Leicester Riders fell heartbreakingly short of a comeback win in the Super League Basketball semi-finals, losing 174-178 over two legs. The team were 20 down on aggregate going into the final quarter, but a spirited fightback led by Ethan Wright saw them cut the semi-final to 3. But Leicester ultimately ran out of time, missing […]
Leicester Riders hit the road to get their Super League Basketball Cup campaign underway against Falkirk Fury tomorrow. The Scottish Basketball Championship League leaders are one of seven non-Super League Basketball clubs set to face off against professional opposition in the first round of the Cup. They will take on four-time British basketball Cup winners […]
Leicester Riders pulled off a second half fightback in the Trophy semi-final first leg to keep their Trophy final hopes alive. Down 17 points at the half, the Riders made it a four point game at the final buzzer. The final score was 95-91, and the sides will go back to Leicester with the tie […]
This weekend saw four of our Academy teams in action, delivering exciting performances and demonstrating their growth on the court. The U12 Boys and U14 Girls travelled to face Northants Thunder, while the U14 Boys and U16 Boys hosted games at home. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the matches, along with key reflections from the […]
Leicester Riders got back to winning ways with a 99-86 victory against Manchester. It was a convincing win from the start after a red hot first half, which saw the team put up 56 points. Manchester fought back in the third to cut into the lead, but big shots to start the fourth saw the […]
Leicester Riders return to Super League Basketball action against Manchester for the first time this season. The 1-2 Riders will attempt to return to winning ways after back-to-back losses to Sheffield Sharks, as they hope to get their season back on track going into December. View this post on Instagram […]
Leicester Riders, the UK’s oldest professional basketball club, are thrilled to announce NordVPN as the headline sponsor for the Leicester Riders Business Club. This exciting new partnership, built on trust and security, celebrates a shared commitment to innovation, community, and the promotion of online security in an ever-evolving digital landscape. NordVPN are the global market […]
Leicester Riders return to action after the international break, hosting Manchester for the first time in Super League Basketball. The Club looks to return to winning ways after back-to-back losses to the Sheffield Sharks. Building momentum is pivotal ahead of a busy winter schedule, with this weekend’s double header setting up a seven-game December. Here’s […]
Leicester Riders have been scheduled to play Falkirk Fury away in the first round of the Super League Basketball Cup on Friday, December 13 at 7:50 pm. Our home Championship game against Caledonia Gladiators, previously scheduled for December 13, has therefore been postponed, and will be rearranged to an alternate date. Furthermore, our home Championship […]
Leicester Riders host Sheffield Sharks in their League home opener for the inaugural season of Super League Basketball. The Riders, undefeated on the season through seven games, take on the Sharks for the first time since last season’s playoff matchup, which Sheffield won on the third and final game of the series. Leicester look for […]
Leicester Riders Head Coach Rob Paternostro has been awarded the Super League Basketball Kevin Cadle Coach of the Month for October! Paternostro coached the team to an undefeated 5-0 record in October, seeing the Riders progress through the Super League Basketball South Group in first place. Leicester have the best defensive record in the competition, […]
Leicester Riders would like to advise supporters attending Saturday’s game against Essex Rebels of Loughborough University’s entrance restrictions due to the fireworks display. The University’s main entrance will close at 4 pm, and anyone entering or exiting after that time must use the West Entrance (LE11 3GR). Supporters arriving before 4 pm can enter via […]
Club legend Conner Washington has been named Leicester Riders captain for the 2024-25 Super League Basketball season. Washington, in his 12th season for the Club, has been called on for his wealth of experience by Head Coach Rob Paternostro to lead the team through the inaugural season of SLB. He steps into the role as […]
Leicester Riders won an overtime thriller 105-101 on the road to the Bristol Flyers to secure top spot in their Trophy group. Zach Jackson and Jaylin Hunter went off in the clutch to see home a game in which Bristol never said die, making a late comeback in the fourth to send it to OT. […]
Leicester Riders are back on the road to face the Bristol Flyers in the Super League Basketball Trophy. Both sides have already progressed through to the semi-final of the competition having locked up the top two places of the group, but this one could seal the seeding, with a Riders win, or anything less than […]
Leicester Riders progressed to the semi-finals of the Super League Basketball Trophy with two group games to spare, beating the Surrey 89ers 89-76. Blake Bowman led the team’s effort with 14 points, in a game which saw five Riders score in double digits and every player get on the scoreboard. Jaylin Hunter notched a double-double […]
Leicester Riders look to book their place in the Super League Basketball Trophy semi-final with a win against Surrey 89ers. It’s the second of back-to-back games against Surrey for the Riders, who took a hard-fought 87-75 win from the south on Saturday to improve to 3-0 on the season. The victory on the road means […]
Leicester Riders battled out an 87-75 win on the road against the Surrey 89ers to improve to 3-0 in the Super League Basketball Trophy. The Riders were forced into a comeback win after falling into a hole early in the game. The team’s second unit sparked a run back into contention in the second quarter, […]
Leicester Riders today announce the signing of Brooke Bigott for the 2024-25 season. The American wing signs from Dutch side Den Helder in the BNXT league. She averaged 12.1 points, 6.4 rebounds and 2.4 steals per game in 24 appearances for the Suns, putting up a season-high 23 in March. Bigott’s season with the Den […]
Leicester Riders 2024-25 Business Club got underway at the Mattioli Arena on October 10 for the PDC World Grand Prix of Darts. Members were taken behind the scenes at one of the world’s elite darts competitions, where the best of the best went head to head for all the glory. Tournament Director Graham Fairhurst and […]
Riders forward Zach Jackson has been named to the Super League Basketball Team of the Week for his opening night performance against Bristol Flyers. Jackson led the game with 22 points, 7 rebounds and 5 steals on his way to a 33 +/- in the Riders’ 91-69 home win. The American returned to Riders red […]
Leicester Riders are set to get their 2024-25 Super League Basketball season underway, hosting their season opener against Bristol Flyers on Friday. The Riders, with a host of new names making their professional debuts, start the season with the Trophy group stage, which will provide the first opportunity for silverware in the inaugural season of […]
Author: Josh Ames Bryan Penn-Johnson signed with Loughborough Riders for the 2024-25 NBL Division One season. The 7’1 dominant force flew from America as he joins from California Polytechnic State University, where he played 32 games in his senior year with the Mustangs. He will be studying at Loughborough University whilst playing for the Riders. […]
Leicester Riders finished pre-season with a professional 86-66 road win against Surrey 89ers. Jaylin Hunter put in a complete performance from the point with 19 points and 6 assists to lead the game. He took over in the second to build Leiecster’s first meaningful lead, and pulled the strings in a fluid Riders offence all […]
Go behind the scenes at PDC Darts and much more with our Business Club! With this year’s Business Club, we’re giving you the opportunity for behind-the-scenes access to PDC Darts at the BoyleSports World Grand Prix! On October 7 12pm – 1.30pm, you can take a look behind the curtain ahead of this prestigious World […]
Hodges, a 6’1” power forward, suited up for the South Adelaide Panthers over the summer, averaging 18.11 points and 11.89 rebounds per outing. She had nine 20 point performances with the Panthers and 15 double doubles in 19 games. Hodges has prior experience in British basketball, having played for Sevenoaks Suns in the 2022-23 season […]
Super League Basketball (SLB) has confirmed the unification of Great Britain’s elite men’s and women’s leagues under one banner. Following a unanimous vote by shareholders of the Women’s British Basketball League, both the men’s and women’s elite competitions will now adopt SLB branding and work together to unlock the sport’s considerable potential across the country. […]
Loughborough Riders are delighted to confirm the addition of American Bryan Penn-Johnson for the 2024-25 NBL Division One season. Penn-Johnson signs with the Riders, and will compete with the team while completing his studies at the University. The 7’1” big man joins from California Polytechnic State University, having played 32 games in his senior year […]
Leicester Riders basketball club are excited to announce the signing of American Brittany Hodges for the 2024-25 season. The 6’1” power forward suited up for the South Adelaide Panthers over the summer, averaging 18.11 points and 11.89 rebounds per outing. She had nine 20 point performances with the Panthers and 15 double doubles in 19 […]
Leicester Riders, the UK’s oldest professional basketball club, have announced a pioneering new partnership with Ygam, a charity with a mission to prevent children and young people from experiencing gaming and gambling harms. This collaboration, a first for any team in British basketball, signifies a major stride in the Riders’ commitment to the digital safeguarding […]
Super League Basketball, the new elite basketball competition in the UK, has announced the iconic American sports brand Reebok, as the official kit supplier and basketball sneaker of the league with a multi-year partnership. A dominant force on the court, Reebok’s legacy is rooted in innovative designs and iconicendorsements by some of the game’s greatest […]
Ahead of a hotly anticipated debut campaign, Super League Basketball announced the four competitions that will make up the inaugural season, which is set to tip off on Friday September 27. The SLB have introduced four formats for the 2024/25 season which pay homage to the storied history of top-flight British basketball, with Championship, Cup, […]
Leicester Riders basketball club are excited to welcome J’Raan Brooks to their 2024-25 roster. The 6’9” American signs from UC San Diego Tritons, where he played his final two collegiate seasons. Brooks averaged 5.2 points and 3.4 rebounds per game in his final year with the Tritons. He was named to the Winter Big West […]
Super League Basketball (SLB) is pleased to confirm the line-up for its inaugural campaign: Nine teams from England and Scotland will take to the court on the opening weekend of SLBaction at the end of September, with further franchises expected to join this exciting cohortfor the 2025/26 campaign. Speaking on behalf of SLB, Interim Chairman […]
Leicester Riders basketball club can announce the retention of Shahd Abboud for the 2024-25 season. Abboud signed a two-year deal last summer, contracting her to the Riders until the end of the 2024-25 season. The Israeli international averaged 5.3 points per game in the Women’s British Basketball League, stepping up in the biggest moments of […]
Leicester Riders are excited to announce the signing of 6’9” forward Riley Abercrombie for the 2024-25 season. The Australian, who possesses a UK passport, signs from the Illawarra Hawks in Australia’s NBL 1, where he averaged 23.2 points and 7.7 rebounds per game. Abercrombie’s season with the Hawks featured back-to-back 38 point games, five 30 […]
The consortium of clubs awarded the licence for men’s professional basketball in Great Britain has today revealed the official trading name as Super League Basketball. Just two weeks ago the group of clubs were successfully awarded the playing licence by their governing body, the British Basketball Federation, allowing elite level men’s professional basketball to continue […]
Since the announcement of a new professional league in British Basketball, the club consortia have been working diligently to ensure the launch of a new season by the end of August 2024. To that end we expect to make several key announcements that will satisfy the fanbase up and down the country that a return […]
Leicester Riders are thrilled to introduce Rob Jarram as the new Head of Leicester Riders Foundation and Performance Pathway. Rob’s role will encompass not only continuing the Foundation’s invaluable charitable efforts throughout Leicestershire, but also allocating resources and attention to the Academy pathway, fostering the growth of youth basketball in the region. This appointment underscores […]
Leicester Riders are happy to confirm the retention of Blake Bowman ahead of the 2024-25 season. The British forward will take to the floor for his third season with the Club, having signed a multi-year deal last summer. High-flying Bowman made big contributions throughout last year, leading the Riders with 15 points against the Caledonia […]
The British Basketball Federation (BBF) has today confirmed a three-year license has been awardedto a consortium of British clubs for the professional men’s basketball league in Great Britain. The BBF revoked the license from Basketball League Limited (the operating company of the BBL)following breaches in the license after the 23/24 Season concluded. The BBF stated […]
Following the announcement by the British Basketball Federation, the governing body of Basketball League Ltd (BBL), to terminate the current operational professional league licence, the BBL Clubs have taken the decision to issue the following statement. In what has been a very challenging period in recent times, the decision to act by the BBF has […]
Following the conclusion of Leicester Riders’ 2023/24 season, Head Coach Rob Paternostro reflected on the team’s playoffs, and the season as a whole. Playoff series vs Sheffield The Riders’ season ended in the quarter-finals of the playoffs, losing 2-1 in a best-of-three series to the Sheffield Sharks. Leicester took a Game One win, and had […]
The Women’s British Basketball League today announced that Taylor O’Brien has been named to the 2024 Team of the Year. The rookie guard led the Club in scoring this season with 16.4 points per game. With 328 points scored, she surpassed Oceana Hamilton for the Riders’ single-season scoring record. 16.4 points is also the highest […]
The British Basketball League announced today that Leicester Riders’ Teddy Allen has been named to the 2024 Team of the Year. The American wing was the Club’s leading scorer this season with 22.7 points per game. He was one of only two players in the League to average over 20 points, and one of three […]
The Women’s British Basketball League today announced that Sam Ashby has been named to the 2024 British Team of the year. The Australian/British rookie was the Club’s second-leading scorer (13.6) and led the team in steals (1.8). She scored in double digits on 17 occasions in 21 appearances this season, putting up a season-high of […]
The British Basketball League announced today that Leicester Riders captain Kimbal Mackenzie has been named to the 2024 British Team of the Year. The Canadian/British guard finished the Championship season as the Riders’ second-leading scorer with 13.2 points and leading playmaker with 5.2 assists per game. Mackenzie’s assist average ranked fifth in the British Basketball […]
The Women’s British Basketball League today announced that Rayven Peeples has been named to the 2024 Defensive Team of the Year. The American rookie ranked fourth among all players in blocks per game (1.4) and second in rebounds per game (11), leading the Club in both categories. Peeples logged six games with multiple blocked shots […]
Leicester Riders pulled off a comeback in the clutch to beat Essex Rebels 81-79 and progress to the semi finals of the Women’s British Basketball League Playoffs. The Riders were down by as much as 21 in the game, and 11 going into the final quarter, but pulled off a comeback led by star guard […]
Leicester Riders are set to tip-off their 2024 Playoff campaign at the Mattioli Arena against Essex Rebels. The Riders enter the postseason as the 4-seed, finishing 15-5 in the Championship. Meanwhile the Rebels’ 11-9 record earned them the 5-seed following their trip to the Trophy Final in January. Here’s what to expect from the matchup. […]
BBC Radio Leicester stopped by to speak to the team for their weekly “Game Night” show. Ahead of the upcoming British Basketball League Playoffs, Riders players and Head Coach Rob Paternostro reflected on the Championship season, and previewed the postseason. Here’s what they had to say… Teddy Allen Riders leading scorer, Teddy Allen, has spent […]
The 2024 British Basketball League Playoffs will feature a new format, with the first two rounds taking place over a three game series. The top four in the Championship standings have home court advantage in the opening round, playing two of the potential three games at home. Those sides have the choice of the structure […]
Leicester Riders basketball club are excited to launch their Dark Horse campaign for the upcoming 2024 British Basketball League Playoffs. The Riders enter the postseason as the fifth seed, and look to start their run to the Finals at the O2 Arena, which take place on Sunday 19 May 2024. Despite a League campaign which […]
The postseason is fast approaching for Leicester Riders in a tightly packed Women’s British Basketball League Championship. The Riders have two pivotal games remaining in their League season, which could see them land in second, third or fourth in the standings. Here’s how things are shaping up for the Riders ahead of their final two […]
Leicester Riders legend Andrew Sullivan has been named as one of the first 10 inductees of the British Basketball League Hall of Fame. Sullivan played five seasons of his 13-year professional career with the Riders, helping to bring nine pieces of silverware to Leicester, including two trebles in 2013 and 2017. He suited up for […]
Leicester Riders are set for their final game before the All-Star break, hitting the road to take on the Bristol Flyers. The game features two teams with contrasting styles, looking to play the game on their own terms to take control of the fixture. Here’s what the Riders can expect from Sunday’s opponents… Battling on […]
Leicester Riders are set to take on the Bristol Flyers on the road, in their last game before the 2024 British Basketball League All-Star game. Here are the key battles to watch in the game… Brad Greene vs Sam Idowu The Riders face the challenge of taking on the League’s leading rebounder in Brad Greene. […]
Teddy Allen has been named February’s British Basketball League Player of the Month. Allen averaged 28.6 points and 7.6 rebounds during February, including back-to-back 35 point performances. He became the first British Basketball League player to score 35 in consecutive Championship games since 2012, and the second player to post 35 points, 12 rebounds and […]
Leicester Riders captain Kimbal Mackenzie has been named to the 2024 British Basketball League All-Star team. South Head Coach Petar Bozic picked Mackenzie as one of his five reserves to suit up at the Copper Box Arena on March 24. This comes after Riders duo Teddy Allen and Jaren Holmes were named All-Star starters a […]
Leicester Riders captain Mckenzie Johnston has been named to the 2024 British Basketball League All-Star team. Team South Head Coach, Stella Kaltisdou, picked Johnston as one of her six reserves to suit up at the Copper Box Arena on March 24. This comes after Riders guard Sam Ashby was named an All-Star starter a week […]
Leicester Riders are thrilled to have Anthony James Insurance Brokers as part of the Riders family. With a rich history of serving our local community, the Loughborough based firm prides itself on being the go-to source for comprehensive insurance solutions. Their team of experienced insurance professionals is dedicated to providing personalised and tailored coverage options […]
Leicester Riders guard Sam Ashby has been voted a 2024 British Basketball League All-Star starter. She will suit up for the South, alongside Oaklands Wolves’ Allison Day and London Lions’ trio Shanice Beckford-Norton, Temi Fagbenle and Megan Gustafson at the Copper Box Arena on March 24. Ashby was the highest-voted player in the guard position […]
Leicester Riders duo Teddy Allen and Jaren Holmes have been voted 2024 British Basketball League All-Star starters. They will suit up for the South, alongside London Lions guard Matthew Morgan and forward Sam Dekker, and Bristol Flyers center Brad Greene at the Copper Box Arena on March 24. Allen is the League’s leading scorer, and […]
Leicester Riders made it four wins on the bounce with a 108-94 win against the Sheffield Sharks. The win improved their record to 14-11 in the British Basketball League Championship, one win behind the Caledonia Gladiators in third. Here’s how the Riders reacted to the win… Teddy Allen- “Pressure is a privilege.” Star guard Teddy […]
The Riders made it back-to-back wins in a weekend of action, beating the Durham Palatinates 85-57 to improve their record to 8-2. Sam Ashby dominated wire-to-wire, the GB guard logging a game-high 21 points and 6 rebounds after hitting the ground running with 12 in the first. Rayven Peeples scored 14 to back up her […]
The Riders took a dominant win against Cardiff Met Archers to improve to 7-2 in the Women’s British Basketball League Championship standings. It was an impressive win start-to-finish, as Leicester won the opening quarter 22-7 and never looked back. American forward Rayven Peeples set the tone in the paint, leading the game with an 18 […]
Leicester Riders’ home venue, Leicester Arena, will now be known as the Mattioli Arena. The Ian & Clare Mattioli Charitable Trust has accepted naming rights to Leicester Arena, the largest indoor arena in Leicester. The venue – previously the Morningside Arena – is now being rebranded. The Trust has donated funds to the Leicester Riders […]
Leicester Riders featured on last night’s episode of “Game Night” on BBC Radio Leicester. You can listen to the full episode here! Radio Leicester spoke to the team about their season so far and their mindset going into the rest of the year. Here’s what they had to say… Teddy Allen- “The team welcomed me […]
Teddy Allen has been named to the British Basketball Team of the Week for his performance in the Leicester Riders’ victory against Surrey Scorchers. In the Riders’ 104-84 win, Allen scored a game-high 20 points, led all players with a +/- of 20, and finished the game with 6 rebounds and 3 assists. Allen is […]
The Riders returned to British Basketball League Championship action with a bang, beating the Scorchers 104-84 on the road. Here’s what we can take from the win… Strength in depth The Riders had contributions all the way down the roster, with every player in the game day squad scoring multiple field goals. From the leading […]
After taking a break from Championship action for the British Basketball League Trophy in January, Leicester Riders return to League action on Saturday to take on the Surrey Scorchers on the road. Here, we bring you back up to speed with the Championship season so far… The State of Play The Riders sit seventh in […]
The Riders fell short of a dramatic comeback in the British Basketball League Trophy Final Four, losing 92-91 to the Cheshire Phoenix. Leicester were down 12 with 2:55 left, but led the game with 20 seconds on the clock after a spirited comeback. But the Phoenix had the final say, as Rideau finished a layup […]
Leicester Riders are set to take on the Cheshire Phoenix in the British Basketball League Trophy Final Four on Saturday. Here, we take a look at the numbers behind the matchup… Locking off the paint The Riders have invested in the defensive side of the ball, making the paint their own over the Trophy campaign. […]
Few have stepped up like Samuel Idowu for the Riders on their British Basketball League Trophy run. The big man has averaged 13.8 points per game to help the team to the Final Four, the second most on the team, and exploded for 12 points in the first quarter against the Newcastle Eagles to steady […]
The Riders are set to take on the Final Four in the British Basketball League Trophy this weekend. For Head Coach Rob Paternostro, it will be his sixth trip to Birmingham at the Riders’ reins as he goes for his 18th piece of League silverware with the club. He reflected on his team’s journey through […]
Riders captain Kimbal Mackenzie has been named to the British Basketball League Team of the Week for the final round of Trophy group games. In a win-or-go-home clash on the road against the Newcastle Eagles, Mackenzie went off for 22 points, 8 assists and 6 rebounds to lead the team to a 101-85 win. The […]
Ahead of the Leicester Riders British Basketball League Trophy Final Four clash against Cheshire Phoenix on Saturday, captain Kimbal Mackenzie reflects on the campaign so far, and looks ahead to the matchup… Thank you to everybody for your incredible support during our Trophy run so far. We’re all excited that we’ve been able to pay […]
The Riders deservedly reached the British Basketball League Trophy semi-finals tonight after a clinical 101-85 road victory over the Seriös Group Newcastle Eagles. Rob Paternostro utilised his squad’s depth perfectly, taking advantage of the depleted Eagles roster that is plagued with the injury bug. Leicester’s bench contributed an impressive 40 points, led by big man […]
The Riders fell out of the Women’s British Basketball League Trophy, losing to the Essex Rebels 84-70 on the road. Leicester fell into a 17-point hole early after a slow start, and were down 23 to start the final quarter. They came storming back into it, cutting the deficit to six with 3:39 left after […]
The Riders return from their winter break to tip off their Women’s British Basketball League Betty Codona Trophy campaign on the road against the Essex Rebels. They enter the competition at the quarter-final stage- last year’s finalists received a BYE for the first round of the competition. Here’s how the teams shape up… Fixture information […]
The Riders took another step towards the final four of the British Basketball League Trophy with a midweek 104-86 victory over the 0-2 Manchester Giants. The win takes Leicester’s record to 2-1, putting pressure on the Bristol Flyers and Seriös Group Newcastle Eagles, neither of whom can afford to lose if they want to claim […]
The British Basketball League have unveiled the much-anticipated launch of the All-Star voting platform, providing fans with a unique opportunity to shape the Men’s and Women’s lineups for the star-studded event taking place at the Copper Box Arena in London on March 17, 2024. The All-Star Games will see the best of the best from […]
Riders guard Teddy Allen has been named to the British Basketball League Team of the Week following his opening two Trophy performances. On Friday against the Bristol Flyers, Allen led the Riders to a 95-74 win with 30 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists- his second 30-point outing since signing with the team in mid-December. […]
Teddy Allen has been named the British Basketball League Player of the Month for December following an explosion on the British basketball scene. The American guard and reigning CEBL MVP did so after signing to the club three games into the month, dominating his first four games in Riders red to win the award. Dazzling […]
Riders guard Teddy Allen has been named Molten British Basketball League Player of the Month for December! Allen, a new arrival who made his League debut on December 15, has exploded onto the British basketball scene in his four games so far in Riders red, averaging a League-leading 23.8 points and 5.5 rebounds. His 32 […]
Leicester Riders began their British Basketball League Trophy campaign with a bang, beating the Bristol Flyers 95-74. Teddy Allen dropped his second 30-point performance as a Rider, putting up 30 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists to earn Player of the Game honours. He was backed by Sam Idowu off the bench, whose impact inside […]
Due to adjustments in this week’s fixtures, our Trophy fixture against the Bristol Flyers on Friday, January 5, will not be available to be viewed via live stream. The game, tipping off at 7 pm at Morningside Arena Leicester, will therefore only be able to be watched in person at the Arena. You can purchase […]
Miryne Thomas has been named to the British Basketball League Team of the Week for his performances against the Bristol Flyers and Sheffield Sharks. Thomas earned Wok 68 Player of the Game honours against the Sharks with 22 points and 10 rebounds in 27 minutes, leading the Riders to a 103-75 win. This followed 10 […]
Riders guard Teddy Allen has been named to the British Basketball League Team of the Week for the second week running. His 21 points, 6 rebounds and 5 steals in the Riders’ 86-73 win against Manchester Giants earned him the honours. Allen has enjoyed a dream start to Leicester life, his two games so far […]
First inductees to be named at British Basketball League’s prestigious All-Star Game in March. The British Basketball League are excited to announce the launch of the League’s first-ever Hall of Fame, which will honour and recognise individuals from all eras of the Men’s and Women’s Leagues who have made a significant contribution to the sport […]
This summer, Seth Wylie joined the Loughborough Riders, stepping into the NBL D1. Three months later, he competed against the British Basketball League-leading London Lions and scored his first points in professional basketball. “Coach Rob [Paternostro] looked down the bench and pointed in my direction, and I didn’t want to wait for him to change […]
The Riders won a hard-fought battle against the Caledonia Gladiators 96-90, led by Teddy Allen’s emphatic debut. Allen scored 32 points in his first appearance in Riders red, putting on a show in the clutch. Teddy “Buckets” went 5-7 from three and 10-19 from the field to explode on the British Basketball scene. View this […]
Leicester Riders’ new man, Teddy Allen, joins the team after a history-making season in the CEBL. Here, we reflect on how Allen made waves in Canadian hoops… Getting Buckets Teddy “Buckets” put on a never-seen-before scoring clinic this summer. Over the season, Allen failed to score over 20 on just three occasions, putting up 40 […]
The Riders improved to 5-1 after defeating the Essex Rebels 79-70 in a hard-fought road encounter. Rayven Peeples dominated late, scoring seven in the final quarter on her way to 17 points and 11 rebounds. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Leicester Riders Women (@riderswomen) Taylor O’Brien led the Riders with 19 […]
Leicester Riders guard Taylor O’Brien has been voted as the Women’s British Basketball League Player of the Month for her performances throughout November. The American rookie averaged 24 points, 7 rebounds, and 4.5 assists on 61.7% shooting from the field, going 2-0 over the two games in the month of action. Her highest-scoring performance came […]
Leicester Riders are delighted to announce the signing of 2023 CEBL Most Valuable Player Teddy Allen for the remainder of the 2023/24 season. The 6’6” guard from Phoenix, Arizona, broke multiple CEBL scoring records for the Winnipeg Sea Bears this summer, earning him the MVP award and the nickname “Teddy Buckets”. He dropped 42 points […]
Leicester Riders look to bounce back after their first defeat of the season, as they head to the South East to face the Essex Rebels. Fixture Information Leicester Riders @ Essex Rebels Essex Sports Arena Saturday, December 9, 4pm Falling in the capital The Riders fell for the first time in the 2023/24 Women’s British […]
The Leicester Riders Foundation and Leicester Riders are excited to announce that on Saturday, 16th December, we will be hosting a Leicester Riders takeover in Highcross Shopping Centre. Highcross Hoops will be located in a prime location on the lower mall of Highcross Shopping Centre near Luke 1977 and Damaged Society, and will include a […]
Leicester Riders captain Kimbal Mackenzie shares his thoughts on the team’s British Basketball League season so far… As always, thank you all for your support this season. I can’t express enough how important it has been to have you in our corner. You have been right behind us when we needed you most, and it’s […]
The British Basketball League has announced its programming partnership with the YES Network, the most-watched regional sports network in the United States and the exclusive regional television home of the 27-time World Champions New York Yankees, the Brooklyn Nets and the New York Liberty. As part of this collaboration, the YES Network’s Emmy Award-winning YES […]
The Riders got back to winning ways in the British Basketball League Championship, beating the Manchester Giants 94-79. A 29-11 first quarter set the tone, in a game which Leicester never trailed. The hosts fended off the Giants’ runs throughout the game to remain in control wire to wire. Points contributions came from all over […]
The Riders improved to 4-0 in the Women’s British Basketball League Championship, taking an 83-75 overtime home win against the Nottingham Wildcats. Taylor O’Brien led the team with her second straight 20-point performance, leading the game with 22 points, eight rebounds and six assists. She was backed by an 18-point double-double from Sam Ashby, who […]
It’s Black Friday, and the club have some incredible deals on offer for all of our fans! Find out more below… Secret boxes Our secret boxes, available for £30, £50 and £100, are your chance to get a mystery selection of Riders gear. Stock up on all your Riders merchandise, including Riders sliders, scarfs, replica […]
Following the departure of three Riders plays as part of a Riders roster restructure, Head Coach Rob Paternostro spoke to BBC Radio Leicester to explain the organisation’s decision-making process. “We had to try and find a way to be pulling in the same direction,” said Paternostro. “We want a group that is committed to winning […]
Leicester Riders officially announce the departure of Xavier Pinson and Caleb Asberry from their 2023/24 roster. Following conversations with both players, the club have decided to move in a different direction from the American duo. Riders would like to wish all the best to Xavier and Caleb in the future careers. Stay tuned for more […]
6 Academy games this weekend including a National Cup Quarter Final win for our U16 Girls Premier. Check out our coaches thoughts below. U16 Girls Premier 83-50 Bristol Flyers – National Cup Quarter Final “Solid 30+ point win in the end for the 16s prem girls in the cup quarter final. We had a bad […]
The Riders improved to 3-0 to start the season, beating Cardiff Met Archers 110-64 on the road. It was a dominant performance throughout, as Leicester took a big lead early and never looked back. Taylor O’Brien’s explosive second half brought her scoring tally to 2 points and rebounds, leading the game. For the Archers, a […]
Leicester Riders announce the departure of Braelen Bridges from their 2023/24 roster. The club have decided to part ways with the American center, who joined the Riders this past summer. Riders would like to put on record their thanks and gratitude to Braelen for his efforts whilst in red, and wish him the best for […]
Leicester Riders are set to build on the success of their relaunched Business Club with the second of three events this season on November 20, hosted by EverythingBranded. The event, sponsored by 1284, will feature a Q&A with Ted Lasso star Tom Hendryk! Hendryk, a Leicester native, plays goalkeeper Tom O’Brien in the hit Apple […]
8 of our Academy teams were in action this past weekend, check out our coaches thoughts on the action below. U18 Men 77-64 Charnwood Riders “U18 Conf beat Charnwood 77-64. We started slow in the first half (sometimes we tend to adapt to the teams we play, rather than imposing our game). The second half […]
Sam Ashby was on international duty this week, suiting up for Great Britain for their EuroBasket qualification campaign. Ashby made her international debut against Sweden, logging eight minutes of action and making an immediate impact on the game with an and-one play through traffic. GB fell in agonising fashion against Sweden, losing 64-62 after the […]
Leicester Riders’ Head of Commercial, Tracey Hallam, is taking part in the “Boss Breakout” charity event, led by Leicester Hospitals Charity at the Highcross Shopping Centre in Leicester. We need your help to break Tracey out! She needs to raise £1,000 towards the initiative in order to escape the LHC pop-up shop at Highcross Shopping […]
Riders guard Sam Ashby has been named to the Great Britain 12-player roster for the upcoming EuroBasket Qualifiers. This news comes after Ashby was called up for the pre-qualifiers training camp roster. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Great Britain Basketball (@gbbasketball) Great Britain will face Sweden tonight at the National Basketball […]
Leicester Riders are proud to have contributed to the creation of a basketball club in Cyabatanzi, Rwanda. This initiative was made possible through the club’s collaboration with Audacious Church in Manchester, as part of the church’s broader mission to provide healthcare, education and other amenities to the village, which is situated approximately 100 kilometers to […]
EverythingBranded are hosting a takeover of the Morningside Arena on 10th November for the Riders fixture against the London Lions. EverythingBranded will be hosting the fan zone in Mattioli Courts with activities, freebies and games running for two hours before the game. Leicester Riders’ thriving relationship with merchandise partner EverythingBranded dates back to the beginning […]
This weekend saw 5 of our Academy teams in action, including a double header for our U16 Girls Premier who had both a league and cup fixture. Check out our coaches’ thoughts below. U18 Men 76-83 Nottingham Wildcats “It was a very close loss for the U18 men at Wildcats. The team played good fast […]
Riders guard Sam Ashby has been named to Great Britain’s training camp roster ahead of next week’s EuroBasket Qualifiers. It’s a first international call-up for Ashby, the Riders’ summer signing who has averaged 14 points and three rebounds on 52.4% shooting through her first two games of the Women’s British Basketball League season. Great Britain […]
October was a busy month of Riders basketball, featuring six games and four road trips. Here, we take a look back at the month of action. October games The Riders went 3-3 across the month of October, facing two doubleheader weekends and four games on the road. They began with a bang, winning 92-85 in a […]
Leicester Riders fixture on November 4th, 7:30 pm, at Morningside Arena Leicester is set to coincide with Abbey Park Bonfire & Firework Display. The Arena are working with Leicester City Council to ensure both events can proceed successfully. To ensure a smooth and hassle-free experience for fans visiting the Arena for Saturday night’s fixture, please […]
Leicester Riders forward Miryne Thomas was named to the British Basketball Team of the Week for his performances against Surrey Scorchers and Caledonia Gladiators. View this post on Instagram A post shared by British Basketball League (@britishbasketballleague) Thomas dominated the Thursday night matchup against Surrey, putting up 20 points, 11 rebounds, four assists and two […]
It was another busy weekend of Academy fixtures with 9 of our teams in action. Check out our coaches thoughts below. U14 Boys Premier 58-88 Manchester Magic “After a slow start against a strong team. We found ourselves behind but the team in the second half played some great basketball on defence and on the […]
The Riders come off the back of a doubleheader week, which they split 1-1 against the Surrey Scorchers and the Caledonia Gladiators. Here’s what we learned from the matchups… Bowman steps up The Riders pushed the Gladiators all the way on Sunday night, and they can credit a large part of that to Blake Bowman. The […]
Leicester Riders beat the Oaklands Wolves 92-78 on the road to improve to 2-0 on the season. The Riders had three players score over 18 points, showcasing their strength across the roster. Taylor O’Brien led the game with 21, backed by McKenzie Johnston’s 19 and Sam Ashby’s 18 in a bombardment from the backcourt. A […]
Earlier this week we headed over to Whitehall Primary School to deliver an assembly on Black History Month for both their KS1 & KS2 students. The aim of the assembly was to educate, inspire and create discussion on Black History and how it has influenced who we are today as a community. The assembly was […]
The Riders took a comeback win against the Surrey Scorchers to improve to 5-3 in the British Basketball League Championship. They were down by as much as 23 early, before a fightback starting at the end of the first half saw them come back and win the game. Miryne Thomas led the team’s scoring for […]
The British Basketball League has announced a ground-breaking media rights agreement for coverage of the League’s 2023/24 season with NBC Sports Regional Networks (RSN), marking a significant milestone in the League’s expansion strategy. Through the partnership, basketball fans in the San Francisco Bay Area, Chicago, and Philadelphia regions will now have the opportunity to enjoy […]
Check out what went on in our 8 Academy fixtures that took place on October 21st & 22nd. U16 Boys Conference 61-50 Leicester Warriors “Great to get a win against Warriors, every player stepped up in a game that challenged the lads to stay focused. Honourable mentions go to Rance for his offensive intensity getting […]
The Riders recorded a dominant win in their season opener, beating the Manchester Giants at home. American rookie Rayven Peeples led the game with 18 points, leading a third-quarter charge where the Riders built their lead. She was backed by Taylor O’Brien and Katie Januszewska who scored 16 each. View […]
Ben Stanley was appointed as head coach at the beginning of the 2023/24 season, following his success with Team Solent Kestrels in the women’s NBL Division One. He was named NBL Coach of the Year after a league-winning campaign in his first season with Solent. This followed a near decade-long association with Nottingham Hoods, as […]
Abboud is an Israeli international, who joined from Maccabi Ramat Gan in the Israeli Premier Division. She represented her country in the 2021 European Championships and has regularly played for the Israeli senior team since 2018. In 2018, the Nazereth-native was named the first-ever Arab-Israeli captain of an Israeli Premier League team by Hapoel Petah […]
Let me start by saying how much your support has meant to the team to start the season. The way you all have embraced our guys, and the new players we have, means a lot to them and myself, and it’s something I’ve come to expect from our tremendous fanbase. The season is in full […]
Riders captain Kimbal Mackenzie was named to the British Basketball Team of the Week. Mackenzie was Player of the Game on Friday night, scoring a game-high 22 points against the Surrey Scorchers and putting up six assists and six rebounds. He followed up the next day with another playmaking exhibition against the Manchester Giants, dishing […]
After over a season on the sidelines, Samuel Idowu battled back from injury to take to the court for the Leicester Riders. The American/Brit has returned to the UK after months of dedication to his recovery. “I surprised myself at what I could endure,” reflected Idowu. “I always knew I was a hard worker, but […]
Thank you to everybody for their incredible support this season. It’s been great to see you all back in the stands and getting behind the team. The start to the season has been a great challenge for us with plenty of lessons, but ultimately I’m proud of the way this team is coming together. We […]
The Riders added another win to a four-game streak tonight after a 91-74 victory over the winless Surrey Scorchers. In a game that saw the Riders limit their opponents to just 32% from the floor, solid defence and hustle on the boards built the foundations for victory. Rob Paternostro’s team also kept up their efficient […]
It’s early in the season, but the British Basketball League is starting to take shape! Here we take you through the early statistical talking points for the Riders. Scoring success The Riders find themselves near the top of the offensive charts, following back-to-back games putting up 92 points. They rank second in points per game […]
Riders forward Miryne Thomas has been named to the British Basketball League’s Team of the Week, following his performance in the Riders 92-85 road win against the Newcastle Eagles. Thomas led the Riders to victory with 17 points, seven rebounds and a block, injecting energy into the Riders’ roster with ferocious attacks at the rim. […]
The Riders improved their record to 3-1 on the season following a pulsating 92-85 win over the Seriös Group Newcastle Eagles. In a game that entertained fans inside the Vertu Motos Arena from start to finish, Leicester went toe-to-toe with their Northern rivals, matching them on the boards and on the fast break. Athletic forward […]
With the first month of British Basketball League action in the books, we take a look back at September’s action… Story of September After the disappointment of an opening night loss to the Cheshire Phoenix, the Riders responded with back-to-back wins against the Plymouth City Patriots and the Bristol Flyers. A comeback against Plymouth got […]
Leicester Riders took a convincing win on the road, beating the Bristol Flyers 92-74. Miryne Thomas led the game with 18 points, shooting 7-10 from the field in a red-hot performance. Supporting Thomas in a strong team display was Xavier Pinson, whose playmaking provided an offensive spark throughout. He dished a game-high nine assists to […]
Last summer, highly touted young British star Blake Bowman put pen to paper to join the Leicester Riders. Now a second-year Rider, Bowman’s performances early in the year have caught the attention of coaches, players and fans alike. View this post on Instagram […]
Leicester Riders are delighted to welcome Abel to the Riders’ family. Abel is a leading provider of electronic security systems for homes and business premises. From intruder and fire alarms, to access control and CCTV systems and the very latest premium home automation products, thousands of people have trusted Abel to protect their families, businesses […]
The Riders claimed their first victory of the 2023/24 British Basketball Championship with an 88-81 defeat of the Plymouth Patriots. An all-action fourth quarter, that saw Rob Paternostro’s men outscore their opponents 29-16, secured the win over a Plymouth team that led by nine points at halftime. TJ Lall dropped a team-high 14 points for […]
The Riders started 0-1 for the 2023-24 season, falling to the visiting Cheshire Phoenix 110-86. Following his second opening night loss in 16 seasons as Leicester Riders head coach, Rob Paternostro made clear the areas for improvement. “They beat us up on the glass. That was the main issue we had. They got every second […]
From October 1, Loughborough University is hosting BUCS trials for both University and College students. The trials will take place at the Holywell Fitness Centre. For more information, click the application links below. Application links Women’s Loughborough College Students Women’s Loughborough University Students Men’s Loughborough College Students Men’s Loughborough University Students Only college students eligible […]
To our fans, As the season fast approaches, I wanted to thank you all for your continued tremendous support. There have been some big changes to our roster, and we’ve worked hard all off-season to make sure we were bringing in the right guys for our club. This is my 16th season as Head Coach, […]
First of all, let me say how much it means to me to represent this club as captain. It’s a huge privilege for me. There’s been a lot of great Riders captains in the past, and I’m honoured to step into this role. Congratulations to Darien on his well-earned retirement. He will go down as […]
Loughborough Basketball can announce the addition of combo guard Megan Curran. The 18-year-old played for Charnwood College in both the WEABL and U18s competitions last season, alongside the WNBL D1 side. Curran will compete for the WNBL D1 side and in BUCS competition this season. She will accompany her playtime with her studies, as she […]
Our Leicester Riders Community Sessions are returning from our summer break from Monday 11th September. We have sessions for all ages and abilities both at the Morningside Arena and across Leicestershire. CLICK HERE for more information or to book your session!
Loughborough basketball are delighted to confirm the retention of Harrison Gamble for his fourth and final year. The 6’10” Brit spent his seven-year professional career for the Leicester Riders, winning, three BBL Championships, three BBL Playoff titles, three BBL Trophies and a BBL Cup. Gamble is also an NBL Patrons Cup winner with Loughborough and […]
The Riders beat seven-time Dutch champions Donar Groningen 104-75, to start their pre-season campaign 2-0. It was an impressive win against established European opponents, as this newly formed Riders outfit appears to have gelled quickly. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Leicester Riders | Basketball (@ridersbball) Kimbal Mackenzie led the team with […]
Loughborough basketball is excited to welcome 6’10” forward Sam Keita for the 2023/24 season. The 23-year-old played in the BBL for the Plymouth City Patriots last season, playing seven minutes per game and featuring on 34 occasions. Kieta spent his final college season in the NCAA D1, playing for North Carolina Central. He will accompany […]
Former Loughborough and Charnwood Rider Lane Campbell has committed to Howard College. The 6’0” guard joins the Hawks after being part of the Riders programme since 2019. He spent four seasons with Charnwood College, averaging 17.6 points in the EABL last season. Campbell also put up 7.6 points per game in the NBL D1 last […]
The Leicester Riders Business Club relaunches next month – with sponsors invited to take to the court. The first event of the season takes place on September 13 – two days before the 2023-24 British Basketball League season starts for Riders at home to Cheshire Phoenix. Sponsors are invited to bring a senior contact along […]
Leicester Riders are excited to renew our relationship with our merchandise partner, Everything Branded. Everything Branded is the UK’s number one for promotional products, merchandise and gifts. Their staff and management team have over 12 years of experience and insight into the worldwide promotional products industry. Our partnership last season included sponsoring the Leicester Riders […]
Fans driving to tonight’s game, please enter the University via the entrance on Epinal Way. Once you have passed through security, we recommend following the road left and parking in Car Park 9. This is a simple drive around the back of the Brockington pitch facilities, and Car Park 9 is found on the far […]
The Riders get their pre-season underway in our annual “Red vs Purple” game against Loughborough University. Here, we take a look at everything you need to know about the fixture… Fixture information Leicester Riders at Loughborough Basketball Sir David Wallace Sports Hall, Loughborough University Friday, August 25, 7 pm Tickets available here New Riders era […]
Loughborough Basketball is delighted to welcome 6’3” guard Dan Hadley ahead of the 2023/24 season. Hadley committed to Loughborough from the Charnwood Academy, where he’s suited up since 2020. The 19-year-old has been a part of the Riders pathway system since 2014, averaging 12.5 points per game in the EABL, and 12.7 points per game […]
Loughborough Basketball are thrilled to confirm the return of Edward Onyia and Oscar Curran for the 2023/24 season. 17-year-old Onyia, who was new to the Charnwood Riders Academy programme last season, will balance his playing commitments within the academy EABL league and the NBL while studying at Charnwood College. Curran who is in his third […]
Loughborough Basketball is delighted to welcome 6’4” wing Torron Phillip ahead of the 2023/24 season. The 20-year-old joins from Central Wyoming College, where he competed in the NJCAA Division One. Prior to this, he played a season at Panther Hoops Prep and two years at Haringly Hawks, where he won the 2020 National Cup Championship […]
Loughborough Basketball are delighted to welcome Seth Wylie ahead of the 2023/24 season. The 19-year-old 6’2” guard, arrives at Loughborough after spending the last three seasons with Oaklands Wolves EABL and NBL sides, competing in Division One last season. In 2022, he helped Oaklands to the EABL Southern Conference title and was named Student-Athlete of […]
Loughborough Basketball are thrilled to welcome Panos Karras ahead of the 2022/23 season. The 21-year-old signs with Loughborough from Notre Dame College in the NCAA Division Two. Prior to Notre Dame, Karras played for Cardiff Met Archers II in the NBL Divison Three. Karras was named an EABL Hoopsfix All-Star in 2021. Karras will combine […]
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Loughborough Basketball’s core of young talent will return for the 2023/24 NBL Division One season. The returners are: Elijah Bailey Justin Hedley CJ Hayden Joe Bielak Milo Gordon Ben Woog David Oputa American guard Bailey joined the Riders last summer on a two-year deal, playing with the Riders while studying his MSc in International Business […]
Will Maynard played on the Loughborough BUCS team which won its first championship in 22 years. Last year, he accomplished the same feat as head coach, leading the University to its fifth title in the last six seasons. “Coaching is way more stressful than playing,” said Maynard, comparing the two accomplishments. “Winning as a player […]
Jaren Holmes signed to the team this season, but already has Riders connections. He played his final college season at Iowa State University, under assistant coach and former Rider JR Blount. Blount played for Leicester in the 2010/11 season and made an immediate impact. His 20.6 points, 4.3 rebounds and 4.9 left an impression on […]
The Leicester Riders are delighted to continue their long-running relationship with B&E Boys. B&E Boys and the club have partnered for successful projects in the past, most notably the construction of our home, the Morningside Arena Leicester, in 2016. This season, Leicester Riders are happy to welcome B&E Boys as sponsors for 2023/24. John Boys, […]
Leicester Riders are thrilled to announce the signing of Taylor O’Brien. The American guard signs from Flordia State, having averaged 6.7 points for the Seminoles last season. She spent four years prior at Bucknell University, leading the team in scoring for two straight seasons and earning a place on the All-Patriot League First team for […]
Last Season the Leicester Riders Foundation hosted 7 Development Days welcoming 287 children to the Morningside Arena prior to a Riders’ BBL home games. The 2023/24 BBL season gets underway in mid September and we are looking for groups, schools and parties to join us for our Development Day experience. Development Days are an opportunity […]
Leicester Riders are thrilled to announce the retention of Blake Bowman for the 2023/24 season. The high-flying Brit returns for a second season after making his pro debut last year. Bowman, a Derby native, lit up the league with electric dunks and highlight plays, quickly becoming a favourite among the Riders faithful. He is touted […]
We’re counting down the days for the new WBBL season, and it’s been a busy offseason so far! Both new and familiar names have signed to play in Riders red, and there are a few more to come! Here you can refamiliarise yourself with our roster. Katie Januszewska– Retained “KJ” is a Charnwood product, joining […]
Leicester Riders’ newest WBBL addition has travelled to the other side of the world to compete in British basketball. Australian Sam Ashby is a highly touted talent straight out of the University of the Pacific, but the leap into the unknown wasn’t something that was always feasible for her. “Until the age of 17, I […]
Leicester Riders are thrilled to announce the signing of Sam Ashby on a two-year deal. The 5’9” Australian joins the club following her college career at the University of the Pacific. She scored 10.9 per game in her senior year with the Tigers, earning an All-West Coast Conference Honourable Mention selection. Ashby finished led the […]
Leicester Riders are excited to present their rebrand ahead of the 2023/24 season, ushering in a new era of Riders basketball. The Riders are proud to have innovatively evolved throughout their 56-year history as Britain’s oldest professional basketball club. This rebrand allows the club to continue modernising, 10 years on from the launch of its […]
Celebrate your birthday in style, with a Leicester Riders birthday party experience! We are offering this experience for our preseason home opener against USA Select! This package includes: 10 tickets (2 Adults, 8 children) Leading the team on-court during the player introductions Commemorative group photo with the team Post-game meet the team access Halftime presentation […]
Leicester Riders are delighted to welcome Better IT as a sponsor for the 2023/24 season! Better-IT is a premium supplier of IT services and IT Support for businesses that want their technology to be world-class and ultra-secure. Better IT will sponsor Riders forward Braelen Bridges for the upcoming season. David Nicholls, Managing Director of Better […]
Loughborough Riders Men’s tip-off preseason action against BBL opponents, taking on the Leicester Riders and Cheshire Phoenix. Loughborough will play Leicester in the Sir David Wallace building at the University on August 25, tipping off at 7 pm. Loughborough will take on the Riders in the annual “Red vs Purple” matchup. Get your tickets here! […]
Leicester Riders are set for preseason action against Loughborough University! The game will take place in the Sir David Wallace building at the University on August 25, tipping off at 7 pm. The Riders will take on the future of British basketball in the Loughborough Riders, in the annual “Red vs Purple” matchup. Get your […]
Leicester Riders duo TJ Lall and Kimbal Mackenzie are headed to the CEBL Championship weekend! The Canadian pair have spent the summer with the Niagara River Lions, who booked their place in the Eastern Conference final with a game to spare. Four CEBL teams will compete for the coveted CEBL Championship Trophy at the Langley […]
Leicester Riders’ fixtures for the 2023/24 season have been announced. We host the Manchester Giants on opening night on 21 October. The WBBL Betty Codona Trophy will take place throughout January, with the draw taking place at a later date. The new WBBL All-Star game will take place on 17 March, at a venue to […]
TJ Lall led the biggest upset in “The Basketball Tournament” history, as India Rising knocked off number one seed Red Scare 77-67. Lall hit the game-winning dagger to send the Brown Ballers into the second round. It was his game-leading 26th points of the night, which he combined with five rebounds and five assists in […]
Shahd Abboud faced a challenging road to professional basketball. Since her rise to the top division of Israeli basketball, she became the first Arab-Israeli to play in the women’s Premier League and the first Arab-Israeli captain in both the men’s and women’s leagues. Culturally, financially and logistically, Abboud navigated obstacles from the jump to pursue […]
In 2018, Caleb Asberry came fresh out of Pflugerville High School to play junior college hoops. Through grit, hard work and elite play five years later, he was starting in the BIG 12 for Oklahoma State. “Hard work beats talent,” Asberry told us. “I had to play super hard to get on the court in […]
Leicester Riders are thrilled to announce the signing of Caleb Asberry to their 2023/24 roster. The 6’3” guard comes straight out of college, where he spent his final year of eligibility with Oklahoma State in the NCAA Division One. He averaged 9.7 points per game in the Big 12 for the Cowboys, following three seasons […]
Riders’ recent signing TJ Lall is set to suit up to compete for $1 million in The Basketball Tournament (TBT)! TBT is a 64-team, single-elimination open tournament where the winning team takes home a prize of $1 million. Teams will play through six rounds of knockout basketball until an eventual winner is crowned. TJ will […]
Leicester Riders are thrilled to announce the signing of 5’11” guard Shahd Abboud for the 2022/23 season. The Israeli international joins from Maccabi Ramat Gan in the Israeli Premier Division. She represented her country in the 2021 European Championships, and has regularly played for Israeli senior team since 2018. In 2018, the Nazereth-native was named […]
Canadian/British forward TJ Lall has become the sixth member of our 2022/23 roster. To help you get to know more, here are some things you may not know about our new man: He ended a 30-year championship drought In his final college season, Lall led Brock University to their first OUA title since 1992. In […]
As part of our on-going partnership with Leicester City Council we’re offering a number of free places on our Christmas Camp. In order to be eligible children must live in Leicester, be aged between 8 to 16 and in full-time education are receiving benefits related free school meals. Melton Camp – August 1st-3rd John Fernley School, […]
Young Riders have been in international action in the FIBA European Youth Championships! Victor Ndoukou and Charnwood’s Lane Campbell have represented GB Under-20s in Skopje, North Macedonia. Ndoukou averaged 9.5 points and 4.5 rebounds in the group stage, going off for 14 and 11 in the tournament-opening win against Austria. Campbell also went off in […]
Leicester Riders are delighted to confirm that Jessica Eadsforth-Yates has been retained for the 2023/24 roster. The Manchester-born guard signed a two-year deal last summer, joining from the Newcastle Eagles. Eadsforth-Yates, a Charnwood graduate, averaged 7.7 points per game in the WBBL Championship for the Riders last year, putting up a season-high 25 points against […]
Last season we launched the Mo-Mentum mentoring programme with Riders professional player Mo Walker. After suffering a season ending Achilles injury in October, Mo expressed his passion to get involved in the community and use his experiences playing basketball across the world to make an impact on the younger generation. Throughout the 6 week Mo-mentum programme […]
Young Riders’ forward Victor Ndoukou recieved a call-up to captain Great Britain Under-20s for the FIBA European Youth Championships ‘B’ Divison. Ndoukou will play alongside Charnwood’s Lane Campbell in the competition. We sat down with Ndoukou, who told us what representing his country means to him. Starting on the 7th July, Great Britain will compete […]
Hello to all the Riders fans! First, let me say that it’s a privilege to be a head coach in this historic club, and I can’t wait to get started. It’s been a bit of a whirlwind process. I was expecting to stay with Solent for another season, but this was too good of an […]
Leicester Riders are thrilled to announce the appointment of Ben Stanley as head coach. Stanley was named NBL women’s Coach of the Year last season after a league-winning campaign with Team Solent Kestrels. Prior to Solent, Stanley had a near decade-long association with Nottingham Hoods, as a player from 2013 and as head coach until […]
Riders’ new man Braelen Bridges is entering his first professional season following a five-year college career. The 6’10” Georgia native made a name for himself as an elite rebounder and scorer during his time in the NCAA D1. Get to know him with some of his top performances! Career high in points vs Ole Miss […]
The Leicester Riders are delighted to announce the signing of Braelen Bridges to their 2022/23 roster. The 6’10″ forward will play in his rookie season, following his time competing in the NCAA division one. He first suited up for Northwest Florida State College, then played his next two college seasons at the University of Illinois […]
Firstly, I’d like to thank everybody for your continued support. The offseason is an exciting time for us, but we can’t wait to see you back in the stands for our first game! Looking back, we’re coming off a really good season. We improved from the beginning to the end, and I thought we were […]
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