your support this season! The May Madness Fan Pack includes tickets to all the 2022 BBL and WBBL Finals, a Sure Shot Hot Shot unit, Molten balls and […]
Our loss this weekend to the Eagles was disappointing to say the least. We came out strong, and executed as we had planned all week. In the first half, we were the team that we have displayed throughout the season. In the second half, however, we were anything but that. We came out lackadaisical without […]
We knew going to Newcastle Eagles last Friday night up there that they were going to be up for it, after a couple of disappointing performances recently by their standards. I knew that also from when we were up there last time and the disappointment in their whole club about the last loss to the […]
The Riders lost a hard-fought contest, falling on the road to the Newcastle Eagles 90-80. A competitive tie between long-standing rivals came down to the final minute of play, but a monumental second-half performance from Newcastle overcame an 11 point Riders halftime lead. Leicester had contributions from every player on the court, led by a […]
The top team in the British basketball League take on the league’s most historic. Travelling to the Vertu Motors Arena in Newcastle on Friday for a 7:30pm tip, the Leicester Riders look to secure BBL silverware in the final regular season clash with their oldest rivals Newcastle Eagles. Season so Far – Riders The Riders […]
The Leicester Riders were looking to bounce back from their loss against the BA London Lions from their previous encounter in March and they were able to do exactly that by securing a 83-74 win at their home game on 14th April. This match was one the most anticipated games of the WBBL Championship and they […]
Another thriller at the top of the table! It was an exciting matchup from start to finish. With Plymouth on a winning streak throughout March, we knew it would be a tough game. And, thanks to solid, well distributed play from our guys, and a few fortuitous plays throughout the game ultimately ended in our favour after […]
I was delighted the way the team played against Plymouth Raiders last Saturday. It was our third game in six days, and we were up against a team in Plymouth with a big squad and playing tremendous, winning basketball. They were a team in form, and we knew we were going to be up against it. […]
Leicester Riders were once again able to prevail against the Nottingham Wildcats on 11th April at their home game. The very fast paced first quarter put the Riders in the lead at 17-13. The second quarter was in favour of the Riders who came back even stronger in both their offense and defence. They allowed the […]
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