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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
There was Riders’ representation on the international stage this week in preparation for the FIBA European Youth Championships in July. Victor Ndoukou and Lane Campbell were joined by Charnwood product Ceejay Hanson to represent Great Britain Under-20s, taking on last year’s fourth-placed finishers, Finland, in Helsinki over two games. “It was a great environment in […]
Riders guard Kimbal Mackenzie has been named in the Great Britain Men’s National Team 24-man roster for the first time for the upcoming FIBA World Cup Qualifiers against Belgium and Serbia. Mackenzie who holds a British passport joins GB regulars Patrick Whelan and Aaron Menzies on the roster for the upcoming window. GB face Belgium […]
Leicester Riders Foundation are proud to be working alongside SMB College Group to launch a brand new Sport programme that allows young people to combine basketball with a Level 3 college course in Sport. Based at the college’s 850-acre Brooksby Campus in Leicestershire, the programme will give students the opportunity to develop vital career skills […]
Riders are thrilled to confirm the signing of Great Britain International Aaron Menzies. The 7’3” big man will join Riders on a return from International duty after a buy-out deal was agreed with German side Dresden Titans for his services. Aaron, who spent his college career stateside with Seattle Redhawks and Saint Mary’s Gaels, started […]
Ahead of an eagerly anticipated FIBA EuroBasket 2022 that will see some of the world’s best basketball talent compete for supremacy, Great Britain Men’s Head Coach Nate Reinking has confirmed the 12-man roster selected to represent the team at the showpiece tournament. Riders star Patrick Whelan has been named in the twelve, alongside former Rider […]
Everyone at the Leicester Riders would like to wish good luck to Hannah Robb as she prepares to take part in this summer’s Commonwealth Games. Having played for Scotland at every level from U13’s to the senior national team the GB guard is excited to represent her country at a major games, as she competes […]
The Leicester Riders are delighted to announce that Great Britain guard Hannah Robb will again be part of their roster for the upcoming 2022/23 WBBL Season. Robb will embark on a seventh season in the WBBL and a third with the Riders, having previously been a key member of their 2020/21 WBBL Cup winning side. […]
The BBL All-Stars emerged 94-91 victors against the Riders Legends in coach Rob Paternostro’s testimonial game, honouring Paternostro’s tenure so far as Riders coach. The game came down to the final seconds, as the teams traded the lead in the final minute. The Riders Legends had a shot to tie, but Tyler Bernardini’s shot fell […]
A roster of Riders Legends return to the Morningside Arena to celebrate Coach Rob Paternostro’s legendary tenure at the reigns, suiting up to face the BBL All-Stars in an All-Star testimonial game. Players from across Rob’s 14-year tenure as head coach will be competing, as Riders fans will get an opportunity to see legends from […]
Coach Rob Paternostro’s All-Star Testimonial game will see the BBL All-Stars take on Riders Legends in a highly anticipated fixture. A collection of some of the greatest talent to grace the BBL will suit up to form a star-studded cast, as the All-Stars will prove a formidable outfit in what is set to be a […]
Coach Rob Paternostro has been named the 2021/22 Molten Ed Percival BBL Coach of the Year! It is Rob’s seventh time receiving the award, the most in BBL history! Rob has led the Riders to their biggest ever winning margin, with their 27-2 record winning the title by 16 points. The Riders have secured two […]
Leicester Riders have some new opportunities to join their programme. We are looking for a Physiotherapist/Sports Therapist, Physiotherapy Internship and four Strength & Conditioning Interns. Physiotherapist/Sports TherapistDownload job description Physiotherapy InternshipDownload job description Strength & Conditioning Work Experience/Intern (x4)Download job description
In the third quarter of tonight’s game our Head Coach Rob Paternostro was attacked by a spectator at Plymouth Pavilions. We would like to thank the medical staff who attended to Rob for their swift response. Both Leicester Riders and Plymouth City Patriots strongly condemn the actions of the spectator. There is no place for […]
The club have announced they have granted Head Coach Rob Paternostro an All-star Testimonial Game in celebration of his achievements in his 14 years at the helm. The game will take place on Saturday, June 11 – 6pm tip, and will follow a kids coaching session led by Coach Rob at 3pm. The game is […]
Coach Rob Paternostro is named as the BBL Coach of the Month for January 2022, back-to-back after winning the award in December. Geno Crandall was also named the BBL Player of the Month for January 2022, he last won the award in November. Riders 10-0 start in the league continued through January, and with the […]
Head Coach Rob Paternostro has been named the Coach of the Month for December by the BBL having posted a perfect month. Riders won all five of their games in December, taking them to 8 and 0 in the BBL Championship and a BBL Cup Semi Final win over London Lions. As a result, Paternostro […]
Leicester Riders opened their WBBL Championship season with a thrilling 55-53 win over local rivals the Nottingham Wildcats at Loughborough University on Saturday. With Riders down by 2 with less than 30 seconds remaining, it was Hannah Robb who tied the game for the hosts. On the next possession, Wildcats Imani Whittingdon saw her shot […]
Hannah Robb will be returning to the Leicester Riders for the upcoming 2021/22 WBBL Season. Robb played an instrumental part in the Riders winning the WBBL Cup last season with 17 points in the final against the Sevenoaks Suns At only 23 years of age the former Caledonia Pride guard will already be entering her […]
Title: WBBL & Loughborough University Women’s Head CoachStart date: 1st August 2021Salary: Competitive Salary depending on Experience & level of QualificationsReporting to Leicester Riders: Russell Levenston (MD)Reporting to Loughborough University: Jo Emmett (Head of Performance Programmes) Leicester Riders and Loughborough University are seeking an outstanding Head Coach for the women’s programme to oversee coaching, delivery, […]
Coach Rob Paternostro has been named the Ed Percival Molten BBL Coach of the Year for the 2020-21 season. The Riders head coach successfully steered the team to a fifth League Title with a 24-6 record in the league. It’s also a league record sixth time that Coach Rob has picked up the trophy. “It’s […]
The first leg Against Bristol was an excellent result for us, and even at halftime, with just a three-point margin, I was feeling good about us. We had got open looks and just not knocked the shots down, so I felt that would come. But we did need to do a better job of keeping them off […]
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 […]
Since taking the reigns as Riders head coach in 2008, Rob Paternostro has led Leicester to their most successful period in the franchise’s history. Coach Rob is the most decorated BBL coach of all time, having won the Molten Ed Percival BBL Coach of the Year Award a record seven times. To add to his […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Dear Supporters, With the Riders 2023/24 British Basketball League season coming to a premature end last Sunday in Sheffield in the playoffs, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all our fans, supporters, commercial partners, staff and volunteers for their unwavering support. This has been a challenging season for the Riders, with the […]
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 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’ season ended in the British Basketball League Playoff Quarter-Finals, after losing to the Sheffield Sharks 86-69 in Game Three. After a closely fought first half, matching the tone set in the opening two games of the series, the Sharks blew the game open in the third with hot shooting, and the Riders couldn’t […]
The Riders opened their 2024 Playoff campaign on Sunday with an 84-81 win on the road against the Sheffield Sharks. Series are won and lost through game-to-game adjustments, therefore Rob Paternostro and the team will pour over film from Game One to find an edge for Game Two. Here’s what the Riders can take from […]
11 years ago, Leicester Riders crowned themselves British Basketball League treble winners for the first time in their history, beating the Newcastle Eagles in the 2013 Playoff Final. The 2012-13 season would kickstart a decade of dominance for Britain’s oldest professional basketball club, where they would win 17 trophies in the coming years. Here, we […]
Leicester Riders got their 2024 Playoff campaign underway with a clutch 84-81 win on the road against the Sheffield Sharks. The Riders came back from behind in the fourth quarter to snatch the win, and made big plays down the stretch to take a 1-0 series lead back to Leicester. READ MORE: Report: Riders take […]
Leicester Riders snatched Game One against the Sheffield Sharks in the clutch, winning 84-81 on the road. Miryne Thomas led the team with 24 points and 8 rebounds, scoring 5 points down the stretch in his professional playoff debut. Fellow rookie Jaren Holmes backed him with 21 points and 6 rebounds. It was Teddy Allen […]
Leicester Riders are set to take on the Sheffield Sharks for Game One of the opening round of the 2024 British Basketball League Playoffs. The four-seeded Sharks earned home court advantage after their performances in the Championship this season, so the Riders will take the short trip to Sheffield for the first game of a […]
Leicester Riders conclude their Women’s British Basketball League campaign against the Sheffield Hatters, in a game to decide third and fourth place in the Championship standings. A win for the Riders will see them lock up third with a 16-4 record, but a loss would see the Hatters take the tiebreaker and third place at […]
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 […]
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 […]
Leicester Riders fell to the Manchester Giants 89-94 in their final home game of the British Basketball League Championship season. After a quick start, Evan Walshe scored 10 straight in the second quarter to lead the Giants a double-digit lead. The Riders made a run late in the game led by Jaren Holmes, but it […]
Leicester Riders are fast approaching their final weekend in the 2023-24 British Basketball League Championship. They face pivotal fixtures in determining their seeding for the postseason, with home court advantage hanging in the balance. Here are the key storylines for the Riders going into their final two games… Home court in our hands The Riders […]
Leicester Riders are thrilled to be working with LivingWell Health Clubs Leicester as its official health club provider. LivingWell Health Club prides themself on being Leicester’s friendliest health club, providing a welcoming and comfortable location to both exercise and relax. They offer a range of facilities including a swimming pool, spa pool, sauna, steam room, […]
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. […]
Leicester Riders are the back of a 1-1 weekend, where they faced the top two ranked teams in the British Basketball League Championship standings. They kicked off with a hard-fought 101-93 victory against Cheshire Phoenix, handing them their first loss in 2024. On Sunday, they headed to London to face the league champion Lions, falling […]
Leicetser Riders lost 105-89 to the London Lions on the road, to fall to 15-13 in the British Basketball League Championship. The sides were squared at 27 after one, but an explosion in the second quarter from the Lions gave them a 20 point advantage which the Riders were unable to overcome in the second […]
Leicester Riders return to Championship action, taking on Oaklands Wolves at Loughborough University. Here’s how the game is shaping up… Fixture information Leicester Riders vs Oaklands Wolves Loughborough University Netball Centre Saturday, March 2, 6 pm Get tickets here! 5 on the bounce The Riders enter this fixture having won their last five games, catching […]
Leicester Riders won their second straight against Newcastle Eagles, and fourth straight in the Championship, dominating wire-to-wire to emerge 90-75 victors. Star guard Taylor O’Brien set the tone with her scoring early, and stayed hot throughout to go off for 29 points and 11 rebounds. She led the Riders scoring for the second straight game, […]
Leicester Riders play the Newcastle Eagles for the second of back-to-back games against their North Eastern opponents. They will host the Eagles at the Mattioli Arena, Leicester, as the club looks to pack the house. Here’s how the game is shaping up… Fixture information Leicester Riders vs Newcastle Eagles Mattioli Arena, Leicester, 7 pm Get […]
The Riders fell on the road 109-93 to the Plymouth City Patriots. A second-straight 35-point performance from Teddy Allen wasn’t enough to overcome a red-hot shooting night from the Patriots. The hosts went 12-26 from three, led by 33 points from Tyrell Green who went from 8-10 distance on the night. The Riders fall to […]
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 return to action after a winning weekend of action, facing the Newcastle Eagles on the road. The 8-2 Riders are coming off back-to-back wins, ready to play an Eagles team that has endured a difficult start to the season. Here’s how the teams shape up… Fixture information Leicester Riders at Newcastle Eagles Saturday, […]
Basketball returns to the Mattioli Arena this Friday as the in-form Riders host a B. Braun Sheffield Sharks squad that have only won once in 2024. Rob Paternostro’s team have recently pushed beyond .500 after carrying their strong British Basketball League Trophy form into the League Championship and sit comfortably in the top half of […]
The Riders recorded two wins in a crucial doubleheader weekend, beating the Plymouth City Patriots at home, and the Caledonia Gladiators in the clutch on the road. Here’s what we can take from the weekend of action… Multiple scoring threats In both games over the weekend, the Riders had three players score over 15 points […]
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 […]
Sunday evening sees the 12-11 Riders take the tough trip north to face the 14-9 Caledonia Gladiators and wrap up Round 18 of the British Basketball League Championship. The game is sure to be a battle of attrition after both teams played in competitive matches on Friday night as part of a weekend doubleheader. Fixture […]
A superb fourth quarter by the Riders fired them to a 102-81 British Basketball League Championship victory over the Plymouth City Patriots. The contest was much closer than the final score suggests as Rob Paternostro’s squad were made to work hard by a determined Patriots side, who remain at the foot of the championship standings. […]
The Riders are set to take on a weekend of Women’s British Basketball League action, going up against the Cardiff Met Archers and Durham Palatinates in back-to-back home games. Here’s a look at the Riders season so far… The state of play Leicester are currently third in the Championship standings with a 6-2 record. Their […]
British Basketball League Championship action returns to the Morningside Arena this Friday as the Riders host the 4-18 Plymouth City Patriots. The home side will certainly be favourites to take victory following impressive winter form, but coach Rob Paternostro will warn his team against complacency after Plymouth ran Leicester close at the start of the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Leicester Riders recorded a dominant win on the road, beating the Surrey Scorchers 104-84. The British Basketball League’s leading scorer Teddy Allen came up with another 20-point game, logging 6 rebounds and 3 assists while leading the game’s scoring. He was backed by his captain Kimbal Mackenzie, who put up 15 points, 6 assists and […]
Leicester Riders are set to resume their British Basketball League Championship campaign on the road against the Surrey Scorchers. Here’s how the sides shape up… Fixture information Leicester Riders vs Surrey Scorchers Surrey Sports Park Saturday, February 3, 5:00 pm Watch Live! Leicester Riders Falling short in the Final Four Last time out, the Riders […]
Saturday evening sees the Riders attempting to claim their most important win of the season as they take on the Cheshire Phoenix in the British Basketball League Trophy semi-final. Rob Paternostro’s young squad will take the trip to Birmingham to face the Group A winners under the lights of the Utilita Arena. Fixture Information Leicester […]
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 punched their ticket to the British Basketball League Trophy Final Four, after beating the Newcastle Eagles in a win-or-go-home matchup. The team has built momentum in recent weeks, putting in good performances in high-pressure matchups to progress out of Group B. Here’s what we learned from the group phase… The Riders are rolling […]
Leicester Riders have progressed to the Final Four of the British Basketball League Trophy at the Utilita Arena, Birmingham. You can get tickets in the Riders allocation to join the Sea of Red and get behind the team! Here’s all you need to know about our ticket offers… Weekend and Saturday Tickets With this year’s […]
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 will take the long, straight trip up the M1 this Friday as they take on the Seriös Group Newcastle Eagles in a win-or-go-home clash in Group B of the British Basketball League Trophy. With two wins in the bank, Rob Paternostro’s squad know that victory in the Vertu Motors Arena sends them through […]
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 […]
Leicester Riders are thrilled to sign Athena Thompson to their 2023/24 Women’s British Basketball League roster. Thompson, an exciting 15-year-old youth prospect, plays for Milton Keynes Breakers in the WNBL Under 16s. She has experience suiting up for GB under 18s, and competed for the under 16s at the FIBA European Youth Championships this summer, […]
The Riders improved to 2-1 in the British Basketball League Trophy Group B last night with a 104-88 win against the Manchester Giants. The victory puts them in the driving seat as Leicester looks to advance to the semi-finals in the Utilita Arena, Birmingham. Here’s what we can take from the game… TJ explodes with […]
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 […]
Leicester Riders are thrilled to welcome the arrival of Duke Shelton to their 2023/24 roster. The American big brings a wealth of experience to Leicester, having played eight seasons of professional basketball across Europe. Shelton played two seasons for the Newcastle Eagles in the British Basketball League. The 6’10” forward averaged a double-double in ten […]
The group stages of the 2024 British Basketball League Trophy continue Wednesday night as the Riders welcome the Manchester Giants to the Morningside Arena. Rob Paternostro’s squad split their two games in the competition so far, dominating the Bristol Flyers before a difficult trip to London a couple of days later resulted in a loss. […]
The Leicester Riders 89-74 lost on the road to the London Lions, falling to 1-1 in the British Basketball League Trophy Group B. Teddy Allen, recently named British Basketball League Player of the Month for December, led the game with 21 points. Sam Idowu backed up Allen with 13 points and 10 rebounds, logging his […]
“Cinderella no more, champions today,” exclaimed Head Coach Billy Mims, after securing the Leicester Riders their first silverware in major competitions in 30 years. 23 years and 19 trophies later, the Riders’ 2001 NTL National Cup Final victory remains sweet in the memory of the fans who witnessed it. To those who didn’t, it marks […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Riders begin 2024 by welcoming the Bristol Flyers to the Morningside Arena in Round One of the British Basketball League Trophy. The competition’s format has been revamped this season, placing Rob Paternostro’s squad in Group B with the championship-leading London Lions, the in-form Seriös Group Newcastle Eagles, the dangerous Manchester Giants and the always-tough […]
The Riders were unable to make it a three-game winning streak after a tight 87-81 loss to the 11-11 Bristol Flyers in round 16 of the British Basketball League Championship. Rob Paternostro’s team remains seventh in the standings with a 9-11 record and hopes to finish the year with a win against the B. Braun […]
The Riders’ penultimate game of 2023 sees them host the 10-11 Bristol Flyers, the first contest of a three-game stretch in the Morningside Arena. Thursday night’s tilt gives Rob Paternostro’s squad the chance of a three-game winning streak, and victory could see the Riders leapfrog their visitors in the British Basketball League championship. Fixture Information […]
The Riders battled out a road win against the Manchester Giants in last night’s British Basketball League Championship action. Here’s what we can take from the win… Defence Wins Championships A hallmark of Rob Paternostro’s sides is suffocating and stifling defence, and that was on full display last night. The Riders entered the game with […]
The Riders gave their fans an early reason to celebrate the holiday period with a confident 86-73 win over the Manchester Giants in round 15 of the British Basketball League Championship. Teddy Allen continued his dream start to Leicester life with his second game-leading scoring performance, following up his 32-point debut with 21 points and […]
Saturday night gives the Riders a chance to give fans an early present for the holidays with a win in Round 15 of the British Basketball League Championship. Coach Rob Paternostro’s squad travel northwest to face the Manchester Giants, who sit eighth in the standings with a record of six wins and thirteen losses. Fixture […]
Speaking on the Drew and Jay Podcast following his 32 point debut, Teddy Allen reflected on his first week in Leicester. The Riders made waves around the British Basketball League with the signing of the highly touted CEBL MVP. With that came external attention and the expectation of a big performance. Allen delivered in the […]
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 […]
Friday’s 96-90 win against the Caledonia Gladiators gave the Riders lots to build on going into the rest of the season. Here is what we can take from the win… Buckets has arrived The debut that has everyone talking! Teddy Allen’s 32 point outing, the highest-scoring British Basketball League debut since 2016, meant the Phoenix-born […]
The Riders won a hard-fought battle against the Caledonia Gladiators 96-90 last night, moving their record to 8-10 in the British Basketball League Championship. Here’s how the Riders reacted to the victory… Teddy Allen- “There’s definitely more to come.” Teddy Allen exploded onto the British basketball scene with the highest-scoring debut in the League since […]
Round 14 of the British Basketball League Championship sees the Riders tip-off against the 11-5 Caledonia Gladiators. Friday night is the first time the Morningside Arena will see the Gladiators this season, as Rob Paternostro’s squad look to notch their eighth championship win. Fixture Information Leicester Riders vs Caledonia Gladiators Morningside Arena, Leicester Friday, December […]
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 […]
Sunday afternoon sees the Riders continue their tough run of fixtures as they travel to London to face the Lions in Round 13 of the British Basketball League Championship. The trip to the Copper Box arena is only nine days removed from a 89-79 victory for the Lions over Rob Paternostro’s squad. Fixture Information Leicester […]
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 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 Women’s British Basketball League will lose one of its three undefeated records this weekend as the 4-0 Leicester Riders head to the capital to take on the 3-0 London Lions. Fixture information Leicester Riders at London Lions Copper Box Arena, London Sunday, December 2, 6 PM Off the back of a battle The Riders […]
Sunday evening sees the Riders travel northwest to Cheshire as they take on the Phoenix in Round 12 of the British Basketball League Championship. It will be the second game of a weekend double-header for Rob Paternostro’s squad after a spirited 89-79 defeat to the London Lions on Friday night. Fixture Information Leicester Riders @ […]
A spirited performance from Rob Paternostro’s Riders wasn’t enough to overcome a clinical London Lions team, who left the Morningside Arena with an 89-79 victory in the British Basketball League Championship. Tonight’s defeat was Leicester’s second of the season to the league leaders, dropping their record to 7-8. Most of the Riders’ success came from […]
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 […]
Leicester Riders are thrilled to announce their partnership with Trophies Plus Medals as the club’s official trophy supplier. Trophies Plus Medals are the UK’s leading wholesale supplier of trophies and awards, offering a diverse range of sports trophies manufactured to the highest standards. This partnership will allow the club to celebrate the many successes of […]
The Riders begin December basketball on Friday night by welcoming the London Lions to the Morningside Arena in Round 12 of the British Basketball League Championship. It will be the second meeting between the two sides, the first a high-scoring 102-95 victory for the league leaders. Fixture Information Leicester Riders vs London Lions Morningside Arena, […]
For the second week running, Leicester Riders have two players named to the Women’s British Basketball League Team of the Week! Following the Riders’ overtime victory against the Nottingham Wildcats, Sam Ashby and Taylor O’Brien were recognised for their performances. Taylor O’Brien makes the team two weeks in a row following her stat-sheet-stuffing outing against […]
The Riders got back to winning ways in their latest outing in the British Basketball League, besting the Manchester Giants 94-79. Here’s what we can take away from the result… The importance of hitting the ground running The Riders have found themselves battling back from early deficits throughout this season, but with three new players […]
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 […]
Leicester Riders are thrilled to announce the signing of Sesan Russell for the remainder of the 2023/24 season. The 6’1” British guard comes off the back of a four-year collegiate career for Florida Tech University in the NCAA Division II. He averaged 18.8 points, 6.9 assists and 5.3 rebounds as a senior, leading the nation […]
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 […]
Saturday’s British Basketball League Championship game is an important one for the Riders as they look to get back to winning ways and a .500 record. The Morningside arena will play host to the 3-10 Manchester Giants, who are also searching for form after losing four of their last five games. Fixture Information Leicester Riders […]
The Riders fell to the Sheffield Sharks 91-84 on the road. It was an intensely fought battle from wire to wire, but the Riders could never grab the lead despite bringing their deficit back to a possession several times. Miryne Thomas led the team’s efforts with 21 points, backed by Jaren Holmes’ 16. Devearl Ramsey […]
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 plays their third game of the season and their second straight on the road, as they head to South Wales to take on the Cardiff Met Archers. Fixture information Leicester Riders at Cardiff Met Archers Archers Arena, Cyncoed Campus Saturday, November 18, 3:15 pm Riders rolling to start the year The Riders resume their […]
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 […]
The Riders will take the short journey up the M1 this Friday as they visit the B. Braun Sheffield Sharks for the first time since defeating them in the first round of playoffs last season. Victory in this Round 10 matchup will see Rob Paternostro’s squad return to a record above .500 and leapfrog their […]
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 […]
The Riders fell on the road 102-96 against the Cheshire Phoenix. It was a tie game entering the final quarter, little separating the sides throughout the contest. Cheshire went up 11 with 2:30 to go, but the Riders found a spirited comeback to cut it to a possession with 30 seconds on the clock. They […]
Sunday evening sees the Riders travelling northwest to take on the 7-4 Cheshire Phoenix in the British Basketball League Championship. It will be the second game of the weekend for Rob Paternostro’s squad after they fell 102-95 to the league-leading London Lions in an epic clash on Friday night. Fixture Information Leicester Riders @ Cheshire […]
Last night, the Riders went toe to toe with the table-topping London Lions, falling just short in a 102-94 loss. Here’s what we can learn from the fixture. Hanging with the best From wire to wire, this Riders roster showed it could compete with the best the British Basketball League has to offer. It was […]
Friday night saw the Riders fall 102-94 to the league-leading London Lions after a captivating game in the British Basketball League Championship. Coach Rob Paternostro’s squad fought to the last buzzer and led mid-way through the second half, but clinical offense from Petar Božić’s side gave them their 13th win in 14 games. The best […]
This Friday is an important one for the Riders as round nine of the British Basketball League Championship brings the visit of the table-topping London Lions to the Morningside Arena. It will be the first time Rob Paternostro’s team will face the reigning champions this season, having narrowly lost to them in the Playoff Final […]
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 […]
Jaren Holmes has been named to the British Basketball Team of the week. This comes following the Michigan guard’s 28 points, five rebounds and four assists in the Riders’ 111-88 win against the Newcastle Eagles on Saturday. Holmes’ has hit the ground running in his first professional season, leading the team with 14.4 points per […]
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 […]
The Riders improved to 6-4 after a 111-88 win against the Newcastle Eagles. Here’s how the Riders reacted to the blowout win… Jaren Holmes Rookie guard Jaren Holmes led the game with his best performance of the season, putting up 28 points, five rebounds and four assists. He explained his feelings after the game. “It […]
The Riders improved to 6-4 in the British Basketball League Championship after a convincing 111-88 victory over the Seriös Group Newcastle Eagles on Saturday. A 36-point third quarter from Rob Paternostro’s team rattled the Eagles in the second half, and the loss drops Marc Steutel’s squad to 3-7 on the season. On a night where […]
The Riders will begin November’s slate of games this Saturday, welcoming the Seriös Group Newcastle Eagles to the Morningside Arena for the first time this season. Despite the young season, the two squads have already built a competitive rivalry, taking one game apiece in October after 80 minutes of back-and-forth play. Fixture Information Leicester Riders […]
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 […]
The Riders fell in a heartbreaker to the Caledonia Gladiators, losing 84-83 on the road. Clifton Moore Jr. won it with two seconds remaining for the hosts, after Kimbal Mackenzie put the Riders up one just five seconds prior. Mackenzie had a chance to win it on the buzzer but missed his effort as Leicester […]
Sunday evening will see the Riders complete their second game of British Basketball League Championship Round 7 as they head north to face the 4-2 Caledonia Gladiators. This will be the first time Rob Paternostro’s team head to Scotland this season, facing a Gladiators squad that boast a three-game winning streak, including a close victory […]
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 Riders’ British Basketball League Championship game on Thursday night pits Rob Paternostro’s squad against the 1-6 Surrey Scorchers. The Morningside Arena will host the Scorchers for the second time this season and Riders’ fans won’t need to cast their minds too far back to remember a 91-74 home victory on October 13. Round seven […]
A Friday night filled with high drama in the British Basketball League Championship saw the Riders fall 95-90 to the Seriös Group Newcastle Eagles. In a fiercely contested game, accurate shooting beyond the arc from the home team made the difference in the Vertu Motos Arena, helping them secure their first win in nearly a […]
Round six of the British Basketball League Championship sees the Riders travel north to Newcastle for the second time this season. After splitting last weekend’s back-to-back games – the latter of which a loss to the Manchester Giants – Rob Paternostro’s squad will want to get back to winning ways and improve on their 4-2 […]
Sam Ashby is a 5’9” Australian, who joined 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. Prior to Pacific, the Perth native played for three years at her hometown Newman College, […]
Leicester Riders signed Elise Tweedie this offseason. The 21-year-old Scot joins from the University of Edinburgh, where she graduated this summer. Tweedie played two seasons for her home country Caledonia Pride in the Women’s British Basketball League. The 6’4” center averaged 4.5 points and 4.2 rebounds and played 23 games in 2021/22. Tweedie will also […]
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 […]
Saturday night saw the Riders fall to a 94-80 defeat in Manchester against the Giants in the British Basketball League Championship. Rob Paternostro’s young squad now sit at 4-2 after battling through an attritional two games in two days. Talented guards Xavier Pinson and Caleb Asberry top-scored for the Riders with 15 points each, and […]
The Riders play the second of back-to-back games, heading to Manchester to face the Giants. After last night’s win against the Scorchers, they look to continue their hot start to the season. Fixture information Leicester Riders @ Manchester Giants National Basketball Performance Centre Saturday, October 14, 8 PM Watch live! No Rest for Riders The […]
Leicester Riders improved to 4-1 with a 92-74 win against the Surrey Scorchers. Here’s how the team reacted to the win… Rob Paternostro The Riders blew the game open in the third quarter, holding the Scorchers to five points over an eight-minute stretch. Head Coach Rob Paternostro credited the defensive success to the team’s work […]
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 […]
Friday night sees the Riders host the Surrey Scorchers in the British Basketball League Championship – the first of back-to-back games this weekend. Rob Paternostro’s team will be in a buoyant mood after a huge 92-85 win on the road against the Seriös Group Newcastle Eagles, part of a three-game winning streak for the Riders. […]
The Riders took a 92-85 win on the road to long-standing rivals, the Newcastle Eagles. Here’s what we learned from the game… Miryne magic For the second straight game, Miryne Thomas led the team with 17 points. His ability to score on all three levels, run in transition and battle around the hoop presents a […]
The Riders improved to 3-1, following a 92-85 win on the road against the Newcastle Eagles. Here’s what the Riders had to say after the hard-fought victory… Miryne Thomas For the second straight game, Miryne Thomas led the scoring load with 17 points, accompanied with six rebounds and a block in an energetic performance in […]
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 […]
Round four of the British Basketball League Championship sees the Riders heading north for the first time this season to face long-standing rivals the Seriös Group Newcastle Eagles. Following last week’s comprehensive win against the Flyers in Bristol, the Riders hope to go two-for-two on the road and keep pace with the first-place London Lions. […]
The Riders head north on Friday to take on their historic rivals, the Newcastle Eagles. The sides have faced off in the biggest games in British Basketball over the last decade. Here, we catch you up with the history… 2011/12- The first Final meeting The sides first met in a major final in the Rob […]
On Saturday, the Riders will play their first road game of the British Basketball Championship season as they visit the SGS College Arena to face the Bristol Flyers. Coach Rob Paternostro’s squad will travel to Bristol in high spirits after a hard-fought 88-81 victory over the Plymouth City Patriots last Friday. Fixture Information Leicester Riders […]
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 secured their first victory of the season on Friday, beating the Plymouth City Patriots 88-81. Here’s what we can take from the fixture. Riders have heart The Riders had to dig deep in the game, coming back from a double-digit deficit to get one in the win column. The score was 61-51 in […]
Leicester Riders secured their first win of the season, beating the Plymouth City Patriots 88-81. Here’s what Head Coach Rob Paternostro and game MVP TJ Lall had to say postgame. Coach Rob- “It wasn’t perfect, but we showed a lot of character.” The Riders found themselves down nine going into halftime, having given up 35 […]
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 […]
This Friday sees the Riders host the Plymouth City Patriots in the second round of the British Basketball League Championship. Rob Paternostro’s players will be looking to bounce back after falling 110-86 to the Cheshire Phoenix in their season opener. Here is all you need to know ahead of the fixture. Fixture Information Leicester Riders […]
The Riders face off against the Plymouth City Patriots on Friday for their second game of the season, looking to even up their record at 1-1. Here, we look back at last season’s series between the two sides. Season sweep The Riders took the season sweep against the Patriots last year, winning all four of […]
Loughborough Basketball is offering coaching opportunities to established and aspiring basketball coaches. Coaching development programme Loughborough University is excited to offer its Coach Development Programme for aspiring basketball coaches. The programme provides mentoring, qualifications and coaching experience in a first-class sporting facility. Apply here! BUCS Coaching Opportunities We have coaching roles open for our BUCS […]
The Riders fell in their season opener against the Cheshire Phoenix. It was an uncharacteristic performance from Leicester, who suffered from turnovers and rebounding throughout. This marks only the second loss in an opening game for the club during the 16-year-long Rob Paternostro era. Iowa State guard Jaren Holmes led the team with 16 points, […]
The Riders get their season underway on Friday, hosting the Cheshire Phoenix. Here is all you need to know ahead of the fixture. Fixture information Leicester Riders vs Cheshire Phoenix Morningside Arena, Leicester Friday, September 15, 7:45 pm Get your tickets here! Riders’ early style The Riders enter the 2023-24 season with a revamped and […]
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 […]
The Riders wrapped up their pre-season campaign on Friday with a win, as they prepare to get the 2023-24 season underway. Following games against Loughborough University, Donar Groningen and USA Select, here is what we learned… Strength in depth The Riders quickly discovered that their roster goes 12 deep, as they got contributions up and […]
The Riders took the win in their final pre-season game, beating USA Select 105-62 in their return to the Morningside Arena Leicester. Here’s what the team had to say after the game. Rob Paternostro “I loved the way we jumped on them early. We moved the ball well, defensively, we were in gaps, and we […]
The Leicester Riders welcomed a near-sellout crowd to the Morningside Arena tonight as they hosted a USA Select squad in their final game of the pre-season. The Riders put on an entertaining display of offence to win 105-62 against a battling USA Select defence that competed well until the final minute, with 34 of the […]
The Riders host USA Select final pre-season fixture. Here is all you need to know… Fixture information Leicester Riders vs USA Select Morningside Arena, Leicester Friday, September 8, 7:45 pm Get your tickets here! Promising signs The Riders return from their Netherlands trip, which they can take lots of positives from. They beat seven-time Dutch […]
USA Select are in the midst of a gruelling European Tour. Over 22 days, they will play 19 games of basketball, on a tour spanning four countries and 18 cities. The team is made up of rookies straight out of college. For some, it’s an opportunity to showcase their talents on the European stage, hoping […]
We are delighted to have Everards as the official beer of the Leicester Riders! Founded in 1849 as an independent family business, Everards’ beers are available in more than 150 pubs across the East Midlands and are served at our home, the Morningside Arena Leicester. Erika Hardy, Operations Director at Everards, commented: “Everards of Leicestershire […]
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 […]
Leicester Riders are thrilled to announce the signing of American rookie Marissa Hamilton for the 2023/24 season. The 6’0” forward played her final college season at Merrimack College, where she put up 13.6 points and 5.6 rebounds per game and was named to the NEC Third Team. Prior to that, Hamilton spent three years at […]
The Riders head to the Netherlands to take on Donar Groningen over two games. Here’s all you need to know: Fixture information Leicester Riders at Donar Groningen Sporthal Wildervanckhal, Wildervank, Netherlands Friday, September 1, 6:30 pm GMT Familiar opponents The sides face off in their annual pre-season meeting, providing a stern test for both outfits […]
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 […]
Leicester Riders are thrilled to continue their long-standing relationship with Edmonds & Slatter Opticians. Edmonds & Slatter is an award-winning independent opticians based in Leicestershire, with practices in Blaby, Glenfield, Kibworth, Lutterworth and Rothley. They provide the highest level of professional eye care in Leicestershire, and have supported the club for over a decade. Tim […]
Leicester Riders will hed to the Netherlands to take on Donar Groningen during their pre-season. The game will take place on Friday, September 1. Riders face Donar annually, providing a stern test during the Riders’ season preparations. Donar, seven-time Dutch champions, enter this campaign after finishing second in the playoffs last season. The game will provide […]
In late 2022, we partnered with Leicestershire Police to launch our Positive Futures project, funded by Street Games. Positive Futures is our latest project aimed at reaching young people who are at risk of involvement with antisocial behaviour, crime, and violence. Since January, more than 30 youngsters from St Andrews Play Association (SAPA) (a youth […]
The Riders got their pre-season underway in Friday’s fixture vs Loughborough University. They took a 99-64 win, and learned valuable lessons into the rest of the pre-season. Here are three things we learned from the outing. Miryne makes his mark Miryne Thomas dominated from the jump in his first Riders outing, putting up 17 points […]
The Riders got their first 40 minutes under their legs last night, in their annual “Red vs Purple” pre-season outing. They took a 99-64 win against Loughborough University, and look to build as a newly formed team going into the season. READ MORE: Riders take Red vs Purple win Here’s what Head Coach Rob Paternostro […]
Leicester Riders are excited to announce the signing of Elise Tweedie for the 2023/24 season. The 21-year-old Scot joins from the University of Edinburgh, where she graduated this summer. Tweedie played two seasons for her home country Caledonia Pride in the Women’s British Basketball League. The 6’4” center averaged 4.5 points and 4.2 rebounds and […]
Leicester Riders took a 99-64 win in the annual pre-season “Red vs Purple” fixture against Loughborough University. Miryne Thomas led the Riders with 17 points, in a game, backed up by 15 from Jaren Holmes. After a tightly contested opening exchange, with Loughbroough’s Justin Hedley’s five quick points making it 10-8 to the hosts after […]
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 […]
Leicester Riders have been thrilled to partner with 1284 for the past two seasons. 1284 is a chartered PR agency providing agile corporate communications to innovative public and private organisations in the East Midlands. The B2B PR agency has deepened its relationship with the Riders and will assist with our business-to-business communications for 2023/24. In […]
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 […]
Conner Washington has returned for his 11th year in Riders Red! The club legend and fan favourite has helped pack the Morningside Arena trophy cabinet during his time in the East Midlands. We take a look back through his storied career! Loughborough University: Where history began Washington started life in the Riders programme in 2012, […]
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 welcome the return of Conner Washington to their 2023/24 roster. The Riders veteran holds 10 years of experience in the East Midlands and has 14 pieces of silverware to his name. Washington has been an integral part of the Riders’ successes over the past decade. Conner has been featured on the […]
We are proud to offer a number of excellent game night packages, includingour corporate hospitality, the 1967 Club, and our Mezzanine hospitality package for you to indulge in during matchday games. 1967 Club Enjoy the highest quality game night experience as part of the 1967 Club. Access to the 1967 Club includes: Exclusive access to […]
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 […]
Sport is in Jaren Holmes’ blood. He and his brother were raised with it, and now, they make careers from it. His brother, William, was drafted to the Los Angeles Angels in the MLB, and Jaren has signed his first professional contract with the Leicester Riders. “I was raised by a single mother, and she […]
Leicester Riders are thrilled to announce the signing of Jaren Holmes to their 2023/24 roster. The 6’4” guard comes to Leicester as a rookie, having spent his final season of college eligibility at Iowa State. He led the Cyclones in scoring with 13.3 points per game and was one of two players to start all […]
“I really enjoyed being here. We have some of the best fans in the league!” Riders legend Tony Windless reflected on his time with the Leicester Riders, and how the club has grown since his arrival in 2008. Windless was there for the start of the Riders’ revolution. The 6’5” guard signed to now legendary […]
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