Victor Ndoukou Earns Senior GB 3×3 Call-Up
Riders forward Victor Ndoukou has been called up to the Great Britain Senior Men’s 3×3 squad, marking a major milestone in his young career. He will represent GB at the upcoming FIBA 3×3 Europe Cup Qualifier in Slovakia. This is Victor’s first senior call-up, coming off the back of a fantastic season in NBL Division […]
Nick Moodey Appointed Head Coach of Leicester Riders Women Ahead of 2025–26 Season
The Leicester Riders Women are pleased to confirm the appointment of Nick Moodey as Head Coach ahead of the upcoming 2025–26 Women’s Super League Basketball season. Nick steps into the role after an impressive seven-year tenure with the Riders organisation, during which he has made significant contributions across both the professional and development pathways of […]
Letter to supporters from Leicester Riders Interim CEO, Simon Winfield
Dear Leicester Riders Fans, On behalf of everyone at the Leicester Riders, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to each and every one of you who travelled to the O2 Arena a few weeks ago to support us in the SLB Play-off Final. Although some time has now passed since that incredible day […]
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Leicester Riders Welcome Digital Planning as Official Digital Partner
Leicester Riders, the UK’s oldest professional basketball club, are proud to announce Digital Planning as the club’s Official Digital Partner. The partnership is marked by the launch of the Riders’ brand new official website, designed and developed by Loughborough-based Digital Planning. The new site offers an enhanced user experience for fans, sponsors, and partners. It […]
Report: Leicester Riders win SLB Playoff title against Newcastle Eagles
Leicester Riders won the 2025 Super League Basketball Playoff Final 105-74 against Newcastle Eagles. Jaylin Hunter was named Final MVP with 23 points and 4 assists, shooting 70% from the field. Zach Jackson had 23 and 8 rebounds, Riley Abercrombie had 18 off nine shots, and Charles Thompson dominated the paint with 12 points, 17 […]
SLB Playoff Final Preview: Leicester Riders eyeing Playoff title against Newcastle Eagles
Leicester Riders are ready to take on Newcastle Eagles in the Super League Basketball Playoff Final at the O2 Arena. It all comes down to this. The Riders have eyes on their 20th piece of top-flight British basketball silverware- the 2025 SLB Playoff title. In their way, Newcastle Eagles, the most decorated team in the […]
Katie Januszewska named the Women’s Super League Basketball Young Player of the Year!
Leicester Riders’ Katie Januszewska has been named the Women’s Super League Basketball Young Player of the Year! The GB international, who received her first call-up to the national team this season, was the Riders’ leading scorer on the season. She averaged 13.7 points and 4.2 rebounds on the year- her best season in her young […]
Charles Thompson previews Leicester Riders’ Playoff Final against Newcastle Eagles
Leicester Riders are ready for the crescendo of their season- the Super League Basketball Playoff Final at the O2 Arena. They face their long-standing rivals, the Newcastle Eagles, on the sport’s biggest stage, hoping to take home the seventh title in the Club’s history. Charles Thompson, the SLB Defensive Player of the season, played an […]
Charles Thompson named Super League Basketball Defensive Player of the Year!
Leicester Riders’ Charles Thompson has been named Super League Basketball Defensive Player of the Year! The award, voted by coaches, captains and media members, goes to the most outstanding defensive player of the season. Thompson was the league’s leader in blocks with 2.5 per game this season. The American ranks 14th all-time in top-flight British […]