Leicester Riders are fast approaching their final weekend in the 2023-24 British Basketball League Championship. They face pivotal fixtures in determining their seeding for the postseason, with home court advantage hanging in the balance. Here are the key storylines for the Riders going into their final two games… Home court in our hands The Riders […]
Leicester Riders 2024/25 season tickets are on sale now! The tickets, which include entry to all regular season Riders home games, are available at Early Bird prices until June 7. Benefits include a signed team photo, exclusive Riders seating for selected non-Riders events, discounts at selected sponsors and much more! Early Bird tickets are on […]
Leicester Riders fell 108-71 on the road to the Bristol Flyers, making their record 15-14 in the British Basketball League Championship. The Flyers led convincingly wire-to-wire, hitting shots consistently all afternoon. Tevin Olison went off for 31 points, and was one of three Flyers with over 20 points. Jaren Holmes led the Riders with 20 […]
Leicester Riders are set to take on the Bristol Flyers on the road, in their last game before the 2024 British Basketball League All-Star game. Here are the key battles to watch in the game… Brad Greene vs Sam Idowu The Riders face the challenge of taking on the League’s leading rebounder in Brad Greene. […]
Leicester Riders are the back of a 1-1 weekend, where they faced the top two ranked teams in the British Basketball League Championship standings. They kicked off with a hard-fought 101-93 victory against Cheshire Phoenix, handing them their first loss in 2024. On Sunday, they headed to London to face the league champion Lions, falling […]
Leicetser Riders lost 105-89 to the London Lions on the road, to fall to 15-13 in the British Basketball League Championship. The sides were squared at 27 after one, but an explosion in the second quarter from the Lions gave them a 20 point advantage which the Riders were unable to overcome in the second […]
Leicester Riders return to Championship action, taking on Oaklands Wolves at Loughborough University. Here’s how the game is shaping up… Fixture information Leicester Riders vs Oaklands Wolves Loughborough University Netball Centre Saturday, March 2, 6 pm Get tickets here! 5 on the bounce The Riders enter this fixture having won their last five games, catching […]
Leicester Riders take on the Cheshire Phoenix on Friday, in an important clash for the team. The star-studded fixture features three All-Star starters, and some of the best talent the League has to offer going head to head. Here, we take a look at the key matchups in the game… Aaryn Rai vs Teddy Allen […]
Leicester Riders won their fifth game on the bounce with a road victory against Manchester Giants. In her third straight 20 point outing, Taylor O’Brien led the team with 25 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists in 30 minutes. Rayven Peeples continued her dominance on the glass, which has spanned all season, with a monster […]
Leicester Riders guard Sam Ashby has been voted a 2024 British Basketball League All-Star starter. She will suit up for the South, alongside Oaklands Wolves’ Allison Day and London Lions’ trio Shanice Beckford-Norton, Temi Fagbenle and Megan Gustafson at the Copper Box Arena on March 24. Ashby was the highest-voted player in the guard position […]
The Riders fell on the road 109-93 to the Plymouth City Patriots. A second-straight 35-point performance from Teddy Allen wasn’t enough to overcome a red-hot shooting night from the Patriots. The hosts went 12-26 from three, led by 33 points from Tyrell Green who went from 8-10 distance on the night. The Riders fall to […]
Leicester Riders made it four wins on the bounce, beating the Sheffield Sharks 108-94 in a game contested wire-to-wire. Teddy Allen went off for 35 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 50% and 44% from three in a Player of the Game performance. He was backed by Jaren Holmes who scored 19, hitting a tough three […]
Basketball returns to the Mattioli Arena this Friday as the in-form Riders host a B. Braun Sheffield Sharks squad that have only won once in 2024. Rob Paternostro’s team have recently pushed beyond .500 after carrying their strong British Basketball League Trophy form into the League Championship and sit comfortably in the top half of […]
The Riders are set to take on a weekend of Women’s British Basketball League action, going up against the Cardiff Met Archers and Durham Palatinates in back-to-back home games. Here’s a look at the Riders season so far… The state of play Leicester are currently third in the Championship standings with a 6-2 record. Their […]
British Basketball League Championship action returns to the Morningside Arena this Friday as the Riders host the 4-18 Plymouth City Patriots. The home side will certainly be favourites to take victory following impressive winter form, but coach Rob Paternostro will warn his team against complacency after Plymouth ran Leicester close at the start of the […]
Leicester Riders featured on last night’s episode of “Game Night” on BBC Radio Leicester. You can listen to the full episode here! Radio Leicester spoke to the team about their season so far and their mindset going into the rest of the year. Here’s what they had to say… Teddy Allen- “The team welcomed me […]
Leicester Riders recorded a dominant win on the road, beating the Surrey Scorchers 104-84. The British Basketball League’s leading scorer Teddy Allen came up with another 20-point game, logging 6 rebounds and 3 assists while leading the game’s scoring. He was backed by his captain Kimbal Mackenzie, who put up 15 points, 6 assists and […]
Leicester Riders are set to resume their British Basketball League Championship campaign on the road against the Surrey Scorchers. Here’s how the sides shape up… Fixture information Leicester Riders vs Surrey Scorchers Surrey Sports Park Saturday, February 3, 5:00 pm Watch Live! Leicester Riders Falling short in the Final Four Last time out, the Riders […]
The Riders fell short of a dramatic comeback in the British Basketball League Trophy Final Four, losing 92-91 to the Cheshire Phoenix. Leicester were down 12 with 2:55 left, but led the game with 20 seconds on the clock after a spirited comeback. But the Phoenix had the final say, as Rideau finished a layup […]
Saturday evening sees the Riders attempting to claim their most important win of the season as they take on the Cheshire Phoenix in the British Basketball League Trophy semi-final. Rob Paternostro’s young squad will take the trip to Birmingham to face the Group A winners under the lights of the Utilita Arena. Fixture Information Leicester […]
Leicester Riders have progressed to the Final Four of the British Basketball League Trophy at the Utilita Arena, Birmingham. You can get tickets in the Riders allocation to join the Sea of Red and get behind the team! Here’s all you need to know about our ticket offers… Weekend and Saturday Tickets With this year’s […]
The Riders return from their winter break to tip off their Women’s British Basketball League Betty Codona Trophy campaign on the road against the Essex Rebels. They enter the competition at the quarter-final stage- last year’s finalists received a BYE for the first round of the competition. Here’s how the teams shape up… Fixture information […]
The Leicester Riders 89-74 lost on the road to the London Lions, falling to 1-1 in the British Basketball League Trophy Group B. Teddy Allen, recently named British Basketball League Player of the Month for December, led the game with 21 points. Sam Idowu backed up Allen with 13 points and 10 rebounds, logging his […]
Teddy Allen has been named the British Basketball League Player of the Month for December following an explosion on the British basketball scene. The American guard and reigning CEBL MVP did so after signing to the club three games into the month, dominating his first four games in Riders red to win the award. Dazzling […]
The Riders begin 2024 by welcoming the Bristol Flyers to the Morningside Arena in Round One of the British Basketball League Trophy. The competition’s format has been revamped this season, placing Rob Paternostro’s squad in Group B with the championship-leading London Lions, the in-form Seriös Group Newcastle Eagles, the dangerous Manchester Giants and the always-tough […]
The Riders were unable to make it a three-game winning streak after a tight 87-81 loss to the 11-11 Bristol Flyers in round 16 of the British Basketball League Championship. Rob Paternostro’s team remains seventh in the standings with a 9-11 record and hopes to finish the year with a win against the B. Braun […]
The Riders’ penultimate game of 2023 sees them host the 10-11 Bristol Flyers, the first contest of a three-game stretch in the Morningside Arena. Thursday night’s tilt gives Rob Paternostro’s squad the chance of a three-game winning streak, and victory could see the Riders leapfrog their visitors in the British Basketball League championship. Fixture Information […]
Leicester Riders’ new man, Teddy Allen, joins the team after a history-making season in the CEBL. Here, we reflect on how Allen made waves in Canadian hoops… Getting Buckets Teddy “Buckets” put on a never-seen-before scoring clinic this summer. Over the season, Allen failed to score over 20 on just three occasions, putting up 40 […]
Leicester Riders fell 100-62 on the road to the London Lions, making their record 7-10 in the British Basketball League Championship standings. A 33-17 third quarter in London’s favour sealed the game, in which the Riders trailed from midway through the opening quarter. Miryne Thomas led the Riders with 13 points and 6 rebounds. Leicester […]
The Riders improved to 5-1 after defeating the Essex Rebels 79-70 in a hard-fought road encounter. Rayven Peeples dominated late, scoring seven in the final quarter on her way to 17 points and 11 rebounds. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Leicester Riders Women (@riderswomen) Taylor O’Brien led the Riders with 19 […]
Sunday afternoon sees the Riders continue their tough run of fixtures as they travel to London to face the Lions in Round 13 of the British Basketball League Championship. The trip to the Copper Box arena is only nine days removed from a 89-79 victory for the Lions over Rob Paternostro’s squad. Fixture Information Leicester […]
Leicester Riders look to bounce back after their first defeat of the season, as they head to the South East to face the Essex Rebels. Fixture Information Leicester Riders @ Essex Rebels Essex Sports Arena Saturday, December 9, 4pm Falling in the capital The Riders fell for the first time in the 2023/24 Women’s British […]
The Riders take on the London Lions for the third time this season on Sunday, after falling to the league leaders twice at home earlier in the year. Leicester have been in both games late, but haven’t found enough to get over the line. They now head to the capital, looking to take a game […]
The Riders fell 87-83 on the road to the Cheshire Phoenix to drop their record to 7-9. They looked in control of the tie going into the fourth, but the Phoenix won the final period 25-8 as the Riders took their second straight loss. Leicester’s TJ Lall led the game with 24 points, going 5-7 […]
The Women’s British Basketball League will lose one of its three undefeated records this weekend as the 4-0 Leicester Riders head to the capital to take on the 3-0 London Lions. Fixture information Leicester Riders at London Lions Copper Box Arena, London Sunday, December 2, 6 PM Off the back of a battle The Riders […]
Sunday evening sees the Riders travel northwest to Cheshire as they take on the Phoenix in Round 12 of the British Basketball League Championship. It will be the second game of a weekend double-header for Rob Paternostro’s squad after a spirited 89-79 defeat to the London Lions on Friday night. Fixture Information Leicester Riders @ […]
A spirited performance from Rob Paternostro’s Riders wasn’t enough to overcome a clinical London Lions team, who left the Morningside Arena with an 89-79 victory in the British Basketball League Championship. Tonight’s defeat was Leicester’s second of the season to the league leaders, dropping their record to 7-8. Most of the Riders’ success came from […]
Leicester Riders are thrilled to announce their partnership with Trophies Plus Medals as the club’s official trophy supplier. Trophies Plus Medals are the UK’s leading wholesale supplier of trophies and awards, offering a diverse range of sports trophies manufactured to the highest standards. This partnership will allow the club to celebrate the many successes of […]
The Riders begin December basketball on Friday night by welcoming the London Lions to the Morningside Arena in Round 12 of the British Basketball League Championship. It will be the second meeting between the two sides, the first a high-scoring 102-95 victory for the league leaders. Fixture Information Leicester Riders vs London Lions Morningside Arena, […]
For the second week running, Leicester Riders have two players named to the Women’s British Basketball League Team of the Week! Following the Riders’ overtime victory against the Nottingham Wildcats, Sam Ashby and Taylor O’Brien were recognised for their performances. Taylor O’Brien makes the team two weeks in a row following her stat-sheet-stuffing outing against […]
Leicester Riders Head of Commerical Tracey Hallam raised £1625 for Leicester Hospital’s Charity in their Boss Breakout event! The event, hosted in Leicester Highcross, saw Tracey, among other Leicester business leaders, use her business skills to raise money for the purchase of 12 fold-away hospital beds. The aim of each of the participants was to […]
The Riders improved to 4-0 in the Women’s British Basketball League Championship, taking an 83-75 overtime home win against the Nottingham Wildcats. Taylor O’Brien led the team with her second straight 20-point performance, leading the game with 22 points, eight rebounds and six assists. She was backed by an 18-point double-double from Sam Ashby, who […]
It’s Black Friday, and the club have some incredible deals on offer for all of our fans! Find out more below… Secret boxes Our secret boxes, available for £30, £50 and £100, are your chance to get a mystery selection of Riders gear. Stock up on all your Riders merchandise, including Riders sliders, scarfs, replica […]
Following the departure of three Riders plays as part of a Riders roster restructure, Head Coach Rob Paternostro spoke to BBC Radio Leicester to explain the organisation’s decision-making process. “We had to try and find a way to be pulling in the same direction,” said Paternostro. “We want a group that is committed to winning […]
Leicester Riders return home to take on the Nottingham Wildcats in their fourth game of the Women’s British Basketball League season. They have the chance to improve to 4-0 to start the season in the first season under new Head Coach Ben Stanley. Fixture information Leicester Riders vs Nottingham Wildcats Morningside Arena, Leicester Saturday, November […]
Leicester Riders officially announce the departure of Xavier Pinson and Caleb Asberry from their 2023/24 roster. Following conversations with both players, the club have decided to move in a different direction from the American duo. Riders would like to wish all the best to Xavier and Caleb in the future careers. Stay tuned for more […]
Riders duo of Taylor O’Brien and Rayven Peeples were named to the Women’s British Basketball League Team of the Week! The Riders took a 110-64 road win against the Cardiff Met Archers, and the American pair showed out with a combined 45 points and 19 rebounds in the game. O’Brien led the way with 26 […]
6 Academy games this weekend including a National Cup Quarter Final win for our U16 Girls Premier. Check out our coaches thoughts below. U16 Girls Premier 83-50 Bristol Flyers – National Cup Quarter Final “Solid 30+ point win in the end for the 16s prem girls in the cup quarter final. We had a bad […]
The Riders improved to 3-0 to start the season, beating Cardiff Met Archers 110-64 on the road. It was a dominant performance throughout, as Leicester took a big lead early and never looked back. Taylor O’Brien’s explosive second half brought her scoring tally to 2 points and rebounds, leading the game. For the Archers, a […]
The Riders fell to the Sheffield Sharks 91-84 on the road. It was an intensely fought battle from wire to wire, but the Riders could never grab the lead despite bringing their deficit back to a possession several times. Miryne Thomas led the team’s efforts with 21 points, backed by Jaren Holmes’ 16. Devearl Ramsey […]
The Leicester Riders Foundation are delighted to be hosting a Primary Schools Tournament at the Morningside Arena on Wednesday 10th January prior to the Leicester Riders taking on the Manchester Giants later that evening. “We are delighted to be able to provide the opportunity for both the schools we work with and new schools in […]
Leicester plays their third game of the season and their second straight on the road, as they head to South Wales to take on the Cardiff Met Archers. Fixture information Leicester Riders at Cardiff Met Archers Archers Arena, Cyncoed Campus Saturday, November 18, 3:15 pm Riders rolling to start the year The Riders resume their […]
Leicester Riders are set to build on the success of their relaunched Business Club with the second of three events this season on November 20, hosted by EverythingBranded. The event, sponsored by 1284, will feature a Q&A with Ted Lasso star Tom Hendryk! Hendryk, a Leicester native, plays goalkeeper Tom O’Brien in the hit Apple […]
The Riders will take the short journey up the M1 this Friday as they visit the B. Braun Sheffield Sharks for the first time since defeating them in the first round of playoffs last season. Victory in this Round 10 matchup will see Rob Paternostro’s squad return to a record above .500 and leapfrog their […]
8 of our Academy teams were in action this past weekend, check out our coaches thoughts on the action below. U18 Men 77-64 Charnwood Riders “U18 Conf beat Charnwood 77-64. We started slow in the first half (sometimes we tend to adapt to the teams we play, rather than imposing our game). The second half […]
We are delighted to launch our new partnership opportunities brochure showcasing the wide array of opportunities for your organisation to make a positive impact on the community with the Leicester Riders Foundation. “I am really excited that we have launched our partnership brochure and the potential new opportunities that may come off the back of […]
The Riders fell on the road 102-96 against the Cheshire Phoenix. It was a tie game entering the final quarter, little separating the sides throughout the contest. Cheshire went up 11 with 2:30 to go, but the Riders found a spirited comeback to cut it to a possession with 30 seconds on the clock. They […]
Sunday evening sees the Riders travelling northwest to take on the 7-4 Cheshire Phoenix in the British Basketball League Championship. It will be the second game of the weekend for Rob Paternostro’s squad after they fell 102-95 to the league-leading London Lions in an epic clash on Friday night. Fixture Information Leicester Riders @ Cheshire […]
Friday night saw the Riders fall 102-94 to the league-leading London Lions after a captivating game in the British Basketball League Championship. Coach Rob Paternostro’s squad fought to the last buzzer and led mid-way through the second half, but clinical offense from Petar Božić’s side gave them their 13th win in 14 games. The best […]
Leicester Riders’ Head of Commercial, Tracey Hallam, is taking part in the “Boss Breakout” charity event, led by Leicester Hospitals Charity at the Highcross Shopping Centre in Leicester. We need your help to break Tracey out! She needs to raise £1,000 towards the initiative in order to escape the LHC pop-up shop at Highcross Shopping […]
This Friday is an important one for the Riders as round nine of the British Basketball League Championship brings the visit of the table-topping London Lions to the Morningside Arena. It will be the first time Rob Paternostro’s team will face the reigning champions this season, having narrowly lost to them in the Playoff Final […]
Jaren Holmes has been named to the British Basketball Team of the week. This comes following the Michigan guard’s 28 points, five rebounds and four assists in the Riders’ 111-88 win against the Newcastle Eagles on Saturday. Holmes’ has hit the ground running in his first professional season, leading the team with 14.4 points per […]
This weekend saw 5 of our Academy teams in action, including a double header for our U16 Girls Premier who had both a league and cup fixture. Check out our coaches’ thoughts below. U18 Men 76-83 Nottingham Wildcats “It was a very close loss for the U18 men at Wildcats. The team played good fast […]
October was a busy month of Riders basketball, featuring six games and four road trips. Here, we take a look back at the month of action. October games The Riders went 3-3 across the month of October, facing two doubleheader weekends and four games on the road. They began with a bang, winning 92-85 in a […]
Leicester Riders fixture on November 4th, 7:30 pm, at Morningside Arena Leicester is set to coincide with Abbey Park Bonfire & Firework Display. The Arena are working with Leicester City Council to ensure both events can proceed successfully. To ensure a smooth and hassle-free experience for fans visiting the Arena for Saturday night’s fixture, please […]
Basketball came late to Cleveland-born Miryne Thomas. At 15, he was searching for a direction to shape his life until the game found him. Now, he suits up as a professional, competing for the Leicester Riders as one of their marquee players. The 24-year-old reflected on where it all started: “I talked with my mum […]
Riders captain Mckenzie Johnston was named to the Women’s British Basketball League Team of the Week for her performance against Oaklands Wolves this weekend. Johnston put up 19 points, nine rebounds and five assists in the Riders’ 92-78 win, grabbing four boards on the offensive end. The Montana-born guard went 6-11 from the field, making […]
It was another busy weekend of Academy fixtures with 9 of our teams in action. Check out our coaches thoughts below. U14 Boys Premier 58-88 Manchester Magic “After a slow start against a strong team. We found ourselves behind but the team in the second half played some great basketball on defence and on the […]
Riders forward Rayven Peeples has been named to the Women’s British Basketball League Team of the Week following week one’s action. Peeples was dominant in the team’s season opener, leading the Riders to a 92-65 win against Manchester Giants. She put up 18 points, 10 rebounds and five assists, and led the charge in the […]
Leicester Riders beat the Oaklands Wolves 92-78 on the road to improve to 2-0 on the season. The Riders had three players score over 18 points, showcasing their strength across the roster. Taylor O’Brien led the game with 21, backed by McKenzie Johnston’s 19 and Sam Ashby’s 18 in a bombardment from the backcourt. A […]
Earlier this week we headed over to Whitehall Primary School to deliver an assembly on Black History Month for both their KS1 & KS2 students. The aim of the assembly was to educate, inspire and create discussion on Black History and how it has influenced who we are today as a community. The assembly was […]
Round two of the Women’s British Basketball League sees the Riders take on Oaklands Wolves on the road. Fixture information Leicester Riders at Oaklands Wolves Oaklands CollegeHatfield RoadSt AlbansAl4 0JA Saturday, October 28, 5:45 PM Back with a bang The Riders, returning with a revamped roster of fresh and familiar faces, hit the ground running […]
We’ve launched a WhatsApp Channel to bring you all of the latest news, closer to the Team than you’ve ever been before. Reasons to Follow our Channel Get Riders news straight to your phone You’ll get all the latest updates from around the club We want your feedback. Use the reaction function to give us […]
The Riders took a comeback win against the Surrey Scorchers to improve to 5-3 in the British Basketball League Championship. They were down by as much as 23 early, before a fightback starting at the end of the first half saw them come back and win the game. Miryne Thomas led the team’s scoring for […]
The Riders’ British Basketball League Championship game on Thursday night pits Rob Paternostro’s squad against the 1-6 Surrey Scorchers. The Morningside Arena will host the Scorchers for the second time this season and Riders’ fans won’t need to cast their minds too far back to remember a 91-74 home victory on October 13. Round seven […]
Check out what went on in our 8 Academy fixtures that took place on October 21st & 22nd. U16 Boys Conference 61-50 Leicester Warriors “Great to get a win against Warriors, every player stepped up in a game that challenged the lads to stay focused. Honourable mentions go to Rance for his offensive intensity getting […]
Ben Stanley was appointed as head coach at the beginning of the 2023/24 season, following his success with Team Solent Kestrels in the women’s NBL Division One. He was named NBL Coach of the Year after a league-winning campaign in his first season with Solent. This followed a near decade-long association with Nottingham Hoods, as […]
Abboud is an Israeli international, who joined from Maccabi Ramat Gan in the Israeli Premier Division. She represented her country in the 2021 European Championships and has regularly played for the Israeli senior team since 2018. In 2018, the Nazereth-native was named the first-ever Arab-Israeli captain of an Israeli Premier League team by Hapoel Petah […]
Leicester Riders signed Elise Tweedie this offseason. The 21-year-old Scot joins from the University of Edinburgh, where she graduated this summer. Tweedie played two seasons for her home country Caledonia Pride in the Women’s British Basketball League. The 6’4” center averaged 4.5 points and 4.2 rebounds and played 23 games in 2021/22. Tweedie will also […]
“KJ” is a Charnwood product, joining the Academy in 2020. In 2021/2022, the versatile wing averaged 19.3 points and 11.7 rebounds in the WEABL and made the All-First Team in the Northern Conference. She was also named to the Women’s NBL Division One British Team of the Year with the Loughborough Riders, putting up 13.5 […]
Riders captain Kimbal Mackenzie was named to the British Basketball Team of the Week. Mackenzie was Player of the Game on Friday night, scoring a game-high 22 points against the Surrey Scorchers and putting up six assists and six rebounds. He followed up the next day with another playmaking exhibition against the Manchester Giants, dishing […]
The Riders added another win to a four-game streak tonight after a 91-74 victory over the winless Surrey Scorchers. In a game that saw the Riders limit their opponents to just 32% from the floor, solid defence and hustle on the boards built the foundations for victory. Rob Paternostro’s team also kept up their efficient […]
Friday night sees the Riders host the Surrey Scorchers in the British Basketball League Championship – the first of back-to-back games this weekend. Rob Paternostro’s team will be in a buoyant mood after a huge 92-85 win on the road against the Seriös Group Newcastle Eagles, part of a three-game winning streak for the Riders. […]
It’s early in the season, but the British Basketball League is starting to take shape! Here we take you through the early statistical talking points for the Riders. Scoring success The Riders find themselves near the top of the offensive charts, following back-to-back games putting up 92 points. They rank second in points per game […]
The Riders improved to 3-1, following a 92-85 win on the road against the Newcastle Eagles. Here’s what the Riders had to say after the hard-fought victory… Miryne Thomas For the second straight game, Miryne Thomas led the scoring load with 17 points, accompanied with six rebounds and a block in an energetic performance in […]
This season the Leicester Riders Foundation is offering number of opportunities for you to get involved through our new volunteer programme. Below are the roles available and you can apply for any of the roles below by CLICKING HERE. Team Manager The Role of a Team Manager is to Support the Head Coach with one […]
With the first month of British Basketball League action in the books, we take a look back at September’s action… Story of September After the disappointment of an opening night loss to the Cheshire Phoenix, the Riders responded with back-to-back wins against the Plymouth City Patriots and the Bristol Flyers. A comeback against Plymouth got […]
Leicester Riders took a convincing win on the road, beating the Bristol Flyers 92-74. Miryne Thomas led the game with 18 points, shooting 7-10 from the field in a red-hot performance. Supporting Thomas in a strong team display was Xavier Pinson, whose playmaking provided an offensive spark throughout. He dished a game-high nine assists to […]
On Saturday, the Riders will play their first road game of the British Basketball Championship season as they visit the SGS College Arena to face the Bristol Flyers. Coach Rob Paternostro’s squad will travel to Bristol in high spirits after a hard-fought 88-81 victory over the Plymouth City Patriots last Friday. Fixture Information Leicester Riders […]
Our Division One women’s roster for the 2023/24 season is confirmed. Roster Returners Sasha Lecuyer Grace Roberts Kate Davies Jasmine Graham Anna Trett Rose Bryan Emma Dunsire Lauren Dabbs Eimhear Morris Erin Powell (Charnwood Academy) Emily Taylor (Charnwood Academy) Arrivals Ellie Sarri Erin Caldwell Daisy Porter Megan Curran (Charnwood Academy graduate) Lauren Cooper (Charnwood Academy) […]
Leicester Riders are delighted to welcome Abel to the Riders’ family. Abel is a leading provider of electronic security systems for homes and business premises. From intruder and fire alarms, to access control and CCTV systems and the very latest premium home automation products, thousands of people have trusted Abel to protect their families, businesses […]
The Riders claimed their first victory of the 2023/24 British Basketball Championship with an 88-81 defeat of the Plymouth Patriots. An all-action fourth quarter, that saw Rob Paternostro’s men outscore their opponents 29-16, secured the win over a Plymouth team that led by nine points at halftime. TJ Lall dropped a team-high 14 points for […]
A massive thank you to DF Precision Machinery Ltd for sponsoring our new playing kit and warm up tops for our Academy teams this season. DF Precision Machinery Ltd’s sponsorship has meant that we have been able to provide new kit for all 13 of our teams ahead of the season getting underway this weekend, […]
This Friday sees the Riders host the Plymouth City Patriots in the second round of the British Basketball League Championship. Rob Paternostro’s players will be looking to bounce back after falling 110-86 to the Cheshire Phoenix in their season opener. Here is all you need to know ahead of the fixture. Fixture Information Leicester Riders […]
The Riders face off against the Plymouth City Patriots on Friday for their second game of the season, looking to even up their record at 1-1. Here, we look back at last season’s series between the two sides. Season sweep The Riders took the season sweep against the Patriots last year, winning all four of […]
From October 1, Loughborough University is hosting BUCS trials for both University and College students. The trials will take place at the Holywell Fitness Centre. For more information, click the application links below. Application links Women’s Loughborough College Students Women’s Loughborough University Students Men’s Loughborough College Students Men’s Loughborough University Students Only college students eligible […]
The Riders fell in their season opener against the Cheshire Phoenix. It was an uncharacteristic performance from Leicester, who suffered from turnovers and rebounding throughout. This marks only the second loss in an opening game for the club during the 16-year-long Rob Paternostro era. Iowa State guard Jaren Holmes led the team with 16 points, […]
The Riders get their season underway on Friday, hosting the Cheshire Phoenix. Here is all you need to know ahead of the fixture. Fixture information Leicester Riders vs Cheshire Phoenix Morningside Arena, Leicester Friday, September 15, 7:45 pm Get your tickets here! Riders’ early style The Riders enter the 2023-24 season with a revamped and […]
To our fans, As the season fast approaches, I wanted to thank you all for your continued tremendous support. There have been some big changes to our roster, and we’ve worked hard all off-season to make sure we were bringing in the right guys for our club. This is my 16th season as Head Coach, […]
The Riders took the win in their final pre-season game, beating USA Select 105-62 in their return to the Morningside Arena Leicester. Here’s what the team had to say after the game. Rob Paternostro “I loved the way we jumped on them early. We moved the ball well, defensively, we were in gaps, and we […]
Our Leicester Riders Community Sessions are returning from our summer break from Monday 11th September. We have sessions for all ages and abilities both at the Morningside Arena and across Leicestershire. CLICK HERE for more information or to book your session!
The Riders host USA Select final pre-season fixture. Here is all you need to know… Fixture information Leicester Riders vs USA Select Morningside Arena, Leicester Friday, September 8, 7:45 pm Get your tickets here! Promising signs The Riders return from their Netherlands trip, which they can take lots of positives from. They beat seven-time Dutch […]
Leicester Riders are delighted to continue their relationship with Edward Hands & Lewis Solicitors. Edward Hands and Lewis are dedicated to providing top-quality legal services to clients in the East Midlands. Their team of experienced solicitors is here to assist you with a wide range of legal matters, from conveyancing and wills to personal injury […]
Leicester Riders Foundation are delighted to launch our Annual Report for the 2022/23 season. We’re really proud of all of the work we have done in the Community over the past year and our Annual Report is a fantastic representation of the impact we have had. CLICK HERE to read our Annual Report!
Every year, USA Select take on a gruelling European Tour. Last year they played 19 games in 22 days, on a tour spanning four countries and 18 cities. The team is made up of rookies straight out of college. For some, it’s an opportunity to showcase their talents on the European stage, hoping to secure […]
We are delighted to have Everards as the official beer of the Leicester Riders! Founded in 1849 as an independent family business, Everards’ beers are available in more than 150 pubs across the East Midlands and are served at our home, the Morningside Arena Leicester. Erika Hardy, Operations Director at Everards, commented: “Everards of Leicestershire […]
The Riders beat seven-time Dutch champions Donar Groningen 104-75, to start their pre-season campaign 2-0. It was an impressive win against established European opponents, as this newly formed Riders outfit appears to have gelled quickly. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Leicester Riders | Basketball (@ridersbball) Kimbal Mackenzie led the team with […]
The Riders head to the Netherlands to take on Donar Groningen over two games. Here’s all you need to know: Fixture information Leicester Riders at Donar Groningen Sporthal Wildervanckhal, Wildervank, Netherlands Friday, September 1, 6:30 pm GMT Familiar opponents The sides face off in their annual pre-season meeting, providing a stern test for both outfits […]
The Leicester Riders Business Club relaunches next month – with sponsors invited to take to the court. The first event of the season takes place on September 13 – two days before the 2023-24 British Basketball League season starts for Riders at home to Cheshire Phoenix. Sponsors are invited to bring a senior contact along […]
In late 2022, we partnered with Leicestershire Police to launch our Positive Futures project, funded by Street Games. Positive Futures is our latest project aimed at reaching young people who are at risk of involvement with antisocial behaviour, crime, and violence. Since January, more than 30 youngsters from St Andrews Play Association (SAPA) (a youth […]
The Riders got their first 40 minutes under their legs last night, in their annual “Red vs Purple” pre-season outing. They took a 99-64 win against Loughborough University, and look to build as a newly formed team going into the season. READ MORE: Riders take Red vs Purple win Here’s what Head Coach Rob Paternostro […]
Leicester Riders took a 99-64 win in the annual pre-season “Red vs Purple” fixture against Loughborough University. Miryne Thomas led the Riders with 17 points, in a game, backed up by 15 from Jaren Holmes. After a tightly contested opening exchange, with Loughbroough’s Justin Hedley’s five quick points making it 10-8 to the hosts after […]
Leicester Riders offers action-packed entertainment in an electric atmosphere in the very heart of the city. Our excellent gameday package includes the use of one of our mezzanines overlooking the playing court and provides a unique gameday hospitalityexperience. This new hospitality experience provides a panoramic view of the game, catering, and private bar facilities as […]
Leicester Riders are thrilled to announce Champions (UK) plc as an official partner. Champions is a strategy-led growth and implementation partner for businesses with market-leading expertise across strategy, digital, communications, creative and talent. With a team of over 75 dedicated specialists, they provide market-leading expertise to drive businesses forward. After more than 20 years of […]
Get all your latest Riders, Foundation and Arena news with the Leicester Riders newsletter! Subscribe for: Breaking news straight to your inbox Instant access to tickets and offers The latest merchandise and kit releases Catch up on anything you missed with our monthly roundups From player signings, arena events and all the latest community work, […]
Leicester Riders have been thrilled to partner with 1284 for the past two seasons. 1284 is a chartered PR agency providing agile corporate communications to innovative public and private organisations in the East Midlands. The B2B PR agency has deepened its relationship with the Riders and will assist with our business-to-business communications for 2023/24. In […]
This week the Leicester Riders Foundation Academy returned for pre-season as our teams begin to prepare for the 2023/34 season. Over the course of the week we’ve welcomed over 100 players from our 13 teams to the Morningside Arena as the teams come together for the first time since squads were selected. “It’s been great […]
The Leicester Riders are delighted to continue their long-running relationship with B&E Boys. B&E Boys and the club have partnered for successful projects in the past, most notably the construction of our home, the Morningside Arena Leicester, in 2016. This season, Leicester Riders are happy to welcome B&E Boys as sponsors for 2023/24. John Boys, […]
We are proud to offer a number of excellent game night packages, includingour corporate hospitality, the 1967 Club, and our Mezzanine hospitality package for you to indulge in during matchday games. 1967 Club Enjoy the highest quality game night experience as part of the 1967 Club. Access to the 1967 Club includes: Exclusive access to […]
Last Season the Leicester Riders Foundation hosted 7 Development Days welcoming 287 children to the Morningside Arena prior to a Riders’ BBL home games. The 2023/24 BBL season gets underway in mid September and we are looking for groups, schools and parties to join us for our Development Day experience. Development Days are an opportunity […]
The British Basketball League released a revamped structure for the upcoming season, featuring best-of-three playoff series, the return of the All-Star game and an all-new Trophy format. The new structure allows The League to turn its full attention to each competition, dedicating a month of play to the Trophy. Get to know the new Trophy […]
Leicester Riders are thrilled to announce the retention of Blake Bowman for the 2023/24 season. The high-flying Brit returns for a second season after making his pro debut last year. Bowman, a Derby native, lit up the league with electric dunks and highlight plays, quickly becoming a favourite among the Riders faithful. He is touted […]
We’re counting down the days for the new WBBL season, and it’s been a busy offseason so far! Both new and familiar names have signed to play in Riders red, and there are a few more to come! Here you can refamiliarise yourself with our roster. Katie Januszewska– Retained “KJ” is a Charnwood product, joining […]
Sport is in Jaren Holmes’ blood. He and his brother were raised with it, and now, they make careers from it. His brother, William, was drafted to the Los Angeles Angels in the MLB, and Jaren has signed his first professional contract with the Leicester Riders. “I was raised by a single mother, and she […]
Riders’ new man Jaren Holmes is entering his first professional season following a four-year college career. The 6’4” guard made a name for himself as an elite scorer and facilitator during his time in the NCAA D1. Get to know him with some of his best showings. Career high 38 points Holmes exploded for a […]
Leicester Riders’ newest WBBL addition has travelled to the other side of the world to compete in British basketball. Australian Sam Ashby is a highly touted talent straight out of the University of the Pacific, but the leap into the unknown wasn’t something that was always feasible for her. “Until the age of 17, I […]
“I really enjoyed being here. We have some of the best fans in the league!” Riders legend Tony Windless reflected on his time with the Leicester Riders, and how the club has grown since his arrival in 2008. Windless was there for the start of the Riders’ revolution. The 6’5” guard signed to now legendary […]
Leicester Riders are excited to present their rebrand ahead of the 2023/24 season, ushering in a new era of Riders basketball. The Riders are proud to have innovatively evolved throughout their 56-year history as Britain’s oldest professional basketball club. This rebrand allows the club to continue modernising, 10 years on from the launch of its […]
Become a Riders mascot for our preseason home opener against USA Select! The package includes: Four tickets Lead the team on-court during the player introductions Riders’ t-shirt PA Announcement Mascot package price: £95 (Booking Fee Applies) Call Riders reception at 0116 255 8635 to book, or contact [email protected].
Riders’ new man Xavier Pinson is entering his first professional season following a five-year college career. The 6’2” guard from Chicago made a name for himself as an elite scorer, facilitator and teammate during his time in the NCAA D1. See stats on Proballers Get to know him with some of his best showings. […]
It’s been a busy offseason! Both new and familiar names have signed to play in Riders red for the upcoming season! Here you can familiarise yourself with our roster for 2023/24… Kimbal Mackenzie- Guard Kimbal Mackenzie is back for his third season with the Riders. During that time has proved himself one of the League’s […]
In 2020, our Foundation were incredibly fortunate to secure funding for 3 years from Children in Need that has enabled us to develop our partnership with Menphys. We currently deliver weekly inclusive sessions at the Menphys hub in Wigston for those children with special educational needs. These sessions are taught by our community coaches in an environment that […]
Leicester Riders are delighted to welcome Better IT as a sponsor for the 2023/24 season! Better-IT is a premium supplier of IT services and IT Support for businesses that want their technology to be world-class and ultra-secure. Better IT will sponsor Riders forward Braelen Bridges for the upcoming season. David Nicholls, Managing Director of Better […]
Leicester Riders duo TJ Lall and Kimbal Mackenzie are headed to the CEBL Championship weekend! The Canadian pair have spent the summer with the Niagara River Lions, who booked their place in the Eastern Conference final with a game to spare. Four CEBL teams will compete for the coveted CEBL Championship Trophy at the Langley […]
Riders’ new man Miryne Thomas is entering his first professional season following a five-year college career. The 6’8” Cleaveland native made a name for himself as an elite scorer during his time in the NCAA D1. Get to know him with some of his top performances! 11/3/23: 24 points in MAC Championship semi-final Kent State […]
Leicester Riders’ fixtures for the 2023/24 season have been announced. We host the Manchester Giants on opening night on 21 October. The WBBL Betty Codona Trophy will take place throughout January, with the draw taking place at a later date. The new WBBL All-Star game will take place on 17 March, at a venue to […]
Riders’ guard Katie Januszewska is set to suit up for Great Britain Under-20s in the FIBA European Youth Championships! “KJ” was named to the 12-player roster by Head Coach Chantelle Handy, as the squad prepares to play in Division “B” on July 28. GB will head to Craiova, Romania, to take on Germany, Ukraine and […]
Leicester Riders can announce the retention of American guard McKenzie Johnston to their 2023/24 roster. Helping the Riders to all three domestic finals last season, she averaged 8.3 points, 6.4 assists and 6.1 rebounds per game in the WBBL Championship. Johnston signed a two-year deal last summer to play in the WBBL alongside studying for […]
In 2018, Caleb Asberry came fresh out of Pflugerville High School to play junior college hoops. Through grit, hard work and elite play five years later, he was starting in the BIG 12 for Oklahoma State. “Hard work beats talent,” Asberry told us. “I had to play super hard to get on the court in […]
Riders’ recent signing TJ Lall is set to suit up to compete for $1 million in The Basketball Tournament (TBT)! TBT is a 64-team, single-elimination open tournament where the winning team takes home a prize of $1 million. Teams will play through six rounds of knockout basketball until an eventual winner is crowned. TJ will […]
We sat down with Riders’ summer singing Samuel Idowu, who spoke about his basketball journey so far, what he will bring to the team and more! Watch below! The former GB u20s star spent his three college years in NCAA division one with Saint Peter’s University. Iwodu starred for the Peacocks in helping them win […]
Leicester Riders Foundation are hosting a 3×3 Tournament at the Morningside Arena on August 12th & 13th. Booking Booking’s will be taken through our booking site, CLICK HERE for Junior bookings (U14 & U18) or CLICK HERE for Senior bookings (Adults). Please only book 1 place per team. Both Male & Female teams will have […]
Loughborough Riders are thrilled to announce the appointment of Tor Freeman as women’s Division 1 Head Coach. Freeman will also take the reins of the BUCS 2 programme at Loughborough University and the role of assistant to Ben Stanley for the Leicester Riders’ WBBL outfit. He joins from the WBBL’s Oakland Wolves, where he served […]
Leicester Riders can confirm the return of Erin Powell for the 2023/24 season. The 5’10” forward will suit up for the Riders while completing her third year at Charnwood College. Powell averaged 28.5 points and 18.8 rebounds in the EABL last season and 6.8 points per game in the WBL Division One for the Loughborough […]
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. Melton Camp – August 1st-3rd John Fernley School, […]
Leicester Riders tip off their preseason campaign at the Morningside Arena against USA Select. The game, played on Friday, September 8 2023, tips off at 7:45 pm, with doors open to fans at 5:45 pm. The Riders host USA Select every preseason during their annual tour of Europe, as they aim to give aspiring professional […]
Get all your latest Riders, Foundation and Arena news with the Leicester Riders newsletter! Subscribe for: Breaking news straight to your inbox Instant access to tickets and offers The latest merchandise and kit releases Catch up on anything you missed with our monthly roundups From player signings, arena events and all the latest community work, […]
Leicester Riders are delighted to confirm that Jessica Eadsforth-Yates has been retained for the 2023/24 roster. The Manchester-born guard signed a two-year deal last summer, joining from the Newcastle Eagles. Eadsforth-Yates, a Charnwood graduate, averaged 7.7 points per game in the WBBL Championship for the Riders last year, putting up a season-high 25 points against […]
The Leicester Riders Foundation have partnered with both De Montfort University and the University of Leicester over the past year to provide the best opportunities for their student athletes. This partnership enables students to access high quality training from our coaches and develops student athletes to reach their full potential, whilst providing our Foundation staff […]
Leicester Riders can confirm the retention of Victor Ndoukou for the 2023/24 season. The 6’8″ forward signed his first professional contract with the Riders in January to accompany his studies at Loughborough University, committing him to Leicester for four years. Ndoukou won the 2021/22 EABL MVP award and averaged 11.1 points and 5.1 rebounds in […]
Leicester Riders are thrilled to announce the appointment of Ben Stanley as head coach. Stanley was named NBL women’s Coach of the Year last season after a league-winning campaign with Team Solent Kestrels. Prior to Solent, Stanley had a near decade-long association with Nottingham Hoods, as a player from 2013 and as head coach until […]
Leicester Riders can confirm the departure of Krumesh Patel as head coach. Last season, Patel led the team to three finals for the first time in their history and third place in the WBBL Championship with a 17-5 record. He also led Loughborough University women to the BUCS championship. “It’s been a great year at […]
Over the past year the Leicester Riders Foundation have collaborated with North Warwickshire & South Leicestershire College (NWSLC) to provide a number of opportunities for students within the Foundation Studies department including basketball sessions, a podcast workshop and an NCS programme. Initially the partnership started when we delivered the Mencap Around The World project at […]
Firstly, I’d like to thank everybody for your continued support. The offseason is an exciting time for us, but we can’t wait to see you back in the stands for our first game! Looking back, we’re coming off a really good season. We improved from the beginning to the end, and I thought we were […]
We are excited to announce new members of our commercial team! Tracey Hallam- Head of Commercial We are delighted to welcome Tracey Hallam as the new Head of Commercial. In her role, Tracey will be supporting the three companies, Leicester Riders, Leicester Riders Foundation and Morningside Arena. Tracey has a wide breadth of commercial experience […]
In his four seasons with the club, Darien Nelson-Henry helped to create ever-lasting memories not only for Riders fans but himself. As captain, Darien led the team to four pieces of silverware, including back-to-back league titles and a treble. He was also named to the BBL Team of the Year in consecutive seasons. He took […]
An Education project that has been particularly successful over the past season is our Ambassador Assemblies. Ambassador Assemblies is a project funded by Sport England in partnership with the British Basketball League, that allows us to take both our men’s and women’s professional players into schools to deliver to assemblies on their journeys to where they are […]
Riders’ new man Samuel Idowu is a three-year professional, with experience playing in the NCAA D1 and across Europe. The 6’8″ big man brings size and physicality on both ends to the Riders’ frontcourt, capable of going off for big games on any given night. We take a look at some of the biggest performances […]
The club is excited to announce the return of point guard Kimbal Mackenzie for the 2023/24 season. Mackenzie has proved a fan-favourite in his two seasons in Leicester, earning the Supporters Club Player of the Year last season – voted for by the Riders faithful. His 12.7 points and 3.8 assists also saw him named […]
Blake Bowman joined the Riders for his first venture into BBL basketball last season, establishing himself as one of the UK’s hottest prospects. His highflying dunks and infectious energy quickly made him a fan-favourite. Bowman played previously with his hometown Derby Trailblazers, playing through their youth setup. He averaged 19 points, six rebounds and three […]
Last week we hosted our Leicester Riders Foundation end of season awards night at the Morningside Arena and welcomed 500 of our academy players, parents, project groups, schools and partners which made it our biggest awards night to date. This year we redesigned our awards night to represent all of the work that we have […]
Following an epic conclusion to the British Basketball League season at The O2, the league is delighted to share its new formats for the 2023/24 season. The change of format sees the introduction of an All-Star Game which will take place next March. Additionally the formats for the entire calendar, including the Play-offs, has been […]
The Riders fell just short in the BBL Playoff Final, losing 88-80 to the London Lions. A fourth-quarter comeback gave the Riders a chance to win it late, but Marc Loving’s three to cut the game to two fell heartbreakingly short, and the Lions saw out the win. Zach Jackson went off for 20 points […]
The Riders fell 57-41 to the London Lions in the WBBL Playoff final. They remained in touching distance until the fourth quarter, keeping the Lions off the scoresheet effectively. A second-half surge from the league winners saw them complete the clean sweep of silverware this season. Fiona O’Dwyer led Leicester’s offensive efforts with 10 points, […]
Sunday’s BBL Playoff Final between the Riders and the London Lions will be a showcase of the best talent the UK’s premier basketball competition has to offer. Elite talent on both sides inevitably means great one-on-one battles across the court. Basketball is a team sport at its heart, but just ten players occupying the floor […]
The Riders are set to face off against the London Lions in a final for the third time this season. Making three finals in a season is a franchise record for the club, but they hope the third time is the charm in this one to take some silverware back to Leicester. Road to the […]
Here we are. One game to go. 40 minutes between the Riders and back-to-back playoff glory. A chance for every player in the squad to cement their legacy in the history of the club. In the way – a London Lions squad that has already beaten Leicester in the BBL Cup Final. Sunday, May 14, […]
Hoop HQ is a Brand new venue based in the heart of Loughborough, which had been created and designed to raise funds for the Leicester Riders Foundation, whilst inspiring any and all to get inviolved with basketball in the local area! British basketball team, Leicester Riders, has today announced the opening of Hoop HQ, an exciting new […]
Ashley Arlen has been named to the Molten WBBL Team of the Year! The American forward averaged 14.7 points and 8.1 rebounds this season, shooting 42% from the field. She led the team to third place in the WBBL Championship standings with a 17-5 record. Her season high was 25 points and 11 rebounds came […]
Star Riders pairing of Kimbal Mackenzie and Patrick Whelan have been named to the Molten BBL British Team of the Year! Mackenzie has enjoyed a breakout year, putting up 12.6 points and 3.8 assists, shooting 49.1% from the field. The fans recently voted him as the player of the season. His play earned him a […]
The Riders beat the Bristol Flyers 84-77 in the first leg of the BBL Playoffs semi-final. They led by as many as 26 in the game, but the Flyers showed heart to get back into the fixture going back to Leicester. Led by Zach Jackson’s 14 points and eight rebounds, the Riders had six scorers […]
It is time for the BBL championship playoff semi-finals, and this weekend has the #2 Riders tipping off against the #3 Bristol Flyers. Both teams will head into this matchup brimming with confidence after dominant performances in last week’s quarter-finals. Leicester and Bristol last met in the playoffs in 2021, with the Riders dominating both […]
The British Basketball League delivered the first of its kind show-stopping basketball dunk competition, brought to you by General Tire, at the top of The O2. All to celebrate the countdown to the British Basketball League play-off finals, which take place later this month. Leicester Riders star and high-flyer Blake “The Showman” Bowman headed 52 […]
Last Wednesday Leicester Riders Foundation delivered our first United Leicester Resilience day at Taylor Road Primary School in Leicester City Centre. United Leicester is a partnership delivered by the community foundation of each Leicester sports club, Leicester Riders Foundation, Leicester City in the Community, Leicester Tigers Foundation, Leicestershire CCC in the Community, and Leicester Hockey […]
The quarter-final round of the BBL Championship Playoffs pits the #2 Riders against the #7 B. Braun Sheffield Sharks. The two teams last met in the playoffs back in 2018, with Leicester coming out on top. Despite finishing the season under .500, the Sharks may prove to be a tricky opponent for the Riders, who […]
Leicester Riders Season Tickets are now on sale for the 2023-24 season. Riders are delighted to announce that the season ticket price has been frozen! Adults £295Child £65Concessions £215 Current season ticket holders have been contacted directly and are able to retain their existing seat if booked before 12th June 2023. All Season Ticket purchasers […]
CAREERS The Leicester Riders are the oldest professional basketball club in Britain and have been one of the most successful Basketball programs in the past 10 years at all levels of competition. The Riders have both a men’s and women’s team playing at the highest level of British Basketball. The Riders Basketball program has a […]
The Riders fell to the Cheshire Phoenix in the final game of the BBL regular season. With the Riders’ playoff seeding secured prior to the game, coach Rob Paternostro took the game as an opportunity to give minutes down the bench. They played the Phoenix close throughout, led by Kimbal Mackenzie’s 17 off the bench. […]
Two days on from securing the second place seeding in the BBL Championship Playoffs, the Riders travel west to Cheshire to take on the Phoenix. The tip-off at 5:30 pm will be the last of the 2022/23 regular season. Both teams go into the game with their playoff spot secure and will have an eye […]
Darien Nelson-Henry has announced that he will retire from professional basketball following the 2022/23 season. In three and a half seasons, the Riders’ captain led the club to four pieces of silverware, including a treble last year. He was named to the BBL Team of the Year in 2021 and 2022, following back-to-back league titles. […]
Lamarana Diallo, 6’5 forward has committed to Iowa based Ellsworth Community College for the 2023/24 academic year. Diallo will continue his basketball journey within the Ellsworth Panthers Men’s Basketball programme in JUCO Division 2. Diallo, originally from Luton, joined the Charnwood Riders Academy in 2020 and was part of the EABL Championship side in 2022. During […]
The Riders will begin the final weekend of the BBL regular season on Friday when they host the B. Braun Sheffield Sharks. Victory for Leicester should wrap up a second-place finish in the championship standings and will taste even sweeter after the 72-64 loss to Sheffield on March 24. Riders’ Season So Far The Riders […]
The Riders saw out a clutch 83-82 win in Manchester. The game came down to the final seconds after Kimbal Mackenzie put Leicester up one with a minute left. Manchester’s Rahmon Fletcher missed a tightly contested layup at the buzzer, as the Riders saw out a hard-fought win. Carrington Love led the team with 17 […]
The Riders won 111-68 in a dominant win against the Plymouth City Patriots. Patrick Whelan hit five threes to lead the team with 22 points. He hit two triples early, getting the GB sharpshooter in a rhythm to lead the team to a blowout. The Riders bolted out to a lead in the second, winning […]
The Riders will play their penultimate home game of the season this Friday as they welcome the Plymouth City Patriots to Morningside Arena for the second time in a couple of weeks. Both teams have plenty to play for as the visiting Patriots want to cement a playoff place, and Coach Rob’s squad will want […]
The Riders saw out a hard-fought 87-78 win against the Newcastle Eagles, winning the fourth quarter 27-17 to see it out. It improves them to 22-10, as they move level on points with the second-placed Bristol Flyers. Zach Jackson led the game’s scoring with 29 points, leading a comeback after the Riders fell down 10 […]
The Riders lost a close one at the Copperbox, falling 83-81 to the London Lions. A 20-point comeback in the second quarter saw the Riders surge back into the game, but they couldn’t get over the hump to end it. Carrington Love had a chance to tie it on the buzzer but didn’t find the […]
The Riders will play the second game of their southern road trip on Friday as they tip off against the championship-leading London Lions. Leicester hopes to continue a late-season winning streak with victory over the Lions, who recently lost to a Bristol squad that the Riders beat handily last week. Riders’ Season So Far After […]
Following the conclusion of the 2022/23 NBL season we’re now focusing our attending on preparation for the new season. We’re hosting trials for new players on both our boys and girls teams on the last 2 weeks of June at the Morningside Arena. U12 & 14s – Saturday 17th June, 10am-3pm @ Morningside Arena Successful […]
The Riders beat the Plymouth City Patriots 99-85 on the road. They took a double-digit lead in the first quarter and never surrendered their advantage to improve to 21-9. Zach Jackson led the team for the second straight game, scoring 24 points after putting up 28 on Friday. He was followed up by Marc Loving’s […]
The Riders begin the final month of the regular season with a long trip south-west to play the Plymouth City Patriots. Confidence should be high throughout the squad that they can conquer the quick turnaround between games and build off a superb performance against Bristol as well as Tuesday’s win over the Patriots. Riders’ Season […]
The Riders pulled off a dominant 106-89 win against the Bristol Flyers, in a key fixture in the fight for second place. Led by a monster 28 performance from Zach Jackson, who went 9-12 from the field and 9-9 from the free throw line, the Riders jumped out to an early lead and never looked […]
On Tuesday 4th April we hosted our first inclusive schools basketball tournament of the season at the Morningside Arena. We welcomed the students from Westgate, Quorn Hall, Sketchley and Birchwood that we have been coaching at our in school sessions for the past year. The tournament was a success with Quorn Hall coming out on […]
Friday will see the Riders finish March with a crucial clash against the second-place Bristol Flyers. The Morningside Arena will host the second of a two-game home stand as the Riders look to build on Tuesday’s victory over the Plymouth City Patriots. Riders’ Season So Far The win was the Riders’ 19th of the season […]
The Riders saw out a clutch win, beating the Plymouth City Patriots 92-89. Marc Loving led the team with 24 points, and came up with a clutch block to seal the game. Loving scored eight points in the fourth, taking over when it mattered most. He was backed up by 23 points from Kimbal Mackenzie, […]
The Morningside Arena will be buzzing with activity on Tuesday night as the Leicester Riders host the Plymouth City Patriots for the first time this season. The Riders will want to get back to winning ways in the BBL after Friday’s game at the home of the B. Braun Sheffield Sharks did not fall in […]
The Riders fell just short of their fourth WBBL Trophy win, losing 81-70 to the London Lions. They pushed the Lions wire to wire, cutting the game to five with six minutes remaining. Star forward Ashley Arlen led the Riders’ effort with 22 points, and an eight-point start to the fourth quarter from sharpshooter Hannah […]
The Riders take on the London Lions in their second WBBL final of the season, battling for the Betty Codona Trophy. It would be the fourth time the Riders have lifted the Trophy, most recently in 2020. Season so far: Riders The game is a first vs second clash, as the Riders currently sit a […]
The Riders fell 71-62 on the road to the Sheffield Sharks. They came back to tie the game late, after trailing by 10 going into the fourth. But the Sharks took the late momentum to win the game. Marc Loving led the team with 18 points, including five in the fourth to get the Riders […]
The Riders will take a short trip north this Friday to face the B. Braun Sheffield Sharks. Victory for Leicester would give them three wins in a row following positive results against Newcastle and Caledonia, the latter falling to the Riders 84-81 in a tightly contested game. Riders’ Season So Far After the aforementioned result […]
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