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 […]
Jaren Holmes signed to the team this season, but already has Riders connections. He played his final college season at Iowa State University, under assistant coach and former Rider JR Blount. Blount played for Leicester in the 2010/11 season and made an immediate impact. His 20.6 points, 4.3 rebounds and 4.9 left an impression on […]
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 […]
Conner Washington has returned for his 11th year in Riders Red! The club legend and fan favourite has helped pack the Morningside Arena trophy cabinet during his time in the East Midlands. We take a look back through his storied career! Loughborough University: Where history began Washington started life in the Riders programme in 2012, […]
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, […]
Leicester Riders are thrilled to announce the signing of Taylor O’Brien. The American guard signs from Flordia State, having averaged 6.7 points for the Seminoles last season. She spent four years prior at Bucknell University, leading the team in scoring for two straight seasons and earning a place on the All-Patriot League First team for […]
Leicester Riders are thrilled to welcome the return of Conner Washington to their 2023/24 roster. The Riders veteran holds 10 years of experience in the East Midlands and has 14 pieces of silverware to his name. Washington has been an integral part of the Riders’ successes over the past decade. Conner has been featured on the […]
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 […]
Some Leicester Riders’ fixtures for the 2023/24 season have been changed. Our home game against Plymouth City Patriots on Febuary 22 has moved to September 22 and becomes our second home fixture. Our trip to the London Lions has moved from September 20 to December 10. Our previously unscheduled home fixture against Newcastle Eagles will […]
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 […]
Leicester Riders are thrilled to continue their relationship with Red Monkey Play for the 2023/24 season. Red Monkey Play are one of the UK’s leading wooden outdoor play equipment and playground designers for primary schools and nurseries. The bespoke school playground equipment service offers its expertise with free design and consultancy. The Leicester-based business creates […]
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 […]
The Leicester Riders Foundation have continued to provide opportunities for young girls and women to get involved in the game of basketball over the past year. This summer we have hosted two All Girls Summer Hoops sessions at Broughton Astley Leisure Centre allowing girls aged 8-16 who have both played previously and never before to […]
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 […]
Leicester Riders are thrilled to announce the signing of Jaren Holmes to their 2023/24 roster. The 6’4” guard comes to Leicester as a rookie, having spent his final season of college eligibility at Iowa State. He led the Cyclones in scoring with 13.3 points per game and was one of two players to start all […]
“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 thrilled to announce the signing of Sam Ashby on a two-year deal. The 5’9” Australian joins the club following her college career at the University of the Pacific. She scored 10.9 per game in her senior year with the Tigers, earning an All-West Coast Conference Honourable Mention selection. Ashby finished led the […]
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].
Celebrate your birthday in style, with a Leicester Riders birthday party experience! We are offering this experience for our preseason home opener against USA Select! This package includes: 10 tickets (2 Adults, 8 children) Leading the team on-court during the player introductions Commemorative group photo with the team Post-game meet the team access Halftime presentation […]
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. […]
Leicester Riders are excited to announce the signing of Xavier Pinson for the 2023/24 season. The 6’2” American guard signs from New Mexico State University, following stints at LSU and Missouri over his five-year college career. The Chicago native averaged 13.3 points and 4.5 assists in his final college season in New Mexico. Pinson served […]
Leicester Riders are thrilled to continue their long-standing relationship with 360 Autoleasing! 360 Autoleasing is an independent vehicle finance, contract hire and car leasing broker. They specialise in sourcing the best car contract hire and van leasing special offers for both businesses and individuals from a range of automotive funders and dealers. 360 Autoleasing’s support […]
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 […]
Loughborough Riders Men’s tip-off preseason action against BBL opponents, taking on the Leicester Riders and Cheshire Phoenix. Loughborough will play Leicester in the Sir David Wallace building at the University on August 25, tipping off at 7 pm. Loughborough will take on the Riders in the annual “Red vs Purple” matchup. Get your tickets here! […]
Leicester Riders are set for preseason action against Loughborough University! The game will take place in the Sir David Wallace building at the University on August 25, tipping off at 7 pm. The Riders will take on the future of British basketball in the Loughborough Riders, in the annual “Red vs Purple” matchup. Get your […]
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 […]
Leicester Riders, Britain’s oldest professional basketball club, was founded in 1967. Our rich history spans five arenas, 19 pieces of silverware and three name changes. As founding members of the National Basketball League in 1972 and the British Basketball League in 1987, we have forever been staples of the sport in the UK. Take a look […]
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 are delighted to announce the signing of Myryne Thomas for the 2023/24 season. The 6’8” forward is set to play in his rookie year after averaging 10.5 points and 5.5 rebounds for Kent State in the NCAA Division One last season. Thomas, a Cleveland native, averaged double-digit points in his final two college […]
Throughout the 2022/23 basketball season, we have hosted 7 Development Days at the Morningside Arena prior to a Riders BBL home game. This is an opportunity for large groups within the community, including schools to join our team of coaches for a 90-minute coaching clinic on court to enhance their skills, focusing on three different […]
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 […]
TJ Lall led the biggest upset in “The Basketball Tournament” history, as India Rising knocked off number one seed Red Scare 77-67. Lall hit the game-winning dagger to send the Brown Ballers into the second round. It was his game-leading 26th points of the night, which he combined with five rebounds and five assists in […]
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 […]
Shahd Abboud faced a challenging road to professional basketball. Since her rise to the top division of Israeli basketball, she became the first Arab-Israeli to play in the women’s Premier League and the first Arab-Israeli captain in both the men’s and women’s leagues. Culturally, financially and logistically, Abboud navigated obstacles from the jump to pursue […]
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 […]
Leicester Riders announce the continuation of their partnership with Vertu Motors and their Leicester dealership – Vertu Toyota Leicester. The leading automotive retailer’s three-year deal with Leicester Riders, which began last season, involves supplying a fleet of Toyota Hybrid vehicles from their Leicester dealership, branding on the team’s shorts and across the Morningside Arena, plus […]
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 […]
Leicester Riders are thrilled to announce the signing of Caleb Asberry to their 2023/24 roster. The 6’3” guard comes straight out of college, where he spent his final year of eligibility with Oklahoma State in the NCAA Division One. He averaged 9.7 points per game in the Big 12 for the Cowboys, following three seasons […]
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 […]
Leicester Riders are thrilled to announce the signing of 5’11” guard Shahd Abboud for the 2022/23 season. The Israeli international joins from Maccabi Ramat Gan in the Israeli Premier Division. She represented her country in the 2021 European Championships, and has regularly played for Israeli senior team since 2018. In 2018, the Nazereth-native was named […]
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 […]
Canadian/British forward TJ Lall has become the sixth member of our 2022/23 roster. To help you get to know more, here are some things you may not know about our new man: He ended a 30-year championship drought In his final college season, Lall led Brock University to their first OUA title since 1992. In […]
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 and Morningside Arena announce the continuation of their partnership with long-standing sponsor, Torr Waterfield. Torr Waterfield has been a sponsor for eight seasons and have been providing the Riders and the associated companies with general financial advice, as well as their accounting and payroll services, over recent years. The Leicester accountants’ corporate hospitality […]
The Leicester Riders are excited to sign 6’7” forward TJ Lall to their 2023/24 roster. The Canadian, who holds a British passport, has played four seasons in the Canadian CEBL, most recently alongside Riders’ guard Kimbal Mackenzie for the Niagara River Lions. Lall played last season in the Japanese first division for Kyoto Hannaryz, putting […]
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 […]
The KitKing Trophy for teams in Basketball England’s NBL Men’s Division One is set to return in September. The competition will again be organised by NBL Division One Men’s clubs in partnership with naming rights holder Kitking.co.uk and Basketball England. It will see all 14 NBL Division One clubs, plus a pair of invited Division Two […]
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 […]
Young Riders have been in international action in the FIBA European Youth Championships! Victor Ndoukou and Charnwood’s Lane Campbell have represented GB Under-20s in Skopje, North Macedonia. Ndoukou averaged 9.5 points and 4.5 rebounds in the group stage, going off for 14 and 11 in the tournament-opening win against Austria. Campbell also went off in […]
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Hello everybody! It’s great to be back! I’m so happy that the management, coaching staff and fans still believe in me after all that we’ve been through. I’m grateful to be able to reach and motivate others, sharing the blessings that basketball has allowed me. As you all know, I’ve missed some time with injury […]
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 […]
Last season we launched the Mo-Mentum mentoring programme with Riders professional player Mo Walker. After suffering a season ending Achilles injury in October, Mo expressed his passion to get involved in the community and use his experiences playing basketball across the world to make an impact on the younger generation. Throughout the 6 week Mo-mentum programme […]
The Riders are thrilled to announce the return of Mo Walker for the 2023/24 season. It will be the Canadian/British big man’s fourth season with the Riders, after signing for the 2020/21 season. Walker was an integral part of the club’s treble-winning success in 2022, averaging 11.1 points and 5.3 rebounds per game that year. […]
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 are delighted to announce the signing of Katie Januszewska for their 2023/24 roster. Januszewska is a Charnwood product, joining the Academy in 2020. She signs a four-year deal, and will study for a degree at Loughborough University. In 2021/2022, the versatile wing averaged 19.3 points and 11.7 rebounds in the WEABL and made the […]
Young Riders’ forward Victor Ndoukou recieved a call-up to captain Great Britain Under-20s for the FIBA European Youth Championships ‘B’ Divison. Ndoukou will play alongside Charnwood’s Lane Campbell in the competition. We sat down with Ndoukou, who told us what representing his country means to him. Starting on the 7th July, Great Britain will compete […]
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 […]
Hello to all the Riders fans! First, let me say that it’s a privilege to be a head coach in this historic club, and I can’t wait to get started. It’s been a bit of a whirlwind process. I was expecting to stay with Solent for another season, but this was too good of an […]
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 […]
Riders’ new man Braelen Bridges is entering his first professional season following a five-year college career. The 6’10” Georgia native made a name for himself as an elite rebounder and scorer during his time in the NCAA D1. Get to know him with some of his top performances! Career high in points vs Ole Miss […]
The Leicester Riders are delighted to announce the signing of Braelen Bridges to their 2022/23 roster. The 6’10″ forward will play in his rookie season, following his time competing in the NCAA division one. He first suited up for Northwest Florida State College, then played his next two college seasons at the University of Illinois […]
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 […]
There was Riders’ representation on the international stage this week in preparation for the FIBA European Youth Championships in July. Victor Ndoukou and Lane Campbell were joined by Charnwood product Ceejay Hanson to represent Great Britain Under-20s, taking on last year’s fourth-placed finishers, Finland, in Helsinki over two games. “It was a great environment in […]
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 […]
Leicester Riders are thrilled to announce the signing of 6’8” forward Samuel Idowu. 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 the program’s first ever national postseason tournament championship in 2017. Idowu averaged 16.1 pts in […]
Leicester Riders are delighted to confirm that long-standing title sponsor Jelson Homes have extended their sponsorship and support of the club in what will be our 16th season working together. “Jelson Homes have been an invaluable partner for the club since its rebirth in 2007. We are under no illusions that their continued support is […]
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, […]
The exciting new venue in Loughborough town centre has been created to raise funds for the Leicester Riders Foundation, whilst also inspiring the future generation of British basketball talent British basketball team, Leicester Riders, has today announced the opening of Hoop HQ, an exciting new venue designed to get more young people off the streets and onto […]
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 booked their place in the BBL Playoff final, beating the Bristol Flyers 159-156 over two legs. Entering the leg up seven after winning 84-77 in Bristol, the Riders needed only to lose by six or less to progress. Bristol won the second leg 79-75, Leicester hanging on to win it. They came back […]
The Riders go into Sunday’s box office clash at the Morningside Arena holding a seven-point aggregate lead over the Bristol Flyers. After opening a commanding 26-point gap between themselves and their hosts, Leicester resisted a spirited response in the second half to win 84-77 – their first victory at the SGS College Arena this season. […]
The Riders 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 […]
The Riders saw themselves comfortably through to the BBL Playoff semi-finals with a 153-140 aggregate win against the Sheffield Sharks. They entered the game needing to hold onto their nine-point advantage from the first leg, and won the second leg 74-70 to advance through the first round. Zach Jackson took over the tie to stretch […]
The Riders will take a hard-earned nine-point advantage into the second leg of their BBL playoff quarter-final following a 79-70 win over the B. Braun Sheffield Sharks. Here are five things to take away from a tense first leg. Building an early lead proved crucial After trailing by five very early in the contest, the […]
The Riders take a nine-point advantage into the BBL Playoff quarter-final second leg, beating the Sheffield Sharks 79-70 on the road. Kimbal Mackenzie led the game off the bench with 19 points, going 11-11 from the foul line. He was backed by Marc Loving’s 18 points and 11 rebounds, the Ohio-born forward dominated the glass […]
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 […]
The British Basketball League (BBL) has announced the launch of the ‘Golden Ball Treasure Hunt’, a campaign designed to drive engagement and awareness around the end-of-season Play-Off Finals, and give eight lucky individuals the chance to each win a pair of tickets to be at the final. The treasure hunt begins on Monday 24th April […]
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 […]
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. […]
The Riders battled for an 85-76 win against a stubborn Sheffield Sharks team, in a tightly contested game wire-to-wire. Marc Loving led the game with 25 points and 10 rebounds, his double-double coming from 53% shooting from the field. He scored eight in the final quarter to see the game out. The Riders shot 47% […]
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 will complete a quickfire weekend turnaround as they travel north to Manchester to face the 17-17 Giants. Coach Rob Paternostro’s squad haven’t seen Sunday’s opponents since February 17 and will want to make a strong statement against a team they may face in the upcoming BBL Playoffs. Riders’ Season So Far Travelling supporters […]
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 […]
Today sees the Riders return to Morningside Arena after their southern road trip to tip off against the Newcastle Eagles. Leicester have the chance to go equal on points with Bristol in the BBL championship, after both teams suffered defeat on Friday night. Sunday’s contest will carry added flavour for fans as it is one […]
The 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 […]
The Leicester Riders Foundation is continuing to grow in stature and workforce. We are seeking a new community basketball coach to join their Community team. LRF are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about coaching and wanting to learn more about basketball and the many pathways that Riders can offer them. Main Duties and Responsibility To […]
The Riders won a close encounter against the Caledonia Gladiators 84-81. Kimbal Mackenzie took over the fourth quarter with eight points, helping the team see it out in the clutch. Mackenzie led the game with 25 points, going 12/12 from the line in the game. Off the bench, Evan Walshe put in an energetic performance […]
Alex Shaw, 6’1 forward has committed to Florida based Hillsborough Community College for the 2023/24 academic year. Shaw will continue her basketball journey within the HCC Hawks Women’s basketball programme in the NJCAA, on a full ride scholarship. Shaw joined the Charnwood Riders Academy in 2020 and has played within the Loughborough Riders WNBL Division […]
Friday sees the Riders play the second of a two-game home stand as they tip off against the Caledonia Gladiators. Leicester will hope to make it two-for-two at home after a hard-fought 89-79 victory over the Newcastle Eagles last Sunday. Riders’ season so far After sharing the spoils in last weekend’s series with Newcastle, the […]
We are delighted to announce that the launch of our Good For The Sole programme has been a huge success. We have already had an amazing 68 pairs of shoes donated and as a result are now ready to give our shoes out to young people in the community in order to help support their […]
The Riders earned a hard-fought 89-79 win against the Newcastle Eagles, improving their record to 17-8. Marc Loving led the team with 20 points, scoring 11 in the final quarter to steer them home. Leicester won the fourth 24-17, coming up clutch after the score was within a possession with 10 minutes to play. Backing […]
The Riders are back in action with the second game against the Newcastle Eagles in three days. It is a chance to bounce back for Leicester, who fell to the Eagles on Friday 92-85 on the road. Riders’ season so far Leicester enters this game off back-to-back losses, losing to the London Lions before the […]
The Riders fell to the Newcastle Eagles on the road 92-85 in the first of a weekend doubleheader against the North Easterners. They held a 20-point lead in the first, but the Eagles caught hot form in the second half to come back and win it. Zach Jackson led the Riders with 18 points and […]
The Riders are back on the road on Friday, heading to the North East to take on the Newcastle Eagles. A win would improve the Riders to 17-7 on the season, bringing them four points off second place. Riders’ season so far The Riders enter this one in need of a bounce-back game after a […]
The Riders fell to the London Lions 102-77, in their first game back since the international break. Fresh off being named Molten BBL Player of the Month for Febuary, Kimbal Mackenzie continued his hot form to lead the team with 18 points and seven assists. He was backed up by Zach Jackson’s 17, who found joy […]
Ashley Arlen has been named the WBBL Molten Player of the Month for Febuary! The Iowa-born forward has averaged 21 points per game in a 3-0 month for the Riders, including a 24-point game against the Cardiff Met Archers. Arlen leads the table-topping Riders with 16.3 points per game on their way to an 11-1 […]
Kimbal Mackenzie has been named Molten BBL Player of the Month! The point guard averaged 19.5 points per game in Febuary, including a 31-point outing against the Cheshire Phoenix in the highest-scoring game of his Riders tenure. His play earned Mackenzie his first GB call up, and helped the Riders to a 3-1 record over […]
Head coach Krumesh Patel has been named Molten WBBL Coach of the Month for Febuary! The Riders went 3-0 during the month, including convincing 30-point victories in the WBBL Championship against the Oakland Wolves and the Cardiff Met Archers. They currently top the WBBL Championship table with an 11-1 record. “The award is nothing without […]
The Riders take on the London Lions in the BBL Championship following a two-week break from action. This is the first time the Riders face the Lions since the BBL Cup final, where the Lions emerged 79-71 victors. The Riders brought the score back to four in the final quarter, but could not get over […]
This week Mo Walker completed his first Mo-mentum programme after completing a 5 week block at Wigston Academy, Manor High School, Gartree and Beauchamp College. Throughout the Mo-mentum programme Mo uses his experiences playing professional basketball to offer help and support and inspire students. Each session involved a presentation on a different chapter of Mo’s […]
Leicester Riders, Manchester Giants, Cheshire Phoenix and Newcastle Eagles are excited to announce the Retro Series 2023! Five games involving these four teams in March & April have been selected as special retro games featuring retro kits, old-school tunes and off-court appearances from BBL legends. Following the success of last season’s retro nights between Riders […]
The Riders improve to 16-6 in the BBL Championship after a road win against the Cheshire Phoenix. Kimbal Mackenzie went off for 31, his highest-scoring tally as a Rider. He went 11-15 from the field and 5-5 from the free throw line in his explosive performance, taking over late with six points in the closing […]
The Riders head to Cheshire to take on the Phoenix in the second game of their weekend doubleheader. They enter the game off the back of a home 104-84 against the Manchester Giants on Friday. It was a resounding win, with the Riders in full control throughout. They shot 58% from the field and 45% […]
The Riders improved to 15-6 in the BBL Championship, beating the Manchester Giants 104-84 at home. Marc Loving led an explosive offensive performance with 25 points, following up his 32 points last time out against Manchester. He was backed by 18 from Zach Jackson and 16 from Kimabl Mackenzie, as the Riders’ offence shot 58% […]
We are delighted to confirm that 7 of our Academy players have made it through to the Aspire Super Camp for the central region. Kyra Johnson, Grace Nzeakor and Hanya Correria from our Under 16s Girls, Louie Marchesi, Finley Tuck and James Hardy from our Under 16s Boys and Ike Davids from our Under 14s […]
The Riders are set to host the Manchester Giants in BBL Championship action. A win would see them improve to 15-6, as they look to take advantage of three games in hand on the second-placed Bristol Flyers. The two teams have treated the BBL to classic matchups this season, as their previous two fixtures were […]
Riders guard Kimbal Mackenzie has been named in the Great Britain Men’s National Team 24-man roster for the first time for the upcoming FIBA World Cup Qualifiers against Belgium and Serbia. Mackenzie who holds a British passport joins GB regulars Patrick Whelan and Aaron Menzies on the roster for the upcoming window. GB face Belgium […]
The Riders fell out of the BBL Trophy at the quarter-final stage, losing 79-78 to the Sheffield Sharks. The Riders had the chance to win it on the buzzer, but Zach Jackson’s turnaround jumper did not find the net, following an inspired 10 point quarter from the American. Jackson finished the game with a team-high […]
The Riders face the Sheffield Sharks in the quarter-final of the BBL Trophy. A win in this knockout competition would see them progress to the final four as they look to win the competition for the first time since 2018. The Riders enter the game on a high, after a significant 99-73 win against the […]
The Riders improve to 14-6 in the BBL Championship after a 99-77 win against the Surrey Scorchers. Marc Loving led the game with 21 to steer the Riders to the win, in a game where five Leicester players scored double-digit points. His efforts were backed by 20 points from his wing partner Zach Jackson, who […]
The Riders return to league action, hosting the Surrey Scorchers in the BBL Championship. The game tips off at 7:45 pm, on Friday 3rd Febuary. Get your tickets here! Leicester enter this one off the back of the BBL Cup final, where they fell just short against the London Lions. It was a four-point game […]
The Riders fell short in the BBL Cup final, losing 71-79 to the London Lions. They pulled a 14-point deficit back to four in the fourth quarter, but couldn’t get over the edge to retain their Cup title. Captain Darien Nelson-Henry led the charge back into the game with six straight points, leading by example. […]
The Riders fell a game short of a second BBL Cup title, losing to the London Lions 95-42 in the final. Oliana Squires led a valiant Riders’ effort against an established European outfit, but could not prevent the Lions from lifting the trophy for the second straight year. She led the game with 23 points, […]
The Riders are set to take on the London Lions on the big stage, as they fight for the BBL Cup in the Utilita Arena Birmingham. Riders look to beat the undefeated This game features the top two sides in the WBBL this season, as the 8-1 Riders face the 9-0 Lions. The Riders’ only […]
The Riders are a game away from retaining their BBL Cup title as they take on the London Lions in a highly anticipated clash! Rivals meet again “It’s definitely a rivalry game,” said Riders’ veteran point guard Conner Washington, previewing this fixture. The two sides were last season’s premier outfits in the BBL, and this […]
Leicester Riders are thrilled to have agreed terms with American point guard Carrington Love. The 29-year-old averaged 16.6 points and 5.8 assists last season in the German division two, playing for Eisbären Bremerhaven. He shot 47.4% from the field and 36.1% from three, finishing the year with a 16-13 record. Love is a Green Bay […]
As part of our continued work with Leicester City Police our staff took the short trip to Mansfield House Police Station for a workshop with PC Millie Barton on Child Criminal Exploitation and County Lines. The workshop helped the team to both gain a better understanding of Child Criminal Exploitation and County Lines, how to […]
The Riders improved to 13-6 in the BBL Championship with a 100-82 home win against the Cheshire Phoenix. Patrick Whelan led the game with 20 points, going 3-4 from three and 5-6 from the field. The Riders’ bench came up big in the game, with Conner Washington, Aaron Menzies and Jubril Adekoya all scoring in […]
Loughborough Basketball is hosting the prestigious BIG MATCH! 3 of our top teams will play at the Sir David Wallace building at Loughborough University in front of a bumper crowd! We’ll have DJs, give-aways and much more! Wednesday 25th JanuaryDoors: 15:30 Adult Tickets: £8 Concession Tickets (applies to: Students, Loughborough Staff, U18, Over 65, Blue Light […]
Unfortunately due to an event being held at the Morningside Arena from January 21st-31st we are able to run any of our Academy or Community sessions at the venue. Sessions will resume as normal from Monday January 30th. Although we are unable to offer any Arena sessions during this period we are still running a […]
The Riders return to BBL Championship action on Friday with a fixture against the Cheshire Phoenix. They will host the Phoenix at the Morningside Arena, the game tipping off at 7:45 pm. Get your tickets here! Home sweet home The Riders are 12-6 in the league this season but have lost just one game at […]
Walking Basketball makes a return in February as we launch our first 6 week block booking. Walking basketball is fun and social session with the chance to look at playing games against other groups around the country. The session is aimed at all levels from beginners to skilled players and is perfect for players who […]
Riders host Sevenoaks Suns on Saturday 4th March at the Morningside Arena, and we’re calling on the support of the Riders nation to help break the WBBL attendance record! This International Women’s Day game is expected to sell out quickly! Students can secure a ticket for just £5! You can secure your tickets below:
Following the success of our first Baby Ballers block booking the session makes a return on Thursday February 2nd as we begin another 6 week block. The sessions take place 10-11am at the Morningside Arena (LE1 3UL) and our coached by our Leicester Riders Foundation coaches. Baby Ballers is a family session; you are welcome […]
The Riders advance to the second round of the BBL Trophy, winning an overtime thriller against the Manchester Giants. They emerged 114-107 victors, led by a monster 32 points and 13 rebounds from Marc Loving. Loving was supported by 25 points from Zach Jackson and 20 points from Patrick Whelan, the star trio going off […]
The Riders are set to compete in the first round of the BBL Trophy, taking on the Manchester Giants on the road. It’s win or go home for the Riders in this knockout competition, which they last won in 2018. Tip-off is at 5 pm at the National Basketball Performance Centre. It will be available […]
Leicester Riders are delighted to have signed young British talent Victor Ndoukou on his first professional contract. The young forward has signed a 4 and a half year deal which will see him as part of the BBL team through to the end of the 2026-27 season. Ndoukou will also be studying a Loughborough University […]
Leicester Riders are excited to announce the signing of Canadian point guard Devonte Bandoo. The former Baylor Bear competed in his home country last summer, averaging 16.1 points for the Saskatchewan Rattlers. He spent his final two college seasons at Baylor University, after leading Hutchinson Community College to a national championship as a freshman. The […]
The Leicester Riders Foundation are launching the Positive Futures project in collaboration with Leicester City Police funded by Street Games. The Positive Futures programme aimed at reaching young people at risk of involvement with anti-social behaviour crime & violence is using basketball and life skills as a tool to better their future. The children on […]
Join us at the Morningside Arena on Friday 20th January for our Development Day prior to the Leicester Riders BBL Championship fixture v Cheshire Phoenix. The Development Day involves a hour and a half coaching clinic, food before the game and a ticket to Leicester Riders v Cheshire Phoenix all for just £15. CLICK HERE […]
The Riders fell short in a clutch battle, losing to the Bristol Flyers 91-84. They had a chance to tie it with 30 seconds on the clock, but could not find the net to send it to overtime. The loss means the Riders fall to 12-6 in the standings. Their wing tandem of Marc Loving […]
The Riders head to Bristol for the second time this season, where they will take on the Flyers at the SGS Arena. The game tips off at 7:30 pm and will be streamed live on the BBL Official Youtube channel, starting at 7:15 pm. Riders thrive through Christmas schedule The Riders faced a brutal schedule […]
Leicester Riders Foundation are proud to be working alongside SMB College Group to launch a brand new Sport programme that allows young people to combine basketball with a Level 3 college course in Sport. Based at the college’s 850-acre Brooksby Campus in Leicestershire, the programme will give students the opportunity to develop vital career skills […]
The Riders saw out a 77-72 nailbiter against Surrey Scorchers, improving their record to 12-5. Marc Loving led the way with 22 points, scoring nine in the fourth to seal a clutch win. His teammate on the wing, Zach Jackson, closely followed with 20 points. Jackson turned the tide in the third quarter with six […]
The Riders welcome the Surrey Scorchers to the Morningside Arena for the first time this season. Bounce back game for Leicester The Riders enter this one off the back of their first home loss in 25 games. They fell just short of a spirited comeback against the London Lions after falling down 19 by halftime. […]
The Riders fell to the London Lions 81-75, bringing their record to 11-5. Leicester was down 19 at the half before commencing an immense comeback, but fell just short of the win late. Zach Jackson led the Riders with 14 points, scoring nine points in the third quarter to launch the comeback. He was backed […]
The 11-4 Riders take on the 10-2 London Lions in a highly touted top-of-the-table clash. The winner will seize the top spot of the BBL Championship table, as Leicester look to even the season series to 1-1. Table-topping Riders After emerging 89-82 victors of an overtime thriller against the Manchester Giants, the Riders were top […]
The Riders moved to the top of the BBL Championship table with an 89-82 overtime thriller against the Manchester Giants. The teams were locked at 75 after four quarters, but the Riders saw out a clutch win led by 21 points from Zach Jackson. Kimbal Mackenzie led the team in overtime with five points, stepping […]
The Riders return to BBL Championship action, hitting the road to take on the Manchester Giants. A win would see them improve to 11-4 on the season, earning them the top spot in the league table. Riding high The Riders enter the game off the back of a momentous win in the BBL Cup semi-final, […]
The Riders booked their place in the BBL Cup final for the second straight season, beating the Caledonia Gladiators89-68 in the semis. The holders have the opportunity to defend their title in Birmingham, meeting the London Lions at the Utilita Arena. Get your tickets here! Leicester led wire to wire in the game, seeing off […]
The Riders host the Caledonia Gladiators in the BBL Cup semi-final. A win would see them advance to the final in Birmingham, as they look to defend last year’s crown. Reigning champion Riders With a change of format of the BBL Cup being implemented this season, the Riders are just two wins from back-to-back BBL […]
The Riders secured a clutch 91-87 win against the Newcastle Eagles, improving to 10-4 on the season. Their wing duo of Patrick Whelan and Zach Jackson went off for 24 and 22 points respectively to get the team over the hump. It was Whelan’s second straight 20-point game, the GB international putting up seven rebounds […]
The Riders are gearing up for BBL Championship action, heading to the North East to take on the Newcastle Eagles! They look to make it nine wins out of their last 10, to improve their league record to 10-4. Riders on the road This game will be Leicester’s ninth away fixture of the year. They’ve […]
The Riders improved to 9-4 in the BBL Championship with a blowout 100-67 home win against the Caledonia Gladiators. Patrick Whelan led the scoring with a season-high 25 points, his first double-double of the year. Leicester burst out to a big lead late in the second and never looked back, feeding off the home crowd […]
Leicester Riders Foundation are delighted to announce that we are launching the “Good For The Sole” shoe donation programme. The aim of the programme is to provide basketball shoes for young people in order to help kickstart their basketball journey. Tracey Hallam a Trustee of the Foundation hopes that the Riders family will get behind […]
The Riders take on the Caledonia Gladiators as BBL Championship action returns to the Morningside Arena. They currently sit third in the league table with an 8-4 record but are level on points with the top of the table. Riders bouncing back Following their first loss in six games three weeks ago, the Riders responded […]
American 6’6 guard/wing, Logan Rooney joins Loughborough Basketball as the latest signing for the Division 1 Men’s programme. Rooney, who graduated in 2021 from Saint Martins University in the US is familiar with British basketball, having played for Newcastle University last season. During his time at Newcastle, Rooney graduated with his Masters degree in International […]
Following an extensive recruitment process carried out by the league’s board of directors, Radin’s appointment comes at a crucial moment for the BBL as the league looks to accelerate its growth to achieve its full potential. Radin moves to the BBL after compiling a successful track record across a 30-year professional career. He has held […]
The Riders improved to 8-4 after a 90-81 road win against the Surrey Scorchers. They had six double-digit scorers in a solid team display, led by 16 points from their captain Darien Nelson-Henry. His 16 was his second-highest scoring game of the season, the Penn graduate going 6-7 from the free-throw line and shooting 62% […]
The Riders take on the Surrey Scorchers on the road in a return to BBL Championship action. A win would see them improve to 8-4, having won six of their last seven in all competitions going into this one. Sharpshooting Riders sinking shots The Riders’ offence has clicked into gear in recent weeks, leading the […]
Leicester Riders will host Caledonia Gladiators in the BBL Cup Semi Final on Wednesday 21 December, 7.45pm tip. Riders will be looking to use home advantage with a big crowd, to help take them back to Birmingham after defeating Manchester Giants in last years’ final. This years’ format means that the semi final is one […]
Leicester Riders have partnered with fashion brand Dodici Otto to produce a Limited Edition jersey. The Leicester-based brand launched a similar collab with Chelsea FC earlier this year, but this is their very first venture into basketball. Each shirt features a graffiti style marking the 19 trophies and all the players from this season on […]
The Leicester Riders Foundation is hosting an All Girls basketball Event at the Morningside Arena on Saturday 14th January. The event is open to girls & women of all abilities, ages 8+, providing opportunities for players to develop their game in a fun, sociable and safe environment with Leicester Riders Foundation community coaches. CLICK HERE […]
