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 […]
Leicester Riders are pleased to announce four returnees from last years squad. Erin Hikin, Robyn Ainge, Katie Januszewska & Eimhear Morris will all suit up again for the Riders in the upcoming 2021/22 WBBL Season. Hikin will enter her third season with Riders after previously being a member of the 2019/20 WBBL Trophy winning side […]
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 […]
Guard Justin Hedley returns to the Riders for the 2021-22 season after making his debut for the club last season. Hedley who is studying at Loughborough University will be in Rob Paternostro’s twelve for this season. “I’m excited to be a part of the Riders for another season. We’re all really looking forward to meeting […]
A new format BBL Cup sees the Riders as one of five teams in the southern group stage. Leicester get competitive action underway against Bristol Flyers at home on Friday 24 September before a return leg on 23 October. The opening weekend also sees Riders host Surrey Scorchers on Sunday 26 September at 5pm, the […]
Derrick Washington joins the Leicester Riders family, taking the reins as head of the Women’s programme for the 2021-2022 WBBL season. Washington, formally Head Coach and Director for the Norwood Flames in NBL 1, Central in Australia and a Minnesota State University alumnus, is looking ahead to pre-season and to getting his team on the […]
Leicester Riders can confirm the signing of American-British power forward Jubril Adekoya this morning. 6’7” Adekoya has spent most of his pro career to date in Spain’s LEB Gold playing for Huesca , Valladolid and most recently Almansa Con Afanion. “I’m super excited to join the Riders!” commented Jubril. “I know a bit about the […]
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Objectives The Leicester Riders Foundation aims to work in our local community of Leicester and Leicestershire in a variety of ways using sport as our vehicle to achieve the following aims and objectives: To promote and develop a sustainable community participation route within sport and recreation to improve people’s health and wellbeing. To provide education […]
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, […]
The British Basketball League (BBL) has become the first national professional sports organisation in the UK to launch a wellbeing hub for its community. The pioneering platform, developed for the BBL by tech company Frog Systems, uses videos of people sharing their life experiences of issues such as depression and racism to signpost organisations and […]
After a successful first season in the BBL, high-flying William Lee will get to play in front of the Morningside Arena crowd next season having signed a new one year deal. Lee, who made the BBL defensive team of the season, impressed for his aerial ability and defensive qualities which saw him average 1.3 blocks […]
Starting in September 2021, the Leicester Riders are looking for local talent to join their Charnwood College Development squad. The Development Squad is open to Boys aged 16-19. The squad will follow a 10+ hour weekly programme consisting of Games, Team Practices, Skill Sessions, Strength & Conditioning and Video review sessions alongside quality education at […]
League MVP and star American guard Geno Crandall will return to the Riders next season! Crandall lit up the BBL this season winning the league, journalist’s association and club’s MVP awards. “I’m excited to be coming back to the Riders next season,” commented Crandall. “I have loved my time here and I can’t wait to […]
It was a tough night for us against the Eagles in that second leg – no question. But you have to give credit to Newcastle, they played really well in the second leg, and did it also in the first game. To get back like they did in the first leg after our hot start was […]
American guard Geno Crandall has been named the Molten BBL Most Valuable Player for the 2020-21 season. Crandall who has had a massive impact on the league in his debut season with the Riders led the side to its fifth League Title. “I’m honoured to have been chosen as the MVP of the league. I […]
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 Riders’ league-winning season draws to a close, after a 164-146 aggregate loss to the Newcastle Eagles in the BBL playoff semi-finals. Led by 13 points and 11 rebounds from Darien Nelson-Henry, the Riders fell short of a fourth-quarter comeback after entering the final period down 14. MVP candidate Rahmon Fletcher dominated the tie for […]
Holly Winterburn has been selected as the 2020-21 WBBL Young Player of the Year. Within the last four years, this is the third time the GB guard has won this award. This season, Holly has stepped up in a leadership role and has been an offensive threat within the league. As one of the youngest […]
Holly Winterburn is selected into the 2020-21 Molten WBBL First Team and is the youngest player on the squad. After returning from Oregon, Winterburn stepped into a leadership role for the Riders and has been a difficult matchup for opposing teams in the WBBL. Holly is a continual threat on the court and the statistics […]
Azania Stewart and Ella Clark are voted in the 2020-21 Molten WBBL Defensive Team of the Year. Riders had a reputation for their tenacious defence and Stewart slid right in when she joined the team. The GB Olympian led the league with 1.9 blocks per game and averaged 8.8 rebounds. Azania had double-digit rebounds five […]
Holly Winterburn and Azania Stewart are voted in the Molten WBBL All-British Team of the Year. Winterburn was unanimously voted in by the WBBL coaches and is the youngest to make the team. The captain continually filled the stat sheet with an outstanding 36 points against BA London Lions and a near triple-double with 16 […]
Charnwood College Riders defeat Derby Trailblazers Academy in their WEABL Summer Showcase opener, 64-52. After one lead change in the first quarter, the Riders remained in control throughout the contest. A three from both Molly James and Kate Davies helped the hosts go on a 8-point scoring run in the first. However, Derby scraped their […]
Charnwood College Riders defeat Derby Trailblazers Academy in their EABL Summer Showcase opener, 83-69. Out the gate, Riders showed their defensive tenacity scoring 11 out of 21 points off Derby turnovers. After 11 lead changes, the host team had a short nine point run until Blake Bowman’s offensive versatility closed the gap for the Trailblazers. […]
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 […]
The British Basketball League (BBL) and Women’s British Basketball League (WBBL) will be joining our sporting colleagues across football, cricket, rugby and others in the social media boycott this weekend from 3pm Friday 30 April through Monday 3 May. Sport has the power to bring all communities together and, as we have experienced through the […]
I was really ecstatic after Riders claiming the league title again in Cheshire on Sunday. We did not really want it to come down to the last game, but so be it. But winning again, and winning like that, was an amazing feeling. With it came down to the last day, I’m so proud of […]
After a turbulent season, the Lboro Riders begin their playoff journey vs Reading Rockets at home, Loughborough University Netball Centre. Both teams will be fired up to win in the 8th vs 9th matchup; this being the first playoffs since COVID-19 hit, after last season’s cancellation of the season. Tip-off is at 2:30 PM in what promises […]
May Madness is ready to take over the best British basketball teams with all eyes on the prize of reaching the showpiece finale of the Play-Offs. And this year sees an exciting change as the WBBL and BBL series sees 20 games across two weeks and three venues with Week 1 of the series featuring […]
Our loss this weekend to the Eagles was disappointing to say the least. We came out strong, and executed as we had planned all week. In the first half, we were the team that we have displayed throughout the season. In the second half, however, we were anything but that. We came out lackadaisical without […]
We knew going to Newcastle Eagles last Friday night up there that they were going to be up for it, after a couple of disappointing performances recently by their standards. I knew that also from when we were up there last time and the disappointment in their whole club about the last loss to the […]
A new structure has been announced for this years’ ‘May Madness’ Play-offs with the BBL and WBBL featuring 20 games across two weeks and three venues. Sky Sports will be showing all games for free on their YouTube channel for fans in the UK with the BBL semi-finals and the BBL and WBBL Finals also […]
The Leicester Riders flourished in their Saturday game against the Essex Rebels. Leading from the first few minutes, the Riders women ensured they created a struggle for the Rebels throughout, which led them to a final score of 71-42. Taking control of the game from the offset, Leicester Riders adopted both strong defence and explosive […]
The Leicester Riders were looking to bounce back from their loss against the BA London Lions from their previous encounter in March and they were able to do exactly that by securing a 83-74 win at their home game on 14th April. This match was one the most anticipated games of the WBBL Championship and they […]
I was delighted the way the team played against Plymouth Raiders last Saturday. It was our third game in six days, and we were up against a team in Plymouth with a big squad and playing tremendous, winning basketball. They were a team in form, and we knew we were going to be up against it. […]
Leicester Riders were once again able to prevail against the Nottingham Wildcats on 11th April at their home game. The very fast paced first quarter put the Riders in the lead at 17-13. The second quarter was in favour of the Riders who came back even stronger in both their offense and defence. They allowed the […]
We had a good win against the Giants in Manchester but to be fair you need to give credit to Manchester. They shot the ball extremely well and Satchell was amazing with his shooting. He scored 36 points and made a lot of very tough shots. I thought we controlled most of the game without ever really putting […]
The race for the Playoffs is heating up and the BBL continues to show how competitive it is. There has been some amazing results this season, with the last week or so no different. We were playing Bristol twice in three days – always a tricky proposition, we saw that earlier in the season with […]
The dates of the new-look 2021 Ball Out 3×3 Tour have been confirmed.Ball Out 3×3 and Basketball England will collaborate on an exciting expansion of the iconic 3×3 tour this summer. ‘Ball Out 3×3 in partnership with Basketball England’ will feature eight qualifying events across the country during summer, culminating in two days of finals […]
Riders have an excellent doubleheader weekend, winning yet another game today against the Newcastle Eagles. The last time we saw the two teams meet, Leicester Riders were strong with their defence, leading them to victory. Today’s game was no different. With the constant, strong defensive strategy, the team made it hard for the Eagles from […]
Conner Washington’s colossal effort led the Riders to a 76-62 win against the Bristol Flyers. In Geno Crandall’s absence, the GB guard played every minute of the game, recording 22 points, nine rebounds and nine assists, leading the team in each category. He had a season-high in both points and rebounds, as he continued to […]
It was good to have a weekend off after some tough games in recent weeks. Last Wednesday we knew we were facing a tough game against the Surrey Scorchers, particularly after the two wins last weekend over our rivals Newcastle and London. Those games will have taken a lot out of the team physically and emotionally, and […]
Going into these two huge games last weekend, against Newcastle and London, we were coming off a pair of very close losses, and particularly for the Cheshire game, we realised our defensive intensity was not at the level it should have been. We spent a lot of time last week reviewing tape and how we […]
The riders are on a roll, as their hosted game against the London Lions adds to their winning streak! With a final score of 76 -42, the Riders started and finished strong. Leading with 47-19 at half time, the ladies did not get too comfortable, instead continued a high level of intensive play, adjusting to […]
Riders recorded their biggest win in Newcastle since 1991, as they beat the Eagles 99-73. Their team scoring saw them bounce back from last week’s loss at the buzzer, with seven Leicester players scoring in double digits to see them past their historic rivals. A 14-4 run to end the third quarter, kick-started by a […]
The match at Cheshire was another amazing game. It was a heart-breaking loss coming off the overtime loss at Worcester on the previous Sunday, but we knew we were facing a tough team, when they are at full strength. I thought that when I would look at the tape after the game, I would find […]
Leicester Riders have been knocked out of the WBBL Trophy by BA London Lions, 59-73. From the jump, London put pressure on the Riders by going on a quick 8-0 run. Hannah Robb made a layup to quiet the Lions but quickly picked up a foul to put London’s shooting guard, Cassie Breen, on the […]
Leicester fall to Essex Rebels on the road (76-82) in their first regular-season matchup. It was a close game throughout as both teams battled it out on floor. Deangelique Waithe put the Rebels on her back with a monster 27 points and 15 rebounds. Out the gate both teams had a slow start and were […]
Kahron Ross capped off his 29 points with a game-winning bucket, draining a three at the death to beat the Riders. They were his 19th points of the fourth quarter, as he and Geno Crandall battled in the clutch. Crandall and Corey Johnson had 21 each in the game, in another tough late loss, while […]
It was a tough weekend for the us but I was satisfied overall with the performances, considering the circumstances.We knew what a good side the Worcester is, and we were 2 starters down, with our replacement, Mustafa Heron, just flown in on Thursday, and William Lee struggling with a leg injury. So, we expected a tough […]
We got a couple of nice wins in the last week and I was delighted with the performances. Whenever we play Newcastle it is always a big occasion, and I was pleased with the response from the team. It is always a tough, tight affair when we play them, but I thought we responded very […]
A WBBL Trophy Semifinal awaits for the Leicester Riders, as they stormed to a 81-57 Quarter Final victory over the Oakland Wolves in an impressive display from start to finish. The Wolves were aggressive from the offset and pushed the Riders to a well-earned victory. They did a great job defending Oliver in the first quarter, […]
The British Basketball League (BBL) have had significant funding confirmed in the latest round of funding from the Sports Winter Survival Package. This is the second tranche of funding to be announced from the Government’s £300 million Sport Winter Survival Package that is focused on helping those major spectator sports severely impacted by coronavirus restrictions […]
It has been a very unusual season for the Riders this last 6 months or so, but I have been very pleased with the way the team has adopted. No professional sports Clubs are finding it easy, but the basketball has been to a high standard throughout the season, and the BBL is more competitive […]
Riders were looking to bounce back after their narrow 80 – 79 defeat against Bradford dragons the day before. They certainly put things right with a convincing 96 – 63 win over the Nottingham Hoods. Riders used the depth of their bench well, rotating regularly, allowing them to maintain their high level of play and […]
Leicester Riders Women win their first WBBL Cup final after defeating Sevenoaks Suns 78-67. Riders put on a show in the first quarter, starting the game with 11 consecutive points before Sevenoaks touched the score sheet. The Cup final MVP, Kate Oliver, set the tone in the first quarter scoring 10 of her 18 points. […]
Riders responded to their BBL Trophy loss to the Lions on Friday in emphatic fashion, putting up 107 points board as they defeated the in form Sharks. It was a clash between the two best-ranked defences in the league, however, the game developed into a high scoring affair, ending 93-107. This marks the third BBL […]
Jesper Sundberg has won his second Molten WBBL Coach of the Month for January 2021. Coach Sundberg has led the Riders women to an undefeated record, including the three dominant wins in January against Caledonia Pride, Newcastle Eagles and the Oakland Wolves. In the January contests, the Riders continued their defensive showcase holding the Wolves […]
Following the Riders impressive win against Bradford Dragons which saw them into the final four of the L Lynch Trophy, Riders were looking to pick up their third win in the league against top of the table team Derby Trailblazers. Riders had a strong game and led for most part of it, with young Charnwood […]
Leicester Riders moved to joint top of the BBL Championship with an emphatic 103-76 win over Surrey Scorchers on Sunday. The Scorchers kept the game tight in the first quarter, even building small leads, but Riders started to assert their authority in the second period, and then took over in the second half. Riders won […]
Leicester Riders game with Worcester Wolves this Friday has now been replaced by a home fixture with Sheffield Sharks, a 6pm tip. The game, brought forward from March 31st, is now in place after Worcester postponed the scheduled fixture. In other fixture news, Riders trip to Glasgow on 7th February will now tip-off at 3pm. […]
Leicester Riders dominated Glasgow Rocks in the BBL Championship, easing to a 90-58 victory at the Morningside Arena in front of the Sky Sports cameras. Riders took the lead in the third minute of the game and never looked back. Riders’ best in the league defence held the Rocks to just 34% shooting from the […]
We have a special treat for Riders supporters this Tuesday afternoon (26th Jan 2021)! The club really value our supporters and know it’s not been an easy time for anyone. So how about a catch-up with two of your favourites!!! Coach Rob Paternostro and GB guard Conner Washington are inviting all Season Ticket holders from […]
Following the decision that WNBL D1 will be on pause until the 30th January when fixtures are due to restart, teams will now only play each other once, either home or away. Riders will travel to BA London Lion on the 30th January for their first game in 2021. Once all teams have played their allocated remaining […]
Leicester Riders will travel to London for their BBL Trophy game against the Lions on Thursday 11 February – 6pm tip. As a result the scheduled home game on the 10th against Bristol Flyers will now take place on Tuesday 30 March, an 8pm tip. It was also confirmed this morning that the home game […]
Leicester Riders remain undefeated after securing two wins up north against Caledonia Pride (91-61) and Newcastle Eagles (66-39). In both games, Riders gained a double-digit lead in the first quarter and never looked back. Against Pride, Riders made a statement with 54 points in the paint and early in the 4th had a 37 point […]
Leicester Riders bounced back again, this time from Cup semi-final defeat to Newcastle Eagles, with a solid 82-70 win at the Plymouth Raiders in the BBL Championship. In doing so, Riders set a new BBL record, with their 31st consecutive victory over Plymouth, the longest winning streak between two clubs. The last time Raiders beat the […]
TikTok has today partnered with the British Basketball League and Basketball England to launch the #BritishBasketball hashtag challenge and showcase the best of British basketball. In what is the first ever basketball focused campaign on TikTok in the UK, the BBL and Basketball England are inviting basketball lovers to share their best basketball tricks, skills […]
Leicester Riders are out of the BBL Cup after a hard fought and intense semi-final, edged out by arch-rivals Newcastle Eagles, 76-71, at the Morningside Arena. Nothing separated the sides through three quarters of the match, but a huge three by Eagles American forward Justin Gordon gave the visitors a 73-70 lead with just under […]
In accordance with the BBL Secure Play protocols and Covid-19 rule amendments, there are changes to the BBL Cup Semi-Finals scheduled for Tuesday 12 January 2021 due to Covid-19 implications. Due to a number of players having to self-isolate, Manchester Giants are unable to fulfil their fixture against London Lions and have unfortunately had to […]
Leicester Riders bounced back from their heart-breaking defeat against London on Sunday with a hard fought 77-71 victory on the road at Plymouth Raiders in the BBL Championship. Riders needed a strong defensive performance in the third quarter to set up the win and held off strong pressure from Plymouth late in the game. It […]
Leicester Riders saw victory snatched from them in a mad last minute, as they were beaten by London Lions 74-73 Sunday evening in the BBL Championship at the Morningside Arena. Riders were 5 points clear at 73-68 with just a minute left in the game as they looked to preserve their unbeaten start in the […]
Surrey Scorchers BBL Championship fixtures against Worcester Wolves (28 December), London Lions (1 January) and Leicester Riders (3 January) have been postponed due to self-isolation requirements following a player testing positive for Covid-19. Under the Covid-19 rule amendments, these fixtures will be rescheduled as soon as possible. With an abundance of caution, the game between […]
Leicester Riders stay undefeated in the BBL Championship, with a solid 85-73 win over Bristol Flyers at the Morningside Arena. The Riders dominated the first quarter, and then held off multiple efforts at a comeback by the Flyers, who never got Riders lead down to single figures for the rest of the game, played before […]
Leicester Riders made light work of Glasgow Rocks in the quarter-finals of the BBL Cup, coasting to a 93-59 victory at the Morningside Arena. The Riders led from start to finish, and had a massive 48 point lead early in the fourth quarter, before the Rocks made a modest recovery in the final seven minutes […]
Riders Managing Director, Russell Levenston, has been elected to the board of Basketball England. Russell has been with the Riders since 2007, transforming the club both on and off the court. He has been integral in developing the Riders player pathway from Charnwood College through Loughborough University and the senior teams. Having also spent 13 […]
A very young Leicester Riders team made a full strength Sheffield Sharks work hard to pick up their second victory in the qualifying stages of BBL Cup, with an 87-61 win at the Morningside Arena. Only new signings Ali Fraser and Aaron Falzon played from Riders regular senior side, in a match that had little […]
Leicester Riders started their BBL Championship season with a solid win 84-72 on the road at Surrey Scorchers. The win was even more impressive as Riders had two of their players fouled out, Geno Crandall and Scottish International Ali Fraser on his debut, as Leicester racked up 25 fouls, the most in a match in […]
Leicester Riders Women are now through to the WBBL Cup Final, for the first time, after a dominant 67-27 win over Cardiff Met Archers. The Riders put their defensive tenacity on display as they held the Archers to a 14 FG% and 17 turnovers. Kate Oliver’s presence was felt in the paint as she had […]
Solid win for the Loughborough Riders Women as they beat Cardiff Met Archers 88-71 at home in the WNBL. It was a close game in the first half with the score going back and forth between each team. The Riders had three players in double figures, with Molly James leading the way with 21 points, […]
As you may have seen this past week the BBL Player was launched by the BBL, a central platform to watch BBL games. This weekend all games on the platform will be FREE for registered users – bblplayer.co.uk. Registration is free and there’s no commitment to purchase after this weekend if you don’t want to. […]
WBBL have selected Kate Oliver and Holly Winterburn into the third week’s All-Star Five. Head coach Jesper Sundberg was also awarded the Molten WBBL Coach of the Month. Riders came out big in a cup knockout against Newcastle Eagles. Kate Oliver was unstoppable as she led the way with 29 points, 4 3-pointers and 73 […]
Leicester Riders Women are now 3-0 in the WBBL Cup after a huge fourth quarter push against the Newcastle Eagles. Both teams went back and fourth with Newcastle taking a two point lead heading into the fourth quarter. Newcastle’s, Alison Gorrell, made sure the game was competitive with her 19 points, 7 rebounds and 9 […]
Our Coaching Staff continues to expand! This season we have welcomed on 4 new coaches! Damon, Keenan, Zane & Pietro will all be coaching in our programme this year.
Our History The Leicester Riders JNBL Academy was founded in the 2014/15 season to provide a competitive outlet for the growing number of participants engaged in the Leicester Riders Community Program. The Riders JNBL Academy is managed and facilitated by the Leicester Riders Foundation Charity. The founding and current Head of the JNBL Academy is […]
Bronze Package – £600 (Worth £830) Pre delivery assembly. 12 hours of in school Basketball coaching sessions. A Hoops 4 Health Road Show. 2x Leicester Riders Game Tickets for staff. 1x Leicester Riders Game Ticket for every participant. Silver Pack – £900 (Worth £1290) Pre delivery assembly. 12 hours of In School Basketball Coaching Sessions. […]
Loughborough Riders fell a hard-fought overtime defeat at home against Worcester Wolves in their 2nd competitive game of their WNBL Division One season. The game was end to end throughout, with both teams applying full court pressure all game. The Riders ended the 1stquarter in the lead, but the Wolves ended the 2nd quarter strong, with […]
Leicester Riders point guard Conner Washington has been called up by Great Britain for their rearranged EuroBasket games in France. Washington was in the original 24 squad selected, and his recent performances has meant he has earned a slot on the plane. Great Britain are in a qualifying group with France, Germany and Montenegro. GB […]
AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS Coaching delivered to pupils after the school day. The Leicester Riders Foundation will deliver high quality coaching to pupils via a six-week block.
Leicester Riders Foundation, established in 2015 as a charitable trust, provides over 20,000 participants a year with a basketball experience. As part of the Riders Foundation’s commitment to the community of Leicester City and Leicestershire, the Leicester Sports Arena was erected in January 2016 to provide a home for the Leicester Riders professional Mens, Womens […]
An undermanned Leicester Riders defeated the Sheffield Sharks away in the BBL Cup qualifying with a comprehensive 85-64 victory. The result improves Riders record to 3 and 1 in the North Group and puts them in a good position to qualify for the quarter-finals. Leicester came out strong at the start, with sharpshooter Corey Johnson […]
The British Basketball League is delighted with the support announced today for basketball by the Government. The Government has announced a rescue package of up to £4 million for basketball to address the impact of the absence of spectators because of coronavirus. The bulk of that is targeted at the BBL and WBBL who have been hardest hit by […]
Riders Women clinch their first win of the 2020/21 season, at home against Reading Rockets in second league game. Women grabbed a 64-61 victory in a game which they led from start to finish. Katie Januszewska opened the scoring for the Riders with a driving layup, marking the beginning of the Riders scoring 30 points […]
A game that the Riders were in control of, slipped away from them with 5 minutes to go in the fourth quarter. Jonas Dietrich led the scoring for the Riders with 20 points, meanwhile in his second game for the team, youngster Kanu Gudza added a valuable 16 points with a 60% field goal percentage. […]
Leicester Riders completed a hugely successful second weekend of the new season, with a stunning 97-76 win over a powerful London Lions side at the Morningside Arena, after beating the Newcastle Eagles away on Friday night. Riders dominated the game from start to finish and have now improved their record to 2 and 1 in […]
The British Basketball League is delighted to announce the return of coverage of the BBL to Sky Sports this season. The two-year agreement will see Sky Sports air 30 live BBL matches a season. As part of the agreement Sky Sports will also air the BBL Trophy Final, BBL Cup Final, BBL Playoffs and live […]
It was a tough opening day at home for both the Men’s and Women’s team who fell short against two very good Solent Kestrel sides. First game of the day saw the Men’s side which included three new faces step up to the roster, from the Charnwood Riders; Giovani Emejuru and Kanu Gudza and from […]
Loughborough Riders claimed a narrow victory over Leicester Warriors winning by 83-80. Riders took advantage of the Warrior’s lack of size, going to work inside early and often resulting in 60 points in the paint on the game. The Riders fell behind in the second quarter before a scoring burst before the half gave them […]
The Riders controlled the game with a solid performance on both ends of the court, resulting in a 65-44 victory against the Manchester Met Mystics. Following a slow start to the game, the Riders gained momentum with Hannah Robb’s much needed 3 point shot and closed the first period with a 21-6 lead. Riders continued […]
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 […]
Loughborough Riders took victory over the Charnwood College Riders in the L Lunch Trophy to being the season after delays caused by COVID protocols in the opening two weeks. Both sides were slow to open the game, with Loughborough being the first to strike and open a small lead behind the inside play of newcomer […]
Leicester Riders will face Newcastle Eagles, London Lions and Sheffield Sharks in the group phase of the BBL Cup. The eleven BBL teams are split into three groups with the bottom teams being eliminated ahead of the knockout stages. The BBL have grouped the competitions four most successful teams together, having won 12 BBL Cup’s […]
German born, British guard Justin Hedley joins the Loughborough Riders ahead of the upcoming NBL and BUCS seasons. Justin Hedley joins the Loughborough Riders following time in Pro B Division in Germany with Oberhaching Tropics, Kirchheim Knights in Pro A and most recently German side HANAU White Wings. “Loughborough is an elite University for both […]
Talented 1995 born guard Dwayne Orija joins the Loughborough Basketball programme following time overseas at Missouri State West Plains, Gillett College and Florida Tech. The Barking Abbey alumnus featured on multiple Junior National Teams before heading stateside, returning to the UK to play on home soil for the first time since 2015. “The programme here […]
The BBL is delighted to confirm that the 2020-21 season will now commence on 30th October 2020 with the detailed fixture list being announced as soon as possible. Following the Government’s announcement on 22nd September that fans would not be allowed back into sports venues from 1 October, The BBL has been in urgent dialogue with the […]
This morning we received formal confirmation which shows that several members of the Riders programme have tested positive for COVID-19. Leicester Riders’ priority is the health and well-being of its players and staff throughout its pathway programme. The members who have tested positive, and people living in the same proximity, will now strictly follow government […]
Nottingham native Milo Sigmund joins the Loughborough Riders following a season overseas at Vincennes Trailblazers. Sigmund produced an impressive EABL season with the Canterbury Crusaders earning Most Improved Player honors before being ranked 20th by the Deng Top 50 and then heading oversas. “Loughborough is a great programme with high quality coaching, great facilities and […]
Loughborough Riders welcome back to the UK Newcastle native Chris Linsley following a year overseas in Portugal at Sunlive and Sangalhos. Linsley returns to the UK following one season with Sangalhos in Portugal as part of Sunlive Basketball academy after developing through the Newcastle Eagles junior programme, earning a Deng Top 50 invitation. “I chose […]
With great sadness we announced earlier today on social-media the passing of an incredible woman, Christine Gleadell. Chris was selfless. An integral part of our basketball club and a Riders mum to so many players and staff over the years. She will be sorely missed. Christine has played a pivotal role in the Riders family […]
The group stage of the inaugural Lynch Trophy has been announced and there will be 24 high-quality games for British basketball fans to watch online over three weekends. The competition sees all 14 NBL Division One clubs, together with invited academy sides Myerscough and Charnwood, competing in four regional groups of four. Playing each other […]
Loughborough University will play host to the group stage of the inaugural Lynch Trophy starting this weekend. The opening group stage will feature 24 high-quality games for British basketball fans to watch online over three weekends. The competition sees all 14 NBL Division One clubs, together with invited academy sides Myerscough and Charnwood, competing in […]
Newcastle native, 6’10 forward Jeremy Lievin joins the Loughborough Riders from Oaklands College ahead of the upcoming NBL and BUCS Seasons. The EABL Northern Conference Most Improved Player two seasons ago moves north from Oaklands College to continue his basketball whilst studying sport, noting Loughborough developmental reputation as a primary reason for the move. “I […]
Birmingham native CJ Hayden joins the Loughborough Riders ahead of the upcoming NBL and BUCS Premier seasons returning to the UK from Gillette College in the US. Great Britain U20 forward CJ Hayden will be attending Loughborough this semester after returning form playing in the US. “I chose Loughborough because I believe it is the […]
The 2020/21 basketball season will tip-off on October 10 with a new piece of silverware on offer for teams in NBL Division One following the creation of the Lynch Trophy. The competition sees all 14 of the Basketball England NBL Division One clubs, with invited academy sides Myerscough and Charnwood, competing in four regional groups […]
The 2020/21 basketball season will tip-off on October 3 with a brand new trophy on offer from teams in NBL Division One following the creation of the Lynch Trophy.
Freshman duo Chester Morrell and Jonathan Fakile have joined the Loughborough Riders ahead of the upcoming NBL and BUCS seasons after time spent at Kent Crusaders last season The Deng Top 50 duo will start the season with the Loughborough Riders later this month following an uncertain period for British Basketball due to the COVID-19 […]
Jozef Bielak is set to return to the UK next season following a stint at Sheridan College, after graduating Charnwood College in 2019 as an EABL Champion with the Riders programme. Bielak featured in the 2019 edition of the Deng Top 50 and the Hoopsfix All-Star Classic before earning a scholarship to Sheridan College to […]
Loughborough Riders will boast a large returning core ahead of the NBL and BUCS Premier seasons, with key faces making a return to the line up ahead of a unusual season set to begin. Jonas Dieterich, Kyle Jimenez, Liam Johnson, Carl Ntifo, Harrison Gamble, David Oputa return to the Loughborough side as a positive returning […]
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 […]
The weekend of October 2nd will see the restart of British Basketball League competition with the specific date for Leicester Riders’ to be confirmed in the coming weeks. Rob Paternostro’s side will commence the 2020/21 season with the opening rounds of the BBL Cup competition, the league itself will tip off on Friday 13 November […]
Class of 2020 Charnwood College student Alex Baker has committed to Lynn University where she will play her college basketball next season. We spoke to Alex on her time at Charnwood College and her decision join the Lynn University next season. How’s your time at Charnwood? Deciding to go to Charnwood was a very big decision […]
Leicester Riders secure a 3-year deal with the former Charnwood player. Winterburn will be studying a Loughborough University degree at Loughborough College through the Elite Player Pathway programme. This deal will provide her with a full scholarship and a professional player contract. Last season as a Freshman at Oregon University, she appeared in 28 games […]
GB Guard Conner Washington has returned to the Leicester Riders signing a two-year deal after spending last season in Europe. Conner is one of Riders’ most decorated players having won 10 trophies over 7 seasons in Leicestershire including 261 appearances. “We are thrilled to have Conner back. We are excited to see him in a […]
Riders Managing Director Russell Levenston has today confirmed that guard Josh Ward-Hibbert will not return next season. Ward-Hibbert who still had a year to run on his contract, was contacted by another team while under contract with the Riders and he has decided to opt out of the second year. Josh joined the programme initially […]
The British Basketball League (BBL) announced today that the remainder of the current 2019/20 season will be cancelled following the continued impact of coronavirus. The statement read that member clubs unanimously agreed that there was no viable option to allow for the season to be completed in a safe and meaningful manner after the season […]
Games played: 21 Points Per Game: 10.76 Rebounds Per Game: 6.8 Assists per game: 1.3 Following a breakout season last campaign Josh Ward-Hibbert cemented himself as one of Coach Paternostro’s most consistent performers this season. Now in his fifth season with the club Josh looks as comfortable as ever out on the court which is […]
Charnwood College Basketball Academy falls under the Riders Development Pathway. The Loughborough based college hosts some of the top young British Talent from all over the Country. All students continue their academic and athletic career by taking 3 A-Levels whilst undergoing a demanding basketball schedule. The programme also falls into the England Development Pathway (EDP) […]
The Leicester Riders women play in the Women’s British Basketball League, the top-level women’s basketball league in Great Britain. The Leicester Riders have won four Titles, including three consecutive Trophy Titles and the 2021 Cup Title. The Riders enter this season off the back of making all three domestic finals for the first time in […]
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Leicester Riders women bounced back from their defeat last week at Durham by winning easily on the road at Cardiff Met Archers 84-61. Riders started the game with a vengeance completely dominating the opening period 29-12. Jen Ashton opened the scoring with a three and Sarah Hinriksdottir hit two more as Riders raced into an […]
Leicester Riders Head Coach Rob Paternostro was left frustrated after Riders let another game get away, as Bristol Flyers came from behind to beat Riders for the second time this season 73-69 on Friday night. Riders had a first half lead of 13 points, and were still up 9 points at halftime, and were 6 […]
Head Coach Rob Paternostro has claimed the Kevin Cadle Molten BBL Coach of the Month after leading the Riders to a perfect four wins from four in the month of February. The Riders impressive Month included their largest ever win over the Newcastle Eagles after they defeated their rivals 101-63 at the Morningside Arena as […]
Leicester Riders Head Coach Rob Paternostro had a mixed weekend, as he went through the milestone for 500 games in the BBL as a coach, splitting a pair of games in the BBL Championship. Riders had to work very hard for their sixth straight league win over Sheffield Sharks 87-80 on Saturday night, but then […]
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Here are the best places to get the information you will need ahead of your visit to the Morningside Arena, Leicester, whatever way you choose to travel to join us at Riders’ games. By Road/Cycle/on foot: A comprehensive list of directions can be created via Google Maps via the directions function by clicking HERE. By Bus: Buses are […]
Morningside Arena is well serviced by road links as it is situated alongside one of the main arteries into Leicester City Centre, a short distance from the inner ring road, coming from the Melton Road to Belgrave Gate. People travelling to and from the venue will be able to do so easily whatever your mode […]
Established in 1967, Leicester Riders are the oldest professional basketball team in the UK. They are also one of the country’s most successful, having won 19 titles in the top tier of basketball in the UK. Leicester Riders stand on a strong fan base that supports all of their triumphs. The club’s impact is felt […]
Brooks, a 6’9” American, signed from UC San Diego Tritons, where he played his final two collegiate seasons. Brooks averaged 5.2 points and 3.4 rebounds per game in his final year with the Tritons. He was named to the Winter Big West All-Academic Team, named Academic All-District by College Sports Communicators for his work in […]
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 are set for the second leg in the Super League Basketball Trophy Semi-Final against Newcastle Eagles. The Riders need to overcome a four point deficit in the aggregate score in order to progress to the Final at the Utilita Arena, Birmingham. They enter the game in high spirits after four straight wins in […]
Leicester Riders won their fourth League game on the bounce by beating Surrey 89ers on the road 89-72. Charles Thompson’s dominant display led the Riders from the frontcourt with 18 points, 7 rebounds and 4 blocks, locking off the paint from wire to wire with his relentless effort and energy. Zach Jackson followed up with […]
Leicester Riders are back on the road for Championship action against Surrey 89ers. It’s the final scheduled trip to Surrey for the Riders, who have faced the Niners three times in competitive action already this season, winning on each occasion. Leicester now take the trip South on a three-game League winning streak, having beaten Newcastle […]
Leicester Riders made it three league wins on the bounce with a 89-65 victory against Newcastle Eagles at home. It was a start-to-finish dominant display for the Riders, who had contributions up and down the roster to win the bench battle 32-20. Zach Jackson led the way with a 20 point performance. He was backed […]
After two games away from league action, Leicester Riders refocus on their Super League Basketball campaign with a heavyweight clash against Newcastle Eagles. It’s the second of three games in December against the Riders’ North Eastern opponents, with the teams facing off in the Trophy semi-final over two legs, but this league tie sandwiched in […]
Leicester Riders played the first of three December fixtures against their rivals, Newcastle Eagles, in the first leg of the Super League Basketball Trophy semi-final last Friday. It was a hard-fought battle, with the Riders having to fight back from down 17 at halftime to bring the tie to within four come the final buzzer. […]
Leicester Riders are gearing up for the biggest fixture of their season so far. Tomorrow, they’ll hit the court for the Trophy semi-final first leg on the road against their British basketball rivals, the Newcastle Eagles. They enter the tie in good form after a double-winning weekend, in a pivotal part of the season for […]
Leicester Riders basketball club are thrilled to announce the continuation of its successful partnership with Champions Speakers, now entering its third year. Champions Speakers, the UK’s lead keynote speaker agency, has been an incredible supporter of the Club through exciting initiatives and collaborations. For the past two years, Champions Speakers has been a vital part of […]
Leicester Riders turn their attention to Trophy action, heading to Newcastle to take on the Eagles in the first leg of the semi-finals. The sides have shared the stage for some of the most consequential battles in British basketball over the past decade, as they now prepare once again to suit up in the biggest […]
The Riders head north on Friday to take on their historic rivals, the Newcastle Eagles, in the Super League Basketball Trophy semi-final first leg. 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 […]
Leicester Riders held on for a nail biting 86-88 win on the road to Cheshire Phoenix. Leicester led by 14 in the fourth after some hot three point shooting, but Cheshire made it a one possession game and had a chance to tie it from the foul line. Tyreek Scott-Grayson missed the third of three […]
Leicester Riders lost 79-61 on the road to the Sheffield Sharks to fall to 1-2 in the Super League Basketball Championship. After a hot start saw them take the lead, Leicester’s offence struggled in the second quarter allowing the hosts to take the advantage. Sheffield came out the half the hotter of the two teams, […]
Leicester Riders seek immediate revenge against Sheffield Sharks in the second of a back-to-back against their South Yorkshire adversaries. The Sharks handed Leicester their first loss of the season last time out with an intense 79-82 battle at Mattioli Arena, and now the sides head to Sheffield for the reverse fixture. Here’s how the game […]
Leicester Riders fell for the first time in 2024-25 on Friday, losing 82-79 at home to Sheffield Sharks. It was an electric affair and a heartbreaker come the final buzzer for Leicester, who battled back at the hands of Zach Jackson late in the fourth but fell short by only an inch with his game […]
Leicester Riders lost for the first time this season, falling in a heartbreaker 79-82 against Sheffield Sharks. The Riders led by as much as 10 in the fourth, but the Sharks caught fire from deep to fight back into the lead. Zach Jackson scored eight straight late to tie it, but another Sharks three was […]
Leicester Riders host Sheffield Sharks in their Championship home opener, hoping to improve to 2-0. The Riders, undefeated in their first seven games of the season, will take on northern opposition for the first time after establishing themselves as the premier outfit in the Trophy’s South Group to start the season. Meanwhile the Sharks, who […]
Leicester Riders started their Championship season 1-0 with an 82-66 win on the road to the Surrey 89ers. Leicester broke the game open in the second half with red hot three point shooting, after struggling to knock down their deep shots in the opening stages. Zach Jackson led the team after being named to the […]
Leicester Riders are set for their Championship opener on the road to the Surrey 89ers. After an undefeated Trophy group phase saw them through to the semi-finals, Leicester will look to take that red hot form into the league season, as they face the Niners for the third time. Meanwhile the Niners, who failed to […]
Following our progression through the Super League Trophy Group Phase, we can confirm that we will play Newcastle Eagles in the semi-finals over two legs. Our home leg will be played on December 22 at 5:30 pm. The date of the away leg is yet to be confirmed. You can get tickets to our home […]
Zach Jackson has been named to the Super League Basketball Team of the Week for the second time this season. Jackson, over his three games this week, averaged 18 points and 4.3 rebounds on 66% shooting from the field, leading the Riders to a 3-0 record over the fixtures. His best performance of the stretch […]
Leicester Riders rounded off an undefeated Super League Basketball group stage with a 76-62 win against London Lions. Riley Abercrombie earned Player of the Game honours with 15 and 5 rebounds, and Zach Jackson led the scoring with 16. The Riders struggled to knock down their threes, going 3-17 from deep, but relied on their […]
Leicester Riders are back at home to face London Lions in their final group game of the Super League Basketball Trophy. Having already secured top spot in the group with a 5-0 start to the season, the Riders’ aim is to go undefeated through the group phase against London to keep the team rolling into […]
During Saturday’s game against Surrey 89ers, it was brought to our attention that our team’s jersey colours caused difficulty for spectators with colour blindness in distinguishing between us and our opponents. While we still await the arrival of our official “Black Edition” jersey, the Club has decided to wear our temporary black kit for Wednesday’s […]
Leicester Riders, Leicester Riders Foundation and Mattioli Arena Interim CEO Simon Winfield provides an update on the Club’s revised car parking charges. Dear Supporters, Following the first two home games of the season, we have conducted a thorough review of the recently introduced car parking fees. As part of this process, we consulted with the […]
Leicester Riders look to continue their undefeated start to the season against Surrey 89ers, in the Super League Basketball Trophy group phase. After winning their opening two games, Leicester head to Surrey for their second straight road game, hoping to strengthen their grip on a place in the semi-final. Meanwhile Surrey aim to improve to […]
Leicester Riders improved to 2-0 in the Super League Basketball Trophy with a seismic 89-66 road win against London Lions. Jaylin Hunter led the charge with 21 points and 7 assists, taking over in the second quarter to stamp the Riders’ authority on the game. Leicester had six scorers in double figures in an emphatic […]
In the interest of improving communications between the Club and its fans, Leicester Riders Basketball Club have engaged in open conversations with its official supporters club and individual fans in recent months. After listening to your comments and queries, the Club has committed to various changes, and is able to provide answers to some of […]
Leicester Riders look to build off an encouraging opening night in the Super League Basketball Trophy in their second group game against London Lions. It’s Leicester’s first road game of the season, as they head to the capital to face the new look Lions in their first outing in the Copper Box this season. Here’s […]
Leicester Riders got their 2024-25 season underway with an impressive 91-69 victory against Bristol Flyers. It was a start-to-finish dominant display led by 22 from returning Rider Zach Jackson, who grabbed 7 boards and 5 steals in an impressive effort on both ends. After a series of fluid offensive performances, the newly formed group played […]
Leicester Riders are excited to announce the signing of American Spencer Johnson for the 2024-25 season. The 6’4” wing signs from BYU, where he spent four seasons of his collegiate career. Johnson averaged 11.5 points as a senior for the Cougars on 51% shooting from the field, and logged 10.1 points and 6.4 rebounds per […]
Leicester Riders is excited to announce the addition of Emma Dunsire to its 2024-25 roster. Dunsire, a 6’0” forward, has represented Loughborough Riders Women’s in the WNBL Division One since 2021, averaging 5.1 points per game last year. She has made appearances for Leicester Riders team over the past three seasons, and will suit up […]
Author: Sam Hargrave Last season’s Player’s Player of the Year, Elise Tweedie, is ‘super excited’ to be representing the Riders again this season after returning for another year. Riders Women’s opening fixture of the campaign is away to Oaklands Wolves on the 29th of September in the Super League Basketball Trophy. Ahead of the new […]
Leicester Riders Basketball Club can confirm it’s basketball staff for it’s men’s, women’s and Loughborough NBL Division 1 teams ahead of the 2024-25 season. Men’s Head Coach: Rob Paternostro Assistant coaches: Pablo Vazquez, Will Maynard Strength and conditioning: Madeline Westland Medical: Ben Pogmore Women’s Head Coach: Ben Stanley Assistant coaches: Nick Moodey, Arjun Bahra Strength and […]
Leicester Riders are set to play Surrey 89ers in their final action of the 2024-25 pre-season. It’s the first fixture between the Riders and the newly formed franchise, and a final opportunity for team chemistry building among Leicester’s roster ahead of the season. Here’s how the fixture is shaping up. Fixture information Fixture: Surrey 89ers […]
Attention, entertainers! Leicester Riders are seeking game day entertainers for the upcoming 2024-25 season! In line with the Club’s dedication to investing in and establishing connections with the local community, it will prioritise hiring local talent for game day entertainment throughout the year. Are you a local dance group, singer, freestyler, or possess any other […]
Leicester Riders basketball club can announce the re-signing of Jessica Eadsforth-Yates for the 2024-25 season. Eadsforth-Yates pens a new deal with the club to return for a third season, after signing a two-year deal in 2022. The Charnwood graduate originally signed from the Newcastle Eagles two years ago, where she spent her first professional season. […]
Leicester Riders are excited to announce the signing of Canadian Shae Sanchez for the 2024-25 season. Sanchez has prior experience in British basketball, having suited up for Manchester Mystics for the 2022-23 season. The 5’9” guard put up 13.2 points and 5.6 rebounds per game from the backcourt, finishing the season as Manchester’s second-leading scorer. […]
Leicester Riders got their pre-season underway with a 111-66 victory against USA Select. It was a convincing first outing for the newly formed Riders roster, in front of a pre-season record attendance at the Mattioli Arena. Riley Abercrombie led the scoring, putting up 24 points on his Riders debut, backed by Jaylin Hunter who went […]
Leicester Riders are set to tip-off their 2024 pre-season campaign against USA Select! The newly built roster, with seven new faces ready to be welcomed by the Riders faithful, looks to find chemistry and understanding in the upcoming pre-season campaign, before for the debut season of Super League Basketball in September. Their first test: a […]
Leicester Riders are thrilled to announce the retention of Elise Tweedie for the 2024-25 Women’s Super League Basketball season. Tweedie returns for her second year with the Club, after averaging 2.7 points and 1.5 rebounds per game in 13.6 minutes last season. The Scot put up her best performance of the season in her final […]
6’2” Canadian “Juice” signs from the City of Joondalup Wolves, where she averaged 14.08 points per game in the Australian NBL1 West League. An impressive 28 points and 10 rebounds in April was the highlight of her tenure in Australia, and was one of six double doubles in 13 games for the Wolves. Chandler brings […]
Kaia Harrison signed in the summer 0f 2024. The American guard joined the Riders for her first professional season after playing five years at Wake Forest. In her graduate year, Harrison averaged 8.9 points per game, and finished her collegiate career with 145 games played, the second most in school history. Harrison, a New York […]
Leicester Riders basketball club is set to tip-off for the first time in 2024-25, suiting up pre-season against USA Select. In response to fan feedback, the Club has pledged to improve the game-day experience at Leicester Riders game day. This includes offering various activities and entertainment to ensure an enjoyable evening for all attendees. The […]
Leicester Riders basketball club is excited to confirm its 2024-25 Super League Basketball schedule! The highly anticipated debut season of the SLB is nearly upon us, and we can now share our schedule for 2024-25. We will play across four competitions, starting off with the Trophy at the end of September. Here’s how the season […]
Loughborough Riders Division 1 Women can confirm the hiring of Nick Moodey as Head Coach ahead of the 2024-25 season. Moodey has acted as Assistant Coach of Leicester Riders women’s for the previous four seasons, winning the WBBL Trophy and WBBL Cup as a part of the Club’s coaching staff. He has also served as […]
It’s with regret that we have taken the decision to defer the Fan’s Q&A Session scheduled for September 19 to an alternative event as soon as possible. Whilst we are really keen to present our new teams to our loyal fans and have you get to know them better, the changing schedule this season and […]
The Leicester Riders are renowned for our game night atmosphere and we are looking for energetic and fun additions to our Game Night Crew to help us bring even MORE entertainment to all those attending the Mattioli Arena ahead of our new season tipping off next month. Game Night Crew members are responsible for managing […]
Leicester Riders are excited to announce the signing of American Noah Allen for the 2024-25 season. The 6’7” wing is a nine-year pro, who played most recently for Culiacan in the Mexican first division. 2022-23 saw Allen suit up for Club Comunicaciones in Argentina, putting up 14 points, 5.6 rebounds and 5.4 assists per game. […]
Duke Shelton, an American who holds a British passport, first signed in Leicester in January 2024, putting up a productive 6.7 points and 5.3 rebounds in 16 minutes per outing. Shelton brings a wealth of experience to Leicester, having played nine seasons of professional basketball across Europe. Prior to joining the Riders, Shelton played two […]
Leicester Riders are thrilled to announce the re-signing of Duke Shelton to their 2024/25 roster. The American, who holds a British passport, first signed in Leicester in January 2024, putting up a productive 6.7 points and 5.3 rebounds in 16 minutes per outing. Shelton brings a wealth of experience to Leicester, having played nine seasons […]
“Hustle.” When asked what defines his game, that’s how Charles Thompson responded. This should come as no surprise. It’s a mentality passed down a generation, from Charles’ dad, Tony “The Tiger” Thompson, who fought for a better life in the boxing ring throughout his son’s childhood. Tony Thompson first entered the ring aged 26, turning […]
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