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 […]
In his four seasons with the club, Darien Nelson-Henry helped to create ever-lasting memories not only for Riders fans but himself. As captain, Darien led the team to four pieces of silverware, including back-to-back league titles and a treble. He was also named to the BBL Team of the Year in consecutive seasons. He took […]
An Education project that has been particularly successful over the past season is our Ambassador Assemblies. Ambassador Assemblies is a project funded by Sport England in partnership with the British Basketball League, that allows us to take both our men’s and women’s professional players into schools to deliver to assemblies on their journeys to where they are […]
Blake Bowman joined the Riders for his first venture into BBL basketball last season, establishing himself as one of the UK’s hottest prospects. His highflying dunks and infectious energy quickly made him a fan-favourite. Bowman played previously with his hometown Derby Trailblazers, playing through their youth setup. He averaged 19 points, six rebounds and three […]
Following an epic conclusion to the British Basketball League season at The O2, the league is delighted to share its new formats for the 2023/24 season. The change of format sees the introduction of an All-Star Game which will take place next March. Additionally the formats for the entire calendar, including the Play-offs, has been […]
Sunday’s BBL Playoff Final between the Riders and the London Lions will be a showcase of the best talent the UK’s premier basketball competition has to offer. Elite talent on both sides inevitably means great one-on-one battles across the court. Basketball is a team sport at its heart, but just ten players occupying the floor […]
The Riders are set to face off against the London Lions in a final for the third time this season. Making three finals in a season is a franchise record for the club, but they hope the third time is the charm in this one to take some silverware back to Leicester. Road to the […]
Here we are. One game to go. 40 minutes between the Riders and back-to-back playoff glory. A chance for every player in the squad to cement their legacy in the history of the club. In the way – a London Lions squad that has already beaten Leicester in the BBL Cup Final. Sunday, May 14, […]
The exciting new venue in Loughborough town centre has been created to raise funds for the Leicester Riders Foundation, whilst also inspiring the future generation of British basketball talent British basketball team, Leicester Riders, has today announced the opening of Hoop HQ, an exciting new venue designed to get more young people off the streets and onto […]
Star Riders pairing of Kimbal Mackenzie and Patrick Whelan have been named to the Molten BBL British Team of the Year! Mackenzie has enjoyed a breakout year, putting up 12.6 points and 3.8 assists, shooting 49.1% from the field. The fans recently voted him as the player of the season. His play earned him a […]
The Riders beat the Bristol Flyers 84-77 in the first leg of the BBL Playoffs semi-final. They led by as many as 26 in the game, but the Flyers showed heart to get back into the fixture going back to Leicester. Led by Zach Jackson’s 14 points and eight rebounds, the Riders had six scorers […]
It is time for the BBL championship playoff semi-finals, and this weekend has the #2 Riders tipping off against the #3 Bristol Flyers. Both teams will head into this matchup brimming with confidence after dominant performances in last week’s quarter-finals. Leicester and Bristol last met in the playoffs in 2021, with the Riders dominating both […]
The British Basketball League delivered the first of its kind show-stopping basketball dunk competition, brought to you by General Tire, at the top of The O2. All to celebrate the countdown to the British Basketball League play-off finals, which take place later this month. Leicester Riders star and high-flyer Blake “The Showman” Bowman headed 52 […]
The quarter-final round of the BBL Championship Playoffs pits the #2 Riders against the #7 B. Braun Sheffield Sharks. The two teams last met in the playoffs back in 2018, with Leicester coming out on top. Despite finishing the season under .500, the Sharks may prove to be a tricky opponent for the Riders, who […]
The British Basketball League (BBL) has announced the launch of the ‘Golden Ball Treasure Hunt’, a campaign designed to drive engagement and awareness around the end-of-season Play-Off Finals, and give eight lucky individuals the chance to each win a pair of tickets to be at the final. The treasure hunt begins on Monday 24th April […]
Two days on from securing the second place seeding in the BBL Championship Playoffs, the Riders travel west to Cheshire to take on the Phoenix. The tip-off at 5:30 pm will be the last of the 2022/23 regular season. Both teams go into the game with their playoff spot secure and will have an eye […]
The Riders will begin the final weekend of the BBL regular season on Friday when they host the B. Braun Sheffield Sharks. Victory for Leicester should wrap up a second-place finish in the championship standings and will taste even sweeter after the 72-64 loss to Sheffield on March 24. Riders’ Season So Far The Riders […]
The Riders will complete a quickfire weekend turnaround as they travel north to Manchester to face the 17-17 Giants. Coach Rob Paternostro’s squad haven’t seen Sunday’s opponents since February 17 and will want to make a strong statement against a team they may face in the upcoming BBL Playoffs. Riders’ Season So Far Travelling supporters […]
The Riders will play their penultimate home game of the season this Friday as they welcome the Plymouth City Patriots to Morningside Arena for the second time in a couple of weeks. Both teams have plenty to play for as the visiting Patriots want to cement a playoff place, and Coach Rob’s squad will want […]
The Riders will play the second game of their southern road trip on Friday as they tip off against the championship-leading London Lions. Leicester hopes to continue a late-season winning streak with victory over the Lions, who recently lost to a Bristol squad that the Riders beat handily last week. Riders’ Season So Far After […]
The Riders begin the final month of the regular season with a long trip south-west to play the Plymouth City Patriots. Confidence should be high throughout the squad that they can conquer the quick turnaround between games and build off a superb performance against Bristol as well as Tuesday’s win over the Patriots. Riders’ Season […]
On Tuesday 4th April we hosted our first inclusive schools basketball tournament of the season at the Morningside Arena. We welcomed the students from Westgate, Quorn Hall, Sketchley and Birchwood that we have been coaching at our in school sessions for the past year. The tournament was a success with Quorn Hall coming out on […]
Friday will see the Riders finish March with a crucial clash against the second-place Bristol Flyers. The Morningside Arena will host the second of a two-game home stand as the Riders look to build on Tuesday’s victory over the Plymouth City Patriots. Riders’ Season So Far The win was the Riders’ 19th of the season […]
The Morningside Arena will be buzzing with activity on Tuesday night as the Leicester Riders host the Plymouth City Patriots for the first time this season. The Riders will want to get back to winning ways in the BBL after Friday’s game at the home of the B. Braun Sheffield Sharks did not fall in […]
The Riders take on the London Lions in their second WBBL final of the season, battling for the Betty Codona Trophy. It would be the fourth time the Riders have lifted the Trophy, most recently in 2020. Season so far: Riders The game is a first vs second clash, as the Riders currently sit a […]
The Riders will take a short trip north this Friday to face the B. Braun Sheffield Sharks. Victory for Leicester would give them three wins in a row following positive results against Newcastle and Caledonia, the latter falling to the Riders 84-81 in a tightly contested game. Riders’ Season So Far After the aforementioned result […]
The Riders won a close encounter against the Caledonia Gladiators 84-81. Kimbal Mackenzie took over the fourth quarter with eight points, helping the team see it out in the clutch. Mackenzie led the game with 25 points, going 12/12 from the line in the game. Off the bench, Evan Walshe put in an energetic performance […]
Alex Shaw, 6’1 forward has committed to Florida based Hillsborough Community College for the 2023/24 academic year. Shaw will continue her basketball journey within the HCC Hawks Women’s basketball programme in the NJCAA, on a full ride scholarship. Shaw joined the Charnwood Riders Academy in 2020 and has played within the Loughborough Riders WNBL Division […]
Friday sees the Riders play the second of a two-game home stand as they tip off against the Caledonia Gladiators. Leicester will hope to make it two-for-two at home after a hard-fought 89-79 victory over the Newcastle Eagles last Sunday. Riders’ season so far After sharing the spoils in last weekend’s series with Newcastle, the […]
The Riders earned a hard-fought 89-79 win against the Newcastle Eagles, improving their record to 17-8. Marc Loving led the team with 20 points, scoring 11 in the final quarter to steer them home. Leicester won the fourth 24-17, coming up clutch after the score was within a possession with 10 minutes to play. Backing […]
The Riders are back in action with the second game against the Newcastle Eagles in three days. It is a chance to bounce back for Leicester, who fell to the Eagles on Friday 92-85 on the road. Riders’ season so far Leicester enters this game off back-to-back losses, losing to the London Lions before the […]
The Riders are back on the road on Friday, heading to the North East to take on the Newcastle Eagles. A win would improve the Riders to 17-7 on the season, bringing them four points off second place. Riders’ season so far The Riders enter this one in need of a bounce-back game after a […]
Kimbal Mackenzie has been named Molten BBL Player of the Month! The point guard averaged 19.5 points per game in Febuary, including a 31-point outing against the Cheshire Phoenix in the highest-scoring game of his Riders tenure. His play earned Mackenzie his first GB call up, and helped the Riders to a 3-1 record over […]
The Riders take on the London Lions in the BBL Championship following a two-week break from action. This is the first time the Riders face the Lions since the BBL Cup final, where the Lions emerged 79-71 victors. The Riders brought the score back to four in the final quarter, but could not get over […]
The Riders improve to 16-6 in the BBL Championship after a road win against the Cheshire Phoenix. Kimbal Mackenzie went off for 31, his highest-scoring tally as a Rider. He went 11-15 from the field and 5-5 from the free throw line in his explosive performance, taking over late with six points in the closing […]
The Riders head to Cheshire to take on the Phoenix in the second game of their weekend doubleheader. They enter the game off the back of a home 104-84 against the Manchester Giants on Friday. It was a resounding win, with the Riders in full control throughout. They shot 58% from the field and 45% […]
The Riders improved to 15-6 in the BBL Championship, beating the Manchester Giants 104-84 at home. Marc Loving led an explosive offensive performance with 25 points, following up his 32 points last time out against Manchester. He was backed by 18 from Zach Jackson and 16 from Kimabl Mackenzie, as the Riders’ offence shot 58% […]
The Riders are set to host the Manchester Giants in BBL Championship action. A win would see them improve to 15-6, as they look to take advantage of three games in hand on the second-placed Bristol Flyers. The two teams have treated the BBL to classic matchups this season, as their previous two fixtures were […]
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 […]
The Riders fell out of the BBL Trophy at the quarter-final stage, losing 79-78 to the Sheffield Sharks. The Riders had the chance to win it on the buzzer, but Zach Jackson’s turnaround jumper did not find the net, following an inspired 10 point quarter from the American. Jackson finished the game with a team-high […]
The Riders face the Sheffield Sharks in the quarter-final of the BBL Trophy. A win in this knockout competition would see them progress to the final four as they look to win the competition for the first time since 2018. The Riders enter the game on a high, after a significant 99-73 win against the […]
The Riders return to league action, hosting the Surrey Scorchers in the BBL Championship. The game tips off at 7:45 pm, on Friday 3rd Febuary. Get your tickets here! Leicester enter this one off the back of the BBL Cup final, where they fell just short against the London Lions. It was a four-point game […]
The Riders fell short in the BBL Cup final, losing 71-79 to the London Lions. They pulled a 14-point deficit back to four in the fourth quarter, but couldn’t get over the edge to retain their Cup title. Captain Darien Nelson-Henry led the charge back into the game with six straight points, leading by example. […]
The Riders are set to take on the London Lions on the big stage, as they fight for the BBL Cup in the Utilita Arena Birmingham. Riders look to beat the undefeated This game features the top two sides in the WBBL this season, as the 8-1 Riders face the 9-0 Lions. The Riders’ only […]
The Riders are a game away from retaining their BBL Cup title as they take on the London Lions in a highly anticipated clash! Rivals meet again “It’s definitely a rivalry game,” said Riders’ veteran point guard Conner Washington, previewing this fixture. The two sides were last season’s premier outfits in the BBL, and this […]
The Riders improved to 13-6 in the BBL Championship with a 100-82 home win against the Cheshire Phoenix. Patrick Whelan led the game with 20 points, going 3-4 from three and 5-6 from the field. The Riders’ bench came up big in the game, with Conner Washington, Aaron Menzies and Jubril Adekoya all scoring in […]
Loughborough Basketball is hosting the prestigious BIG MATCH! 3 of our top teams will play at the Sir David Wallace building at Loughborough University in front of a bumper crowd! We’ll have DJs, give-aways and much more! Wednesday 25th JanuaryDoors: 15:30 Adult Tickets: £8 Concession Tickets (applies to: Students, Loughborough Staff, U18, Over 65, Blue Light […]
Unfortunately due to an event being held at the Morningside Arena from January 21st-31st we are able to run any of our Academy or Community sessions at the venue. Sessions will resume as normal from Monday January 30th. Although we are unable to offer any Arena sessions during this period we are still running a […]
The Riders return to BBL Championship action on Friday with a fixture against the Cheshire Phoenix. They will host the Phoenix at the Morningside Arena, the game tipping off at 7:45 pm. Get your tickets here! Home sweet home The Riders are 12-6 in the league this season but have lost just one game at […]
Walking Basketball makes a return in February as we launch our first 6 week block booking. Walking basketball is fun and social session with the chance to look at playing games against other groups around the country. The session is aimed at all levels from beginners to skilled players and is perfect for players who […]
Riders host Sevenoaks Suns on Saturday 4th March at the Morningside Arena, and we’re calling on the support of the Riders nation to help break the WBBL attendance record! This International Women’s Day game is expected to sell out quickly! Students can secure a ticket for just £5! You can secure your tickets below:
Following the success of our first Baby Ballers block booking the session makes a return on Thursday February 2nd as we begin another 6 week block. The sessions take place 10-11am at the Morningside Arena (LE1 3UL) and our coached by our Leicester Riders Foundation coaches. Baby Ballers is a family session; you are welcome […]
The Riders are set to compete in the first round of the BBL Trophy, taking on the Manchester Giants on the road. It’s win or go home for the Riders in this knockout competition, which they last won in 2018. Tip-off is at 5 pm at the National Basketball Performance Centre. It will be available […]
Leicester Riders are excited to announce the signing of Canadian point guard Devonte Bandoo. The former Baylor Bear competed in his home country last summer, averaging 16.1 points for the Saskatchewan Rattlers. He spent his final two college seasons at Baylor University, after leading Hutchinson Community College to a national championship as a freshman. The […]
The Riders head to Bristol for the second time this season, where they will take on the Flyers at the SGS Arena. The game tips off at 7:30 pm and will be streamed live on the BBL Official Youtube channel, starting at 7:15 pm. Riders thrive through Christmas schedule The Riders faced a brutal schedule […]
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 […]
The Riders welcome the Surrey Scorchers to the Morningside Arena for the first time this season. Bounce back game for Leicester The Riders enter this one off the back of their first home loss in 25 games. They fell just short of a spirited comeback against the London Lions after falling down 19 by halftime. […]
The Riders fell to the London Lions 81-75, bringing their record to 11-5. Leicester was down 19 at the half before commencing an immense comeback, but fell just short of the win late. Zach Jackson led the Riders with 14 points, scoring nine points in the third quarter to launch the comeback. He was backed […]
The 11-4 Riders take on the 10-2 London Lions in a highly touted top-of-the-table clash. The winner will seize the top spot of the BBL Championship table, as Leicester look to even the season series to 1-1. Table-topping Riders After emerging 89-82 victors of an overtime thriller against the Manchester Giants, the Riders were top […]
The Riders return to BBL Championship action, hitting the road to take on the Manchester Giants. A win would see them improve to 11-4 on the season, earning them the top spot in the league table. Riding high The Riders enter the game off the back of a momentous win in the BBL Cup semi-final, […]
The Riders booked their place in the BBL Cup final for the second straight season, beating the Caledonia Gladiators89-68 in the semis. The holders have the opportunity to defend their title in Birmingham, meeting the London Lions at the Utilita Arena. Get your tickets here! Leicester led wire to wire in the game, seeing off […]
The Riders host the Caledonia Gladiators in the BBL Cup semi-final. A win would see them advance to the final in Birmingham, as they look to defend last year’s crown. Reigning champion Riders With a change of format of the BBL Cup being implemented this season, the Riders are just two wins from back-to-back BBL […]
The Riders are gearing up for BBL Championship action, heading to the North East to take on the Newcastle Eagles! They look to make it nine wins out of their last 10, to improve their league record to 10-4. Riders on the road This game will be Leicester’s ninth away fixture of the year. They’ve […]
The Riders improved to 9-4 in the BBL Championship with a blowout 100-67 home win against the Caledonia Gladiators. Patrick Whelan led the scoring with a season-high 25 points, his first double-double of the year. Leicester burst out to a big lead late in the second and never looked back, feeding off the home crowd […]
The Riders take on the Caledonia Gladiators as BBL Championship action returns to the Morningside Arena. They currently sit third in the league table with an 8-4 record but are level on points with the top of the table. Riders bouncing back Following their first loss in six games three weeks ago, the Riders responded […]
American 6’6 guard/wing, Logan Rooney joins Loughborough Basketball as the latest signing for the Division 1 Men’s programme. Rooney, who graduated in 2021 from Saint Martins University in the US is familiar with British basketball, having played for Newcastle University last season. During his time at Newcastle, Rooney graduated with his Masters degree in International […]
Following an extensive recruitment process carried out by the league’s board of directors, Radin’s appointment comes at a crucial moment for the BBL as the league looks to accelerate its growth to achieve its full potential. Radin moves to the BBL after compiling a successful track record across a 30-year professional career. He has held […]
The Riders take on the Surrey Scorchers on the road in a return to BBL Championship action. A win would see them improve to 8-4, having won six of their last seven in all competitions going into this one. Sharpshooting Riders sinking shots The Riders’ offence has clicked into gear in recent weeks, leading the […]
The Leicester Riders Foundation is hosting an All Girls basketball Event at the Morningside Arena on Saturday 14th January. The event is open to girls & women of all abilities, ages 8+, providing opportunities for players to develop their game in a fun, sociable and safe environment with Leicester Riders Foundation community coaches. CLICK HERE […]
The Riders got the best of the Newcastle Eagles, winning to advance to the semi-finals of the BBL Cup. Marc Loving led the team with 27 points, his fourth 20-point performance on the season. He scored 11 in the first quarter to get the Riders rolling, and went 10-12 from the field and 5-5 from […]
The Riders head to Glasgow for the second time this season, where they take on the Caledonia Gladiators. Riders on a roll Leicester comes into this one having won five on the bounce, finding their rhythm early in the season. They hold a 7-3 record, one behind the league leaders as they climb the BBL […]
The Riders take on the Sheffield Sharks at home, trying to make it five wins in a row. A win would improve their record to 7-3, as the reigning champions climb up the league table. In-form Riders on the charge Coming out of the international break, the Riders are looking to build on the momentum […]
Riders are thrilled to confirm the signing of Great Britain International Aaron Menzies. The 7’3” big man will join Riders on a return from International duty after a buy-out deal was agreed with German side Dresden Titans for his services. Aaron, who spent his college career stateside with Seattle Redhawks and Saint Mary’s Gaels, started […]
Fixtures: Saturday U16 Boys II v Milton Keynes – 13:00 Tip at Morningside Arena Sunday U14 Girls v Encon Derbyshire Arrows – 11:00 Tip at Morningside Arena U14 Boys Premier v Manchester Magic – 13:00 Tip at Morningside Arena U 16 Girls Premier v Newcastle Eagles – 13:30 Tip at Vertu Motors Arena U16 Boys […]
The Riders take on the Plymouth City Patriots on the road, for the second game of a weekend doubleheader. A win would improve their record to 6-3, as Leicester finds its form. Riders rolling to the break Going into the international break, the Riders are on a three-game winning streak. They’re building momentum for the […]
The Riders make it three wins on the bounce, beating the Cheshire Phoenix 89-85. their record is now 5-3, as they climb up the BBL Championship standings. Patrick Whelan led the team with 16 points, as five Riders hit double-digit points in the win. Kimbal Mackenzie scored a season-high 12 points, scoring eight in the […]
Fixtures: Saturday U16 Boys Premier at Manchester Giants – 11:00 Tip at Hough End, Mauldeth Road U14 Girls at Nottingham Wildcats – 11:00 Tip at Nottingham Wildcats Arena U12 Mixed at City of Birmingham Rockets – 12:20 Tip at Nechells Centre Sunday U13 Boys at Daventry Swifts – 10:30 Tip at Parker E ACT Academy […]
The Riders host the Cheshire Phoenix in tonight’s BBL Championship action, last season’s 6th-placed league finishers. Riders finding form After an up-and-down start to the season, the Riders have strung together back-to-back wins for the first time this season, against quality opposition. A double header of the weekend, versus the Bristol Flyers and the Sheffield […]
Baby Ballers makes a return on Thursday November 17th as we begin another 5 week block. The sessions take place 10-11am at the Morningside Arena (LE1 3UL) and our coached by our Leicester Riders Foundation coaches. Baby Ballers is a family session; you are welcome to bring family members/ friends/siblings to watch. CLICK HERE to […]
Results U16 Girls II 39-72 Derby Trailblazers U16 Boys II 44-63 Warwickshire Hawks U14 Boys Premier 89-71 Cheshire Phoenix U15 Boys 75-24 Abingdon Eagles U14 Girls 44-91 Sheffield Hatters U18 Men 62-76 Sheffield Sharks U16 Boys Premier 77-97 Trafford Magic U17 Boys 40-38 Nuneaton Predators
The Riders secured back-to-back wins over a weekend of games after beating the Sheffield Sharks 86-72. In an exceptional team effort, the Riders had four starters score over 15 points in the game. They were led by 21 points from Derryck Thornton, the 6’3” point guard shooting 50% from the field. See the full box […]
The Riders are on the road for the fifth time this season, taking on the Sheffield Sharks. The Sharks were runners-up in last season’s league table and enter this game on a four-game winning streak. Riders looking for momentum After an injury-troubled start to their season, playing games without key players Zach Jackson and Derryck […]
The Riders put one in the win column, improving to 3-3 with a 91-73 victory against the Bristol Flyers. A monster 34-point performance from Marc Loving led a dominant second-half display, as Leicester secured a much-needed win. Loving’s 34 came in 36 minutes, shooting 13-17 from the field and a red-hot 6-8 from three. The […]
The Riders host the Bristol Flyers, as the sides meet for the second time early in the season. They will look to bounce back after a defeat in their most recent fixture. Riders happy to be home Leicester endured a difficult start to the season, with four of their first five games on the road. […]
Fixtures: Saturday Under 16 Girls II v Derby Trailblazers – 13:00 Tip at Morningside Arena U16 Boys II v Warwickshire Hawks – 13:15 Tip at Morton Morellos College U14 Boys Premier v Cheshire Phoenix – 15:00 Tip at Ellesmere Port Sports Village U15 Boys v Abingdon Eagles – 17:00 Tip at King Alfred Academy Sunday […]
The Riders take on the Caledonia Gladiators on the road, for the second game of a doubleheader. They hold a 2-2 record going into the game, as they look to get over .500. Riders back on track After starting the season on a three-game road trip, which they finished with a 1-2 record, the Riders […]
The Riders host their season opener for the 2022/23 season following a three-game road trip to start the season. They take on the Manchester Giants, who have won four of their first five games this year. Riders back home After spending their first three games on the road this season, the Riders return to the […]
It’s a quiet weekend for our Academy teams with only our U16 Boys Premier & Conference teams with fixtures. Coach Pietro and the U16 Boys Conference are taking the short trip across town to Gateway College to take on Leicester Warriors whilst Coach Mroso and the U16 Boys Premier are on the road at City […]
Saturday U14 Boys II 43-44 Leicester Warriors U13 Boys 57-46 Coventry Tornadoes U15 Boys 56-58 Birmingham Bears U16 Boys Premier 76-85 Trafford Magic U12 Mixed 46-48 Coventry Tornadoes Sunday U16 Girls Premier 44-60 Manchester Mystics
The Riders conclude their road trip to start the season in Bristol, where they will face the undefeated Flyers. They will hope to secure a win, bringing a 2-1 record back to Leicester. First win on the board The Riders secured their first win of the season with a dominant road win last time out. […]
Players of both Leicester Riders and Bristol Flyers will wear warm-up t-shirts to celebrate Black History Month before Saturday’s away game. Both sides represent multi-cultural cities and have a rich history of welcoming players from all backgrounds. Riders are also offering free advertising space on their big screens to local black-owned businesses for both home […]
Results: U14 Boys II 27-86 Leicester Dynamite U16 Girls Prem 67-77 Sheffield Hatters U18 Men 65-99 Leicester Dynamite U16 Boys Prem 62-46 City of Leeds U16 Girls II 40-53 Frankley Falcons U14 Girls 64-51 Mansfield Giants U14 Boys Prem 51-58 Manchester Giants For updates on all Academy fixtures follow @RidersBF & @LRFAcademy on all social […]
The Riders took their first win of the season, beating the Surrey Scorchers 86-67 on the road. The Riders took an early lead which they carried through to the final buzzer, blowing the game open in the third quarter. New man Derryck Thornton enjoyed a dream debut, leading the game with 20 points after scoring […]
For the second of a three-game road trip, the Riders take on the Scorchers at Surrey Sports Park. Leicester look to get their title defence back on track with their first win of the season! A hard-fought season opener The Riders were faced with a tremendous task in their first game of the season, taking […]
It’s a weekend of away games for our 7 teams in action this week with U14s Boys II, U16 Girls II and U14 girls. The U16s Boys Premier travel to play City of Leeds in their season opener. Head Coach & Head of Academy, Steven Mroso is looking forward to working with this group. They […]
Loughborough Basketball welcome Emma Fee and Ashley Johnson to Loughborough University where they will be studying and competing in the British University and Colleges Sport competition. Fee, originally from Minnesota, has spent the last five years studying and playing at Winona State University. The 6’2 Forward will further her academic studies at Loughborough University this […]
A successful weekend for our Academy teams as 4 of our 5 teams in action picked up wins. Our U12 Boys & U13 girls both won in their first games of the season whilst the U16 Girls Premier also picked up and impressive win over Manchester Mystics II in the Cup. Our U14 Premier Boys […]
The Riders tip-off their title defence in the capital, taking on the London Lions. The game against the highly touted league contenders will commence a three-game road trip to start the season as Leicester look to maintain momentum from their treble-winning year. Running it back The treble-winners are back, as the Riders have retained most […]
A busy weekend ahead as 5 of our Academy teams are in action. Our U13 Girls, U12 Boys, and U14 Boys are all in season openers with the U16 Girls also getting their Cup campaign underway. Coach Pietro and the U16 IIs are also back in action as they look to start their league campaign […]
It was a positive start to the season for our U18 Men & U16 II teams. The U18 men picked up a 65-46 win over Coventry in the National Cup First Round however unfortunately the U16 IIs lost to Leicester Dynamite 68-39. Our U14 Girls were also in action, picking up a 63-14 win on […]
The 2022/23 season gets underway on Sunday for two of our teams this weekend as the National Cup begins in the Under 16s & 18s age groups. Coach Pietro and the U16 IIs take on Leicester Dynamite at WQE College whilst Coach Greg and the U18s face Coventry Tornados at the Morningside Arena. Both games […]
Loughborough Basketball announce the signing of 6’8 New Zealand-British Forward, Dion Collins to the 2022-23 roster for the Loughborough Riders Men’s programme. Collins, born and raised in New Zealand with British ancestry is the eleventh player to join the Division 1 team, led by Coach Will Maynard. Collins left New Zealand to attend college in […]
The Riders fell just short in the opening round of the Basketball Champions League Qualifiers, losing 70-61 to CSO Voluntari to conclude their venture into Europe. The deficit was just four points with three minutes remaining, after they fell down double-digits in the third quarter. But the Romanian side had enough to hold onto the […]
The Riders tip-off their European campaign with a trip to North Macedonia for the first round of the Basketball Champions League qualifiers. There, at the Boris Trajkovski Sports Centre, they will take on Romanian side CSO Voluntari in the hopes of progressing to the second qualifying round. BCL Qualifying format The Qualification Round is a […]
Loughborough Basketball announce that young British talent, Lane Campbell and Edward Onyia are set to join the Division 1 Men’s side for the upcoming NBL season. Campbell, joined the Charnwood Basketball Academy in 2020 and has been a season regular for the Division 2 Men’s team and EABL side. Campbell joins former Charnwood Academy team […]
Loughborough Basketball are pleased to announce that up-and-coming British talent, Ben Woog will be joining the Division 1 Men’s side this season in the National Basketball League. Woog has been with the Riders club for the past two seasons within the Charnwood College Riders Basketball Academy, under the development of Coach Will Maynard. The British […]
Due to the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, this evening’s game against Donar Groningen will be held behind closed doors out of respect. Riders’ second preseason friendly against Donar on Sunday 11th, and their final preseason game against Norrkoping Dolphins on Wednesday 14th, will be played, and the clubs will pay their respect […]
Harrison Gamble, Justin Hedley, Conroy Hayden, Joe Bielak, Dwyane Orija and Milo Gordon are set to return for another season within the NBL Division 1 league, under the guidance of Coach Will Maynard. Harrison Gamble continues his playing career with Div 1, after many successful years within the Riders BBL team under Coach Rob Paternostro. […]
Loughborough Riders are pleased to announce the signing of American guard Elijah Bailey on a 2 year deal, who will be combining playing with the Riders while studying his MSc in International Business at Loughborough University. The 6’3 guard joins the Riders with experience playing professionally in Armenia, Iceland and Maldives following his graduation from […]
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 […]
Our Leicester Riders Foundation Community Sessions are back ahead of the 2022/23 season. CLICK HERE to book onto our sessions! Monday Loughborough PL Kicks, Ages 12-17, 19:30-20:30 at Charnwood College, Thorpe hill, Loughborough, LE11 4SQ Late Night Hoops, 18+, 21:00-22:30 at Morningside Arena Tuesday She Got Game, Ages 12-17, 17:30-19:00 at Morningside Arena He Got […]
Riders have announced the BBL support staff for the 2022/23 season. After winning the treble last season, the club are delighted to announce the addition of some key staff members. “It’s awesome for us to welcome the new faces to the backroom team”, commented Head Coach Rob Paternostro. “It’s important for us to have a […]
Leicester Riders signed 6’9” forward Riley Abercrombie in the 2024 summer. 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 point outings and six double doubles […]
The Leicester Riders are pleased to announce a further addition to their WBBL roster for the 2022/23 WBBL Season with the signing of 6’3” US/Scottish forward Kirsty Brown. Brown joins the Riders after graduating from Cal Poly where in her senior year she averaged 8ppg, 6.5rpg & 1.1bpg. With good size, Brown will give the […]
FIBA have released the four host venues for the Qualification Rounds – TFT Skopje (MKD), Unicaja (ESP), SL Benfica (POR) and FMP Meridian (SRB), taking place in September. These four tournaments will determine the last four spots in the Regular Season of BCL’s seventh season. Riders will travel to North Macedonia, the home of Skopje […]
With preparations well underway for the 2022/23 WBBL Season, the Leicester Riders new Head Coach Krumesh Patel has put the finishing touches to his staff. He will be ably assisted throughout the coming campaign by three assistant coaches: Kiran Wiltshire, Oli Parr & Nick Moodey. Kiran Wiltshire is well known within the Riders set up […]
Riders are delighted to announce that Jubril Adekoya has signed a new contract for the 2022/23 season. The American/Brit was central to the Riders’ BBL best defensive record last season, the versatile power forward playing with intensity and hustle all season. Adekoya scored a season-high of 18 points against the Glasgow Rocks last season, and […]
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 […]
Back-to-back BBL MVP Geno Crandall returns to the Riders! ‘The general’ led the Riders to a treble-winning year last season, and will look to help bring yet more silverware to the Morningside Arena. Winning MVP last season, Crandall became just the fourth player in BBL history to win the award back-to-back. It was one of […]
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. […]
Leicester Riders have begun preparations for the 2022/23 WBBL season with the signing of former League MVP Ashley Arlen (Harris). Arlen will be well known within the WBBL from a successful three-year spell at the Nottingham Wildcats where she comfortably averaged a double double in each of her seasons, finishing with an average of 21.3ppg […]
Riders have signed exciting young British star Blake Bowman on a multi-year deal, his first professional contract! The 20-year-old Derby native has played his last three seasons with his hometown Trailblazers in the NBL, before setting his sights on turning professional. Bowman averaged 19 points, six rebounds and three assists in the NBL last season, […]
Leicester Riders are excited to announce their inclusion in the qualification rounds of the Basketball Champions League (BCL) for the 2022/23 season. The prestigious competition is the top-tier of basketball organised by FIBA Europe. Leicester will participate in a 24-team qualification round, in which four teams will progress to the regular season of the BCL. […]
The British Basketball League (BBL) are excited to reveal new changes to the format of the BBL season ahead of the start of the 2022-23 campaign. The new season will begin in September with BBL Championship action, with each team now facing each other four times (2H, 2A), playing 36 games across a 28-week league […]
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 […]
Campaign will target 1,000 schools and inspire 150,000 young people across the UK to get involved with sport in their local communities. The British Basketball League has today launched its Ambassadors programme, which will see players and staff across the league promote the importance of a healthy, active lifestyle to thousands of school children in […]
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 […]
The Leicester Riders secured the treble in a thriller at the O2, winning the BBL Playoff Final with a 78-75 victory against the London Lions. After being crowned back to back MVP a day previous, Geno Crandall took the game by the horns in the clutch to snatch the victory. He scored or assisted on […]
Geno Crandall has been named the 2021/22 Molten BBL MVP! Crandall has won the MVP in each of his two Riders seasons, becoming just the fourth player in BBL history to win the award back to back. It is Crandall’s second individual award this season, having picked up the BBL Cup final MVP in January. […]
Get yourself ready for the LRF Camp! The Leicester Riders Foundation will be running a May Camp at the home of the Leicester Riders, Morningside Arena. Book before the 26th of May 2022 and get 10% off! Use code: EARLYMAY The camp is available to participants of all abilities, beginner to intermediate, ages 8 – […]
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 […]
Geno Crandall, Darien Nelson-Henry and Patrick Whelan have been named to the Molten BBL Team of the Year! The trio led the Riders to a title-winning season, all playing pivotal roles in their success. Crandall finished the season averaging 13.1 points and 6.8 assists, his assist tally ranking in the top five in the BBL. […]
The Riders face off against the London Lions in the BBL Playoff Final at the O2 Arena! The game will take place on Sunday, tipping off at 4:15. Get your tickets here! Road to the O2- Riders After lifting the BBL Cup and winning the BBL Championship by a franchise-record margin, the Riders have fought […]
Patrick Whelan has been named in the Molten BBL British Team of the Year! The Warrington-born two-guard led the Riders with 15.3 points per game this season, an integral part of their championship run. The GB international was the BBL’s second-best three-point shooter on the year, averaging 48% from deep. He scored 20 points on […]
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
The Riders booked their spot in the BBL Playoff final, beating the Glasgow Rocks 209-162 over two legs. A 104-78 win in the return fixture marked a blowout win for the league champions, as Leicester showed composure and professionalism throughout. After his dominant display in the first leg, Geno Crandall led the team with 22 […]
Manchester-born Ceejay Hanson has committed to Canadian school Cape Breton who compete in the Atlantic University Sport division. Hanson was a key member of Charnwood College’s team that lifted the EABL championship this season, he is all set to join up with the Capers ahead of the 2022/23 season. “I’m delighted to have committed to […]
The Riders return to Leicester for the second leg of the BBL Playoff semi-final. They take a 21 point lead to the Morningside Arena following the first leg in Glasgow. Get your tickets here! Playoffs so far- Riders The Riders earned the top seed for the postseason in dominant fashion, winning the league title by […]
It is advantage Riders in the BBL playoff semi-final, after they won the first leg 105-84 against the Glasgow Rocks. After being named the British Journalists’ Player of the Year in the week, reigning BBL MVP Geno Crandall put on a show for the Riders, putting up an astonishing 32 points, 11 assists seven rebounds […]
Leicester-born Louie Jordan has committed to division one NCAA school Weber State and will travel to America for the 2022-23 season. Jordan, who has been a key player throughout the Riders pathway, has played for Charnwood College, Loughborough Riders and Leicester this past season. “I’m excited to commit to Weber State. I have always wanted […]
For the second straight season, Leicester Riders guard Geno Crandall has scooped the Player of the Year in the Basketball Journalists Association’s annual awards for the 2021-22 season. Crandall averaged 13.1 points and 6.8 assists a game this season, shooting an efficient 50 percent from the floor during the regular season, as he led the […]
The Riders will face the seventh-seeded Glasgow Rocks in the semi-finals of the BBL Playoffs! The first leg will be played on the road, on Saturday 7 May at 2 pm. The teams return to the Morningside Arena for the return fixture on Monday 9 May, tipping off at 7:30 pm. Get your tickets for […]
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 […]
Our 2022 Play-off tees are available for collection from 11.30am on Sunday, ahead of the WBBL game against Nottingham Wildcats (at 12pm) and BBL home Play-off Quarter Final versus Plymouth City Patriots (at 4pm). A huge thank you to our tees sponsors – Jelson Homes, Torr Waterfield, Premier Logistics, Mather Jamie, 5or6, bespoke LED and […]
With just over two weeks of epic action still to take place on the court to confirm the teams that will be contesting the British Basketball League (BBL) Play-off Finals at London’s 02 Arena, the BBL is delighted to announce the special guest performances that’ll take place during the event. Concluding an epic season of […]
The Riders face the Plymouth City Patriots in the BBL Playoff quarter-final, over two legs. The first leg will be played in Plymouth, taking place at 7pm on Friday. The return fixture is at the Morningside Arena, tipping off at 4pm on Sunday. Get your tickets here! Season so far- Riders The Riders enter the […]
The Riders concluded the league season with a win, beating the Plymouth City Patriots 92-82. They finish the season with a 27-2 record, their best ever winning percentage. The Riders’ bench tandem of Conner Washington and Mo Walker led the team with 34 points between them, as Washington scored a season-high 20 to lead the […]
Season so far- Riders The Riders conclude their league season against the Plymouth City Patriots, looking to finish their title-winning year with a 25-2 record. A win in this one would maintain their undefeated home record, as they head into the offseason looking for the treble. Leicester is in the midst of an eight-game winning […]
The Riders won their final road game of the league season, beating the Glasgow Rocks 101-86. Having previously wrapped up the league title, the win is crucial for maintaining the team’s winning rhythm. Leicester’s tandem of Mo Walker and Kimbal Mackenzie combined for 32 points off the bench, with Walker leading the team with 17 […]
The weekend saw the Riders take on the Sevenoak Suns and Cardiff Met Archers on back to back days. On Friday the Sevenoaks Suns outlasted the Riders with a 62-42 win, but the Riders bounced back on Saturday to defeat the Cardiff Met Archers 88-58. Against Sevenoaks the Riders struggled from the field, only shooting […]
The final two games of the season are set to be useful for Leicester, as they will be played against two of the Riders’ potential first-round playoff matchups, the Glasgow Rocks and the Plymouth City Patriots. The games will provide the Riders will key information about their opponents heading into the postseason, starting with the […]
The Riders made it seven wins on the bounce with a cracking Easter Sunday display, beating the London Lions 103-67. All of Leicester’s starters scored double-digit points in an emphatic team effort. Marc Loving led the team with 18 points in 27 minutes, while Geno Crandall put up a near double-double with 16 points and […]
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 […]
Season so far- Riders The BBL Champions are gearing up for the playoffs, after winning the league with four games to spare. Having lost just two of their 24 games, they are the BBL’s premier outfit and have the luxury of casting their attention to the postseason. Statistically, the Riders lead the league on both […]
On the night of their coronation as league champions, the Riders won an 88-82 retro night thriller against the Manchester Giants. With the league wrapped up, the Riders produced the same intensity which has earned them their 23-2 record on the year, in a game that remained within single digits for the full 40 minutes. […]
The Riders were crowned BBL Champions with a 77-60 win against the Plymouth City Patriots! Their 22-2 record cannot be caught, as they win their sixth league title. It is the second back-to-back Championship in franchise history, and last season’s MVP Geno Crandall led them over the line. He scored his league season-high 25 points, […]
Sunday’s 5pm action saw the Leicester Riders taking on the Essex Rebel’s at home. It was an intense back and forth battle but ultimately the Rebels came out on top despite the Riders best efforts. Star Performers for the Riders include Brooklynn McAlear-Fanus with 16 points and Oceana Hamilton who stuffed the stat sheet with […]
What a thriller of a game to end the season for the Charnwood Riders in Manchester! On Wednesday night the Charnwood Riders won the EABL title against Myerscough College, 83-74. Headlined by phenomenal team play and a monstrous game from MVP Victor Ndoukou with 30 points and 11 rebounds. Difference makers Kanu Gudza (14 points […]
What a thriller of a game in Charnwood last night! The Charnwood Riders faced off against Barking Abbey in the EABL semi finals in front of a packed crowd. The energy in the building was through the roof and it seemed inevitable that this game was going to be a good one. The Riders came […]
The Leicester Riders and Oaklands Wolves faced a double header this weekend, one game played in each teams respectives arena’s. Both times though the Riders came out on top in convincing fashion behind the Riders unselfish offense and phenomenal defense. In their first face off the Riders took off, coming out with a 12-0 run […]
BBL and WBBL clubs unite to show solidarity in support of Ukraine. The British Basketball League (BBL) and its 23 Men’s and Women’s clubs will stand together over the next five days in solidarity with the people of Ukraine, showing support at all matches from March 4th-9th. The thoughts of the British Basketball community are […]
The Riders bounced back from their first league loss of the season, beating the second-placed Sheffield Sharks 90-77. They stretched their lead atop the BBL Championship table to eight points, possessing a 13-1 record. Marc Loving played all 40 minutes to lead the team with 23 points. He scored 11 in the fourth to seal […]
The Riders continue their record-breaking undefeated start to their season, improving to 12-0 with a 86-69 win against the Manchester Giants. Darien Nelson-Henry led the game with 23 points and six rebounds, hitting big shots throughout a dominant victory. The game was won largely in the second quarter, as the Riders league-best defence held the […]
The Riders continue their record-breaking undefeated start to their season, improving to 12-0 with a 86-69 win against the Manchester Giants. Darien Nelson-Henry led the game with 23 points and six rebounds, hitting big shots throughout a dominant victory. The game was won largely in the second quarter, as the Riders league-best defence held the […]
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 […]
Loughborough All-Star basketball camp is back for 2023! With limited places, booking is open for the All-Star 2023 Summer Camp! The week-long camp is held in the prestigious sporting facilities of Loughborough University every Summer. Led by Loughborough & Leicester Riders’ elite coaching staff with masterclass sessions from professional players, spaces are sure to fill […]
Leicester Riders were crowned 2022 BBL Cup winners with a 83-69 win against the Manchester Giants. Geno Crandall was named Final MVP, after he put up 26 points, six rebounds and five assists in a monumental effort. Despite two of the competition’s top three offences clashing head to head, a low scoring game earned Leicester […]
The 2021/22 BBL Cup reaches its climax on Sunday, as the Riders take on the Manchester Giants in the final. They head to the Utilita Arena Birmingham, hoping to win their first BBL Cup since 2014. Journey To The Final – Riders The Riders tipped off their season with the BBL Cup group stage, which […]
You can now book on our February Half Term Camp! The camp takes place between the 14th and 17th of February, and is held from 10pm to 4pm. The camp is held at the Morningside Arena, and is open to anyone between the ages of 8 and 16, regardless of basketball experience and ability. The […]
The Riders continued their undefeated league streak, beating the Bristol Flyers 92-64 to improve to 9-0. Sharpshooter Patrick Whelan led Leicester for the second straight game, scoring 25 points after torching Bristol with 21 in the first half. Whelan’s first-half effort gave the Riders a comfortable advantage entering the second half, allowing them to see […]
The Riders fell short of a 15 point fourth-quarter comeback, exiting the BBL Trophy with a 71-68 loss to the Bristol Flyers. 11 points in the fourth from Patrick Whelan came close to rescuing the tie, as he led the team with 16 on the game. Leicester had two shots to tie at the end, […]
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 […]
The Riders emerged victors of a clash between the BBL’s titans, beating the London Lions 178-170 on aggregate in the BBL Cup semi-final. The Riders entered the tie with a 99-96 advantage, and won the second leg 79-74 to advance to their first Cup final since 2016. Led by 15 points and six rebounds from […]
The Riders blew out the Plymouth City Patriots 106-60 to extend their lead at the top of the BBL Championship table to four points. They improved to a 7-0 record, led by Darien Nelson-Henry’s season-high 22 points and seven rebounds off the bench. The win marks 34 on the bounce against Plymouth for the Riders, […]
The initial tranche of £7 million will ‘transform’ the League helping to unlock ‘huge untapped potential’ for basketball across the UK. The British Basketball League (BBL) has today announced that Miami based alternative investment firm, 777 Partners, has invested £7 million in return for a 45% stake in the professional league. Today’s announcement marks the […]
The Riders remain the BBL’s only unbeaten team, blowing out the Newcastle Eagles 101-72 to improve to 6-0. MVP Geno Crandall led Leicester with 22 points, four rebounds and four assists, as the Riders had six players score in double digits. Leicester dominated their long-standing rivals from start to finish, winning every quarter. They scored […]
Guard Geno Crandall has won the league’s monthly award for November 2021 after an excellent start to the campaign that has seen him build on his Molten BBL MVP award from last year. Crandall has been BBL All-Star 5 on five occasions this season, more than any other player and including twice in the last […]
Leicester Riders produced a scintillating comeback to beat the Essex Rebels 96-90 in a thrilling shoot out at the Essex University on Sunday. Trailing by as many as 14 in the third quarter the Riders were led by the back court duo of Anna Lappenkuper & Brooklyn McAlear Fanus who combined for 37 second half […]
The Riders blitzed the Scorchers with a 90-61 win to improve to 3-0 in the BBL Championship. Geno Crandall bested the game with 24 points and nine assists in just 23 minutes, his team leading wire to wire. The win is the 32nd on the bounce for the Riders over Surrey, their most recent loss […]
On Friday evening, Leicester Riders Foundation led a coaching session for Leicestershire charity Menphys. The session was part of a weekly one led by the Riders Foundation, for people between the ages of 12 and 25 with learning difficulties. This week, there were eight young people there learning the basics of basketball. The group, hosted […]
On Thursday, two coaches from the Riders Foundation led a coaching session for adults on Leicester City Council’s Adult skills and learning programme. The 12-week course is for adults on the REMIT programme- a community education programme for adults with mental health difficulties. The course allows the adults to work on a range of skills […]
The Riders keep their BBL Cup run alive, beating the Cheshire Phoenix 85-84 to advance the semi-final. Jubril Adekoya layed in a bucket for the win with two seconds on the clock, assisted by Geno Crandall who led the game with 24 points and seven assists. The Riders showed fight and determination as they found […]
Leicester Riders will play London Lions at the Morningside Arena to complete the BBL Cup South qualifying on Sunday 7th November at 4pm. The teams are currently tied on 6 and 1 at the top of the South Group. The winner will take first spot in the South Group, setting up a tie with either […]
The Riders dominated their BBL Championship opener against their BBL rivals, beating the Newcastle Eagles 100-77 to continue their seven-game winning streak. Zach Jackson went off for a season-high 26 points through three quarters, Leicester’s 28 point lead allowing them to sit their starters in the fourth. Jackson’s performance came off just 14 shots, the […]
Leicester Riders can confirm that Marg Jones has taken charge of the WBBL side. The experienced Jones takes the reins after it was announced that Derrick Washington and the club agreed to part company. “We decided to make a change and it was a no-brainer for us to hand over the reins for the WBBL […]
The Riders made it six wins on the bounce, beating the Plymouth City Patriots 81-64. Ohio graduate Marc Loving led the team with a 20 point performance, he and Jubril Adekoya scored 14 of the Riders 16 fourth-quarter points to seal the victory. The hosts took a double-digit lead in the second quarter which they […]
Riders BBL Assistant and Head of Charnwood College basketball programme Will Maynard will take charge of the Loughborough Riders NBL division one side for the remainder of the season. Maynard, who continues his coaching journey having graduated from the programme as a player, Maynard will now return to the University side alongside his duties with […]
The Riders dominated in Plymouth, leading the Patriots wire to wire to win 109-58. Zack Jackson’s hot form continued from his previous fixture, leading the team with 25 points and six rebounds, shooting a blistering 6/7 from three. For the second game running, dynamic duo Jackson and Geno Crandall topped the Riders box score. Crandall […]
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 […]
Leicester Riders have set up a WBBL Cup Semi Final against the Newcastle Eagles having won their Group C decider 77-46 against the Cardiff Met Archers. With both teams having won their opening two games in the group, it was the Riders who blew the game open from start. Captain Brooklynn Mcalear-Fanus and Louise Rouse […]
Leicester Riders kicked off the defence of their WBBL Cup with two wins against Oaklands Wolves and the Gloucester City Queens at Cardiff University over the weekend. On Saturday Riders ground out a hard fought 57-48 win over the Oaklands Wolves. With both teams struggling to find any fluency on offence the game had looked […]
The Riders earned their first win of the season, beating the Surrey Scorchers 96-80 in the BBL Cup group stage. Former NBA G-League forward Marc Loving led the hosts for the second straight game, stuffing the stat sheet with 21 points, eight rebounds and three steals. The win is Leicester’s 30th straight against Surrey, their […]
Coming off the back on a win over the Charnwood Riders, Loughborough Riders take on Leicester Warriors in their final game of the L Lynch Trophy Group stage.
Loughborough Riders got back to winning ways in the L Lynch Trophy group stages by defeating the Charnwood College Riders 86-62. NBL Division Two side Charnwood College Riders were able to match the Loughborough Riders energy for most part of the match but a 20-point difference at the end of the third quarter took the game […]
Leicester Riders open their 2021/22 WBBL season with two games this weekend in the group stages of the WBBL Cup. The team will be heading to Cardiff where they will take on the Oaklands Wolves on Saturday and then the leagues newest franchise the Gloucester City Queens just 24 hours later. With a new Head […]
As the new British University College Sport (BUCS) season approaches, this is your opportunity to be part of one of the leading basketball programmes within the UK. All players, new and returning are required to trial in order to get a place on a BUCS team. All players need to attend the Sports Bazaar on […]
Leicester Riders Women Basketball Club is offering voluntary work placement within its Media & Marketing team. The chosen applicant will gain valuable experience working in content and media creation within a professional basketball environment and have the chance to apply their academic knowledge within an applied setting. This opportunity will also aim to accelerate their […]
Loughborough Riders look to bounce back as they take on Charnwood College Riders in their second of three L Lynch Trophy Group stage games at 6pm on Tuesday at Loughborough University. Loughborough opened the competition with a tough road loss to Nottingham Hoods, who started the game on fire and les the Riders chasing for […]
Leicester Riders and the Bentley Project Management have renewed their partnership for Bentley Project Management to again sponsor the reigning BBL Champions for the 2021/22 season. The Riders are one of the most successful teams in BBL history and have one of the top basketball academies in the country, as well as a large community […]
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