Riders fall to Gladiators

The Riders lost their first game in six, falling 92-66 to the Caledonia Gladiators.  Leicester fell into a 20-point hole in the opening stages, and despite cutting it to single digits in the third, failed to recover all the way. The Gladiators, who lead the BBL in steals, played intense defence to force 25 turnovers […]

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Riders take the win against Sharks

The Riders improve their season record to 7-3, after a gritty 71-58 win against the Sheffield Sharks.  A 21-11 fourth quarter saw the Riders win a closely fought contest, where the Sharks’ kept the hosts honest throughout. Zach Jackson led the scoring with 17 points, 11 coming in the final period to see out the […]

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Riders sign GB International Aaron Menzies

Riders are thrilled to confirm the signing of Great Britain International Aaron Menzies. The 7’3” big man will join Riders on a return from International duty after a buy-out deal was agreed with German side Dresden Titans for his services. Aaron, who spent his college career stateside with Seattle Redhawks and Saint Mary’s Gaels, started […]

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Academy Fixtures: November 12th & 13th

Fixtures: Saturday U16 Boys II v Milton Keynes – 13:00 Tip at Morningside Arena Sunday U14 Girls v Encon Derbyshire Arrows – 11:00 Tip at Morningside Arena U14 Boys Premier v Manchester Magic – 13:00 Tip at Morningside Arena U 16 Girls Premier v Newcastle Eagles – 13:30 Tip at Vertu Motors Arena U16 Boys […]

BBL Championship Preview- Riders vs Phoenix

The Riders host the Cheshire Phoenix in tonight’s BBL Championship action, last season’s 6th-placed league finishers.  Riders finding form After an up-and-down start to the season, the Riders have strung together back-to-back wins for the first time this season, against quality opposition. A double header of the weekend, versus the Bristol Flyers and the Sheffield […]

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Baby Ballers is back!

Baby Ballers makes a return on Thursday November 17th as we begin another 5 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 to bring family members/ friends/siblings to watch. CLICK HERE to […]

Injury update: Mo Walker

Riders are devastated to confirm that Mo Walker has ruptured his achilles and will be out for the rest of the season. We would like to thank Spire Hospital for their on-going support of our players & programme. Their partnership has enabled Mo to receive the very best care as he prepares to undergo surgery […]

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Riders comeback to beat Sharks

The Riders secured back-to-back wins over a weekend of games after beating the Sheffield Sharks 86-72.  In an exceptional team effort, the Riders had four starters score over 15 points in the game. They were led by 21 points from Derryck Thornton, the 6’3” point guard shooting 50% from the field. See the full box […]

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Riders bounce back against Bristol

The Riders put one in the win column, improving to 3-3 with a 91-73 victory against the Bristol Flyers. A monster 34-point performance from Marc Loving led a dominant second-half display, as Leicester secured a much-needed win.  Loving’s 34 came in 36 minutes, shooting 13-17 from the field and a red-hot 6-8 from three. The […]

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Riders fall just short in Glasgow

The Riders fell short in Scotland, losing a battle against the Caledonia Gladiators. Before the closing seconds, the lead was never greater than six for either team. But the Gladiators found late momentum to secure the win.  The Riders’ wing duo of Patrick Whelan and Marc Loving led the scoring with 22 and 20, respectively, […]

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Riders win home opener

The Riders move to 2-2 after winning their home opener. It was a 102-89 against the Manchester Giants, which they blew open in the third quarter.  The Riders’ wing tandem led them through the game, as GB guard Patrick Whelan and Omaha graduate Zach Jackson scored 20 each. Jackson also grabbed 10 boards, putting up […]

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All you need to know!

With the fantastic expansion of Morningside Arena, and ahead of the first home game of the season this Friday against Manchester Giants – here’s all you need to know… Tip timesAll Friday night home games will now tip-off at 7.45pm. This Friday there is a pre-game event! Pre-game event This Friday we open our doors […]

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Everymind Performance joins the Leicester Riders family as official partner to take academy programme to the next level.

Leicester Riders academy programme is already one of the most successful academies in the UK with a multitude of national titles and players moving on to professional basketball around the world. Riders have now created a new partnership with performance coaching and education experts, Everymind Performance. The partnership has already been in place for a […]

Arlen named in top 3!

Forward, Ashley Arlen has been named in the ‘Top 3 Ballers’ in the WBBL on The BBL Show podcast alongside London Lions, Kiki Herbert-Harrigan and Shanice Beckford-Norton. Arlen joined the Riders this season after a successful three-year spell at the Nottingham Wildcats and professional experience in Romania, Germany, Spain and Australia. Arlen now leads the […]

Riders fall short in a close one

The Riders fell just short in a close one in Bristol, concluding a three-game road trip to start the season.  The game was tightly contested throughout, but the Flyers found late momentum to win the contest. New man Derryck Thornton led the team for the second straight game with 16 points and five rebounds, but […]

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Black History Month celebrated at Flyers game

Players of both Leicester Riders and Bristol Flyers will wear warm-up t-shirts to celebrate Black History Month before Saturday’s away game. Both sides represent multi-cultural cities and have a rich history of welcoming players from all backgrounds. Riders are also offering free advertising space on their big screens to local black-owned businesses for both home […]

Kevin Routledge honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award

We are thrilled to announce Leicester Riders chairman Kevin Routledge has won the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2022 LeicestershireLive Business Awards. Kevin’s years of contributions to basketball, the community and business were all recognised, with TV presenter & host Ben Hanlin presenting the award at the King Power Stadium. All at the Riders would […]

Academy Results: October 8th & 9th

Results: U14 Boys II 27-86 Leicester Dynamite U16 Girls Prem 67-77 Sheffield Hatters U18 Men 65-99 Leicester Dynamite U16 Boys Prem 62-46 City of Leeds U16 Girls II 40-53 Frankley Falcons U14 Girls 64-51 Mansfield Giants U14 Boys Prem 51-58 Manchester Giants For updates on all Academy fixtures follow @RidersBF & @LRFAcademy on all social […]

Riders bag first win of the season

The Riders took their first win of the season, beating the Surrey Scorchers 86-67 on the road. The Riders took an early lead which they carried through to the final buzzer, blowing the game open in the third quarter.  New man Derryck Thornton enjoyed a dream debut, leading the game with 20 points after scoring […]

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American talent joins Loughborough University

Loughborough Basketball welcome Emma Fee and Ashley Johnson to Loughborough University where they will be studying and competing in the British University and Colleges Sport competition.  Fee, originally from Minnesota, has spent the last five years studying and playing at Winona State University. The 6’2 Forward will further her academic studies at Loughborough University this […]

Riders fall short in season opener

The Riders tipped off their title defence with an 89-78 loss on the road against the London Lions. Falling in a hole early, the Riders fought resiliently to stay in the game, but fell short of a comeback late on.  Marc Loving led the team with 21 points, the stretch four having an efficiently brilliant […]

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Riders sign point guard Derryck Thornton!

Riders are thrilled to announce the signing of American point guard Derryck Thornton! The high-flying playmaker adds to an exciting Riders roster looking to build on last season’s treble-winning success.  “I’m really excited and eager to get going,” commented Derryck Thornton. “I know it’s a really competitive league, with great fans. I’m just really excited […]

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RIDERS SIGN O’DWYER

The Leicester Riders are delighted to announce the addition of Irish International forward Fiona O’Dwyer to their WBBL roster for the upcoming season.  Originally O’Dwyer was set to play with the Gloucester City Queens however their decision to withdraw from the league has meant she will now make the switch to the Riders. O’Dwyer is […]

New Zealand-British Forward, Dion Collins Joins The NBL For The 2022-23 Season

Loughborough Basketball announce the signing of 6’8 New Zealand-British Forward, Dion Collins to the 2022-23 roster for the Loughborough Riders Men’s programme. Collins, born and raised in New Zealand with British ancestry is the eleventh player to join the Division 1 team, led by Coach Will Maynard. Collins left New Zealand to attend college in […]

Riders fall in BCL Qualifiers

The Riders fell just short in the opening round of the Basketball Champions League Qualifiers, losing 70-61 to CSO Voluntari to conclude their venture into Europe.  The deficit was just four points with three minutes remaining, after they fell down double-digits in the third quarter. But the Romanian side had enough to hold onto the […]

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Sponsors support Riders in Europe

On the day of our return to European competition, Leicester Riders have highlighted the fantastic support it has received from sponsors for its BCL Campaign, Jelson Homes, Morningside Pharmaceuticals, Lumbers Jewellers and Hilton Leicester. “Over my time as MD of Leicester, Jelson Homes have been a critical sponsor in support of this club. We have […]

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Know our name!

While the Riders are in Basketball Champions League action this Wednesday the domestic league gets underway this Friday. To celebrate the talent, culture and excitement around the league, the BBL and clubs have launched the “Know Our Name” campaign to ignite fans’ passion ahead of the start of the new season. After an incredible 21/22 […]

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Riders unveil new European kits

Leicester Riders today unveiled their brand new kit designs for the 2022-23 season! With the side entering European competition, Riders have today launched their European Edition featuring sponsors Jelson Homes, Morningside Pharmaceuticals, and Hilton – Leicester. Fans will get to see the new kits for the first time in person at tonight’s game with the […]

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Charnwood Academy Graduate to join Loughborough Basketball for the 2022-23 Season

Loughborough Basketball are pleased to announce that up-and-coming British talent, Ben Woog will be joining the Division 1 Men’s side this season in the National Basketball League. Woog has been with the Riders club for the past two seasons within the Charnwood College Riders Basketball Academy, under the development of Coach Will Maynard. The British […]

Eadsforth-Yates in Riders Switch

Leicester Riders are pleased to announce the addition of guard Jess Eadsforth-Yates to their roster for the rapidly approaching WBBL season. Eadsforth-Yates had been expected to be competing for the Gloucester City Queens in the upcoming season, however, a change in circumstances has seen her now sign with the Riders while also studying for her […]

Riders Head To Sweden

Riders women will travel to Sweden for some preseason games. This will be a great opportunity to play some high-quality teams for the women and continue their preparation for the WBBL opener in a few weeks! The first game will be on Thursday when they face Sodertaile. Sodertaile are one of the top teams who […]

LRF to host Central Venue League

In addition to the return of our Community Sessions the Leicester Riders Foundation will also be hosting a Central Venue League across 4 locations, Morningside Arena, Groby, Coalville and Beauchamp College for players ages 8-12. Our Central Venue league will give players the opportunity to train weekly and then join the other locations once a […]

Loughborough Sign US Guard

Loughborough Riders are pleased to announce the signing of American guard Elijah Bailey on a 2 year deal, who will be combining playing with the Riders while studying his MSc in International Business at Loughborough University. The 6’3 guard joins the Riders with experience playing professionally in Armenia, Iceland and Maldives following his graduation from […]

Whelan named in Eurobasket GB roster

Ahead of an eagerly anticipated FIBA EuroBasket 2022 that will see some of the world’s best basketball talent compete for supremacy, Great Britain Men’s Head Coach Nate Reinking has confirmed the 12-man roster selected to represent the team at the showpiece tournament. Riders star Patrick Whelan has been named in the twelve, alongside former Rider […]

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Riders sign CJ Jackson!

Riders are thrilled to announce the signing of talented point guard CJ Jackson for the 2022/23 season! Georgia-born Jackson has played three pro seasons in Scandinavia, averaging 17 points and 10 rebounds per game for Bisons Loimaa in the Finnish first division last season.  Jackson is a graduate of Ohio State, playing three seasons with […]

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Community Sessions Are Back

Our Leicester Riders Foundation Community Sessions are back ahead of the 2022/23 season. CLICK HERE to book onto our sessions! Monday Loughborough PL Kicks, Ages 12-17, 19:30-20:30 at Charnwood College, Thorpe hill, Loughborough, LE11 4SQ Late Night Hoops, 18+, 21:00-22:30 at Morningside Arena Tuesday She Got Game, Ages 12-17, 17:30-19:00 at Morningside Arena He Got […]

Riders announce BBL staff structure for 2022/23

Riders have announced the BBL support staff for the 2022/23 season. After winning the treble last season, the club are delighted to announce the addition of some key staff members. “It’s awesome for us to welcome the new faces to the backroom team”, commented Head Coach Rob Paternostro. “It’s important for us to have a […]

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Riley Abercrombie

Leicester Riders signed 6’9” forward Riley Abercrombie in the 2024 summer. The Australian, who possesses a UK passport, signs from the Illawarra Hawks in Australia’s NBL 1, where he averaged 23.2 points and 7.7 rebounds per game. Abercrombie’s season with the Hawks featured back-to-back 38 point games, five 30 point outings and six double doubles […]

Walshe returns to Riders

British guard Evan Walshe has returned to the Riders squad for the 2022-23 season. Walshe, who previously played & studied in America for Barry University, will continue his studies at Loughborough University, undertaking a two-year masters degree.  Walshe was added to the Riders squad last term and as well as enjoying minutes in the BBL, […]

Riders Recruit Sarson

Leicester Riders are pleased to announce the addition of Beth Sarson to their WBBL roster ahead of the 2022/23 WBBL Season. Sarson will be a familiar figure within the league having made over 120 appearances across all WBBL competitions during her four seasons with the Oaklands Wolves and one season at the Essex Rebels.  Last […]

Riders partner with Vertu Motors

Leicester Riders are thrilled to announce a three-year partnership with Vertu Motors and their Leicester dealership – Vertu Toyota Leicester. The leading car dealership, who also have dealerships in Loughborough, Nottingham, Derby, Mansfield and Grantham, are supplying the team a fleet of Toyota vehicles Chris Taylor, Group Operations Director at Vertu Motors, said: “Leicester Riders […]

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Riders add Dolphins to pre-season schedule

Riders will face Swedish side Norrköping Dolphins at Morningside Arena on Wednesday 14 September at 7.30pm tip, as they prepare for the new season. Dolphins won the league title in Sweden last year and will also feature in the Basketball Champions League Qualifiers on 21st. After facing Rob Paternostro’s men, Norrköping will travel to the […]

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Powell To Step Up For Riders

Leicester Riders are pleased to confirm that GB U18 forward Erin Powell will step up and be part of their roster for the upcoming WBBL Season. Powell is set to start her second year at Charnwood College having averaged 10.3ppg & 13rpg in the WEABL last season where she was voted Northern Conference U17 Player […]

Brown Becomes A Rider

The Leicester Riders are pleased to announce a further addition to their WBBL roster for the 2022/23 WBBL Season with the signing of 6’3” US/Scottish forward Kirsty Brown. Brown joins the Riders after graduating from Cal Poly where in her senior year she averaged 8ppg, 6.5rpg & 1.1bpg. With good size, Brown will give the […]

Marc Loving returns!

Riders are excited to announce the re-signing of former Ohio State forward Marc Loving for the 2022/23 season. The sharpshooting stretch-four scored 12 points a game last season on an efficient 46% from the field.  Loving played an integral part of the Riders’ treble-winning season last year. His season-high of 32 points game back in […]

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Crandall departs for Germany

Riders have accepted a bid from German BBL side BG Göttingen to buy BBL MVP Geno Crandall out of his new contract. Despite signing in July, BG Göttingen’s bid triggered a release in the contract with Crandall that allows him to leave if an exceptional opportunity presented itself. As such Crandall will now play for […]

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Riders Acquire Oliana Squires

The Leicester Riders roster for the 2022/23 WBBL season continues to take shape as the club are pleased to announce the signing of US guard Oliana Squires. Squires will begin her pro career with the Riders after a four-year college career with Montana State where in her senior year she averaged 11.3ppg, 3.2apg & 1.7spg. […]

Riders head to North Macedonia for BCL

FIBA have released the four host venues for the Qualification Rounds – TFT Skopje (MKD), Unicaja (ESP), SL Benfica (POR) and FMP Meridian (SRB), taking place in September. These four tournaments will determine the last four spots in the Regular Season of BCL’s seventh season. Riders will travel to North Macedonia, the home of Skopje […]

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Riders WBBL Staff Takes Shape

With preparations well underway for the 2022/23 WBBL Season, the Leicester Riders new Head Coach Krumesh Patel has put the finishing touches to his staff. He will be ably assisted throughout the coming campaign by three assistant coaches: Kiran Wiltshire, Oli Parr & Nick Moodey. Kiran Wiltshire is well known within the Riders set up […]

Jackson re-signs with Riders!

Zach Jackson returns to Leicester for the 2022/23 season, after the star guard played an integral role in the Riders’ treble-winning season last year!  The Omaha graduate averaged 10 points per game last season, shooting 49% from the field while playing elite defence on the other end. Throughout his second Riders’ season, Jackson showcased his […]

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Johnston Joins Riders

Leicester Riders are pleased to announce the signing of US combo guard McKenzie Johnston ahead of the 2022/23 WBBL Season. Johnston has signed a 2-year deal to play WBBL alongside studying for her masters at Loughborough University. The exciting guard had a stand-out college career with Montana where she got 1398 points and 515 assists, […]

Jubril Returns!

Riders are delighted to announce that Jubril Adekoya has signed a new contract for the 2022/23 season. The American/Brit was central to the Riders’ BBL best defensive record last season, the versatile power forward playing with intensity and hustle all season.  Adekoya scored a season-high of 18 points against the Glasgow Rocks last season, and […]

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Robb Selected for Commonwealth Games

Everyone at the Leicester Riders would like to wish good luck to Hannah Robb as she prepares to take part in this summer’s Commonwealth Games. Having played for Scotland at every level from U13’s to the senior national team the GB guard is excited to represent her country at a major games, as she competes […]

Compton Signs on at Riders

The Leicester Riders continue to build their roster for the 2022/23 WBBL season with the signing of US wing Jade Compton who joins on a 2-year deal while also studying for her masters at Loughborough University. Jade is a 5’10” forward who is known for playing hard at both ends of the court. She is […]

X2 BBL MVP Geno Crandall pens new deal!

Back-to-back BBL MVP Geno Crandall returns to the Riders! ‘The general’ led the Riders to a treble-winning year last season, and will look to help bring yet more silverware to the Morningside Arena. Winning MVP last season, Crandall became just the fourth player in BBL history to win the award back-to-back. It was one of […]

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Riders measured approach in Europe

Earlier this month Leicester Riders confirmed they would take part in European competition in the form of the Champions League Qualification rounds again this season. Managing Director Russell Levenston explains the decision to enter Europe in the Champions League competition this term. “Our ambitions are to be competing at the top-level of Europe and believe […]

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Robb Returns for Riders

The Leicester Riders are delighted to announce that Great Britain guard Hannah Robb will again be part of their roster for the upcoming 2022/23 WBBL Season. Robb will embark on a seventh season in the WBBL and a third with the Riders, having previously been a key member of their 2020/21 WBBL Cup winning side. […]

Arlen Returns to WBBL with Riders

Leicester Riders have begun preparations for the 2022/23 WBBL season with the signing of former League MVP Ashley Arlen (Harris). Arlen will be well known within the WBBL from a successful three-year spell at the Nottingham Wildcats where she comfortably averaged a double double in each of her seasons, finishing with an average of 21.3ppg […]

LRF host Summer Camp Series

This summer the Leicester Riders Foundation will be hosting 4 camps in 4 different locations across Leicestershire over the months of July and August. All camps are open to participants of all abilities, beginner to intermediate, providing opportunities for players to develop their game in a fun and safe environment with Leicester Riders Foundation community […]

Riders sign Bowman!

Riders have signed exciting young British star Blake Bowman on a multi-year deal, his first professional contract! The 20-year-old Derby native has played his last three seasons with his hometown Trailblazers in the NBL, before setting his sights on turning professional.  Bowman averaged 19 points, six rebounds and three assists in the NBL last season, […]

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2022/23 Schedule Released

Riders will travel South to take on the London Lions to kick off their 2022/23 campaign, scheduled for Friday 30th September. Fans at the Morningside Arena will welcome the Riders home for the first time in the upcoming season on Friday, 21st of October as they host the Manchester Giants. Keep your eyes on our […]

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Nelson-Henry returns!

After leading the Riders in a treble-winning year, Captain Darien Nelson-Henry has re-signed and will return to Leicester for the 2022/23 season. The University of Pennsylvania graduate earned a spot on the Molten BBL Team of the Year in back-to-back seasons, after being named to the team this year. He averaged an index rating of 28.8, […]

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Riders to host Donar Groningen in preseason

The Riders will host Dutch outfit Donar Groningen during their upcoming preseason. The games will take place on Friday the 9th and Sunday the 11th of September, both at the Morningside Arena. Leicester faced Donar home and away in last year’s postseason, the Dutch side proving a stern test for the Riders. The fixtures provided key […]

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Riders Pre-Season Games

In anticipation of the 2022/23 BBL season, your treble-winning Leicester Riders are back for pre-season this September! Leicester Riders vs USA SelectFriday 2nd September – Tip-off 8 PM Pre-season Tickets Adult £10Concession £7.50Child £5 Click here for tickets!Corporate Packages for Club 1967 will be also available for these Riders pre-season games, please contact the Morningside […]

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Four Riders continuing multi-year deals

Four contracted Riders players are returning to Leicester for next season, as Patrick Whelan, Mo Walker, Kimbal Mackenzie and Conner Washington continue their multi-year deals. The quartet played a pivotal role in the Riders’ treble-winning season, and will look to bring further success to the Morningside Arena.  Whelan was named in the Molten BBL Team […]

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BBL confirm new format

The British Basketball League (BBL) are excited to reveal new changes to the format of the BBL season ahead of the start of the 2022-23 campaign. The new season will begin in September with BBL Championship action, with each team now facing each other four times (2H, 2A), playing 36 games across a 28-week league […]

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Rob Paternostro’s testimonial report!

The BBL All-Stars emerged 94-91 victors against the Riders Legends in coach Rob Paternostro’s testimonial game, honouring Paternostro’s tenure so far as Riders coach.  The game came down to the final seconds, as the teams traded the lead in the final minute. The Riders Legends had a shot to tie, but Tyler Bernardini’s shot fell […]

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British Basketball League Launches League Ambassadors programme

Campaign will target 1,000 schools and inspire 150,000 young people across the UK to get involved with sport in their local communities.  The British Basketball League has today launched its Ambassadors programme, which will see players and staff across the league promote the importance of a healthy, active lifestyle to thousands of school children in […]

Testimonial rosters announced

A host of Riders legends and BBL All-stars will be on court at Morningside Arena for Rob Paternostro’s testimonial on 11 June 2022. With a few big name additions still expected to join the current line-ups, the final line-ups will be announced later this week. The teams will be split along Riders lines with generations […]

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Award named after Eric

Tonight sees the End of Season Awards for the Riders BBL & WBBL squads at Morningside Arena. As a special dedication, the club has announced that the Coach’s Player of the Year will be named after Eric Robertson. Eric, who passed away earlier this year, was a part of the Riders family from 2016 to […]

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Riders win BBL Playoff Final!

The Leicester Riders secured the treble in a thriller at the O2, winning the BBL Playoff Final with a 78-75 victory against the London Lions.  After being crowned back to back MVP a day previous, Geno Crandall took the game by the horns in the clutch to snatch the victory. He scored or assisted on […]

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Geno crowned back to back MVP!

Geno Crandall has been named the 2021/22 Molten BBL MVP! Crandall has won the MVP in each of his two Riders seasons, becoming just the fourth player in BBL history to win the award back to back.  It is Crandall’s second individual award this season, having picked up the BBL Cup final MVP in January. […]

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May Bank Holiday Camp!

Get yourself ready for the LRF Camp! The Leicester Riders Foundation will be running a May Camp at the home of the Leicester Riders, Morningside Arena. Book before the 26th of May 2022 and get 10% off! Use code: EARLYMAY The camp is available to participants of all abilities, beginner to intermediate, ages 8 – […]

Rob named Coach of the Year!

Coach Rob Paternostro has been named the 2021/22 Molten Ed Percival BBL Coach of the Year! It is Rob’s seventh time receiving the award, the most in BBL history!  Rob has led the Riders to their biggest ever winning margin, with their 27-2 record winning the title by 16 points. The Riders have secured two […]

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Coach Patel is Coming Home

Krumesh Patel will be rejoining his hometown Club as the head coach for the WBBL Riders team and the Loughborough University 1st Team on a three-year Contract.  Patel has spent the last two years in Sweden as the head coach of the Wetterbygden Sparks. Prior to his stint in Sweden he played a major role in the Riders organisation. After graduating from the University […]

Three Riders named to BBL Team of the Year!

Geno Crandall, Darien Nelson-Henry and Patrick Whelan have been named to the Molten BBL Team of the Year! The trio led the Riders to a title-winning season, all playing pivotal roles in their success.  Crandall finished the season averaging 13.1 points and 6.8 assists, his assist tally ranking in the top five in the BBL. […]

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BBL Playoff Final Preview- Riders vs Lions

The Riders face off against the London Lions in the BBL Playoff Final at the O2 Arena! The game will take place on Sunday, tipping off at 4:15.  Get your tickets here!  Road to the O2- Riders After lifting the BBL Cup and winning the BBL Championship by a franchise-record margin, the Riders have fought […]

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Whelan named in BBL British Team of the Year!

Patrick Whelan has been named in the Molten BBL British Team of the Year! The Warrington-born two-guard led the Riders with 15.3 points per game this season, an integral part of their championship run.  The GB international was the BBL’s second-best three-point shooter on the year, averaging 48% from deep. He scored 20 points on […]

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Riders Job opportunities

Leicester Riders have some new opportunities to join their programme. We are looking for a Physiotherapist/Sports Therapist, Physiotherapy Internship and four Strength & Conditioning Interns. Physiotherapist/Sports TherapistDownload job description Physiotherapy InternshipDownload job description Strength & Conditioning Work Experience/Intern (x4)Download job description

Riders progress to BBL Playoff Final!

The Riders booked their spot in the BBL Playoff final, beating the Glasgow Rocks 209-162 over two legs. A 104-78 win in the return fixture marked a blowout win for the league champions, as Leicester showed composure and professionalism throughout.  After his dominant display in the first leg, Geno Crandall led the team with 22 […]

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Riders thank Marg Jones

Marg Jones, who started the season as Women’s Head Coach for the Riders Charnwood Academy, seamlessly stepped in to lead the Riders WBBL programme after the departure of Derrick Washington. Jones brought her vast coaching experience to the WBBL side and led the team through the regular league season to the 2022 play-off quarter-finals against […]

Ceejay Hanson commits to Cape Breton

Manchester-born Ceejay Hanson has committed to Canadian school Cape Breton who compete in the Atlantic University Sport division. Hanson was a key member of Charnwood College’s team that lifted the EABL championship this season, he is all set to join up with the Capers ahead of the 2022/23 season.  “I’m delighted to have committed to […]

BBL Playoff Preview- Riders vs Rocks

The Riders return to Leicester for the second leg of the BBL Playoff semi-final. They take a 21 point lead to the Morningside Arena following the first leg in Glasgow. Get your tickets here!  Playoffs so far- Riders  The Riders earned the top seed for the postseason in dominant fashion, winning the league title by […]

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Riders win first leg blowout!

It is advantage Riders in the BBL playoff semi-final, after they won the first leg 105-84 against the Glasgow Rocks.  After being named the British Journalists’ Player of the Year in the week, reigning BBL MVP Geno Crandall put on a show for the Riders, putting up an astonishing 32 points, 11 assists seven rebounds […]

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Ndoukou commits to North Dakota

EABL Finals MVP Victor Ndoukou has committed to division one NCAA school North Dakota and will start his American college career with the Fighting Hawks next season. Ndoukou, who came through the Charnwood College programme, played for both Loughborough Riders and Leicester this past season.  “I’m really happy to commit to North Dakota. I’ve had […]

Crandall, Whelan & Paternostro win BJA Awards

For the second straight season, Leicester Riders guard Geno Crandall has scooped the Player of the Year in the Basketball Journalists Association’s annual awards for the 2021-22 season. Crandall averaged 13.1 points and 6.8 assists a game this season, shooting an efficient 50 percent from the floor during the regular season, as he led the […]

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RIDERS 69 – 81 WILDCATS

Sunday’s action saw the Riders take on the Nottingham Wildcats in the first round of the WBBL Playoffs in a win or go home thriller. Both teams fought valiantly and it was the Wildcats who prevailed 81-69. The Riders showed tremendous effort throughout.  Both Oceana Hamilton and Hannah Robb had 19 points. They were a […]

BBL Playoff Preview- Riders at Rocks

The Riders will face the seventh-seeded Glasgow Rocks in the semi-finals of the BBL Playoffs! The first leg will be played on the road, on Saturday 7 May at 2 pm. The teams return to the Morningside Arena for the return fixture on Monday 9 May, tipping off at 7:30 pm. Get your tickets for […]

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Riders through to the Playoff semi-finals!

The Riders booked their place in the BBL Playoff semi-finals, beating the Plymouth City Patriots over two legs. A 88-87 win in the second leg built on the 15 point advantage they’d built in the first, a solid showing over 80 minutes.  Zach Jackson led the team with 18 points, the Kansas born wing scored […]

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Club Statement

In the third quarter of tonight’s game our Head Coach Rob Paternostro was attacked by a spectator at Plymouth Pavilions. We would like to thank the medical staff who attended to Rob for their swift response.  Both Leicester Riders and Plymouth City Patriots strongly condemn the actions of the spectator. There is no place for […]

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Riders win Playoff first leg in Plymouth

The Riders tipped off their BBL playoffs campaign with a win in Plymouth, beating the Patriots 86-71 in the first leg of the quarter-finals.  Patrick Whelan led the team with 19 points and seven rebounds in his first BBL playoff game, his strong third-quarter setting the tone for Leicester. The Riders won the third 25-18, […]

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2022 Play-Off tees available Sunday!

Our 2022 Play-off tees are available for collection from 11.30am on Sunday, ahead of the WBBL game against Nottingham Wildcats (at 12pm) and BBL home Play-off Quarter Final versus Plymouth City Patriots (at 4pm). A huge thank you to our tees sponsors – Jelson Homes, Torr Waterfield, Premier Logistics, Mather Jamie, 5or6, bespoke LED and […]

BBL Championship preview- Riders vs Patriots

Season so far- Riders The Riders conclude their league season against the Plymouth City Patriots, looking to finish their title-winning year with a 25-2 record. A win in this one would maintain their undefeated home record, as they head into the offseason looking for the treble.  Leicester is in the midst of an eight-game winning […]

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Riders beat Rocks on the road

The Riders won their final road game of the league season, beating the Glasgow Rocks 101-86. Having previously wrapped up the league title, the win is crucial for maintaining the team’s winning rhythm. Leicester’s tandem of Mo Walker and Kimbal Mackenzie combined for 32 points off the bench, with Walker leading the team with 17 […]

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RIDERS DOUBLE-HEADER WEEKEND

The weekend saw the Riders take on the Sevenoak Suns and Cardiff Met Archers on back to back days. On Friday the Sevenoaks Suns outlasted the Riders with a 62-42 win, but the Riders bounced back on Saturday to defeat the Cardiff Met Archers 88-58. Against Sevenoaks the Riders struggled from the field, only shooting […]

Riders at Rocks- BBL Championship preview

The final two games of the season are set to be useful for Leicester, as they will be played against two of the Riders’ potential first-round playoff matchups, the Glasgow Rocks and the Plymouth City Patriots.  The games will provide the Riders will key information about their opponents heading into the postseason, starting with the […]

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Riders beat Lions in dominant display

The Riders made it seven wins on the bounce with a cracking Easter Sunday display, beating the London Lions 103-67.  All of Leicester’s starters scored double-digit points in an emphatic team effort. Marc Loving led the team with 18 points in 27 minutes, while Geno Crandall put up a near double-double with 16 points and […]

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Charity game at Morningside Arena for Andi Peel

Morningside Arena will host a basketball game to raise money for research into brain tumours as a local player battles the disease.  Andi Peel, 30, from Groby, Leicestershire, was diagnosed with a glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) brain tumour in January 2020. The otherwise fit and healthy Carphone Warehouse manager suddenly started getting strong headaches in August […]

RIDERS 75 – 65 EAGLES

Monday Night’s action saw the Newcastle Eagles take on the Leicester Riders at home. This game was defined by defense and hustle from both sides as both teams gave it their all. The Riders were led by Oceana Hamilton (21 Points, 12 Rebounds) and Anna Lappenküper (15 points, 8 Assists). Immediately after the game started […]

RIDERS 91 – 78 WILDCATS

Saturday’s action saw the Leicester Riders take on the Nottingham Wildcats. It was a stellar contest headlined by Leicester’s two-headed monster of Oceana Hamilton (22 points, 8 rebounds) and Hannah Robb (21 points, 6 assists, 6 rebounds) who led the way to the win despite Wildcats’ Brooklyn Pannell pouring in 33 points.  In the first […]

Riders beat Giants in retro night thriller

On the night of their coronation as league champions, the Riders won an 88-82 retro night thriller against the Manchester Giants.  With the league wrapped up, the Riders produced the same intensity which has earned them their 23-2 record on the year, in a game that remained within single digits for the full 40 minutes.  […]

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Retro night preview- Riders vs Giants

The Riders take on the Giants on retro night! There will be throwback tunes and special guests, as your champions are presented with the BBL Championship trophy! Season so far- Riders The Riders began the season 12-1, the best start to a season in franchise history. They never looked back, with their 22-1 record enough […]

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Riders beat Patriots to win BBL Championship!

The Riders were crowned BBL Champions with a 77-60 win against the Plymouth City Patriots! Their 22-2 record cannot be caught, as they win their sixth league title.  It is the second back-to-back Championship in franchise history, and last season’s MVP Geno Crandall led them over the line. He scored his league season-high 25 points, […]

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RIDERS 80 – 84 REBELS

Sunday’s 5pm action saw the Leicester Riders taking on the Essex Rebel’s at home. It was an intense back and forth battle but ultimately the Rebels came out on top despite the Riders best efforts.  Star Performers for the Riders include Brooklynn McAlear-Fanus with 16 points and Oceana Hamilton who stuffed the stat sheet with […]

Preview: Riders at Patriots

Season So Far – Riders A win in this one would secure the Riders the BBL Championship! It would be the second time in their history winning back to back Championships, as they would lift their sixth league title.  Going 12-1 through the opening stages of the year, the Riders burst out the gate to […]

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RIDERS 59 – 63 KESTRELS

It was an intense outing and heartbreaking loss for the D1 Loughborough Women, losing 63-59 to the Solent Kestrels in a down to the wire thriller. Both teams put on a phenomenal display of defense and team basketball.  The Rider’s loss means they’ve been eliminated from the playoffs and their season is over. Though their […]

Preview: Riders at Eagles

Season So Far – Riders The Riders are two wins away from retaining their BBL Championship title, sitting top of the table with a 19-2 record.  A blowout win against the Scorchers in their previous game brought them one step closer to the silverware.  Patrick Whelan led them in the game with 23 points, the GB […]

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Preview: Riders at Scorchers

Season So Far – Riders After a win against Bristol the day previous to this fixture, the Riders are three wins away from retaining their BBL Championship table. They possess an 18-2 record, and the best offence and defence in the BBL.  A huge clutch win against the Bristol Flyers put them one game closer […]

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Preview: Riders v Flyers

Season So Far – Riders With eight games remaining, the Riders are strong favourites to retain their BBL Championship title. They sit 10 points clear atop the table with a 17-2 record, with a game in hand on the Manchester Giants below.  Leicester possesses the best statistical record on both ends, scoring 89.7 points while […]

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COLA 47 – 63 RIDERS

On Sunday the Loughborough Riders took on the CoLa Southwark Pride in London. The teams went back and forth exchanging leads in a gritty defensive minded battle. The Riders managed to pull ahead and run away with a win, tallying a final score of 63-47.  CoLA began the game with a quick 6-0 run over […]

THUNDER 91 – 75 RIDERS

Saturday saw the Loughborough Riders travel to Worthing to take on the Thunder. Both teams fought hard but it was the Thunder who pulled ahead in front of their home crowd and won 91-75.  It was a rough first quarter for Loughborough as the Thunder came out on fire hitting shot after shot as the […]

PALATINATES 85 – 70 RIDERS

The Leicester Riders took on the Durham Palatinates in a tight, back and forth contest which saw the Riders losing 85-70 after they were unable to answer the second half run of the Palatinates.  The Riders were off to a quick start in the first, behind good efficiency and a balanced scoring effort they managed […]

Riders win on the road in Surrey

The Riders improved their BBL best record to 17-2, beating the Surrey Scorchers 82-60 on the road.  Darien Nelson-Henry led the team with 21 points and five rebounds, not missing a shot as he went 8-8 from the field. Nelson-Henry’s shooting was consistent throughout the team, as Leicester enjoyed a characteristically efficient shooting night, going […]

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Preview: Riders at Scorchers

Season So Far – Riders A 16-2 record is enough to put the Riders 10 points clear atop the BBL Championship table. They have dominated the BBL on both ends, possessing the league’s best offensive and defensive record by scoring 90.2 points and giving up just 70.1.  The Riders start to their season was the […]

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RIDERS v WOLVES DOUBLEHEADER

The Leicester Riders and Oaklands Wolves faced a double header this weekend, one game played in each teams respectives arena’s. Both times though the Riders came out on top in convincing fashion behind the Riders unselfish offense and phenomenal defense.  In their first face off the Riders took off, coming out with a 12-0 run […]

RIDERS 81-90 NEWCASTLE

Sunday saw the Loughborough Riders take on Team Newcastle in a tough contest headlined by defense, runs and three point shooting. The Riders were led by dominant performances from both Joe Bielak and Harrison Gamble who each had 23 points. But their efforts weren’t quite enough to overcome Team Newcastle who were able to hold […]

Riders fall on the road to Giants

The Riders took their second defeat of the season in a thriller, falling to the Manchester Giants 85-83.  Losing their MVP Geno Crandall to injury after the first minute, the Riders fought hard all game to keep it close. There was never double-digit points between the teams, as the game came down to the final […]

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Preview: Riders at Giants

Manchester hosts retro night in this one, with classic kits, tunes and special guests set to feature! The Riders will be throwing it back to the early 2000s, sporting a blue and orange for the contest.  Season So Far – Riders The Riders sit top of the BBL Championship table with a 16-1 record, their […]

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Riders defeat Phoenix to clinch playoff spot

The Riders improved to 16-1 at the top of the BBL Championship with a comfortable 80-59 win against the Cheshire Phoenix. With the Rocks losing their game against the Surrey Scorchers, the Riders clinched a playoff place with the win.  A team effort saw the Riders take the win, as eight players scored eight or […]

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Rest in peace Eric

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of one of our former players Eric Robertson. Out with being an outstanding basketball player and all his accomplishments on court, Eric was a stand out human being who’s light shone so brightly. He was a man of family and faith. His infectious smile and […]

Preview: Riders v Phoenix

Season So Far – Riders The Riders are clear at the top of the BBL Championship table, having lost just one of their 16 games this season. They are the BBL’s premier side on both ends of the floor, scoring 91.3 points per game while giving up less than 70.  Shooting efficiency has been the […]

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WARRIORS 94-101 RIDERS

Sunday’s game saw the Loughborough Riders take on the Leicester Warriors in a high scoring, high octane match. Both teams gave it their all as the Riders pulled through and won the game 101-94.  Right from the tip it was evident it was going to be an intense game. Both teams were quick to push […]

NEWCASTLE 93-87 RIDERS

Saturday saw a contested contest between the Loughborough Riders and Newcastle University. Both teams put on a gritty display of heart, but it was Newcastle that managed to get the edge and win 93-87.  The first quarter was a battle between Newcastle’s ability to attack the paint and the Riders stellar perimeter shooting. Both teams […]

RIDERS 57-SUNS 74

Sunday’s Trophy Semi Final saw the Leicester Riders take on the Sevenoak Suns in a gritty, defensive minded game that was decided by both teams ability to defend the other. It was well fought but the Rider’s couldn’t overcome the Suns and lost the game 74-57. The Game began on equal footing. It was evident […]

Riders edge Flyers on the road

The Riders won a battle in Bristol, emerging 78-75 victors against the Flyers. Zach Jackson put on a show throughout, scoring 28 points and leading Leicester down the stretch.  The game came down to the final shot after Jackson’s three put the Riders up one with less than a minute remaining. He and Geno Crandall […]

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Retro Night announced!

Retro kits, top tunes and special guests are all in store for the Leicester Riders & Manchester Giants remaining league games against each other. Leicester’s trip to Belle Vue, Manchester will have a twist on Sunday 13 March 2022 with both teams playing in a version of a RETRO kit from years’ gone by (tickets […]

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Flyers game now on Sky Sports

Riders home game with Bristol Flyers has been selected to feature on Sky Sports. As such the game on 25 March 2022 will now tip-off at 7.30pm. With an international break this weekend, Riders are back in league action away at Bristol on Saturday 5th before returning to the Morningside versus Cheshire on Friday 11th […]

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Preview: Riders at Rocks

Season So Far – Riders The Riders are once again the team to beat in the BBL, as they sit top of the league table with a 13-1 record. They are in a strong position to retain their BBL Championship title, playing elite basketball on both ends.  Leicester possesses the BBL’s best offensive and defensive […]

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Preview: Riders v Sharks

Season So Far – Riders The Riders are the team to beat in the BBL Championship, as they currently top the standings with a 12-1 record. They possess both the best offensive and defensive records, scoring 91.3 points per game, while giving up just 68.4.  Patrick Whelan’s play this season has earned him a place […]

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Riders handed first league loss by Lions

The Riders continue their record-breaking undefeated start to their season, improving to 12-0 with a 86-69 win against the Manchester Giants. Darien Nelson-Henry led the game with 23 points and six rebounds, hitting big shots throughout a dominant victory.  The game was won largely in the second quarter, as the Riders league-best defence held the […]

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Preview: Riders at Lions

Season So Far – Riders The Riders have asserted themselves as the premier team in the BBL this season. An 86-69 win against the Giants last time out improved Leicester’s record to 12-0, their best-ever start to a season.  Picking up where he left off last season, reigning MVP Geno Crandall has led the way […]

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Riders continue record breaking run

The Riders continue their record-breaking undefeated start to their season, improving to 12-0 with a 86-69 win against the Manchester Giants. Darien Nelson-Henry led the game with 23 points and six rebounds, hitting big shots throughout a dominant victory.  The game was won largely in the second quarter, as the Riders league-best defence held the […]

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Preview: Riders v Giants

Season So Far – Riders Winning the BBL Cup and sitting undefeated through 11 league games, the Riders are in the midst of their greatest start to a season in franchise history. They face their Cup final opponents in this one, hoping to boost their chances of a league title defence.  Team play on both […]

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Riders make it 11 straight wins with victory over Lions

The Riders moved to 11-0, their best-ever start to a league campaign, beating the London Lions 80-67.  Leicester’s BBL best defence locked in to win the game late, holding the league’s highest-scoring offence to zero points in the first eight and a half minutes in the fourth quarter.  Patrick Whelan proved why he deserved his […]

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Rob & Geno pick up monthly awards

Coach Rob Paternostro is named as the BBL Coach of the Month for January 2022, back-to-back after winning the award in December. Geno Crandall was also named the BBL Player of the Month for January 2022, he last won the award in November. Riders 10-0 start in the league continued through January, and with the […]

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Preview: Riders at Lions

Season So Far – Riders The Riders have gotten off to their best start to a league season in franchise history, as they sit top of the BBL Championship table with a 10-0 record. Led by Marc Loving’s 14.8 points per game, they are in prime position to retain their league title.  In their previous […]

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