Leicester Riders once again dominated on the court by securing a 94-51 win against the Durham Palatinates on 4th April at their home game. The Riders took control of the game in the first quarter itself by leading 20-13. They continued to play to their strengths and were able to increase their lead in the second […]
The Riders responded to their midweek loss with a clutch win, as they beat the Manchester Giants 90-87 in a nailbiting finish. Corey Johnson displayed nerves of steel, as his late free-throws were ultimately the difference between the two teams. Manchester had a chance to send the game to overtime, led by a career-high scoring […]
After a disappointing loss in mid week, Riders looks to bounce back. Tipping off at 5:00pm, the National Basketball Performance Centre plays host to an Easter Sunday clash between the Riders and the Giants. Season so Far – Riders The Riders currently possess the premier spot in the BBL table, sitting 1st with a lead of […]
Our high spirits after a decisive win came crashing down after Tuesday’s defeat. There are no excuses we can make. It came down to complacency and a lack of focus on our part. After beating Bristol handily on Saturday, we came into Tuesday’s game thinking it would be a similar result. They came out with […]
The race for the Playoffs is heating up and the BBL continues to show how competitive it is. There has been some amazing results this season, with the last week or so no different. We were playing Bristol twice in three days – always a tricky proposition, we saw that earlier in the season with […]
The dates of the new-look 2021 Ball Out 3×3 Tour have been confirmed.Ball Out 3×3 and Basketball England will collaborate on an exciting expansion of the iconic 3×3 tour this summer. ‘Ball Out 3×3 in partnership with Basketball England’ will feature eight qualifying events across the country during summer, culminating in two days of finals […]
The Flyers broke a five-game Leicester win streak, as they beat the Riders 80-54. A dominant fourth-quarter performance put the game to bed, which was competitive entering the final period. By clogging the paint, the Flyers held the BBL’s most efficient offence to 37% from the field. This was the second of a back to […]
The Riders return home to face the Bristol Flyers for the second game of the double-header. Tipping off at 6:00pm at the Morningside Arena, the Riders look for repeat success in the rematch. Season So Far – Riders The Riders face the Flyers for the second time in four days, confident after an away win […]
Riders have an excellent doubleheader weekend, winning yet another game today against the Newcastle Eagles. The last time we saw the two teams meet, Leicester Riders were strong with their defence, leading them to victory. Today’s game was no different. With the constant, strong defensive strategy, the team made it hard for the Eagles from […]
Conner Washington’s colossal effort led the Riders to a 76-62 win against the Bristol Flyers. In Geno Crandall’s absence, the GB guard played every minute of the game, recording 22 points, nine rebounds and nine assists, leading the team in each category. He had a season-high in both points and rebounds, as he continued to […]
The Leicester Riders women had a great start to their weekend set of games as they were victorious against the Manchester Mystics this evening. The team took the lead from the first quarter and kept a healthy gap throughout the game to ensure their win. While the Mystics struggled to shake the ladies with their […]
Loughborough Riders Men were looking to bounce back from their loss against the Bradford Dragons from their previous match in February and they were able to do exactly that by securing a 86-70 win at their home game on 27th March. Both the quarters of the first half got off to a very slow start. The […]
After last weekends break, the Riders take the court again on Saturday at 7:30pm for the first of a double-header, travelling to the SGS College Arena in Bristol to face a hungry Flyers side. Season So Far – Riders The Riders were impressive in their last performance, outlasting a gritty Cheshire Phoenix side to end […]
After signing for the Riders last month, Mustapha Heron enjoyed a breakout game for the Riders, dropping a season-high 19 points as Leicester beat the Cheshire Phoenix 82-70. In the absence of the BBL’s second-highest assist maker Geno Crandall, Conner Washington dominated the playmaking responsibilities. He played every minute of the first half, and finished […]
The Riders look for revenge Wednesday against a hot Phoenix side. Tipping off at 6:00pm, the Morningside Arena hosts a clash between two teams looking to snuff out each other’s winning streaks. Season So Far – Riders Leading the BBL table by 10 points, the Riders have started to build another impressive winning streak, coming […]
Following a big weekend, we faced Surrey in the middle of the week. It was our third game in five days, and I was a little beat up after the tough weekend. The first half looked good for us, with a decent lead going into the locker room at halftime. We knew we made some mistakes […]
It was good to have a weekend off after some tough games in recent weeks. Last Wednesday we knew we were facing a tough game against the Surrey Scorchers, particularly after the two wins last weekend over our rivals Newcastle and London. Those games will have taken a lot out of the team physically and emotionally, and […]
St. Patrick’s Day may be known as a day of luck, but the Riders relied on much more than just fortune in a composed clutch performance, beating the Scorchers 90-87. The importance of building off two huge weekend wins could not be overstated entering the game, and the Riders dispatched the Scorchers late to win […]
After two impressive performances the Newcastle Eagles and the London Lions, the Leicester Riders look to continue their winning play against the Surrey Scorchers at the Morningside Arena Wednesday at 6:00pm. Season So Far – Riders Last weekend the Riders extended their lead over rivals Newcastle Eagles and the surging London Lions with a pair […]
A huge weekend for the Riders! I am so proud of the way that the guys have rallied after two tough losses. We knew this was going to be a season-defining weekend, and we pulled through with determination and grittiness. Our Sky battle against Newcastle on Friday displayed the versatility of our team — with 7 players […]
Going into these two huge games last weekend, against Newcastle and London, we were coming off a pair of very close losses, and particularly for the Cheshire game, we realised our defensive intensity was not at the level it should have been. We spent a lot of time last week reviewing tape and how we […]
Loughborough Riders picked up another valuable away win 95 – 77 against the Reading Rockets on Sunday 14th March. Riders proved too hot to handle for the Rockets as they took control of the game from start to finish. Rockets only led for the first two minutes of the game, thanks to a tip in from […]
The riders are on a roll, as their hosted game against the London Lions adds to their winning streak! With a final score of 76 -42, the Riders started and finished strong. Leading with 47-19 at half time, the ladies did not get too comfortable, instead continued a high level of intensive play, adjusting to […]
A first-class defensive second-half earns the Riders a 77-73 win against the London Lions. Offence wins games, but defence wins championships, and that phrase has never rung truer than in this game. The Riders held the league’s best-ranked offence to just 19 second-half points, In arguably the most important game in the Riders season so […]
Leicester Riders Women were looking to keep their winning momentum in play and were able to do so by securing a 70-62 win against the Cardiff Met Archers at the Loughborough University. Riders fell short by 2 points at the end of the first quarter. However, by putting up a stronger offence, they were able […]
After a resounding, all crucial win over rivals Newcastle Eagles in front of Sky Sports cameras, the Riders finally return home to the Morningside Arena. Waiting for them at 5:00pm Sunday is another tough, and equally important challenge, the London Lions. Season So Far – Riders Riders got back to winning ways in emphatic style […]
Riders recorded their biggest win in Newcastle since 1991, as they beat the Eagles 99-73. Their team scoring saw them bounce back from last week’s loss at the buzzer, with seven Leicester players scoring in double digits to see them past their historic rivals. A 14-4 run to end the third quarter, kick-started by a […]
Glencar have agreed to extend their partnership as a key sponsor for the remainder of the 2021 season. After a successful initial sponsorship activation with the Riders back in December for our first game on Sky Sports, Glencar have agreed to support the club and it’s pathway for the remainder of the season. Glencar are […]
Taking place in front of the Sky Sports cameras at 7:30pm Friday, the Riders travel to the newly named Vertu Motors Arena in Newcastle looking to secure a win in their first of two games this weekend. Season So Far – Riders Still sitting at the top of the table, the Leicester Riders look to […]
Another heartbreaker over the weekend…after having the weekend to mull this one over there are a few things that stand out to me, and the team, as key factors that we need to take away from this game. Our defensive intensity needs to pick up. We are relying too much on our talent offensively, and […]
The match at Cheshire was another amazing game. It was a heart-breaking loss coming off the overtime loss at Worcester on the previous Sunday, but we knew we were facing a tough team, when they are at full strength. I thought that when I would look at the tape after the game, I would find […]
Leicester Riders have been knocked out of the WBBL Trophy by BA London Lions, 59-73. From the jump, London put pressure on the Riders by going on a quick 8-0 run. Hannah Robb made a layup to quiet the Lions but quickly picked up a foul to put London’s shooting guard, Cassie Breen, on the […]
Leicester fall to Essex Rebels on the road (76-82) in their first regular-season matchup. It was a close game throughout as both teams battled it out on floor. Deangelique Waithe put the Rebels on her back with a monster 27 points and 15 rebounds. Out the gate both teams had a slow start and were […]
Kahron Ross capped off his 29 points with a game-winning bucket, draining a three at the death to beat the Riders. They were his 19th points of the fourth quarter, as he and Geno Crandall battled in the clutch. Crandall and Corey Johnson had 21 each in the game, in another tough late loss, while […]
The Riders travel to the Cheshire Oaks Arena on Friday at 6:00pm, taking on the Cheshire Phoenix in the BBL Championship and looking to bounce back from last Sunday’s thrilling overtime loss in Worcester. Season So Far – Riders The Riders had their 11-game winning streak snapped last Sunday by the Worcester Wolves in a […]
Forgive me if my tone is not as chipper as usual, I am not sure how well I convey my feelings through writing sometimes…I wanted to be sure to apologise, as the taste from last night’s loss has not left my mouth. The high of Corey’s huge shot on Friday night has been met with the low of […]
It was a tough weekend for the us but I was satisfied overall with the performances, considering the circumstances.We knew what a good side the Worcester is, and we were 2 starters down, with our replacement, Mustafa Heron, just flown in on Thursday, and William Lee struggling with a leg injury. So, we expected a tough […]
Riders grabbed a 92-71 victory at home over the Oaklands Wolves with four players scoring double digits. After the narrow defeat last weekend to Hemel Storm, Riders were looking to bounce back and get back to winning ways. This is exactly what they did with a controlled performance on both ends of the court. Young Charnwood […]
Loughborough Riders Women were looking to recover from their loss in the previous match against Solent Kestrels. With their strong performance in both offence and defence, they were able to secure a 81-55 win against COLA Southwark at their home game. Riders got off to a very strong start and were able to maintain the […]
This game was a second of a back to back against the Wolves, with both games being won in dramatic fashion. After Corey Johnson’s game-winning three on Friday, this game was set up to be another instant classic, and it certainly delivered. Lamarr Kimble, who scored 24 points in his team’s loss in the last […]
The Leicester Riders and Worcester Wolves go head to head once again this afternoon, this time at the University of Worcester Arena. Season So Far – Riders After Friday night’s win over the Wolves in front of of the Sky Sports Cameras at the Morningside Arena the Leicester Riders now sit with a 14-1 record […]
Corey Johnson came up with a huge shot in the clutch, draining a three with two seconds remaining to beat the Worchester Wolves. It was his 17th points of the night, leading the team and hitting two huge threes in the fourth quarter to keep the Riders’ 11 game winning streak alive. Geno Crandall also […]
The Leicester Riders take on the Worcester Wolves in the BBL Championship on Friday evening in front of the Sky Sports cameras in the first meeting between the two sides this season. Season So Far – Riders A win on the road over the Giants leaves the Riders top the BBL Championship table, sitting with […]
Leicester Riders can confirm that both Kate Oliver and Sara Hinriksdottir will return to their home countries and miss the remainder of the WBBL season. Both players provided great contributions and standout performances for the Riders programme. However, due to circumstances surrounding the pandemic, Riders have agreed to release them from their contracts and are fully […]
Riders new signing Mustapha Heron spoke to riders.basketball ahead of tonight’s Sky game with Worcester Wolves. “I’m amped to be joining the team! It feels great to finally be back to playing basketball,” commented Heron who will make his professional debut with the Riders. “As a rookie coming in I’m just ready to get to […]
Leicester Riders have acted swiftly to add American Mustapha Heron to their table-topping squad. The Connecticut-born player started his college career at Auburn where he scored in double figures in every game but one in his freshman year, leading the team in scoring with 15.2 points per game and rebounding with 6.1 rebounds per game. […]
Hoping to keep their winning momentum in play after their last game, Riders put on a show against Hemel Storm. With a slow start, the Riders fought hard against Storm , who battled throughout the game to clam their victory. Working to close the gap, Riders edged closer to Storm, ending the first half with […]
It was another great week for the Riders! Not only did we win against rivals Newcastle, but they also dropped one to Sheffield, again. That, along with a London loss to Cheshire, proved to be a massive week in terms of league standing for us. The Newcastle game was a tight one until the end, as […]
We got a couple of nice wins in the last week and I was delighted with the performances. Whenever we play Newcastle it is always a big occasion, and I was pleased with the response from the team. It is always a tough, tight affair when we play them, but I thought we responded very […]
A WBBL Trophy Semifinal awaits for the Leicester Riders, as they stormed to a 81-57 Quarter Final victory over the Oakland Wolves in an impressive display from start to finish. The Wolves were aggressive from the offset and pushed the Riders to a well-earned victory. They did a great job defending Oliver in the first quarter, […]
Corey Johnson went off for 24 points with five threes to lead the team to a 91-77 win against the Giants. Corey Johnson, Geno Crandall and Dairen Nelson-Henry each scored in double-digits, combining for 57 points. The trio have now scored 184 of the Riders 281 points over the last three games, to help Leicester […]
Season So Far – Riders A hard-fought victory at home to the Eagles in their last game put the Riders four points clear at the top of the BBL Championship table, with a 12-1 record. Holding their opponents to 75.8 points per game, their defence is the best in the league, and it was on […]
The British Basketball League (BBL) have had significant funding confirmed in the latest round of funding from the Sports Winter Survival Package. This is the second tranche of funding to be announced from the Government’s £300 million Sport Winter Survival Package that is focused on helping those major spectator sports severely impacted by coronavirus restrictions […]
The Riders continued their fine form in the BBL Championship with a 83-75 win against the second placed Newcastle Eagles. In a balanced team performance, Leicester had contributions from all over the court, with four players scoring in double-digits. Darien Nelson-Henry continued his hot form, with 20 points on his birthday. The birthday boy was […]
Season So Far – Riders Coming into this top of the table clash, the Riders’ offence has been on fire. Over the last four league games, Leicester have scored 106 points on averaging, failing to score in triple digits just once. They sit top of the BBL Championship, with an 11-1 record and the best […]
It has been a very unusual season for the Riders this last 6 months or so, but I have been very pleased with the way the team has adopted. No professional sports Clubs are finding it easy, but the basketball has been to a high standard throughout the season, and the BBL is more competitive […]
It has been an odd season thus far to say the least, and as the lockdown and uncertainty continues we wanted to find a way to connect with you on a more personal level. Speaking on behalf of the entire team, I would like to say that we miss the regular interaction dearly (although it is nice to […]
Riders were looking to bounce back after their narrow 80 – 79 defeat against Bradford dragons the day before. They certainly put things right with a convincing 96 – 63 win over the Nottingham Hoods. Riders used the depth of their bench well, rotating regularly, allowing them to maintain their high level of play and […]
Leicester Riders Women win their first WBBL Cup final after defeating Sevenoaks Suns 78-67. Riders put on a show in the first quarter, starting the game with 11 consecutive points before Sevenoaks touched the score sheet. The Cup final MVP, Kate Oliver, set the tone in the first quarter scoring 10 of her 18 points. […]
Riders responded to their BBL Trophy loss to the Lions on Friday in emphatic fashion, putting up 107 points board as they defeated the in form Sharks. It was a clash between the two best-ranked defences in the league, however, the game developed into a high scoring affair, ending 93-107. This marks the third BBL […]
Season So Far – Riders Riders are currently leading the table with a 10-1 record however Coach Paternostro’s side will be looking to bounce back from their Trophy defeat to London on Thursday. The Riders have already claimed the head to head against Sheffield having beaten both their previous encounters in the Championship. In the […]
The Riders fell to the Lions in the first round of the BBL Trophy 76-71 in a tightly contested affair in the capital. Ward-Hibbert hit a go-ahead three to give the Lions the lead with 48 seconds on the clock, the Riders were unable to reply and the Londoners sealed the deal from the free […]
London Lions v Leicester Riders Competition: BBL Trophy Venue: Copper Box Arena Tip off: 18:00 Season So Far – Riders The Riders come into the first round of the BBL Trophy on a seven-game winning streak, with a 10-1 record which tops the BBL Championship table. Over the last three games, Leicester have kicked their […]
Leicester Riders are out on top of the BBL Championship on their own, after a dominant 97-78 victory on the road against the Glasgow Rocks. This result was coupled with an upset defeat 81-75 at home for London Lions by the Plymouth Raiders on Sunday afternoon. Riders were well on top throughout the first three […]
Leicester Riders women secured a 93-39 home win against Caledonia Pride. Both teams had a slow start out the gate, but the Riders went on a 13-0 run until Pride scored their first basket at the 4-minute mark. In the second quarter, Leicester created a comfortable 47-21 lead after a strong effort on both […]
Season So Far – Riders Winning an overtime thriller at home to the Giants continued Leicester’s now six-game winning streak, bringing the Riders to a 9-1 record, the best in the BBL. Giving up 74 points per game, their defence is good for the second-best in the league, however, it was their offence which brought […]
Season So Far – Riders Leicester secured a superb 103-76 win over to the Surrey Scorchers in their most recent game, this helped them go top of the table with a game still in hand and gives them a current record of 8-1. The Riders have proved how strong their offence is with back-to-back 30-point […]
Jesper Sundberg has won his second Molten WBBL Coach of the Month for January 2021. Coach Sundberg has led the Riders women to an undefeated record, including the three dominant wins in January against Caledonia Pride, Newcastle Eagles and the Oakland Wolves. In the January contests, the Riders continued their defensive showcase holding the Wolves […]
Geno Crandall has won the Molten BBL Player of the Month for January after five straight league wins to join Lions at the summit of the table. Crandall’s biggest moment coming when he hit a buzzer-beating floater to secure a 75-73 home win over B. Braun Sheffield Sharks. The 24 year-old Minneapolis native joined Riders […]
Riders picked up a 77-62 win on the road against BA London Lions in their first game of 2021 after the WNBL pause. Makana Stone once again had a strong performance, coming close to a triple double. Stone ended the game with 18 points, 15 rebounds and 9 steals. Head Coach Antonio Quintero commentated “We […]
Following the Riders impressive win against Bradford Dragons which saw them into the final four of the L Lynch Trophy, Riders were looking to pick up their third win in the league against top of the table team Derby Trailblazers. Riders had a strong game and led for most part of it, with young Charnwood […]
Britain’s oldest BBL franchise, Leicester Riders, has partnered with XPS, the sports coaching software which helps coaches monitor and improve team performance. Riders, and its pathway, have access to the state of the art software and are delighted to be teaming up with XPS. “It’s fantastic for us to be able to work with XPS […]
Leicester Riders moved to joint top of the BBL Championship with an emphatic 103-76 win over Surrey Scorchers on Sunday. The Scorchers kept the game tight in the first quarter, even building small leads, but Riders started to assert their authority in the second period, and then took over in the second half. Riders won […]
Season So Far – Riders A 75-73 win to the Sheffield Sharks in their most recent game, in part thanks to a go-ahead bucket from Geno Crandall with five seconds left on the clock, moved the Riders to a 7-1 record to start the season. Leicester defence has set the tone for them, and they’re […]
Riders were able to prevail in a hard-fought game against the Oakland Wolves. The wolves started the game strong as they jumped to a 5-10 lead mid-way in the first quarter. However, as soon as Christina Gaskin subbed in she brought intensity and hit a big three to help the home team bounce back. There […]
Leicester Riders held on to win a superb contest at the Morningside Arena against the Sheffield Sharks, 75-73, to retain their bright start to the BBL Championship, and maintain the pressure on the league leaders London Lions. There was nothing in the game for three quarters when a burst from Riders gave them a ten […]
Season So Far – Riders Holding their opponents to 68 points per game, the Riders’ defence has led them to a 6-1 record to start the season, enough to earn them third in the table, with two games in hand on the teams above. Offensively, the Riders have been sharing the wealth, with four players […]
Loughborough men’s Riders put out one of their best performances of the season to see off Bradford Dragons 91 – 68 in the Quarter Final of the L Lynch Trophy. The Dragons came out stronger of the two teams, gaining early momentum to open an early 7-point lead, but a 3-point jump shot from Jonas Dieterich […]
Leicester Riders game with Worcester Wolves this Friday has now been replaced by a home fixture with Sheffield Sharks, a 6pm tip. The game, brought forward from March 31st, is now in place after Worcester postponed the scheduled fixture. In other fixture news, Riders trip to Glasgow on 7th February will now tip-off at 3pm. […]
Leicester Riders dominated Glasgow Rocks in the BBL Championship, easing to a 90-58 victory at the Morningside Arena in front of the Sky Sports cameras. Riders took the lead in the third minute of the game and never looked back. Riders’ best in the league defence held the Rocks to just 34% shooting from the […]
Season So Far – Riders With three games in hand on the London Lions, who top the BBL Championship table, the Riders currently sit third with a record of 5-1. Holding teams to 71 points per game, they possess the best defensive record in the league, and the only unbeaten away record at 3-0. Leicester’s […]
We have a special treat for Riders supporters this Tuesday afternoon (26th Jan 2021)! The club really value our supporters and know it’s not been an easy time for anyone. So how about a catch-up with two of your favourites!!! Coach Rob Paternostro and GB guard Conner Washington are inviting all Season Ticket holders from […]
Following the decision that WNBL D1 will be on pause until the 30th January when fixtures are due to restart, teams will now only play each other once, either home or away. Riders will travel to BA London Lion on the 30th January for their first game in 2021. Once all teams have played their allocated remaining […]
Leicester Riders will travel to London for their BBL Trophy game against the Lions on Thursday 11 February – 6pm tip. As a result the scheduled home game on the 10th against Bristol Flyers will now take place on Tuesday 30 March, an 8pm tip. It was also confirmed this morning that the home game […]
We are delighted to confirm Leicester Riders game against Glasgow Rocks this Sunday will now be played in front of the Sky Sports cameras. Both teams will travel to Worcester to play the game ahead of the BBL Cup Final after it has been announced that the WBBL final has been postponed. The game will […]
Kate Oliver, Holly Winterburn and Sara Hinriksdottir have been selected to the week 7 WBBL All-Star Fives after two road wins against Caledonia Pride and Newcastle Eagles. Kate Oliver’s made her presence known at Newcastle, earning a third All-Star 5 appearance, after recording a double-double with 22 points and 12 rebounds. With her fifth All-Star […]
Leicester Riders remain undefeated after securing two wins up north against Caledonia Pride (91-61) and Newcastle Eagles (66-39). In both games, Riders gained a double-digit lead in the first quarter and never looked back. Against Pride, Riders made a statement with 54 points in the paint and early in the 4th had a 37 point […]
An unfortunate loss to Loughborough Riders as Thames Valley Cavaliers started strong, ending the game undefeated in the league: 92-79. For the first three quarters the defensive play from the Cavs disrupted the riders’ offence giving them a lead. Although the Riders Men changed momentum after and saw a quick catch-up, it wasn’t enough to […]
Leicester Riders bounced back again, this time from Cup semi-final defeat to Newcastle Eagles, with a solid 82-70 win at the Plymouth Raiders in the BBL Championship. In doing so, Riders set a new BBL record, with their 31st consecutive victory over Plymouth, the longest winning streak between two clubs. The last time Raiders beat the […]
TikTok has today partnered with the British Basketball League and Basketball England to launch the #BritishBasketball hashtag challenge and showcase the best of British basketball. In what is the first ever basketball focused campaign on TikTok in the UK, the BBL and Basketball England are inviting basketball lovers to share their best basketball tricks, skills […]
With ongoing technical work at Plymouth Pavilions, a decision has been made not to live stream the game on BBL Player platform. Instead the game will be available for FREE on the Plymouth Raiders facebook page. We value the Riders support as ever and hopefully the solution agreed with Plymouth & the league allows for […]
The Leicester Riders head down to the South West to take on the Plymouth Raiders for the second time in just over a week as the Riders look for a record breaking victory over the Raiders. Season So Far – Riders In their previous game, the Riders disappointingly exited the BBL Cup in the semi-final, […]
Leicester Riders are out of the BBL Cup after a hard fought and intense semi-final, edged out by arch-rivals Newcastle Eagles, 76-71, at the Morningside Arena. Nothing separated the sides through three quarters of the match, but a huge three by Eagles American forward Justin Gordon gave the visitors a 73-70 lead with just under […]
The Leicester Riders take on the Newcastle Eagles on Tuesday Evening as the two sides do battle for a place in the BBL Cup Final later this month. Season So Far – Riders The Riders’ stared their 2020/21 campaign by easing through the ‘group of death’, qualifying to the knockout stages with a game to […]
In accordance with the BBL Secure Play protocols and Covid-19 rule amendments, there are changes to the BBL Cup Semi-Finals scheduled for Tuesday 12 January 2021 due to Covid-19 implications. Due to a number of players having to self-isolate, Manchester Giants are unable to fulfil their fixture against London Lions and have unfortunately had to […]
Leicester Riders bounced back from their heart-breaking defeat against London on Sunday with a hard fought 77-71 victory on the road at Plymouth Raiders in the BBL Championship. Riders needed a strong defensive performance in the third quarter to set up the win and held off strong pressure from Plymouth late in the game. It […]
Season So Far – Riders The Riders suffered their first loss of the BBL Championship season in their most recent game, losing 73-74 to the London Lions. Leicester came off the back of a two-week break between games and shot just 38% from the field in a low scoring affair. Despite this, they took the […]
Riders game against Bristol Flyers, postponed from December, will now take place on Wednesday 10th February 2021 at 7pm. Last time the sides met in front of the Sky Sports cameras, Leicester winning 85-73. Our final league game versus the Flyers will come at the end of March (27th) down in Bristol.
Leicester Riders saw victory snatched from them in a mad last minute, as they were beaten by London Lions 74-73 Sunday evening in the BBL Championship at the Morningside Arena. Riders were 5 points clear at 73-68 with just a minute left in the game as they looked to preserve their unbeaten start in the […]
Following consultation with the BBL, the four BBL Cup Semi-Finalists have come to an agreement to amend the format for the BBL Cup Semi-Finals due to fixture pressures due to COVID-19 implications. The changes are: Moving from two-legs to single-leg. Playing both games in one central venue Playing both games on the same day Therefore […]
Surrey Scorchers BBL Championship fixtures against Worcester Wolves (28 December), London Lions (1 January) and Leicester Riders (3 January) have been postponed due to self-isolation requirements following a player testing positive for Covid-19. Under the Covid-19 rule amendments, these fixtures will be rescheduled as soon as possible. With an abundance of caution, the game between […]
Season So Far – Riders This is the second of back to back games against the Flyers for the Riders, after an 85-73 win on Friday evening at the Morningside Arena. The win protected their undefeated BBL Championship record, as they moved to 3-0. The Riders are the only undefeated team remaining, sitting top of […]
Leicester Riders stay undefeated in the BBL Championship, with a solid 85-73 win over Bristol Flyers at the Morningside Arena. The Riders dominated the first quarter, and then held off multiple efforts at a comeback by the Flyers, who never got Riders lead down to single figures for the rest of the game, played before […]
Riders have been drawn to face Newcastle Eagles in the BBL Cup Semi Final over two legs. The draw, made live on Sky Sports during the half-time break in Riders win over Bristol Flyers, also saw London Lions match up with Manchester Giants. The exact dates are still to be confirmed but will be played […]
Season so far – Riders The Riders have enjoyed a great start to their BBL Championship campaign, winning their first two games by double digits. Leicester’s defence has been their greatest strength, giving up just 68 points per game, the best defensive record in the league. This defence was on full display in their most […]
Leicester Riders made light work of Glasgow Rocks in the quarter-finals of the BBL Cup, coasting to a 93-59 victory at the Morningside Arena. The Riders led from start to finish, and had a massive 48 point lead early in the fourth quarter, before the Rocks made a modest recovery in the final seven minutes […]
Loughborough Riders let a 13-point lead slip against Team Newcastle University going into the fourth quarter, losing the game 77 – 74. Riders looked to be in control for most part of the game with valuable points from Jonas Dieterich (19) and Harrison Gamble (18) with Kyle Jimenez leading the assists (16) but a strong […]
Leicester Riders vs Glasgow Rocks Competition: BBL Cup Quarter Final Venue: Morningside Arena Tip-off: 8:00 PM Season so far – Riders The Riders qualified for the BBL Cup Quarter Finals with a game to spare. Leicester won three games on the bounce despite losing their first game to the Eagles 106-96 in a tightly contested […]
Loughborough Riders defeated top of the league Ipswich 77 – 76 with a big bucket by Makana Stone with 2 seconds left on the clock. Ipswich started the better of the two teams opening an early 10-0 lead, their biggest scoring run of the game. Molly James got the Riders going with a 3-point shot […]
Leicester Riders won a tense game against the Sheffield Sharks to maintain their unbeaten start to the BBL Championship, in a tight, defensive affair at the Morningside Arena, 74-64. The teams were playing for the second time in 5 days, and for the fourth time in this young season, and with both sides very familiar […]
Leicester Riders vs B. Braun Sheffield Sharks Competition: BBL Championship Venue: Morningside Arena Tip-off: 8:00 PM Season so far- Riders The Riders started their season strongly, by securing qualification to the knockout stages of the BBL Cup. Three consecutive wins were enough to achieve this, as they beat each of the teams in their group; […]
Riders Managing Director, Russell Levenston, has been elected to the board of Basketball England. Russell has been with the Riders since 2007, transforming the club both on and off the court. He has been integral in developing the Riders player pathway from Charnwood College through Loughborough University and the senior teams. Having also spent 13 […]
Britain’s oldest BBL franchise, Leicester Riders, has partnered with Glencar Construction for the upcoming Sky Sports game against Bristol Flyers on Friday 18th December (7.30pm tip). The game will be the first time the reigning Playoff champions have featured on Sky Sports since coverage got underway last week. The club are delighted to welcome Glencar […]
Riders have another two players selected in the WBBL All-Star Five. The team cruised to the WBBL CUP final last weekend against Cardiff Archers, which was led by a double-double from Ella Clark who put up 15 points and 13 rebounds. Clark made her presence known in the first quarter with a quick 5 points […]
Leicester Riders will host Glasgow Rocks on Wednesday 16 December 2020 (8pm tip) in the quarter final of the BBL Cup. Riders wrapped up their group phase on Monday night having already secured their spot in the quarter finals. The game will be available to watch on BBL Player.
A very young Leicester Riders team made a full strength Sheffield Sharks work hard to pick up their second victory in the qualifying stages of BBL Cup, with an 87-61 win at the Morningside Arena. Only new signings Ali Fraser and Aaron Falzon played from Riders regular senior side, in a match that had little […]
Leicester Riders started their BBL Championship season with a solid win 84-72 on the road at Surrey Scorchers. The win was even more impressive as Riders had two of their players fouled out, Geno Crandall and Scottish International Ali Fraser on his debut, as Leicester racked up 25 fouls, the most in a match in […]
Leicester Riders Women are now through to the WBBL Cup Final, for the first time, after a dominant 67-27 win over Cardiff Met Archers. The Riders put their defensive tenacity on display as they held the Archers to a 14 FG% and 17 turnovers. Kate Oliver’s presence was felt in the paint as she had […]
Solid win for the Loughborough Riders Women as they beat Cardiff Met Archers 88-71 at home in the WNBL. It was a close game in the first half with the score going back and forth between each team. The Riders had three players in double figures, with Molly James leading the way with 21 points, […]
Leicester Riders have added Aaron Falzon to their roster ahead of the start of the BBL league season opener in Surrey on Saturday. Falzon, brother of former BBL player Tevin, joins Leicester having started this season in France with NM1 side Etoile Angers. In college, Aaron spent four years at North Western before a final […]
Surrey Scorchers vs Leicester Riders Competition: BBL Championship Venue: Surrey Sports Park Tip-off: 6:00 PM Season so far- Riders Despite a tough 98-89 loss on the road to the London Lions in their previous fixture, the Riders are sitting pretty at the top of the group of death in the BBL Cup. Geno Crandall led […]
Leicester Riders Foundation Outdoor Sessions are back! Through the Easter Half Term the Leicester Riders Foundation coaches will be delivering two sessions at the St Matthews Big Local Court on the 31st March and the 1st, 7th and 8th of April. The session is available for anyone who would like to be involved aged 8-18 […]
As you may have seen this past week the BBL Player was launched by the BBL, a central platform to watch BBL games. This weekend all games on the platform will be FREE for registered users – bblplayer.co.uk. Registration is free and there’s no commitment to purchase after this weekend if you don’t want to. […]
WBBL have selected Kate Oliver and Holly Winterburn into the third week’s All-Star Five. Head coach Jesper Sundberg was also awarded the Molten WBBL Coach of the Month. Riders came out big in a cup knockout against Newcastle Eagles. Kate Oliver was unstoppable as she led the way with 29 points, 4 3-pointers and 73 […]
As Saturday’s start to the 2020-21 league season draws upon us, we thought it’d be a great time to reflect on how the Riders have contended over the last few seasons. Under Coach Rob Paternostro’s guidance, the side have had a 116-28 record in league play since 2015/16. An incredible statistic that is the best […]
During his 12- year long tenure with the Riders, GB guard Conner Washington has won everything there is to win in the British Basketball League with 14 pieces of silverware to his name. Washington is an integral part of the Riders’ successes over the last 10 years. In the 2016/17 season, Conner made the BBL […]
U12 GIRLS Coach Ryan Evans will be leading the U12 Girls this year as they compete in the Basketball England U12 Girls League. U12 BOYS Coach Keenan Thomas will begin his coaching career with the U12 Boys who will compete in the Basketball England U12 Boys League this year. U13 BOYS Coach Peitro Tomajer starts […]
Leicester Riders Women are now 3-0 in the WBBL Cup after a huge fourth quarter push against the Newcastle Eagles. Both teams went back and fourth with Newcastle taking a two point lead heading into the fourth quarter. Newcastle’s, Alison Gorrell, made sure the game was competitive with her 19 points, 7 rebounds and 9 […]
Our Coaching Staff continues to expand! This season we have welcomed on 4 new coaches! Damon, Keenan, Zane & Pietro will all be coaching in our programme this year.
Our History The Leicester Riders JNBL Academy was founded in the 2014/15 season to provide a competitive outlet for the growing number of participants engaged in the Leicester Riders Community Program. The Riders JNBL Academy is managed and facilitated by the Leicester Riders Foundation Charity. The founding and current Head of the JNBL Academy is […]
Riders made it 2-2 in the league after closely beating the Warriors, Hayden led the scoring with an important 24 points and an impressive 75% field goal percentage. Riders knew that they were in for a close game as they were left trailing by 3 points at half time. However, a dunk by Hayden at […]
Loughborough Riders success as they defeat Thames Valley Cavaliers at their Saturday afternoon home WNBL Division 1 game. Dominating on the court with a final score of 72-53, the team began with a promising lead which they kept from start to finish. The women created a 32 point advantage at half time, and were able […]
Leicester Riders are pleased to announce the signing of Ali Fraser to this years’ roster. Ali joins the Riders after spending the start of the season with NM1 side Avignon in France. But with the CoronaVirus pandemic putting the French season in doubt, Fraser opted to join Rob Paternostro’s side. “I’m happy to have the […]
Community You can book on our sessions by clicking here! One of key aims for the Leicester Riders Foundation is to work within the local community to increase participation in basketball across Leicester and Leicestershire. We also endeavour to deliver sustainable programmes that promote health and wellbeing. As part of this, the Foundation provides weekly […]
Bronze Package – £600 (Worth £830) Pre delivery assembly. 12 hours of in school Basketball coaching sessions. A Hoops 4 Health Road Show. 2x Leicester Riders Game Tickets for staff. 1x Leicester Riders Game Ticket for every participant. Silver Pack – £900 (Worth £1290) Pre delivery assembly. 12 hours of In School Basketball Coaching Sessions. […]
Loughborough Riders continue their good form with a strong showing to beat the Nottingham Hoods 85-56 in this Lynch Trophy matchup, confirming their 1st place seed in the tournament. Riders’ Jonas Dieterich led the scoring with 22 points on the night, but it was captain Kyle Jimenez who stole the show with a classy performance. A worthy […]
Loughborough Riders came out on top in a very tough game against the Nottingham hoods. As the game tipped off Riders opened up an 8-point lead, their biggest of the game but a few poor turnovers and efficient offence from the Hoods left them trailing by just 1 point at the end of the first […]
Loughborough Riders fell a hard-fought overtime defeat at home against Worcester Wolves in their 2nd competitive game of their WNBL Division One season. The game was end to end throughout, with both teams applying full court pressure all game. The Riders ended the 1stquarter in the lead, but the Wolves ended the 2nd quarter strong, with […]
Leicester Riders point guard Conner Washington has been called up by Great Britain for their rearranged EuroBasket games in France. Washington was in the original 24 squad selected, and his recent performances has meant he has earned a slot on the plane. Great Britain are in a qualifying group with France, Germany and Montenegro. GB […]
AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS Coaching delivered to pupils after the school day. The Leicester Riders Foundation will deliver high quality coaching to pupils via a six-week block.
IN SCHOOL COACHING SESSIONS Coaching during school hours, including lunch, break, and lesson times. The Leicester Riders Foundation will deliver high quality coaching to pupils via a six-week block.
Leicester Riders Foundation, established in 2015 as a charitable trust, provides over 20,000 participants a year with a basketball experience. As part of the Riders Foundation’s commitment to the community of Leicester City and Leicestershire, the Leicester Sports Arena was erected in January 2016 to provide a home for the Leicester Riders professional Mens, Womens […]
The BBL today confirmed the remaining schedule for the 2020-21 season. Leicester Riders will face Surrey Scorchers in Guildford in the first league game of the new campaign on 5 December 2020. Riders first home game will come in the shape of Sheffield Sharks on Friday 11 Dec, who also visit the Morningside to complete […]
A short handed Leicester Riders fell short on Sunday afternoon 98-89 in a tough BBL Cup group qualifying match against the London Lions. Riders overcame a slow start to push the Lions all the way, but former NBA star Deandre Liggins proved the difference. However Leicester remain tied at the top of the North Group. […]
Leicester Riders can confirm today that they are likely to be without Mo Walker and Raheem May-Thompson for the remainder of the season. Walker pulled up in the home fixture versus London Lions earlier this month and after scans revealed a hamstring tear, will see a specialist on Monday and undergo surgery this Tuesday. May-Thompson […]
London Lions v Leicester Riders Competition: BBL Cup Date: Sunday 22nd November Venue: Copper Box Arena, London Tip-off: 2:30 PM Season So Far – Riders One week on from their impressive victory over the London Lions at the Morningside Arena and it’s the turn of the Leicester Riders to make the trip down south for the return […]
An undermanned Leicester Riders defeated the Sheffield Sharks away in the BBL Cup qualifying with a comprehensive 85-64 victory. The result improves Riders record to 3 and 1 in the North Group and puts them in a good position to qualify for the quarter-finals. Leicester came out strong at the start, with sharpshooter Corey Johnson […]
The British Basketball League is delighted with the support announced today for basketball by the Government. The Government has announced a rescue package of up to £4 million for basketball to address the impact of the absence of spectators because of coronavirus. The bulk of that is targeted at the BBL and WBBL who have been hardest hit by […]
Sheffield Sharks v Leicester Riders Competition: BBL Cup Venue: Ponds Forge International Sports Centre, Sheffield Tip-off: 6:00 PM Season So Far – Riders The Riders currently sit second in the group with a game in hand and are coming off the back of a resounding 97-76 victory against the London Lions on Sunday. William Lee will […]
Riders Women clinch their first win of the 2020/21 season, at home against Reading Rockets in second league game. Women grabbed a 64-61 victory in a game which they led from start to finish. Katie Januszewska opened the scoring for the Riders with a driving layup, marking the beginning of the Riders scoring 30 points […]
A game that the Riders were in control of, slipped away from them with 5 minutes to go in the fourth quarter. Jonas Dietrich led the scoring for the Riders with 20 points, meanwhile in his second game for the team, youngster Kanu Gudza added a valuable 16 points with a 60% field goal percentage. […]
Leicester Riders completed a hugely successful second weekend of the new season, with a stunning 97-76 win over a powerful London Lions side at the Morningside Arena, after beating the Newcastle Eagles away on Friday night. Riders dominated the game from start to finish and have now improved their record to 2 and 1 in […]
Leicester Riders bounced back from their opening night defeat to Newcastle Eagles, with a dominant final quarter in the away match at the Eagles Community Arena, winning 88-82 in the BBL Cup Group stages. It was Eagles first defeat of the season. Once again the teams could barely be separated in the opening three quarters, […]
The British Basketball League is delighted to announce the return of coverage of the BBL to Sky Sports this season. The two-year agreement will see Sky Sports air 30 live BBL matches a season. As part of the agreement Sky Sports will also air the BBL Trophy Final, BBL Cup Final, BBL Playoffs and live […]
It was a tough opening day at home for both the Men’s and Women’s team who fell short against two very good Solent Kestrel sides. First game of the day saw the Men’s side which included three new faces step up to the roster, from the Charnwood Riders; Giovani Emejuru and Kanu Gudza and from […]
Loughborough Riders claimed a narrow victory over Leicester Warriors winning by 83-80. Riders took advantage of the Warrior’s lack of size, going to work inside early and often resulting in 60 points in the paint on the game. The Riders fell behind in the second quarter before a scoring burst before the half gave them […]
The Riders controlled the game with a solid performance on both ends of the court, resulting in a 65-44 victory against the Manchester Met Mystics. Following a slow start to the game, the Riders gained momentum with Hannah Robb’s much needed 3 point shot and closed the first period with a 21-6 lead. Riders continued […]
Leicester Riders lost out to Newcastle Eagles in their opening match of the season in the BBL Cup Group stages, 102-96 at the Morningside Arena. The match was high quality shooting fest, with twenty three lead changes, and still the scores were tied on 96 with just under three minutes left, before the Eagles scored […]
Coach Rob Paternostro can’t wait for the first competitive game of the season this weekend as his Riders side face Newcastle Eagles at the Morningside Arena, 5pm tip-off, on Sunday 8 November 2020. The game is part of the first phase of BBL Cup fixtures which sees the Riders pitted against Newcastle Eagles, London Lions […]
Leicester Riders’ first competitive game of the 2020-21 season will be available for fans to watch via the LIVE stream this weekend. Riders face Newcastle Eagles in the BBL Cup group phase behind closed doors at the Morningside Arena on Sunday 8th November at 5pm. The club have announced today that it will be available […]
Charnwood College Riders fell short in a hard-fought battle against Loughborough Riders in the L Lynch Trophy. Both sides were slow to open the game, with Loughborough being the first to strike and open a small lead behind the inside play of Loughborough newcomer CJ Hayden, to lead 17-13 at the first break. Charnwood’s Greg […]
Riders ran out 88-62 victors over Cheshire Phoenix on Sunday evening in the final pre-season game of the campaign. Corey Johnson led the scoring for Leicester with 24 points including six 3-pts made. Big man Mo Walker continues to impress, grabbing 12 rebounds, 11 on the defensive end. Coach Rob Paternostro gave his thoughts, before […]
Loughborough Riders took victory over the Charnwood College Riders in the L Lunch Trophy to being the season after delays caused by COVID protocols in the opening two weeks. Both sides were slow to open the game, with Loughborough being the first to strike and open a small lead behind the inside play of newcomer […]
Leicester Riders Women never looked back as they won their second preseason game against Oakland Wolves. After the first five minutes, the Riders went on a 12-point scoring run and increased the lead to an 89-54 victory. The team dominated in the paint with 28 points and thrived in transition. Sara Hinriksdottir led the team […]
Leicester Riders will face Newcastle Eagles, London Lions and Sheffield Sharks in the group phase of the BBL Cup. The eleven BBL teams are split into three groups with the bottom teams being eliminated ahead of the knockout stages. The BBL have grouped the competitions four most successful teams together, having won 12 BBL Cup’s […]
German born, British guard Justin Hedley joins the Loughborough Riders ahead of the upcoming NBL and BUCS seasons. Justin Hedley joins the Loughborough Riders following time in Pro B Division in Germany with Oberhaching Tropics, Kirchheim Knights in Pro A and most recently German side HANAU White Wings. “Loughborough is an elite University for both […]
Leicester Riders Women came out on top against Oakland Wolves in the first preseason matchup. Both teams battled as it was a low-scoring, close game with several lead changes. The Riders managed to maintain an edge in the last five minutes of play to finish off with a 55-51 win on the road. Holly Winterburn […]
Talented 1995 born guard Dwayne Orija joins the Loughborough Basketball programme following time overseas at Missouri State West Plains, Gillett College and Florida Tech. The Barking Abbey alumnus featured on multiple Junior National Teams before heading stateside, returning to the UK to play on home soil for the first time since 2015. “The programme here […]
Hoopsfix has revealed the rosters for the 2020 Hoopsfix All-Star Classic, despite its cancellation due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The annual event – supported by Nike and 5or6 – would have brought together the top male and female junior players of their generation to play in three All-Star games across two days. Congratulations to our […]
Leicester Riders start to the new BBL season is now back on, after the BBL received confirmation that they will receive Government support to compensate for the games being played without spectators. Riders BBL season was due to start on 2nd October, but the new season will now tip-off behind closed doors on Friday 30th October. Riders […]
The BBL is delighted to confirm that the 2020-21 season will now commence on 30th October 2020 with the detailed fixture list being announced as soon as possible. Following the Government’s announcement on 22nd September that fans would not be allowed back into sports venues from 1 October, The BBL has been in urgent dialogue with the […]
This morning we received formal confirmation which shows that several members of the Riders programme have tested positive for COVID-19. Leicester Riders’ priority is the health and well-being of its players and staff throughout its pathway programme. The members who have tested positive, and people living in the same proximity, will now strictly follow government […]
Leicester Riders can today announce a special bonus for our current season ticket holders. The Riders and Bristol Flyers have agreed to give access to a live stream of tomorrow’s behind closed doors game exclusively for Season Ticket Holders. Current season ticket holders are urged to check their inboxes tomorrow morning with a link to […]
Nottingham native Milo Sigmund joins the Loughborough Riders following a season overseas at Vincennes Trailblazers. Sigmund produced an impressive EABL season with the Canterbury Crusaders earning Most Improved Player honors before being ranked 20th by the Deng Top 50 and then heading oversas. “Loughborough is a great programme with high quality coaching, great facilities and […]
Loughborough Riders welcome back to the UK Newcastle native Chris Linsley following a year overseas in Portugal at Sunlive and Sangalhos. Linsley returns to the UK following one season with Sangalhos in Portugal as part of Sunlive Basketball academy after developing through the Newcastle Eagles junior programme, earning a Deng Top 50 invitation. “I chose […]
With great sadness we announced earlier today on social-media the passing of an incredible woman, Christine Gleadell. Chris was selfless. An integral part of our basketball club and a Riders mum to so many players and staff over the years. She will be sorely missed. Christine has played a pivotal role in the Riders family […]
The group stage of the inaugural Lynch Trophy has been announced and there will be 24 high-quality games for British basketball fans to watch online over three weekends. The competition sees all 14 NBL Division One clubs, together with invited academy sides Myerscough and Charnwood, competing in four regional groups of four. Playing each other […]
Loughborough University will play host to the group stage of the inaugural Lynch Trophy starting this weekend. The opening group stage will feature 24 high-quality games for British basketball fans to watch online over three weekends. The competition sees all 14 NBL Division One clubs, together with invited academy sides Myerscough and Charnwood, competing in […]
Newcastle native, 6’10 forward Jeremy Lievin joins the Loughborough Riders from Oaklands College ahead of the upcoming NBL and BUCS Seasons. The EABL Northern Conference Most Improved Player two seasons ago moves north from Oaklands College to continue his basketball whilst studying sport, noting Loughborough developmental reputation as a primary reason for the move. “I […]
Birmingham native CJ Hayden joins the Loughborough Riders ahead of the upcoming NBL and BUCS Premier seasons returning to the UK from Gillette College in the US. Great Britain U20 forward CJ Hayden will be attending Loughborough this semester after returning form playing in the US. “I chose Loughborough because I believe it is the […]
Leicester Riders can today confirm they will travel to Bristol this Friday for their second pre-season game. Riders will face Bristol Flyers at 7.30pm tip behind closed doors at the SGS Wise Arena. Rob Paternostro’s men opened up pre-season with a narrow defeat to Sheffield Sharks on Friday night 66-70. Corey Johnson led the scoring […]
The 2020/21 basketball season will tip-off on October 10 with a new piece of silverware on offer for teams in NBL Division One following the creation of the Lynch Trophy. The competition sees all 14 of the Basketball England NBL Division One clubs, with invited academy sides Myerscough and Charnwood, competing in four regional groups […]
The 2020/21 basketball season will tip-off on October 3 with a brand new trophy on offer from teams in NBL Division One following the creation of the Lynch Trophy.
Freshman duo Chester Morrell and Jonathan Fakile have joined the Loughborough Riders ahead of the upcoming NBL and BUCS seasons after time spent at Kent Crusaders last season The Deng Top 50 duo will start the season with the Loughborough Riders later this month following an uncertain period for British Basketball due to the COVID-19 […]
Loughborough Basketball’s Men’s and Women’s trails have been confirmed ahead of the first week of term as students have returned to campus. Places on rosters of the four Men’s teams and three Women’s teams as well as the Men’s Development Squad will be up for grabs. Women’s Trials Women’s trials are confirmed for Sunday 25th […]
Loughborough Basketball has named it’s student committee ahead of the upcoming season with students returning to Loughborough University this week. The student committee play a key role in the Loughborough basketball programme, working with the professional staff in a multitude of areas to ensure the programme continues to grow, as well as the student voice […]
Leicester Riders return to action this Friday as they face Sheffield Sharks in a pre-season game at Morningside Arena. Although the game will be behind closed doors, Riders fans will be able to watch the game via a LIVE stream for just £4.99 – sign-up here: riders.basketball/live . The club have also announced that Season […]
Leicester Riders are looking at all options, after the planned start of the BBL season later this week was put on hold. Riders along with other BBL clubs met late last week online, to consider the Prime Minister’s announcement that the return of spectators to sporting events was on hold indefinitely, following an increase in […]
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Jozef Bielak is set to return to the UK next season following a stint at Sheridan College, after graduating Charnwood College in 2019 as an EABL Champion with the Riders programme. Bielak featured in the 2019 edition of the Deng Top 50 and the Hoopsfix All-Star Classic before earning a scholarship to Sheridan College to […]
Leicester Riders today announced the signing of American guard Geno Crandall. Crandall, who spent last season in the Czech Republic with Turi Svitavy averaging 13.9 points per game and 3.7 assists, played for both North Dakota and Gonzaga in college. Crandall averaged 14.3 points and 4 assists over three seasons at North Dakota, leading the […]
Loughborough Riders will boast a large returning core ahead of the NBL and BUCS Premier seasons, with key faces making a return to the line up ahead of a unusual season set to begin. Jonas Dieterich, Kyle Jimenez, Liam Johnson, Carl Ntifo, Harrison Gamble, David Oputa return to the Loughborough side as a positive returning […]
Katie Januszewska has joined Charnwood College and will play in the WBBL and WEABL this upcoming season. The 5’11 guard previously played for the Derby Trailblazers division 2 and helped the U16s make an appearance at the junior final fours. Last season, the scoring machine averaged 30 points per game with a monster triple-double against […]
Riders Head Coach Rob Paternostro spoke to Riders.Basketball on the retirement of Andrew Thomson… “Andy is a legend of the BBL, there is no doubt about that, when you look at what he is done in his career, one thing is consistent and that’s winning.” “He has won wherever he has played and has been […]
Leicester Riders England international Andy Thomson has decided to call time on his career, as Riders restart full scale training for the new season. 36 years old Thomson has been Riders captain for the last two seasons and is one of the most successful players ever to grace the BBL. Manchester born Thomson has accumulated […]
Leicester Riders can today announce the signature of guard Jonah Mathews. Hailing from Santa Monica, California, 6’3″ Mathews spent four years at USC averaging 13.4 pts in PAC-12 in the 2019-20 season Although the season finished abruptly due to Covid-19, his last appearance for USC on Senior Day was a memorable one. The USC captain […]
Raheem May-Thompson makes a return to Leicester Riders signing a two-year deal. 6’6″ forward May-Thompson, re-joins the Riders after a spell with Cheshire Phoenix, Mulhouse Pfastatt (in France) and Worcester Wolves. Raheem played a role in Rob Paternostro’s side during the 2015-16 season when Leicester won both the league and BBL Trophy. “Obviously Raheem is […]
GB Guard Hannah Robb joins the Leicester Riders for the WBBL 2020-21 season. Prior to joining the Riders, the former Caledonia Pride guard competed in the WBBL alongside finishing an undergraduate degree at the University of Edinburgh. Last season, the sharpshooter showed strong performances for the Pride as she averaged 13.5 points, 4.8 rebounds and […]
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