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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 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 […]

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 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% […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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% […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Riders got the best of the Newcastle Eagles, winning to advance to the semi-finals of the BBL Cup.  Marc Loving led the team with 27 points, his fourth 20-point performance on the season. He scored 11 in the first quarter to get the Riders rolling, and went 10-12 from the field and 5-5 from […]

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 […]

The Riders head to Glasgow for the second time this season, where they take on the Caledonia Gladiators.  Riders on a roll Leicester comes into this one having won five on the bounce, finding their rhythm early in the season. They hold a 7-3 record, one behind the league leaders as they climb the BBL […]

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 […]

The Riders take on the Sheffield Sharks at home, trying to make it five wins in a row. A win would improve their record to 7-3, as the reigning champions climb up the league table.  In-form Riders on the charge Coming out of the international break, the Riders are looking to build on the momentum […]

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 […]

The Riders take on the Plymouth City Patriots on the road, for the second game of a weekend doubleheader. A win would improve their record to 6-3, as Leicester finds its form.  Riders rolling to the break Going into the international break, the Riders are on a three-game winning streak. They’re building momentum for the […]

The Riders make it three wins on the bounce, beating the Cheshire Phoenix 89-85. their record is now 5-3, as they climb up the BBL Championship standings.  Patrick Whelan led the team with 16 points, as five Riders hit double-digit points in the win. Kimbal Mackenzie scored a season-high 12 points, scoring eight in the […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Riders are on the road for the fifth time this season, taking on the Sheffield Sharks. The Sharks were runners-up in last season’s league table and enter this game on a four-game winning streak.  Riders looking for momentum  After an injury-troubled start to their season, playing games without key players Zach Jackson and Derryck […]

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 […]

The Riders host the Bristol Flyers, as the sides meet for the second time early in the season. They will look to bounce back after a defeat in their most recent fixture.  Riders happy to be home Leicester endured a difficult start to the season, with four of their first five games on the road. […]

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, […]

The Riders take on the Caledonia Gladiators on the road, for the second game of a doubleheader. They hold a 2-2 record going into the game, as they look to get over .500.  Riders back on track After starting the season on a three-game road trip, which they finished with a 1-2 record, the Riders […]

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 […]

The Riders host their season opener for the 2022/23 season following a three-game road trip to start the season. They take on the Manchester Giants, who have won four of their first five games this year. Riders back home After spending their first three games on the road this season, the Riders return to the […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Riders conclude their road trip to start the season in Bristol, where they will face the undefeated Flyers. They will hope to secure a win, bringing a 2-1 record back to Leicester.  First win on the board  The Riders secured their first win of the season with a dominant road win last time out. […]

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 […]

For the second of a three-game road trip, the Riders take on the Scorchers at Surrey Sports Park. Leicester look to get their title defence back on track with their first win of the season!  A hard-fought season opener The Riders were faced with a tremendous task in their first game of the season, taking […]

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 […]

The Riders tip-off their title defence in the capital, taking on the London Lions. The game against the highly touted league contenders will commence a three-game road trip to start the season as Leicester look to maintain momentum from their treble-winning year.  Running it back The treble-winners are back, as the Riders have retained most […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Riders tip-off their European campaign with a trip to North Macedonia for the first round of the Basketball Champions League qualifiers. There, at the Boris Trajkovski Sports Centre, they will take on Romanian side CSO Voluntari in the hopes of progressing to the second qualifying round.  BCL Qualifying format  The Qualification Round is a […]

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 […]

The Riders concluded a successful preseason campaign with a 76-72 win against back-to-back Swedish champions Norrköping Dolphins. They took the game by the reigns late, seizing their first lead of the second half in the fourth quarter and seeing it out in the clutch.  Big man Mo Walker led the team with 14 points and […]

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 […]

Due to the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, this evening’s game against Donar Groningen will be held behind closed doors out of respect. Riders’ second preseason friendly against Donar on Sunday 11th, and their final preseason game against Norrkoping Dolphins on Wednesday 14th, will be played, and the clubs will pay their respect […]

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 […]

Riders are happy to announce their continued partnership with Applied Nutrition which began in the second half of last season and will see the nutrition brand as an official supplier the 2022-23. Applied Nutrition are the UK’s fastest growing sports nutrition brand and a trusted and highly regarded player in the category. Riders will use […]

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 […]

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 […]