Preview: Leicester Riders hope to build on commanding lead in Playoff Quarter-Final Second Leg
Leicester Riders host Bristol Flyers in the second leg of the Super League Basketball Playoff Quarter-Final. Leicester Riders, following an impressive performance in the first leg on the road, have a commanding 23 point advantage to start the second leg. Leicester now look to seal the deal at home to progress through to the semi-final. […]
Report: Leicester Riders dominate Bristol Flyers in Playoff Quarter-Final First Leg
Leicester Riders will take a convincing 78-55 lead back to Leicester after a dominant display against Bristol Flyers in the first leg of the Super League Basketball Playoff Quarter-Final. Zach Jackson, making his return from injury, led the Riders with 18 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists, going 7-14 from the field. He was backed […]
Rob Paternostro named Molten Super League Basketball Coach of the Month for April
Leicester Riders Head Coach Rob Paternostro has been named the Molten Super League Basketball Coach of the Month for April. The Riders had a 7-2 record over a nine-game April schedule, propelling them to the second seed for the postseason at 23-9. Paternostro led his team to a 31-win season in all competitions. He became […]
Preview: Leicester Riders start SLB playoff campaign in Bristol
Leicester Riders take to the road to play the Bristol Flyers in the Super League Basketball Playoff Quarter-Final First Leg. The Riders are the second seed for the postseason with a 23-9 record. That earned them a first round matchup with the 13-19 Flyers, who they hold a 5-1 record against on the season. This […]
Four things to know about Leicester Riders’ season series with Bristol Flyers
Leicester Riders take on Bristol Flyers in the Super League Basketball Playoff Quarter-Finals. The tie will be fought over two legs, the first in Bristol on Friday, May 2, at 7:30 pm, before the return fixture on Monday, May 5, at 1:30 pm. The sides have faced off six times so far this season, the […]
Leicester Riders secure second seed with win against Caledonia Gladiators
Leicester Riders won their final game of the Super League Basketball regular season 94-74 against Caledonia Gladiators. It was a wire-to-wire home win led by 22 points and 9 rebounds off the bench from Ethan Wright. In 21 minutes of play, Wright put in an energetic performance as the team’s spark plug. The win secures […]
Preview: Leicester Riders look to lock up second seed with win against Caledonia Gladiators
Leicester Riders are ready for the final game of the Super League Basketball Championship season. They look to secure second place with a win against Caledonia Gladiators at home. Meanwhile this will be the final game of the season for their Scottish opponents, who are out of the playoff race at the bottom of the […]
A letter to supporters from Leicester Riders Chairman, Kevin Routledge
Dear Riders Family, As we come to the close of what has been one of the most challenging and transformative seasons in our club’s proud history, I wanted to take a moment — on behalf of everyone at the Leicester Riders — to personally thank you for your unwavering support. This year has tested everyone […]
Preview: Leicester Riders take on Newcastle Eagles on the road
Leicester Riders take on Newcastle Eagles on the road in their penultimate game of the Super League Basketball Championship season. With the Championship winners decided on Wednesday in London, the Riders look to lock up second place in their final two games. Meanwhile, Newcastle can finish between fourth and sixth depending on their final two […]
Preview: Leicester Riders face SLB title defining game against London Lions
Leicester Riders and London Lions are set for the most consequential matchup of the Super League Basketball season. The two rivals go head-to-head in the capital with Championship title implications taking the pre-game headlines. The Riders need to win to keep their title hopes alive. Should they get over the line in London, they will […]