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 […]
It was an exciting weekend to be a Rider’s fan, and a Rider’s player. While the game was exciting, and we may have allowed it to get a little closer than we would like… the true excitement came with the return of some well missed faces on the court! It was great to have Geno back on […]
We had a good win against the Giants in Manchester but to be fair you need to give credit to Manchester. They shot the ball extremely well and Satchell was amazing with his shooting. He scored 36 points and made a lot of very tough shots. I thought we controlled most of the game without ever really putting […]
Leicester Riders once again dominated on the court by securing a 94-51 win against the Durham Palatinates on 4th April at their home game. The Riders took control of the game in the first quarter itself by leading 20-13. They continued to play to their strengths and were able to increase their lead in the second […]
The Riders responded to their midweek loss with a clutch win, as they beat the Manchester Giants 90-87 in a nailbiting finish. Corey Johnson displayed nerves of steel, as his late free-throws were ultimately the difference between the two teams. Manchester had a chance to send the game to overtime, led by a career-high scoring […]
After a disappointing loss in mid week, Riders looks to bounce back. Tipping off at 5:00pm, the National Basketball Performance Centre plays host to an Easter Sunday clash between the Riders and the Giants. Season so Far – Riders The Riders currently possess the premier spot in the BBL table, sitting 1st with a lead of […]
Our high spirits after a decisive win came crashing down after Tuesday’s defeat. There are no excuses we can make. It came down to complacency and a lack of focus on our part. After beating Bristol handily on Saturday, we came into Tuesday’s game thinking it would be a similar result. They came out with […]
The race for the Playoffs is heating up and the BBL continues to show how competitive it is. There has been some amazing results this season, with the last week or so no different. We were playing Bristol twice in three days – always a tricky proposition, we saw that earlier in the season with […]
Loughborough Riders Men were looking to bounce back from their loss against the Bradford Dragons from their previous match in February and they were able to do exactly that by securing a 86-70 win at their home game on 27th March. Both the quarters of the first half got off to a very slow start. The […]
After signing for the Riders last month, Mustapha Heron enjoyed a breakout game for the Riders, dropping a season-high 19 points as Leicester beat the Cheshire Phoenix 82-70. In the absence of the BBL’s second-highest assist maker Geno Crandall, Conner Washington dominated the playmaking responsibilities. He played every minute of the first half, and finished […]
Following a big weekend, we faced Surrey in the middle of the week. It was our third game in five days, and I was a little beat up after the tough weekend. The first half looked good for us, with a decent lead going into the locker room at halftime. We knew we made some mistakes […]
St. Patrick’s Day may be known as a day of luck, but the Riders relied on much more than just fortune in a composed clutch performance, beating the Scorchers 90-87. The importance of building off two huge weekend wins could not be overstated entering the game, and the Riders dispatched the Scorchers late to win […]
A huge weekend for the Riders! I am so proud of the way that the guys have rallied after two tough losses. We knew this was going to be a season-defining weekend, and we pulled through with determination and grittiness. Our Sky battle against Newcastle on Friday displayed the versatility of our team — with 7 players […]
Going into these two huge games last weekend, against Newcastle and London, we were coming off a pair of very close losses, and particularly for the Cheshire game, we realised our defensive intensity was not at the level it should have been. We spent a lot of time last week reviewing tape and how we […]
The riders are on a roll, as their hosted game against the London Lions adds to their winning streak! With a final score of 76 -42, the Riders started and finished strong. Leading with 47-19 at half time, the ladies did not get too comfortable, instead continued a high level of intensive play, adjusting to […]
A first-class defensive second-half earns the Riders a 77-73 win against the London Lions. Offence wins games, but defence wins championships, and that phrase has never rung truer than in this game. The Riders held the league’s best-ranked offence to just 19 second-half points, In arguably the most important game in the Riders season so […]
Riders recorded their biggest win in Newcastle since 1991, as they beat the Eagles 99-73. Their team scoring saw them bounce back from last week’s loss at the buzzer, with seven Leicester players scoring in double digits to see them past their historic rivals. A 14-4 run to end the third quarter, kick-started by a […]
Glencar have agreed to extend their partnership as a key sponsor for the remainder of the 2021 season. After a successful initial sponsorship activation with the Riders back in December for our first game on Sky Sports, Glencar have agreed to support the club and it’s pathway for the remainder of the season. Glencar are […]
Taking place in front of the Sky Sports cameras at 7:30pm Friday, the Riders travel to the newly named Vertu Motors Arena in Newcastle looking to secure a win in their first of two games this weekend. Season So Far – Riders Still sitting at the top of the table, the Leicester Riders look to […]
Another heartbreaker over the weekend…after having the weekend to mull this one over there are a few things that stand out to me, and the team, as key factors that we need to take away from this game. Our defensive intensity needs to pick up. We are relying too much on our talent offensively, and […]
The match at Cheshire was another amazing game. It was a heart-breaking loss coming off the overtime loss at Worcester on the previous Sunday, but we knew we were facing a tough team, when they are at full strength. I thought that when I would look at the tape after the game, I would find […]
Leicester fall to Essex Rebels on the road (76-82) in their first regular-season matchup. It was a close game throughout as both teams battled it out on floor. Deangelique Waithe put the Rebels on her back with a monster 27 points and 15 rebounds. Out the gate both teams had a slow start and were […]
Forgive me if my tone is not as chipper as usual, I am not sure how well I convey my feelings through writing sometimes…I wanted to be sure to apologise, as the taste from last night’s loss has not left my mouth. The high of Corey’s huge shot on Friday night has been met with the low of […]
Riders new signing Mustapha Heron spoke to riders.basketball ahead of tonight’s Sky game with Worcester Wolves. “I’m amped to be joining the team! It feels great to finally be back to playing basketball,” commented Heron who will make his professional debut with the Riders. “As a rookie coming in I’m just ready to get to […]
It was another great week for the Riders! Not only did we win against rivals Newcastle, but they also dropped one to Sheffield, again. That, along with a London loss to Cheshire, proved to be a massive week in terms of league standing for us. The Newcastle game was a tight one until the end, as […]
We got a couple of nice wins in the last week and I was delighted with the performances. Whenever we play Newcastle it is always a big occasion, and I was pleased with the response from the team. It is always a tough, tight affair when we play them, but I thought we responded very […]
A WBBL Trophy Semifinal awaits for the Leicester Riders, as they stormed to a 81-57 Quarter Final victory over the Oakland Wolves in an impressive display from start to finish. The Wolves were aggressive from the offset and pushed the Riders to a well-earned victory. They did a great job defending Oliver in the first quarter, […]
Corey Johnson went off for 24 points with five threes to lead the team to a 91-77 win against the Giants. Corey Johnson, Geno Crandall and Dairen Nelson-Henry each scored in double-digits, combining for 57 points. The trio have now scored 184 of the Riders 281 points over the last three games, to help Leicester […]
Season So Far – Riders A hard-fought victory at home to the Eagles in their last game put the Riders four points clear at the top of the BBL Championship table, with a 12-1 record. Holding their opponents to 75.8 points per game, their defence is the best in the league, and it was on […]
The British Basketball League (BBL) have had significant funding confirmed in the latest round of funding from the Sports Winter Survival Package. This is the second tranche of funding to be announced from the Government’s £300 million Sport Winter Survival Package that is focused on helping those major spectator sports severely impacted by coronavirus restrictions […]
The Riders continued their fine form in the BBL Championship with a 83-75 win against the second placed Newcastle Eagles. In a balanced team performance, Leicester had contributions from all over the court, with four players scoring in double-digits. Darien Nelson-Henry continued his hot form, with 20 points on his birthday. The birthday boy was […]
Season So Far – Riders Coming into this top of the table clash, the Riders’ offence has been on fire. Over the last four league games, Leicester have scored 106 points on averaging, failing to score in triple digits just once. They sit top of the BBL Championship, with an 11-1 record and the best […]
It has been a very unusual season for the Riders this last 6 months or so, but I have been very pleased with the way the team has adopted. No professional sports Clubs are finding it easy, but the basketball has been to a high standard throughout the season, and the BBL is more competitive […]
It has been an odd season thus far to say the least, and as the lockdown and uncertainty continues we wanted to find a way to connect with you on a more personal level. Speaking on behalf of the entire team, I would like to say that we miss the regular interaction dearly (although it is nice to […]
Season So Far – Riders Leicester secured a superb 103-76 win over to the Surrey Scorchers in their most recent game, this helped them go top of the table with a game still in hand and gives them a current record of 8-1. The Riders have proved how strong their offence is with back-to-back 30-point […]
Jesper Sundberg has won his second Molten WBBL Coach of the Month for January 2021. Coach Sundberg has led the Riders women to an undefeated record, including the three dominant wins in January against Caledonia Pride, Newcastle Eagles and the Oakland Wolves. In the January contests, the Riders continued their defensive showcase holding the Wolves […]
Geno Crandall has won the Molten BBL Player of the Month for January after five straight league wins to join Lions at the summit of the table. Crandall’s biggest moment coming when he hit a buzzer-beating floater to secure a 75-73 home win over B. Braun Sheffield Sharks. The 24 year-old Minneapolis native joined Riders […]
Leicester Riders game with Worcester Wolves this Friday has now been replaced by a home fixture with Sheffield Sharks, a 6pm tip. The game, brought forward from March 31st, is now in place after Worcester postponed the scheduled fixture. In other fixture news, Riders trip to Glasgow on 7th February will now tip-off at 3pm. […]
We are delighted to confirm Leicester Riders game against Glasgow Rocks this Sunday will now be played in front of the Sky Sports cameras. Both teams will travel to Worcester to play the game ahead of the BBL Cup Final after it has been announced that the WBBL final has been postponed. The game will […]
With ongoing technical work at Plymouth Pavilions, a decision has been made not to live stream the game on BBL Player platform. Instead the game will be available for FREE on the Plymouth Raiders facebook page. We value the Riders support as ever and hopefully the solution agreed with Plymouth & the league allows for […]
Leicester Riders are out of the BBL Cup after a hard fought and intense semi-final, edged out by arch-rivals Newcastle Eagles, 76-71, at the Morningside Arena. Nothing separated the sides through three quarters of the match, but a huge three by Eagles American forward Justin Gordon gave the visitors a 73-70 lead with just under […]
The Leicester Riders take on the Newcastle Eagles on Tuesday Evening as the two sides do battle for a place in the BBL Cup Final later this month. Season So Far – Riders The Riders’ stared their 2020/21 campaign by easing through the ‘group of death’, qualifying to the knockout stages with a game to […]
Leicester Riders bounced back from their heart-breaking defeat against London on Sunday with a hard fought 77-71 victory on the road at Plymouth Raiders in the BBL Championship. Riders needed a strong defensive performance in the third quarter to set up the win and held off strong pressure from Plymouth late in the game. It […]
Leicester Riders saw victory snatched from them in a mad last minute, as they were beaten by London Lions 74-73 Sunday evening in the BBL Championship at the Morningside Arena. Riders were 5 points clear at 73-68 with just a minute left in the game as they looked to preserve their unbeaten start in the […]
Riders have been drawn to face Newcastle Eagles in the BBL Cup Semi Final over two legs. The draw, made live on Sky Sports during the half-time break in Riders win over Bristol Flyers, also saw London Lions match up with Manchester Giants. The exact dates are still to be confirmed but will be played […]
Loughborough Riders defeated top of the league Ipswich 77 – 76 with a big bucket by Makana Stone with 2 seconds left on the clock. Ipswich started the better of the two teams opening an early 10-0 lead, their biggest scoring run of the game. Molly James got the Riders going with a 3-point shot […]
Leicester Riders won a tense game against the Sheffield Sharks to maintain their unbeaten start to the BBL Championship, in a tight, defensive affair at the Morningside Arena, 74-64. The teams were playing for the second time in 5 days, and for the fourth time in this young season, and with both sides very familiar […]
Britain’s oldest BBL franchise, Leicester Riders, has partnered with Glencar Construction for the upcoming Sky Sports game against Bristol Flyers on Friday 18th December (7.30pm tip). The game will be the first time the reigning Playoff champions have featured on Sky Sports since coverage got underway last week. The club are delighted to welcome Glencar […]
Leicester Riders Women are now through to the WBBL Cup Final, for the first time, after a dominant 67-27 win over Cardiff Met Archers. The Riders put their defensive tenacity on display as they held the Archers to a 14 FG% and 17 turnovers. Kate Oliver’s presence was felt in the paint as she had […]
Solid win for the Loughborough Riders Women as they beat Cardiff Met Archers 88-71 at home in the WNBL. It was a close game in the first half with the score going back and forth between each team. The Riders had three players in double figures, with Molly James leading the way with 21 points, […]
As Saturday’s start to the 2020-21 league season draws upon us, we thought it’d be a great time to reflect on how the Riders have contended over the last few seasons. Under Coach Rob Paternostro’s guidance, the side have had a 116-28 record in league play since 2015/16. An incredible statistic that is the best […]
During his 12- year 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 […]
Leicester Riders Women are now 3-0 in the WBBL Cup after a huge fourth quarter push against the Newcastle Eagles. Both teams went back and fourth with Newcastle taking a two point lead heading into the fourth quarter. Newcastle’s, Alison Gorrell, made sure the game was competitive with her 19 points, 7 rebounds and 9 […]
Riders made it 2-2 in the league after closely beating the Warriors, Hayden led the scoring with an important 24 points and an impressive 75% field goal percentage. Riders knew that they were in for a close game as they were left trailing by 3 points at half time. However, a dunk by Hayden at […]
Loughborough Riders success as they defeat Thames Valley Cavaliers at their Saturday afternoon home WNBL Division 1 game. Dominating on the court with a final score of 72-53, the team began with a promising lead which they kept from start to finish. The women created a 32 point advantage at half time, and were able […]
Bronze Package – £600 (Worth £830) Pre delivery assembly. 12 hours of in school Basketball coaching sessions. A Hoops 4 Health Road Show. 2x Leicester Riders Game Tickets for staff. 1x Leicester Riders Game Ticket for every participant. Silver Pack – £900 (Worth £1290) Pre delivery assembly. 12 hours of In School Basketball Coaching Sessions. […]
Loughborough Riders continue their good form with a strong showing to beat the Nottingham Hoods 85-56 in this Lynch Trophy matchup, confirming their 1st place seed in the tournament. Riders’ Jonas Dieterich led the scoring with 22 points on the night, but it was captain Kyle Jimenez who stole the show with a classy performance. A worthy […]
Loughborough Riders came out on top in a very tough game against the Nottingham hoods. As the game tipped off Riders opened up an 8-point lead, their biggest of the game but a few poor turnovers and efficient offence from the Hoods left them trailing by just 1 point at the end of the first […]
Loughborough Riders fell a hard-fought overtime defeat at home against Worcester Wolves in their 2nd competitive game of their WNBL Division One season. The game was end to end throughout, with both teams applying full court pressure all game. The Riders ended the 1stquarter in the lead, but the Wolves ended the 2nd quarter strong, with […]
Leicester Riders point guard Conner Washington has been called up by Great Britain for their rearranged EuroBasket games in France. Washington was in the original 24 squad selected, and his recent performances has meant he has earned a slot on the plane. Great Britain are in a qualifying group with France, Germany and Montenegro. GB […]
IN SCHOOL COACHING SESSIONS Coaching during school hours, including lunch, break, and lesson times. The Leicester Riders Foundation will deliver high quality coaching to pupils via a six-week block.
The British Basketball League is delighted with the support announced today for basketball by the Government. The Government has announced a rescue package of up to £4 million for basketball to address the impact of the absence of spectators because of coronavirus. The bulk of that is targeted at the BBL and WBBL who have been hardest hit by […]
Riders Women clinch their first win of the 2020/21 season, at home against Reading Rockets in second league game. Women grabbed a 64-61 victory in a game which they led from start to finish. Katie Januszewska opened the scoring for the Riders with a driving layup, marking the beginning of the Riders scoring 30 points […]
A game that the Riders were in control of, slipped away from them with 5 minutes to go in the fourth quarter. Jonas Dietrich led the scoring for the Riders with 20 points, meanwhile in his second game for the team, youngster Kanu Gudza added a valuable 16 points with a 60% field goal percentage. […]
Leicester Riders bounced back from their opening night defeat to Newcastle Eagles, with a dominant final quarter in the away match at the Eagles Community Arena, winning 88-82 in the BBL Cup Group stages. It was Eagles first defeat of the season. Once again the teams could barely be separated in the opening three quarters, […]
It was a tough opening day at home for both the Men’s and Women’s team who fell short against two very good Solent Kestrel sides. First game of the day saw the Men’s side which included three new faces step up to the roster, from the Charnwood Riders; Giovani Emejuru and Kanu Gudza and from […]
Loughborough Riders claimed a narrow victory over Leicester Warriors winning by 83-80. Riders took advantage of the Warrior’s lack of size, going to work inside early and often resulting in 60 points in the paint on the game. The Riders fell behind in the second quarter before a scoring burst before the half gave them […]
The Riders controlled the game with a solid performance on both ends of the court, resulting in a 65-44 victory against the Manchester Met Mystics. Following a slow start to the game, the Riders gained momentum with Hannah Robb’s much needed 3 point shot and closed the first period with a 21-6 lead. Riders continued […]
Leicester Riders lost out to Newcastle Eagles in their opening match of the season in the BBL Cup Group stages, 102-96 at the Morningside Arena. The match was high quality shooting fest, with twenty three lead changes, and still the scores were tied on 96 with just under three minutes left, before the Eagles scored […]
Leicester Riders’ first competitive game of the 2020-21 season will be available for fans to watch via the LIVE stream this weekend. Riders face Newcastle Eagles in the BBL Cup group phase behind closed doors at the Morningside Arena on Sunday 8th November at 5pm. The club have announced today that it will be available […]
Charnwood College Riders fell short in a hard-fought battle against Loughborough Riders in the L Lynch Trophy. Both sides were slow to open the game, with Loughborough being the first to strike and open a small lead behind the inside play of Loughborough newcomer CJ Hayden, to lead 17-13 at the first break. Charnwood’s Greg […]
Riders ran out 88-62 victors over Cheshire Phoenix on Sunday evening in the final pre-season game of the campaign. Corey Johnson led the scoring for Leicester with 24 points including six 3-pts made. Big man Mo Walker continues to impress, grabbing 12 rebounds, 11 on the defensive end. Coach Rob Paternostro gave his thoughts, before […]
Loughborough Riders took victory over the Charnwood College Riders in the L Lunch Trophy to being the season after delays caused by COVID protocols in the opening two weeks. Both sides were slow to open the game, with Loughborough being the first to strike and open a small lead behind the inside play of newcomer […]
German born, British guard Justin Hedley joins the Loughborough Riders ahead of the upcoming NBL and BUCS seasons. Justin Hedley joins the Loughborough Riders following time in Pro B Division in Germany with Oberhaching Tropics, Kirchheim Knights in Pro A and most recently German side HANAU White Wings. “Loughborough is an elite University for both […]
Talented 1995 born guard Dwayne Orija joins the Loughborough Basketball programme following time overseas at Missouri State West Plains, Gillett College and Florida Tech. The Barking Abbey alumnus featured on multiple Junior National Teams before heading stateside, returning to the UK to play on home soil for the first time since 2015. “The programme here […]
Hoopsfix has revealed the rosters for the 2020 Hoopsfix All-Star Classic, despite its cancellation due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The annual event – supported by Nike and 5or6 – would have brought together the top male and female junior players of their generation to play in three All-Star games across two days. Congratulations to our […]
Leicester Riders start to the new BBL season is now back on, after the BBL received confirmation that they will receive Government support to compensate for the games being played without spectators. Riders BBL season was due to start on 2nd October, but the new season will now tip-off behind closed doors on Friday 30th October. Riders […]
Nottingham native Milo Sigmund joins the Loughborough Riders following a season overseas at Vincennes Trailblazers. Sigmund produced an impressive EABL season with the Canterbury Crusaders earning Most Improved Player honors before being ranked 20th by the Deng Top 50 and then heading oversas. “Loughborough is a great programme with high quality coaching, great facilities and […]
Loughborough Riders welcome back to the UK Newcastle native Chris Linsley following a year overseas in Portugal at Sunlive and Sangalhos. Linsley returns to the UK following one season with Sangalhos in Portugal as part of Sunlive Basketball academy after developing through the Newcastle Eagles junior programme, earning a Deng Top 50 invitation. “I chose […]
With great sadness we announced earlier today on social-media the passing of an incredible woman, Christine Gleadell. Chris was selfless. An integral part of our basketball club and a Riders mum to so many players and staff over the years. She will be sorely missed. Christine has played a pivotal role in the Riders family […]
The group stage of the inaugural Lynch Trophy has been announced and there will be 24 high-quality games for British basketball fans to watch online over three weekends. The competition sees all 14 NBL Division One clubs, together with invited academy sides Myerscough and Charnwood, competing in four regional groups of four. Playing each other […]
Loughborough University will play host to the group stage of the inaugural Lynch Trophy starting this weekend. The opening group stage will feature 24 high-quality games for British basketball fans to watch online over three weekends. The competition sees all 14 NBL Division One clubs, together with invited academy sides Myerscough and Charnwood, competing in […]
Newcastle native, 6’10 forward Jeremy Lievin joins the Loughborough Riders from Oaklands College ahead of the upcoming NBL and BUCS Seasons. The EABL Northern Conference Most Improved Player two seasons ago moves north from Oaklands College to continue his basketball whilst studying sport, noting Loughborough developmental reputation as a primary reason for the move. “I […]
Birmingham native CJ Hayden joins the Loughborough Riders ahead of the upcoming NBL and BUCS Premier seasons returning to the UK from Gillette College in the US. Great Britain U20 forward CJ Hayden will be attending Loughborough this semester after returning form playing in the US. “I chose Loughborough because I believe it is the […]
Freshman duo Chester Morrell and Jonathan Fakile have joined the Loughborough Riders ahead of the upcoming NBL and BUCS seasons after time spent at Kent Crusaders last season The Deng Top 50 duo will start the season with the Loughborough Riders later this month following an uncertain period for British Basketball due to the COVID-19 […]
Leicester Riders return to action this Friday as they face Sheffield Sharks in a pre-season game at Morningside Arena. Although the game will be behind closed doors, Riders fans will be able to watch the game via a LIVE stream for just £4.99 – sign-up here: riders.basketball/live . The club have also announced that Season […]
Jozef Bielak is set to return to the UK next season following a stint at Sheridan College, after graduating Charnwood College in 2019 as an EABL Champion with the Riders programme. Bielak featured in the 2019 edition of the Deng Top 50 and the Hoopsfix All-Star Classic before earning a scholarship to Sheridan College to […]
Leicester Riders today announced the signing of American guard Geno Crandall. Crandall, who spent last season in the Czech Republic with Turi Svitavy averaging 13.9 points per game and 3.7 assists, played for both North Dakota and Gonzaga in college. Crandall averaged 14.3 points and 4 assists over three seasons at North Dakota, leading the […]
Loughborough Riders will boast a large returning core ahead of the NBL and BUCS Premier seasons, with key faces making a return to the line up ahead of a unusual season set to begin. Jonas Dieterich, Kyle Jimenez, Liam Johnson, Carl Ntifo, Harrison Gamble, David Oputa return to the Loughborough side as a positive returning […]
Leicester Riders can today announce the signature of guard Jonah Mathews. Hailing from Santa Monica, California, 6’3″ Mathews spent four years at USC averaging 13.4 pts in PAC-12 in the 2019-20 season Although the season finished abruptly due to Covid-19, his last appearance for USC on Senior Day was a memorable one. The USC captain […]
GB Guard Hannah Robb joins the Leicester Riders for the WBBL 2020-21 season. Prior to joining the Riders, the former Caledonia Pride guard competed in the WBBL alongside finishing an undergraduate degree at the University of Edinburgh. Last season, the sharpshooter showed strong performances for the Pride as she averaged 13.5 points, 4.8 rebounds and […]
Leicester Riders are delighted to announce the signing of William ‘HaHa’ Lee. The American joins Leicester after spending last season with German Pro-A side Nurnberg Falcons BC. The 6-9 forward previously played in the G-League with Iowa Wolves having spent four years playing for the University of Alabama at Birmingham through college. Lee was the all-time […]
Kate Oliver, Christina Gaskin and Sara Hinriksdóttir return to Riders for the 2020-21 season as they finish their masters with the Loughborough School of Business and Economics. Kate Oliver enters her fourth season in the WBBL. The Australian Center asserted her presence in the league by averaging 15.9 points, 9.3 rebounds and 1.7 blocks per […]
Leicester Riders are delighted to announce the signing of American 6’7″ guard Zach Jackson. Last season Jackson played for Ukrainian Superleague side Kharkivski Sokoly, after spending four successful years in college with Omaha Mavericks. He averaged an impressive 18 points per game in his Junior and Senior year, as well as being named in the […]
Giovanni took part in the Euroleage Adidas Next Generation Tournament in Kaunas, Lithuania against some of the best teams in Europe. Giovanni has only been playing 3 years and is now competing against NBA prospects. The Team Finished 5th out of 8 teams. Giovanni believes that his experience in Lithuania will only help him develop […]
Charnwood College Riders travel overseas today to begins a 2-week educational trip in Portugal made possible by Erasmus+. The trip will consist of a mix of on and off the court development for the players. The basketball development will open players eyes to local coaching and competition, furthering their understanding of different cultures of the […]
Corey Johnson has committed until the end of the 2020/21 season and enters his second season with the club. Johnson averaged 12.4 points and 3.9 rebounds per game over 10 games last season, arriving midway through with Jordan Spencer before the season was cut short due to the coronavirus pandemic. Speaking to leicesterriders.co.uk, Coach Paternostro […]
The University of Leicester’s Vice-Chancellor is working in partnership with the CEO of Leicester City Football Club and the Bishop of Leicester, on a celebration of community spirit in Leicester and Leicestershire this weekend, supported by a raft of other public figures. Headed by Professor Nishan Canagarajah, Susan Whelan and Bishop Martyn Snow,Together In Hope will […]
Leicester’s waterways are set to be transformed with a series of colourful artworks as part of a major community arts project beginning this summer. Five large-scale murals will brighten up parts of the city’s riverside and canal corridor thanks to a partnership between Leicester City Council, the Canal & River Trust and local arts company […]
After three successful seasons with the Riders, Leicester Riders can confirm this morning that they will be without the services of Rema Lascelles next season as he ends his professional basketball career to take up a new challenge. “I’d like to thank both Rob and Russell for giving me an opportunity to play the game […]
British forward Jamell Anderson returns to the Leicester Riders next season after signing a new one-year deal. Anderson who has spent seven seasons in Leicestershire having made his Leicester debut back in the 2011-12 season, has racked up 274 appearances and seven trophies with the Riders. ‘We are thrilled to have Jamell back for another […]
GB Guard Conner Washington has returned to the Leicester Riders signing a two-year deal after spending last season in Europe. Conner is one of Riders’ most decorated players having won 10 trophies over 7 seasons in Leicestershire including 261 appearances. “We are thrilled to have Conner back. We are excited to see him in a […]
Games played: 24 Points Per Game: 15.8 Rebounds Per Game: 4.9 Assists per game: 1.75 Namon Wright joined the Riders in the summer of 2019 following graduation from the University of Colorado. Namon joined the Riders with the reputation as a talented scorer of the ball from the perimeter and did not disappoint in his […]
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Oli Parr is set to graduate this summer from Loughborough College following coaching within the Leicester Riders programme for the last four seasons across multiple levels. Coach Parr joined the programme in 2016 following time spent with the Manchester Mystics Junior programme – studying Sports Management and coaching within the Loughborough University “My time in […]
Games played: 25 Points Per Game: 10.16 Rebounds Per Game: 4.56 Assists Per Game: 8.72 Kyron Cartwright joined the Riders following playing his rookie professional season in Hungary with Alba Fehervar competing both domestically in the Hungarian first division and the FIBA Europe Cup. Cartwright is a true Point Guard who’s ability to lead the […]
Following defeat on the road in Bristol last weekend the Riders will be looking to bounce back this Friday as they take on the Manchester Giants at the Morningside Arena, here’s all you need to know about the two teams. About the Giants Manchester Giants are looking to build for the future after a new […]
The Leicester Riders take on the Manchester Giants this Friday at the Morningside Arena as they look to bounce back from last Weekend’s defeat in Bristol. Here’s three things to look out for ahead of Friday’s game. Riders aim to move 3-0 on the season against the Giants In their two meetings so far this […]
Leicester Riders Head Coach Rob Paternostro was left frustrated after Riders let another game get away, as Bristol Flyers came from behind to beat Riders for the second time this season 73-69 on Friday night. Riders had a first half lead of 13 points, and were still up 9 points at halftime, and were 6 […]
Leicester Riders Head Coach Rob Paternostro had a mixed weekend, as he went through the milestone for 500 games in the BBL as a coach, splitting a pair of games in the BBL Championship. Riders had to work very hard for their sixth straight league win over Sheffield Sharks 87-80 on Saturday night, but then […]
Last weekend the Leicester Riders defeated the Sheffield Sharks at the Morningside Arena on Saturday Night before falling to the London Lions on the Road the next day, here’s three things we learnt across the two games. Depth makes the difference The Leicester Riders continued their impressive form on Saturday Evening as they took down […]
Leicester Riders survived a late scare to claim an 87-80 victory over Sheffield Sharks and stretch their winning run to six games. Riders had led by 20 in the third quarter, but some impressive shooting from the short-handed visitors in the fourth period meant the result was in the balance until the final seconds. Both […]
The home of the Leicester Riders The Morningside Arena, the city of Leicester’s biggest indoor events venue, plays host to the Leicester Riders home fixtures. With various layouts and rooms available with a maximum capacity of 3,000 people Morningside Arena is not only the biggest, but one of the most versatile venues in the East Midlands. […]
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Here are the best places to get the information you will need ahead of your visit to the Morningside Arena, Leicester, whatever way you choose to travel to join us at Riders’ games. By Road/Cycle/on foot: A comprehensive list of directions can be created via Google Maps via the directions function by clicking HERE. By Bus: Buses are […]
CAR PARKING OPTIONS The Morningside Arena offers numerous car parking options within close vicinity to the doors of the arena. Game night car parking is available at the following nearby locations; Leicester College St Margaret’s Campus/Painter Street & Memory Lane Charter Street Businesses Belgrave Circle/Melton Road (free after 6pm) Morningside Arena – Disabled/Designated parking only on game days. […]
Morningside Arena is well serviced by road links as it is situated alongside one of the main arteries into Leicester City Centre, a short distance from the inner ring road, coming from the Melton Road to Belgrave Gate. People travelling to and from the venue will be able to do so easily whatever your mode […]
Wright signed 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 played four seasons of NCAA D1 basketball, initially for Princeton University. In Wright’s final year […]
In the interest of improving communications between the Club and its fans, Leicester Riders Basketball Club have engaged in open conversations with its official supporters club and individual fans in recent months. After listening to your comments and queries, the Club has committed to various changes, and is able to provide answers to some of […]
Leicester Riders look to build off an encouraging opening night in the Super League Basketball Trophy in their second group game against London Lions. It’s Leicester’s first road game of the season, as they head to the capital to face the new look Lions in their first outing in the Copper Box this season. Here’s […]
Leicester Riders got their 2024-25 season underway with an impressive 91-69 victory against Bristol Flyers. It was a start-to-finish dominant display led by 22 from returning Rider Zach Jackson, who grabbed 7 boards and 5 steals in an impressive effort on both ends. After a series of fluid offensive performances, the newly formed group played […]
Leicester Riders are set to get their 2024-25 Super League Basketball season underway, hosting their season opener against Bristol Flyers on Friday. The Riders, with a host of new names making their professional debuts, start the season with the Trophy group stage, which will provide the first opportunity for silverware in the inaugural season of […]
Go behind the scenes at PDC Darts and much more with our Business Club! With this year’s Business Club, we’re giving you the opportunity for behind-the-scenes access to PDC Darts at the BoyleSports World Grand Prix! On October 7 12pm – 1.30pm, you can take a look behind the curtain ahead of this prestigious World […]
Leicester Riders are set to play Surrey 89ers in their final action of the 2024-25 pre-season. It’s the first fixture between the Riders and the newly formed franchise, and a final opportunity for team chemistry building among Leicester’s roster ahead of the season. Here’s how the fixture is shaping up. Fixture information Fixture: Surrey 89ers […]
Leicester Riders are set to tip-off their 2024 pre-season campaign against USA Select! The newly built roster, with seven new faces ready to be welcomed by the Riders faithful, looks to find chemistry and understanding in the upcoming pre-season campaign, before for the debut season of Super League Basketball in September. Their first test: a […]
Leicester Riders are thrilled to announce the retention of Elise Tweedie for the 2024-25 Women’s Super League Basketball season. Tweedie returns for her second year with the Club, after averaging 2.7 points and 1.5 rebounds per game in 13.6 minutes last season. The Scot put up her best performance of the season in her final […]
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, and was one of six double doubles in 13 games for the Wolves. Chandler brings […]
Kaia Harrison signed in the summer 0f 2024. The American guard joined 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 history. Harrison, a New York […]
Leicester Riders basketball club is excited to confirm its 2024-25 Super League Basketball schedule! The highly anticipated debut season of the SLB is nearly upon us, and we can now share our schedule for 2024-25. We will play across four competitions, starting off with the Trophy at the end of September. Here’s how the season […]
Loughborough Riders Division 1 Women can confirm the hiring of Nick Moodey as Head Coach ahead of the 2024-25 season. Moodey has acted as Assistant Coach of Leicester Riders women’s for the previous four seasons, winning the WBBL Trophy and WBBL Cup as a part of the Club’s coaching staff. He has also served as […]
It’s with regret that we have taken the decision to defer the Fan’s Q&A Session scheduled for September 19 to an alternative event as soon as possible. Whilst we are really keen to present our new teams to our loyal fans and have you get to know them better, the changing schedule this season and […]
Duke Shelton, an 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 of professional basketball across Europe. Prior to joining the Riders, Shelton played two […]
Leicester Riders basketball club can announce the retention of Shahd Abboud for the 2024-25 season. Abboud signed a two-year deal last summer, contracting her to the Riders until the end of the 2024-25 season. The Israeli international averaged 5.3 points per game in the Women’s British Basketball League, stepping up in the biggest moments of […]
Leicester Riders are excited to welcome back Zach Jackson for the 2024-25 season. Jackson returns to the Club having spent three seasons with the Riders between 2020 and 2023. He played an integral role in the Riders’ 2022 treble, winning four trophies during his time in the East Midlands. During the 2022-23 season, Jackson averaged […]
Leicester Riders are delighted to announce the retention of Katie Januszewska for the 2024-25 season. “KJ”, a Charnwood product, signed a multi-year deal with the Riders last summer, after joining the Academy in 2020. She averaged 7.6 points and 3.2 rebounds in her first year playing in the top-tier of British basketball, after an impressive […]
Leicester Riders are happy to confirm the retention of Victor Ndoukou ahead of the 2024-25 season. The 6’8″ forward signed his first professional contract with the Riders in January 2023 to accompany his studies at Loughborough University, committing him to Leicester for 4 and a half years, which will see him signed to the Club […]
Leicester Riders are thrilled to introduce Rob Jarram as the new Head of Leicester Riders Foundation and Performance Pathway. Rob’s role will encompass not only continuing the Foundation’s invaluable charitable efforts throughout Leicestershire, but also allocating resources and attention to the Academy pathway, fostering the growth of youth basketball in the region. This appointment underscores […]
Leicester Riders are happy to confirm the retention of Blake Bowman ahead of the 2024-25 season. The British forward will take to the floor for his third season with the Club, having signed a multi-year deal last summer. High-flying Bowman made big contributions throughout last year, leading the Riders with 15 points against the Caledonia […]
Leicester Riders Basketball Club and Mattioli Arena, Leicester, proudly announce a new partnership with Cyferd, a leading innovator in artificial intelligence and digital solutions. Cyferd is set to become the Official AI and Digital Partner for both entities, signalling a significant leap forward in the integration of cutting-edge technology within the sports landscape. This strategic […]
Leicester Riders’ season ended in London, as they fell in the Women’s British Basketball League Playoff semi-finals 95-70 to the London Lions. It was a closely fought first half, the Riders taking a seven point lead in the first quarter through hot three point shooting. But the EuroCup champions battled back and took control in […]
Leicester Riders are a game away from the Playoff Final at the O2 Arena. Standing in their way: the undefeated, EuroCup champion London Lions, looking for their third-straight clean sweep. Here’s how the playoff semi-final is shaping up. Last time out The Riders were forced to battle back in the quarter-finals to beat the Essex […]
Following the conclusion of Leicester Riders’ 2023/24 season, Head Coach Rob Paternostro reflected on the team’s playoffs, and the season as a whole. Playoff series vs Sheffield The Riders’ season ended in the quarter-finals of the playoffs, losing 2-1 in a best-of-three series to the Sheffield Sharks. Leicester took a Game One win, and had […]
Leicester Riders’ season ended in the British Basketball League Playoff Quarter-Finals, after losing to the Sheffield Sharks 86-69 in Game Three. After a closely fought first half, matching the tone set in the opening two games of the series, the Sharks blew the game open in the third with hot shooting, and the Riders couldn’t […]
Leicester Riders fell 74-77 to Sheffield Sharks in Game Two of the British Basketball League Quarter-Finals. Prentiss Nixon’s game winner forced a Game Three in Sheffield, after a closely fought battle throughout. Teddy Allen led the tie with 23, hitting big shots consistently to keep the Riders in touch. The Riders had a chance to […]
Leicester Riders are set to tip-off their 2024 Playoff campaign at the Mattioli Arena against Essex Rebels. The Riders enter the postseason as the 4-seed, finishing 15-5 in the Championship. Meanwhile the Rebels’ 11-9 record earned them the 5-seed following their trip to the Trophy Final in January. Here’s what to expect from the matchup. […]
11 years ago, Leicester Riders crowned themselves British Basketball League treble winners for the first time in their history, beating the Newcastle Eagles in the 2013 Playoff Final. The 2012-13 season would kickstart a decade of dominance for Britain’s oldest professional basketball club, where they would win 17 trophies in the coming years. Here, we […]
Leicester Riders conclude their Women’s British Basketball League campaign against the Sheffield Hatters, in a game to decide third and fourth place in the Championship standings. A win for the Riders will see them lock up third with a 16-4 record, but a loss would see the Hatters take the tiebreaker and third place at […]
Leicester Riders tip-off their 2024 British Basketball League Playoff campaign against the Sheffield Sharks on Sunday. The sides have met on four occasions so far this season, the Riders winning the series 3-1. Here’s how the games played out… November 17 Game 1: Sharks 91-84 Riders Sharks battle from the front to take hard-fought home […]
BBC Radio Leicester stopped by to speak to the team for their weekly “Game Night” show. Ahead of the upcoming British Basketball League Playoffs, Riders players and Head Coach Rob Paternostro reflected on the Championship season, and previewed the postseason. Here’s what they had to say… Teddy Allen Riders leading scorer, Teddy Allen, has spent […]
Leicester Riders play their men and women’s 2024 playoff home openers on Saturday, May 4. Our men’s home game has been confirmed to be played at 6:45 pm, and will be preceded by our women’s playoff fixture at 2:45 pm. Tickets will be released on general sale from tomorrow (April 23) at 5pm. Leicester Riders […]
Leicester Riders concluded their British Basketball League Championship season with an 94-88 road win against the Surrey Scorchers. Teddy Allen led the game with a red hot 30 point performance, going 11-22 from the field. Allen was cooking from deep, going 6-11 from behind the line, and draining back-to-back triples from deep three point range […]
Leicester Riders are set to take on Surrey Scorchers on the road in their final game of the 2023-24 British Basketball League Championship. Here’s some of the key head-to-heads in tomorrow’s action… Saiquan Jamison vs Duke Shelton Making a forceful impact in the paint this season for the Scorchers is Saiquan Jamison, who has established […]
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