Leicester Riders won their fifth game on the bounce with a road victory against Manchester Giants. In her third straight 20 point outing, Taylor O’Brien led the team with 25 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists in 30 minutes. Rayven Peeples continued her dominance on the glass, which has spanned all season, with a monster […]
Leicester Riders won their second straight against Newcastle Eagles, and fourth straight in the Championship, dominating wire-to-wire to emerge 90-75 victors. Star guard Taylor O’Brien set the tone with her scoring early, and stayed hot throughout to go off for 29 points and 11 rebounds. She led the Riders scoring for the second straight game, […]
Leicester Riders play the Newcastle Eagles for the second of back-to-back games against their North Eastern opponents. They will host the Eagles at the Mattioli Arena, Leicester, as the club looks to pack the house. Here’s how the game is shaping up… Fixture information Leicester Riders vs Newcastle Eagles Mattioli Arena, Leicester, 7 pm Get […]
The Riders fell on the road 109-93 to the Plymouth City Patriots. A second-straight 35-point performance from Teddy Allen wasn’t enough to overcome a red-hot shooting night from the Patriots. The hosts went 12-26 from three, led by 33 points from Tyrell Green who went from 8-10 distance on the night. The Riders fall to […]
Leicester Riders are set to play the Plymouth City Patriots on the road for the first time this season after beating their opponents twice at home so far this year. A win would see the Riders improve to Here are three things to look out for in our game in the South West… Close games […]
Leicester Riders made it four wins on the bounce, beating the Sheffield Sharks 108-94 in a game contested wire-to-wire. Teddy Allen went off for 35 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 50% and 44% from three in a Player of the Game performance. He was backed by Jaren Holmes who scored 19, hitting a tough three […]
The Riders return to action after a winning weekend of action, facing the Newcastle Eagles on the road. The 8-2 Riders are coming off back-to-back wins, ready to play an Eagles team that has endured a difficult start to the season. Here’s how the teams shape up… Fixture information Leicester Riders at Newcastle Eagles Saturday, […]
Basketball returns to the Mattioli Arena this Friday as the in-form Riders host a B. Braun Sheffield Sharks squad that have only won once in 2024. Rob Paternostro’s team have recently pushed beyond .500 after carrying their strong British Basketball League Trophy form into the League Championship and sit comfortably in the top half of […]
The Riders recorded two wins in a crucial doubleheader weekend, beating the Plymouth City Patriots at home, and the Caledonia Gladiators in the clutch on the road. Here’s what we can take from the weekend of action… Multiple scoring threats In both games over the weekend, the Riders had three players score over 15 points […]
The Riders won a thriller on the road, beating the Caledonia Gladiators 97-93 in the final seconds of the game. Captain Kimbal Mackenzie led them down the stretch with six clutch points to win it, He put up 21 points and 5 rebounds, going 8-12 from the field. Teddy Allen led the game’s scoring, […]
Sunday evening sees the 12-11 Riders take the tough trip north to face the 14-9 Caledonia Gladiators and wrap up Round 18 of the British Basketball League Championship. The game is sure to be a battle of attrition after both teams played in competitive matches on Friday night as part of a weekend doubleheader. Fixture […]
A superb fourth quarter by the Riders fired them to a 102-81 British Basketball League Championship victory over the Plymouth City Patriots. The contest was much closer than the final score suggests as Rob Paternostro’s squad were made to work hard by a determined Patriots side, who remain at the foot of the championship standings. […]
The Riders are set to take on a weekend of Women’s British Basketball League action, going up against the Cardiff Met Archers and Durham Palatinates in back-to-back home games. Here’s a look at the Riders season so far… The state of play Leicester are currently third in the Championship standings with a 6-2 record. Their […]
British Basketball League Championship action returns to the Morningside Arena this Friday as the Riders host the 4-18 Plymouth City Patriots. The home side will certainly be favourites to take victory following impressive winter form, but coach Rob Paternostro will warn his team against complacency after Plymouth ran Leicester close at the start of the […]
Leicester Riders recorded a dominant win on the road, beating the Surrey Scorchers 104-84. The British Basketball League’s leading scorer Teddy Allen came up with another 20-point game, logging 6 rebounds and 3 assists while leading the game’s scoring. He was backed by his captain Kimbal Mackenzie, who put up 15 points, 6 assists and […]
Leicester Riders are set to resume their British Basketball League Championship campaign on the road against the Surrey Scorchers. Here’s how the sides shape up… Fixture information Leicester Riders vs Surrey Scorchers Surrey Sports Park Saturday, February 3, 5:00 pm Watch Live! Leicester Riders Falling short in the Final Four Last time out, the Riders […]
Saturday evening sees the Riders attempting to claim their most important win of the season as they take on the Cheshire Phoenix in the British Basketball League Trophy semi-final. Rob Paternostro’s young squad will take the trip to Birmingham to face the Group A winners under the lights of the Utilita Arena. Fixture Information Leicester […]
The Riders punched their ticket to the British Basketball League Trophy Final Four, after beating the Newcastle Eagles in a win-or-go-home matchup. The team has built momentum in recent weeks, putting in good performances in high-pressure matchups to progress out of Group B. Here’s what we learned from the group phase… The Riders are rolling […]
Leicester Riders have progressed to the Final Four of the British Basketball League Trophy at the Utilita Arena, Birmingham. You can get tickets in the Riders allocation to join the Sea of Red and get behind the team! Here’s all you need to know about our ticket offers… Weekend and Saturday Tickets With this year’s […]
The Riders will take the long, straight trip up the M1 this Friday as they take on the Seriös Group Newcastle Eagles in a win-or-go-home clash in Group B of the British Basketball League Trophy. With two wins in the bank, Rob Paternostro’s squad know that victory in the Vertu Motors Arena sends them through […]
The Riders face off in a win-or-go-home matchup against the Newcastle Eagles on Friday, the victor progressing to the Final Four in the British Basketball League Trophy. The sides have shared centre stage in some of the biggest battles in British basketball history over the last decade and once again meet with the stakes at […]
Duke Shelton, in his second outing in Riders red, is set to walk into his old building in a win-or-go-home game against his former club. The American forward suited up for the Newcastle Eagles between 2021 and 2022, and is well accustomed to the historic rivalry these teams hold. Shelton knows all too well the […]
Leicester Riders are thrilled to sign Athena Thompson to their 2023/24 Women’s British Basketball League roster. Thompson, an exciting 15-year-old youth prospect, plays for Milton Keynes Breakers in the WNBL Under 16s. She has experience suiting up for GB under 18s, and competed for the under 16s at the FIBA European Youth Championships this summer, […]
The Riders improved to 2-1 in the British Basketball League Trophy Group B last night with a 104-88 win against the Manchester Giants. The victory puts them in the driving seat as Leicester looks to advance to the semi-finals in the Utilita Arena, Birmingham. Here’s what we can take from the game… TJ explodes with […]
Leicester Riders are thrilled to welcome the arrival of Duke Shelton to their 2023/24 roster. The American big brings a wealth of experience to Leicester, having played eight seasons of professional basketball across Europe. Shelton played two seasons for the Newcastle Eagles in the British Basketball League. The 6’10” forward averaged a double-double in ten […]
The group stages of the 2024 British Basketball League Trophy continue Wednesday night as the Riders welcome the Manchester Giants to the Morningside Arena. Rob Paternostro’s squad split their two games in the competition so far, dominating the Bristol Flyers before a difficult trip to London a couple of days later resulted in a loss. […]
The Leicester Riders 89-74 lost on the road to the London Lions, falling to 1-1 in the British Basketball League Trophy Group B. Teddy Allen, recently named British Basketball League Player of the Month for December, led the game with 21 points. Sam Idowu backed up Allen with 13 points and 10 rebounds, logging his […]
“Cinderella no more, champions today,” exclaimed Head Coach Billy Mims, after securing the Leicester Riders their first silverware in major competitions in 30 years. 23 years and 19 trophies later, the Riders’ 2001 NTL National Cup Final victory remains sweet in the memory of the fans who witnessed it. To those who didn’t, it marks […]
The Riders begin 2024 by welcoming the Bristol Flyers to the Morningside Arena in Round One of the British Basketball League Trophy. The competition’s format has been revamped this season, placing Rob Paternostro’s squad in Group B with the championship-leading London Lions, the in-form Seriös Group Newcastle Eagles, the dangerous Manchester Giants and the always-tough […]
The Riders were unable to make it a three-game winning streak after a tight 87-81 loss to the 11-11 Bristol Flyers in round 16 of the British Basketball League Championship. Rob Paternostro’s team remains seventh in the standings with a 9-11 record and hopes to finish the year with a win against the B. Braun […]
The British Basketball League have confirmed the Leicester Riders fixtures that have been selected for broadcast live on Sky Sports for the remainder of the Championship campaign. With this British Basketball League season at the midway stage, fixtures up until the end of the 2023/24 Championship campaign have now been confirmed. Fans can tune into each game […]
The Riders’ penultimate game of 2023 sees them host the 10-11 Bristol Flyers, the first contest of a three-game stretch in the Morningside Arena. Thursday night’s tilt gives Rob Paternostro’s squad the chance of a three-game winning streak, and victory could see the Riders leapfrog their visitors in the British Basketball League championship. Fixture Information […]
The Riders battled out a road win against the Manchester Giants in last night’s British Basketball League Championship action. Here’s what we can take from the win… Defence Wins Championships A hallmark of Rob Paternostro’s sides is suffocating and stifling defence, and that was on full display last night. The Riders entered the game with […]
The Riders gave their fans an early reason to celebrate the holiday period with a confident 86-73 win over the Manchester Giants in round 15 of the British Basketball League Championship. Teddy Allen continued his dream start to Leicester life with his second game-leading scoring performance, following up his 32-point debut with 21 points and […]
Saturday night gives the Riders a chance to give fans an early present for the holidays with a win in Round 15 of the British Basketball League Championship. Coach Rob Paternostro’s squad travel northwest to face the Manchester Giants, who sit eighth in the standings with a record of six wins and thirteen losses. Fixture […]
Speaking on the Drew and Jay Podcast following his 32 point debut, Teddy Allen reflected on his first week in Leicester. The Riders made waves around the British Basketball League with the signing of the highly touted CEBL MVP. With that came external attention and the expectation of a big performance. Allen delivered in the […]
Friday’s 96-90 win against the Caledonia Gladiators gave the Riders lots to build on going into the rest of the season. Here is what we can take from the win… Buckets has arrived The debut that has everyone talking! Teddy Allen’s 32 point outing, the highest-scoring British Basketball League debut since 2016, meant the Phoenix-born […]
The Riders won a hard-fought battle against the Caledonia Gladiators 96-90 last night, moving their record to 8-10 in the British Basketball League Championship. Here’s how the Riders reacted to the victory… Teddy Allen- “There’s definitely more to come.” Teddy Allen exploded onto the British basketball scene with the highest-scoring debut in the League since […]
Morningside Arena Leicester is excited to host “West End to Covent Garden”, an Opera evening hosted by Octave Opera Group on Febuary 14, 2024. Octave, founded by Jill Worth, will perform music to raise money for the Leicester Riders Foundation’s incredible work throughout the Leicestershire community. The Leicestershire-based opera group consists of only local signers, […]
Our British Basketball League Trophy fixture against the Bristol Flyers has been rearranged. The game, previously expected to be played on January 6 at 7 pm, will now take place on January 5 at 7 pm. Tickets purchased for the original fixture will still be valid for the rearranged date. For those who have purchased […]
We sat down with new signing Teddy Allen to talk about his arrival in the British Basketball League. It was a whirlwind week that saw Allen sign in Leicester. Following talks with Managing Director Russell Levenston, he headed straight to the UK to join the team. “On Thursday, Russell called me to ask if I […]
Round 14 of the British Basketball League Championship sees the Riders tip-off against the 11-5 Caledonia Gladiators. Friday night is the first time the Morningside Arena will see the Gladiators this season, as Rob Paternostro’s squad look to notch their eighth championship win. Fixture Information Leicester Riders vs Caledonia Gladiators Morningside Arena, Leicester Friday, December […]
Leicester Riders fell 100-62 on the road to the London Lions, making their record 7-10 in the British Basketball League Championship standings. A 33-17 third quarter in London’s favour sealed the game, in which the Riders trailed from midway through the opening quarter. Miryne Thomas led the Riders with 13 points and 6 rebounds. Leicester […]
Sunday afternoon sees the Riders continue their tough run of fixtures as they travel to London to face the Lions in Round 13 of the British Basketball League Championship. The trip to the Copper Box arena is only nine days removed from a 89-79 victory for the Lions over Rob Paternostro’s squad. Fixture Information Leicester […]
The Riders take on the London Lions for the third time this season on Sunday, after falling to the league leaders twice at home earlier in the year. Leicester have been in both games late, but haven’t found enough to get over the line. They now head to the capital, looking to take a game […]
The Riders fell 87-83 on the road to the Cheshire Phoenix to drop their record to 7-9. They looked in control of the tie going into the fourth, but the Phoenix won the final period 25-8 as the Riders took their second straight loss. Leicester’s TJ Lall led the game with 24 points, going 5-7 […]
The Women’s British Basketball League will lose one of its three undefeated records this weekend as the 4-0 Leicester Riders head to the capital to take on the 3-0 London Lions. Fixture information Leicester Riders at London Lions Copper Box Arena, London Sunday, December 2, 6 PM Off the back of a battle The Riders […]
Sunday evening sees the Riders travel northwest to Cheshire as they take on the Phoenix in Round 12 of the British Basketball League Championship. It will be the second game of a weekend double-header for Rob Paternostro’s squad after a spirited 89-79 defeat to the London Lions on Friday night. Fixture Information Leicester Riders @ […]
A spirited performance from Rob Paternostro’s Riders wasn’t enough to overcome a clinical London Lions team, who left the Morningside Arena with an 89-79 victory in the British Basketball League Championship. Tonight’s defeat was Leicester’s second of the season to the league leaders, dropping their record to 7-8. Most of the Riders’ success came from […]
Leicester Riders are thrilled to announce their partnership with Trophies Plus Medals as the club’s official trophy supplier. Trophies Plus Medals are the UK’s leading wholesale supplier of trophies and awards, offering a diverse range of sports trophies manufactured to the highest standards. This partnership will allow the club to celebrate the many successes of […]
The Riders begin December basketball on Friday night by welcoming the London Lions to the Morningside Arena in Round 12 of the British Basketball League Championship. It will be the second meeting between the two sides, the first a high-scoring 102-95 victory for the league leaders. Fixture Information Leicester Riders vs London Lions Morningside Arena, […]
For the second week running, Leicester Riders have two players named to the Women’s British Basketball League Team of the Week! Following the Riders’ overtime victory against the Nottingham Wildcats, Sam Ashby and Taylor O’Brien were recognised for their performances. Taylor O’Brien makes the team two weeks in a row following her stat-sheet-stuffing outing against […]
Leicester Riders Head of Commerical Tracey Hallam raised £1625 for Leicester Hospital’s Charity in their Boss Breakout event! The event, hosted in Leicester Highcross, saw Tracey, among other Leicester business leaders, use her business skills to raise money for the purchase of 12 fold-away hospital beds. The aim of each of the participants was to […]
The Riders got back to winning ways in their latest outing in the British Basketball League, besting the Manchester Giants 94-79. Here’s what we can take away from the result… The importance of hitting the ground running The Riders have found themselves battling back from early deficits throughout this season, but with three new players […]
Leicester Riders are thrilled to announce the signing of Sesan Russell for the remainder of the 2023/24 season. The 6’1” British guard comes off the back of a four-year collegiate career for Florida Tech University in the NCAA Division II. He averaged 18.8 points, 6.9 assists and 5.3 rebounds as a senior, leading the nation […]
Saturday’s British Basketball League Championship game is an important one for the Riders as they look to get back to winning ways and a .500 record. The Morningside arena will play host to the 3-10 Manchester Giants, who are also searching for form after losing four of their last five games. Fixture Information Leicester Riders […]
Leicester Riders return home to take on the Nottingham Wildcats in their fourth game of the Women’s British Basketball League season. They have the chance to improve to 4-0 to start the season in the first season under new Head Coach Ben Stanley. Fixture information Leicester Riders vs Nottingham Wildcats Morningside Arena, Leicester Saturday, November […]
Riders duo of Taylor O’Brien and Rayven Peeples were named to the Women’s British Basketball League Team of the Week! The Riders took a 110-64 road win against the Cardiff Met Archers, and the American pair showed out with a combined 45 points and 19 rebounds in the game. O’Brien led the way with 26 […]
The Riders fell to the Sheffield Sharks 91-84 on the road. It was an intensely fought battle from wire to wire, but the Riders could never grab the lead despite bringing their deficit back to a possession several times. Miryne Thomas led the team’s efforts with 21 points, backed by Jaren Holmes’ 16. Devearl Ramsey […]
The Leicester Riders Foundation are delighted to be hosting a Primary Schools Tournament at the Morningside Arena on Wednesday 10th January prior to the Leicester Riders taking on the Manchester Giants later that evening. “We are delighted to be able to provide the opportunity for both the schools we work with and new schools in […]
Leicester plays their third game of the season and their second straight on the road, as they head to South Wales to take on the Cardiff Met Archers. Fixture information Leicester Riders at Cardiff Met Archers Archers Arena, Cyncoed Campus Saturday, November 18, 3:15 pm Riders rolling to start the year The Riders resume their […]
The Riders will take the short journey up the M1 this Friday as they visit the B. Braun Sheffield Sharks for the first time since defeating them in the first round of playoffs last season. Victory in this Round 10 matchup will see Rob Paternostro’s squad return to a record above .500 and leapfrog their […]
We are delighted to launch our new partnership opportunities brochure showcasing the wide array of opportunities for your organisation to make a positive impact on the community with the Leicester Riders Foundation. “I am really excited that we have launched our partnership brochure and the potential new opportunities that may come off the back of […]
The Riders fell on the road 102-96 against the Cheshire Phoenix. It was a tie game entering the final quarter, little separating the sides throughout the contest. Cheshire went up 11 with 2:30 to go, but the Riders found a spirited comeback to cut it to a possession with 30 seconds on the clock. They […]
Sunday evening sees the Riders travelling northwest to take on the 7-4 Cheshire Phoenix in the British Basketball League Championship. It will be the second game of the weekend for Rob Paternostro’s squad after they fell 102-95 to the league-leading London Lions in an epic clash on Friday night. Fixture Information Leicester Riders @ Cheshire […]
Last night, the Riders went toe to toe with the table-topping London Lions, falling just short in a 102-94 loss. Here’s what we can learn from the fixture. Hanging with the best From wire to wire, this Riders roster showed it could compete with the best the British Basketball League has to offer. It was […]
Friday night saw the Riders fall 102-94 to the league-leading London Lions after a captivating game in the British Basketball League Championship. Coach Rob Paternostro’s squad fought to the last buzzer and led mid-way through the second half, but clinical offense from Petar Božić’s side gave them their 13th win in 14 games. The best […]
This Friday is an important one for the Riders as round nine of the British Basketball League Championship brings the visit of the table-topping London Lions to the Morningside Arena. It will be the first time Rob Paternostro’s team will face the reigning champions this season, having narrowly lost to them in the Playoff Final […]
Jaren Holmes has been named to the British Basketball Team of the week. This comes following the Michigan guard’s 28 points, five rebounds and four assists in the Riders’ 111-88 win against the Newcastle Eagles on Saturday. Holmes’ has hit the ground running in his first professional season, leading the team with 14.4 points per […]
The Riders improved to 6-4 after a 111-88 win against the Newcastle Eagles. Here’s how the Riders reacted to the blowout win… Jaren Holmes Rookie guard Jaren Holmes led the game with his best performance of the season, putting up 28 points, five rebounds and four assists. He explained his feelings after the game. “It […]
The Riders improved to 6-4 in the British Basketball League Championship after a convincing 111-88 victory over the Seriös Group Newcastle Eagles on Saturday. A 36-point third quarter from Rob Paternostro’s team rattled the Eagles in the second half, and the loss drops Marc Steutel’s squad to 3-7 on the season. On a night where […]
The Riders will begin November’s slate of games this Saturday, welcoming the Seriös Group Newcastle Eagles to the Morningside Arena for the first time this season. Despite the young season, the two squads have already built a competitive rivalry, taking one game apiece in October after 80 minutes of back-and-forth play. Fixture Information Leicester Riders […]
Basketball came late to Cleveland-born Miryne Thomas. At 15, he was searching for a direction to shape his life until the game found him. Now, he suits up as a professional, competing for the Leicester Riders as one of their marquee players. The 24-year-old reflected on where it all started: “I talked with my mum […]
Riders captain Mckenzie Johnston was named to the Women’s British Basketball League Team of the Week for her performance against Oaklands Wolves this weekend. Johnston put up 19 points, nine rebounds and five assists in the Riders’ 92-78 win, grabbing four boards on the offensive end. The Montana-born guard went 6-11 from the field, making […]
The Riders fell in a heartbreaker to the Caledonia Gladiators, losing 84-83 on the road. Clifton Moore Jr. won it with two seconds remaining for the hosts, after Kimbal Mackenzie put the Riders up one just five seconds prior. Mackenzie had a chance to win it on the buzzer but missed his effort as Leicester […]
Riders forward Rayven Peeples has been named to the Women’s British Basketball League Team of the Week following week one’s action. Peeples was dominant in the team’s season opener, leading the Riders to a 92-65 win against Manchester Giants. She put up 18 points, 10 rebounds and five assists, and led the charge in the […]
Sunday evening will see the Riders complete their second game of British Basketball League Championship Round 7 as they head north to face the 4-2 Caledonia Gladiators. This will be the first time Rob Paternostro’s team head to Scotland this season, facing a Gladiators squad that boast a three-game winning streak, including a close victory […]
Round two of the Women’s British Basketball League sees the Riders take on Oaklands Wolves on the road. Fixture information Leicester Riders at Oaklands Wolves Oaklands CollegeHatfield RoadSt AlbansAl4 0JA Saturday, October 28, 5:45 PM Back with a bang The Riders, returning with a revamped roster of fresh and familiar faces, hit the ground running […]
We’ve launched a WhatsApp Channel to bring you all of the latest news, closer to the Team than you’ve ever been before. Reasons to Follow our Channel Get Riders news straight to your phone You’ll get all the latest updates from around the club We want your feedback. Use the reaction function to give us […]
The Riders’ British Basketball League Championship game on Thursday night pits Rob Paternostro’s squad against the 1-6 Surrey Scorchers. The Morningside Arena will host the Scorchers for the second time this season and Riders’ fans won’t need to cast their minds too far back to remember a 91-74 home victory on October 13. Round seven […]
Leicester Riders are offering an exclusive 45% student discount for Thursday’s game against Surrey Scorchers. To get your discount, click here, then use the code RIDUNI in the “enter package code” option at the top of the page. A valid student ID will be required upon entry to the Arena. Come down and support your […]
A Friday night filled with high drama in the British Basketball League Championship saw the Riders fall 95-90 to the Seriös Group Newcastle Eagles. In a fiercely contested game, accurate shooting beyond the arc from the home team made the difference in the Vertu Motos Arena, helping them secure their first win in nearly a […]
The Riders host the Manchester Giants on their opening night of the Women’s British Basketball League. Attempting to follow up on making all three domestic finals last season, Leicester’s revamped roster will test themselves in competitive action for the first time in this one. Fixture information Leicester Riders vs Manchester Giants Netball & Badminton Centre- […]
Round six of the British Basketball League Championship sees the Riders travel north to Newcastle for the second time this season. After splitting last weekend’s back-to-back games – the latter of which a loss to the Manchester Giants – Rob Paternostro’s squad will want to get back to winning ways and improve on their 4-2 […]
Leicester Riders signed Elise Tweedie this offseason. The 21-year-old Scot joins from the University of Edinburgh, where she graduated this summer. Tweedie played two seasons for her home country Caledonia Pride in the Women’s British Basketball League. The 6’4” center averaged 4.5 points and 4.2 rebounds and played 23 games in 2021/22. Tweedie will also […]
“KJ” is a Charnwood product, joining the Academy in 2020. In 2021/2022, the versatile wing averaged 19.3 points and 11.7 rebounds in the WEABL and made the All-First Team in the Northern Conference. She was also named to the Women’s NBL Division One British Team of the Year with the Loughborough Riders, putting up 13.5 […]
Saturday night saw the Riders fall to a 94-80 defeat in Manchester against the Giants in the British Basketball League Championship. Rob Paternostro’s young squad now sit at 4-2 after battling through an attritional two games in two days. Talented guards Xavier Pinson and Caleb Asberry top-scored for the Riders with 15 points each, and […]
The Riders play the second of back-to-back games, heading to Manchester to face the Giants. After last night’s win against the Scorchers, they look to continue their hot start to the season. Fixture information Leicester Riders @ Manchester Giants National Basketball Performance Centre Saturday, October 14, 8 PM Watch live! No Rest for Riders The […]
Leicester Riders improved to 4-1 with a 92-74 win against the Surrey Scorchers. Here’s how the team reacted to the win… Rob Paternostro The Riders blew the game open in the third quarter, holding the Scorchers to five points over an eight-minute stretch. Head Coach Rob Paternostro credited the defensive success to the team’s work […]
Friday night sees the Riders host the Surrey Scorchers in the British Basketball League Championship – the first of back-to-back games this weekend. Rob Paternostro’s team will be in a buoyant mood after a huge 92-85 win on the road against the Seriös Group Newcastle Eagles, part of a three-game winning streak for the Riders. […]
The Riders took a 92-85 win on the road to long-standing rivals, the Newcastle Eagles. Here’s what we learned from the game… Miryne magic For the second straight game, Miryne Thomas led the team with 17 points. His ability to score on all three levels, run in transition and battle around the hoop presents a […]
The Riders improved to 3-1, following a 92-85 win on the road against the Newcastle Eagles. Here’s what the Riders had to say after the hard-fought victory… Miryne Thomas For the second straight game, Miryne Thomas led the scoring load with 17 points, accompanied with six rebounds and a block in an energetic performance in […]
This season the Leicester Riders Foundation is offering number of opportunities for you to get involved through our new volunteer programme. Below are the roles available and you can apply for any of the roles below by CLICKING HERE. Team Manager The Role of a Team Manager is to Support the Head Coach with one […]
Round four of the British Basketball League Championship sees the Riders heading north for the first time this season to face long-standing rivals the Seriös Group Newcastle Eagles. Following last week’s comprehensive win against the Flyers in Bristol, the Riders hope to go two-for-two on the road and keep pace with the first-place London Lions. […]
The Leicester Riders Foundation offers a wide range of Education programmes from Primary School through to University provision. Our Education offering includes in school coaching, development days, mentoring programmes and much more. CLICK HERE to read our 2023/24 Education Programmes booklet. For more information or to book one of our schools programmes email [email protected].
The Riders head north on Friday to take on their historic rivals, the Newcastle Eagles. The sides have faced off in the biggest games in British Basketball over the last decade. Here, we catch you up with the history… 2011/12- The first Final meeting The sides first met in a major final in the Rob […]
On Saturday, the Riders will play their first road game of the British Basketball Championship season as they visit the SGS College Arena to face the Bristol Flyers. Coach Rob Paternostro’s squad will travel to Bristol in high spirits after a hard-fought 88-81 victory over the Plymouth City Patriots last Friday. Fixture Information Leicester Riders […]
Our Division One women’s roster for the 2023/24 season is confirmed. Roster Returners Sasha Lecuyer Grace Roberts Kate Davies Jasmine Graham Anna Trett Rose Bryan Emma Dunsire Lauren Dabbs Eimhear Morris Erin Powell (Charnwood Academy) Emily Taylor (Charnwood Academy) Arrivals Ellie Sarri Erin Caldwell Daisy Porter Megan Curran (Charnwood Academy graduate) Lauren Cooper (Charnwood Academy) […]
Leicester Riders are thrilled to welcome Griffin Fit to the Riders family. Griffin Fit’s team of dedicated coaches are committed to helping you achieve your fitness goals. With a remarkable track record in guiding individuals towards building lean muscle and effectively shedding body fat, they provide comprehensive education on optimal techniques. Their expertise lies in […]
Four Riders home games have been selected for live Sky Sports coverage. The home games selected are: Thursday, October 26 vs Surrey Scorchers Friday, November 10 vs London Lions Friday, December 1 vs London Lions Friday, December 15 vs Caledonia Gladiators See the full 2023 British Basketball League Sky Sports schedule below. The games will […]
Leicester Riders secured their first victory of the season on Friday, beating the Plymouth City Patriots 88-81. Here’s what we can take from the fixture. Riders have heart The Riders had to dig deep in the game, coming back from a double-digit deficit to get one in the win column. The score was 61-51 in […]
Leicester Riders secured their first win of the season, beating the Plymouth City Patriots 88-81. Here’s what Head Coach Rob Paternostro and game MVP TJ Lall had to say postgame. Coach Rob- “It wasn’t perfect, but we showed a lot of character.” The Riders found themselves down nine going into halftime, having given up 35 […]
A massive thank you to DF Precision Machinery Ltd for sponsoring our new playing kit and warm up tops for our Academy teams this season. DF Precision Machinery Ltd’s sponsorship has meant that we have been able to provide new kit for all 13 of our teams ahead of the season getting underway this weekend, […]
This Friday sees the Riders host the Plymouth City Patriots in the second round of the British Basketball League Championship. Rob Paternostro’s players will be looking to bounce back after falling 110-86 to the Cheshire Phoenix in their season opener. Here is all you need to know ahead of the fixture. Fixture Information Leicester Riders […]
The Riders face off against the Plymouth City Patriots on Friday for their second game of the season, looking to even up their record at 1-1. Here, we look back at last season’s series between the two sides. Season sweep The Riders took the season sweep against the Patriots last year, winning all four of […]
Loughborough Basketball is offering coaching opportunities to established and aspiring basketball coaches. Coaching development programme Loughborough University is excited to offer its Coach Development Programme for aspiring basketball coaches. The programme provides mentoring, qualifications and coaching experience in a first-class sporting facility. Apply here! BUCS Coaching Opportunities We have coaching roles open for our BUCS […]
The Riders fell in their season opener against the Cheshire Phoenix. It was an uncharacteristic performance from Leicester, who suffered from turnovers and rebounding throughout. This marks only the second loss in an opening game for the club during the 16-year-long Rob Paternostro era. Iowa State guard Jaren Holmes led the team with 16 points, […]
The Riders get their season underway on Friday, hosting the Cheshire Phoenix. Here is all you need to know ahead of the fixture. Fixture information Leicester Riders vs Cheshire Phoenix Morningside Arena, Leicester Friday, September 15, 7:45 pm Get your tickets here! Riders’ early style The Riders enter the 2023-24 season with a revamped and […]
The Leicester Riders Foundation is thrilled to offer an energising morning basketball session “Morning Madness” begining on Wednesday 20th September, 7-8:30am. Open to all adults aged 18 and older, this initiative invites you to harness the power of sport and camaraderie before heading to work. Our expert coaches will guide participants through skill-building drills and […]
The Riders wrapped up their pre-season campaign on Friday with a win, as they prepare to get the 2023-24 season underway. Following games against Loughborough University, Donar Groningen and USA Select, here is what we learned… Strength in depth The Riders quickly discovered that their roster goes 12 deep, as they got contributions up and […]
The Riders took the win in their final pre-season game, beating USA Select 105-62 in their return to the Morningside Arena Leicester. Here’s what the team had to say after the game. Rob Paternostro “I loved the way we jumped on them early. We moved the ball well, defensively, we were in gaps, and we […]
The Leicester Riders welcomed a near-sellout crowd to the Morningside Arena tonight as they hosted a USA Select squad in their final game of the pre-season. The Riders put on an entertaining display of offence to win 105-62 against a battling USA Select defence that competed well until the final minute, with 34 of the […]
The Riders host USA Select final pre-season fixture. Here is all you need to know… Fixture information Leicester Riders vs USA Select Morningside Arena, Leicester Friday, September 8, 7:45 pm Get your tickets here! Promising signs The Riders return from their Netherlands trip, which they can take lots of positives from. They beat seven-time Dutch […]
Leicester Riders are delighted to continue their relationship with Edward Hands & Lewis Solicitors. Edward Hands and Lewis are dedicated to providing top-quality legal services to clients in the East Midlands. Their team of experienced solicitors is here to assist you with a wide range of legal matters, from conveyancing and wills to personal injury […]
Leicester Riders Foundation are delighted to launch our Annual Report for the 2022/23 season. We’re really proud of all of the work we have done in the Community over the past year and our Annual Report is a fantastic representation of the impact we have had. CLICK HERE to read our Annual Report!
Every year, USA Select take on a gruelling European Tour. Last year they played 19 games in 22 days, on a tour spanning four countries and 18 cities. The team is made up of rookies straight out of college. For some, it’s an opportunity to showcase their talents on the European stage, hoping to secure […]
We are delighted to have Everards as the official beer of the Leicester Riders! Founded in 1849 as an independent family business, Everards’ beers are available in more than 150 pubs across the East Midlands and are served at our home, the Morningside Arena Leicester. Erika Hardy, Operations Director at Everards, commented: “Everards of Leicestershire […]
The Leicester Riders Foundation are hosting a Teacher Meet & Greet at the Morningside Arena on Wednesday 27th September, 12:30-15:00. The Meet & Greet provides a great to explore all the great education packages and opportunities we can deliver in your school, an opportunity to meet our Community & Education Team, the chance to meet […]
Leicester Riders are thrilled to announce the signing of American rookie Marissa Hamilton for the 2023/24 season. The 6’0” forward played her final college season at Merrimack College, where she put up 13.6 points and 5.6 rebounds per game and was named to the NEC Third Team. Prior to that, Hamilton spent three years at […]
The Riders head to the Netherlands to take on Donar Groningen over two games. Here’s all you need to know: Fixture information Leicester Riders at Donar Groningen Sporthal Wildervanckhal, Wildervank, Netherlands Friday, September 1, 6:30 pm GMT Familiar opponents The sides face off in their annual pre-season meeting, providing a stern test for both outfits […]
Leicester Riders are thrilled to continue their long-standing relationship with Edmonds & Slatter Opticians. Edmonds & Slatter is an award-winning independent opticians based in Leicestershire, with practices in Blaby, Glenfield, Kibworth, Lutterworth and Rothley. They provide the highest level of professional eye care in Leicestershire, and have supported the club for over a decade. Tim […]
Leicester Riders will hed to the Netherlands to take on Donar Groningen during their pre-season. The game will take place on Friday, September 1. Riders face Donar annually, providing a stern test during the Riders’ season preparations. Donar, seven-time Dutch champions, enter this campaign after finishing second in the playoffs last season. The game will provide […]
In late 2022, we partnered with Leicestershire Police to launch our Positive Futures project, funded by Street Games. Positive Futures is our latest project aimed at reaching young people who are at risk of involvement with antisocial behaviour, crime, and violence. Since January, more than 30 youngsters from St Andrews Play Association (SAPA) (a youth […]
The Riders got their pre-season underway in Friday’s fixture vs Loughborough University. They took a 99-64 win, and learned valuable lessons into the rest of the pre-season. Here are three things we learned from the outing. Miryne makes his mark Miryne Thomas dominated from the jump in his first Riders outing, putting up 17 points […]
The Riders got their first 40 minutes under their legs last night, in their annual “Red vs Purple” pre-season outing. They took a 99-64 win against Loughborough University, and look to build as a newly formed team going into the season. READ MORE: Riders take Red vs Purple win Here’s what Head Coach Rob Paternostro […]
Leicester Riders are excited to announce the signing of Elise Tweedie for the 2023/24 season. The 21-year-old Scot joins from the University of Edinburgh, where she graduated this summer. Tweedie played two seasons for her home country Caledonia Pride in the Women’s British Basketball League. The 6’4” center averaged 4.5 points and 4.2 rebounds and […]
Leicester Riders took a 99-64 win in the annual pre-season “Red vs Purple” fixture against Loughborough University. Miryne Thomas led the Riders with 17 points, in a game, backed up by 15 from Jaren Holmes. After a tightly contested opening exchange, with Loughbroough’s Justin Hedley’s five quick points making it 10-8 to the hosts after […]
Leicester Riders are thrilled to announce the signing of Rayven Peeples from St John’s University. The 6’3” forward started all 32 games for the Red Storm, and ranked sixth in the conference with 8.7 rebounds per game. She put up 6.7 points and 1.2 points in her final season in the Big East conference. In […]
Leicester Riders offers action-packed entertainment in an electric atmosphere in the very heart of the city. Our excellent gameday package includes the use of one of our mezzanines overlooking the playing court and provides a unique gameday hospitalityexperience. This new hospitality experience provides a panoramic view of the game, catering, and private bar facilities as […]
Leicester Riders are thrilled to announce Champions (UK) plc as an official partner. Champions is a strategy-led growth and implementation partner for businesses with market-leading expertise across strategy, digital, communications, creative and talent. With a team of over 75 dedicated specialists, they provide market-leading expertise to drive businesses forward. After more than 20 years of […]
Leicester Riders have been thrilled to partner with 1284 for the past two seasons. 1284 is a chartered PR agency providing agile corporate communications to innovative public and private organisations in the East Midlands. The B2B PR agency has deepened its relationship with the Riders and will assist with our business-to-business communications for 2023/24. In […]
This week the Leicester Riders Foundation Academy returned for pre-season as our teams begin to prepare for the 2023/34 season. Over the course of the week we’ve welcomed over 100 players from our 13 teams to the Morningside Arena as the teams come together for the first time since squads were selected. “It’s been great […]
Conner Washington has returned for his 11th year in Riders Red! The club legend and fan favourite has helped pack the Morningside Arena trophy cabinet during his time in the East Midlands. We take a look back through his storied career! Loughborough University: Where history began Washington started life in the Riders programme in 2012, […]
Leicester Riders are thrilled to welcome the return of Conner Washington to their 2023/24 roster. The Riders veteran holds 10 years of experience in the East Midlands and has 14 pieces of silverware to his name. Washington has been an integral part of the Riders’ successes over the past decade. Conner has been featured on the […]
We are proud to offer a number of excellent game night packages, includingour corporate hospitality, the 1967 Club, and our Mezzanine hospitality package for you to indulge in during matchday games. 1967 Club Enjoy the highest quality game night experience as part of the 1967 Club. Access to the 1967 Club includes: Exclusive access to […]
The British Basketball League released a revamped structure for the upcoming season, featuring best-of-three playoff series, the return of the All-Star game and an all-new Trophy format. The new structure allows The League to turn its full attention to each competition, dedicating a month of play to the Trophy. Get to know the new Trophy […]
Some Leicester Riders’ fixtures for the 2023/24 season have been changed. Our home game against Plymouth City Patriots on Febuary 22 has moved to September 22 and becomes our second home fixture. Our trip to the London Lions has moved from September 20 to December 10. Our previously unscheduled home fixture against Newcastle Eagles will […]
Leicester Riders are thrilled to continue their relationship with Red Monkey Play for the 2023/24 season. Red Monkey Play are one of the UK’s leading wooden outdoor play equipment and playground designers for primary schools and nurseries. The bespoke school playground equipment service offers its expertise with free design and consultancy. The Leicester-based business creates […]
Sport is in Jaren Holmes’ blood. He and his brother were raised with it, and now, they make careers from it. His brother, William, was drafted to the Los Angeles Angels in the MLB, and Jaren has signed his first professional contract with the Leicester Riders. “I was raised by a single mother, and she […]
The Leicester Riders Foundation have continued to provide opportunities for young girls and women to get involved in the game of basketball over the past year. This summer we have hosted two All Girls Summer Hoops sessions at Broughton Astley Leisure Centre allowing girls aged 8-16 who have both played previously and never before to […]
Riders’ new man Jaren Holmes is entering his first professional season following a four-year college career. The 6’4” guard made a name for himself as an elite scorer and facilitator during his time in the NCAA D1. Get to know him with some of his best showings. Career high 38 points Holmes exploded for a […]
Leicester Riders are thrilled to announce the signing of Jaren Holmes to their 2023/24 roster. The 6’4” guard comes to Leicester as a rookie, having spent his final season of college eligibility at Iowa State. He led the Cyclones in scoring with 13.3 points per game and was one of two players to start all […]
“I really enjoyed being here. We have some of the best fans in the league!” Riders legend Tony Windless reflected on his time with the Leicester Riders, and how the club has grown since his arrival in 2008. Windless was there for the start of the Riders’ revolution. The 6’5” guard signed to now legendary […]
Become a Riders mascot for our preseason home opener against USA Select! The package includes: Four tickets Lead the team on-court during the player introductions Riders’ t-shirt PA Announcement Mascot package price: £95 (Booking Fee Applies) Call Riders reception at 0116 255 8635 to book, or contact [email protected].
Riders’ new man Xavier Pinson is entering his first professional season following a five-year college career. The 6’2” guard from Chicago made a name for himself as an elite scorer, facilitator and teammate during his time in the NCAA D1. See stats on Proballers Get to know him with some of his best showings. […]
Leicester Riders are excited to announce the signing of Xavier Pinson for the 2023/24 season. The 6’2” American guard signs from New Mexico State University, following stints at LSU and Missouri over his five-year college career. The Chicago native averaged 13.3 points and 4.5 assists in his final college season in New Mexico. Pinson served […]
Leicester Riders are thrilled to continue their long-standing relationship with 360 Autoleasing! 360 Autoleasing is an independent vehicle finance, contract hire and car leasing broker. They specialise in sourcing the best car contract hire and van leasing special offers for both businesses and individuals from a range of automotive funders and dealers. 360 Autoleasing’s support […]
It’s been a busy offseason! Both new and familiar names have signed to play in Riders red for the upcoming season! Here you can familiarise yourself with our roster for 2023/24… Kimbal Mackenzie- Guard Kimbal Mackenzie is back for his third season with the Riders. During that time has proved himself one of the League’s […]
In 2020, our Foundation were incredibly fortunate to secure funding for 3 years from Children in Need that has enabled us to develop our partnership with Menphys. We currently deliver weekly inclusive sessions at the Menphys hub in Wigston for those children with special educational needs. These sessions are taught by our community coaches in an environment that […]
Leicester Riders, Britain’s oldest professional basketball club, was founded in 1967. Our rich history spans five arenas, 19 pieces of silverware and three name changes. As founding members of the National Basketball League in 1972 and the British Basketball League in 1987, we have forever been staples of the sport in the UK. Take a look […]
Riders’ new man Miryne Thomas is entering his first professional season following a five-year college career. The 6’8” Cleaveland native made a name for himself as an elite scorer during his time in the NCAA D1. Get to know him with some of his top performances! 11/3/23: 24 points in MAC Championship semi-final Kent State […]
Leicester Riders are delighted to announce the signing of Myryne Thomas for the 2023/24 season. The 6’8” forward is set to play in his rookie year after averaging 10.5 points and 5.5 rebounds for Kent State in the NCAA Division One last season. Thomas, a Cleveland native, averaged double-digit points in his final two college […]
Throughout the 2022/23 basketball season, we have hosted 7 Development Days at the Morningside Arena prior to a Riders BBL home game. This is an opportunity for large groups within the community, including schools to join our team of coaches for a 90-minute coaching clinic on court to enhance their skills, focusing on three different […]
Riders’ guard Katie Januszewska is set to suit up for Great Britain Under-20s in the FIBA European Youth Championships! “KJ” was named to the 12-player roster by Head Coach Chantelle Handy, as the squad prepares to play in Division “B” on July 28. GB will head to Craiova, Romania, to take on Germany, Ukraine and […]
Leicester Riders can announce the retention of American guard McKenzie Johnston to their 2023/24 roster. Helping the Riders to all three domestic finals last season, she averaged 8.3 points, 6.4 assists and 6.1 rebounds per game in the WBBL Championship. Johnston signed a two-year deal last summer to play in the WBBL alongside studying for […]
Leicester Riders announce the continuation of their partnership with Vertu Motors and their Leicester dealership – Vertu Toyota Leicester. The leading automotive retailer’s three-year deal with Leicester Riders, which began last season, involves supplying a fleet of Toyota Hybrid vehicles from their Leicester dealership, branding on the team’s shorts and across the Morningside Arena, plus […]
We sat down with Riders’ summer singing Samuel Idowu, who spoke about his basketball journey so far, what he will bring to the team and more! Watch below! The former GB u20s star spent his three college years in NCAA division one with Saint Peter’s University. Iwodu starred for the Peacocks in helping them win […]
Leicester Riders Foundation are hosting a 3×3 Tournament at the Morningside Arena on August 12th & 13th. Booking Booking’s will be taken through our booking site, CLICK HERE for Junior bookings (U14 & U18) or CLICK HERE for Senior bookings (Adults). Please only book 1 place per team. Both Male & Female teams will have […]
Loughborough Riders are thrilled to announce the appointment of Tor Freeman as women’s Division 1 Head Coach. Freeman will also take the reins of the BUCS 2 programme at Loughborough University and the role of assistant to Ben Stanley for the Leicester Riders’ WBBL outfit. He joins from the WBBL’s Oakland Wolves, where he served […]
Leicester Riders and Morningside Arena announce the continuation of their partnership with long-standing sponsor, Torr Waterfield. Torr Waterfield has been a sponsor for eight seasons and have been providing the Riders and the associated companies with general financial advice, as well as their accounting and payroll services, over recent years. The Leicester accountants’ corporate hospitality […]
The Leicester Riders are excited to sign 6’7” forward TJ Lall to their 2023/24 roster. The Canadian, who holds a British passport, has played four seasons in the Canadian CEBL, most recently alongside Riders’ guard Kimbal Mackenzie for the Niagara River Lions. Lall played last season in the Japanese first division for Kyoto Hannaryz, putting […]
Leicester Riders can confirm the return of Erin Powell for the 2023/24 season. The 5’10” forward will suit up for the Riders while completing her third year at Charnwood College. Powell averaged 28.5 points and 18.8 rebounds in the EABL last season and 6.8 points per game in the WBL Division One for the Loughborough […]
The KitKing Trophy for teams in Basketball England’s NBL Men’s Division One is set to return in September. The competition will again be organised by NBL Division One Men’s clubs in partnership with naming rights holder Kitking.co.uk and Basketball England. It will see all 14 NBL Division One clubs, plus a pair of invited Division Two […]
Leicester Riders tip off their preseason campaign at the Morningside Arena against USA Select. The game, played on Friday, September 8 2023, tips off at 7:45 pm, with doors open to fans at 5:45 pm. The Riders host USA Select every preseason during their annual tour of Europe, as they aim to give aspiring professional […]
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Hello everybody! It’s great to be back! I’m so happy that the management, coaching staff and fans still believe in me after all that we’ve been through. I’m grateful to be able to reach and motivate others, sharing the blessings that basketball has allowed me. As you all know, I’ve missed some time with injury […]
The Riders are thrilled to announce the return of Mo Walker for the 2023/24 season. It will be the Canadian/British big man’s fourth season with the Riders, after signing for the 2020/21 season. Walker was an integral part of the club’s treble-winning success in 2022, averaging 11.1 points and 5.3 rebounds per game that year. […]
The Leicester Riders Foundation have partnered with both De Montfort University and the University of Leicester over the past year to provide the best opportunities for their student athletes. This partnership enables students to access high quality training from our coaches and develops student athletes to reach their full potential, whilst providing our Foundation staff […]
Leicester Riders are delighted to announce the signing of Katie Januszewska for their 2023/24 roster. Januszewska is a Charnwood product, joining the Academy in 2020. She signs a four-year deal, and will study for a degree at Loughborough University. In 2021/2022, the versatile wing averaged 19.3 points and 11.7 rebounds in the WEABL and made the […]
Leicester Riders can confirm the retention of Victor Ndoukou for the 2023/24 season. The 6’8″ forward signed his first professional contract with the Riders in January to accompany his studies at Loughborough University, committing him to Leicester for four years. Ndoukou won the 2021/22 EABL MVP award and averaged 11.1 points and 5.1 rebounds in […]
Leicester Riders can confirm the departure of Krumesh Patel as head coach. Last season, Patel led the team to three finals for the first time in their history and third place in the WBBL Championship with a 17-5 record. He also led Loughborough University women to the BUCS championship. “It’s been a great year at […]
Over the past year the Leicester Riders Foundation have collaborated with North Warwickshire & South Leicestershire College (NWSLC) to provide a number of opportunities for students within the Foundation Studies department including basketball sessions, a podcast workshop and an NCS programme. Initially the partnership started when we delivered the Mencap Around The World project at […]
Riders’ new man Samuel Idowu is a three-year professional, with experience playing in the NCAA D1 and across Europe. The 6’8″ big man brings size and physicality on both ends to the Riders’ frontcourt, capable of going off for big games on any given night. We take a look at some of the biggest performances […]
Leicester Riders are thrilled to announce the signing of 6’8” forward Samuel Idowu. The former GB u20s star spent his three college years in NCAA division one with Saint Peter’s University. Iwodu starred for the Peacocks in helping them win the program’s first ever national postseason tournament championship in 2017. Idowu averaged 16.1 pts in […]
Leicester Riders are delighted to confirm that long-standing title sponsor Jelson Homes have extended their sponsorship and support of the club in what will be our 16th season working together. “Jelson Homes have been an invaluable partner for the club since its rebirth in 2007. We are under no illusions that their continued support is […]
The club is excited to announce the return of point guard Kimbal Mackenzie for the 2023/24 season. Mackenzie has proved a fan-favourite in his two seasons in Leicester, earning the Supporters Club Player of the Year last season – voted for by the Riders faithful. His 12.7 points and 3.8 assists also saw him named […]
Last week we hosted our Leicester Riders Foundation end of season awards night at the Morningside Arena and welcomed 500 of our academy players, parents, project groups, schools and partners which made it our biggest awards night to date. This year we redesigned our awards night to represent all of the work that we have […]
The Riders fell just short in the BBL Playoff Final, losing 88-80 to the London Lions. A fourth-quarter comeback gave the Riders a chance to win it late, but Marc Loving’s three to cut the game to two fell heartbreakingly short, and the Lions saw out the win. Zach Jackson went off for 20 points […]
The Riders fell 57-41 to the London Lions in the WBBL Playoff final. They remained in touching distance until the fourth quarter, keeping the Lions off the scoresheet effectively. A second-half surge from the league winners saw them complete the clean sweep of silverware this season. Fiona O’Dwyer led Leicester’s offensive efforts with 10 points, […]
Hoop HQ is a Brand new venue based in the heart of Loughborough, which had been created and designed to raise funds for the Leicester Riders Foundation, whilst inspiring any and all to get inviolved with basketball in the local area! British basketball team, Leicester Riders, has today announced the opening of Hoop HQ, an exciting new […]
Ashley Arlen has been named to the Molten WBBL Team of the Year! The American forward averaged 14.7 points and 8.1 rebounds this season, shooting 42% from the field. She led the team to third place in the WBBL Championship standings with a 17-5 record. Her season high was 25 points and 11 rebounds came […]
The Riders booked their place in the BBL Playoff final, beating the Bristol Flyers 159-156 over two legs. Entering the leg up seven after winning 84-77 in Bristol, the Riders needed only to lose by six or less to progress. Bristol won the second leg 79-75, Leicester hanging on to win it. They came back […]
The Riders go into Sunday’s box office clash at the Morningside Arena holding a seven-point aggregate lead over the Bristol Flyers. After opening a commanding 26-point gap between themselves and their hosts, Leicester resisted a spirited response in the second half to win 84-77 – their first victory at the SGS College Arena this season. […]
The Riders saw themselves comfortably through to the BBL Playoff semi-finals with a 153-140 aggregate win against the Sheffield Sharks. They entered the game needing to hold onto their nine-point advantage from the first leg, and won the second leg 74-70 to advance through the first round. Zach Jackson took over the tie to stretch […]
The Riders will take a hard-earned nine-point advantage into the second leg of their BBL playoff quarter-final following a 79-70 win over the B. Braun Sheffield Sharks. Here are five things to take away from a tense first leg. Building an early lead proved crucial After trailing by five very early in the contest, the […]
The Riders take a nine-point advantage into the BBL Playoff quarter-final second leg, beating the Sheffield Sharks 79-70 on the road. Kimbal Mackenzie led the game off the bench with 19 points, going 11-11 from the foul line. He was backed by Marc Loving’s 18 points and 11 rebounds, the Ohio-born forward dominated the glass […]
Last Wednesday Leicester Riders Foundation delivered our first United Leicester Resilience day at Taylor Road Primary School in Leicester City Centre. United Leicester is a partnership delivered by the community foundation of each Leicester sports club, Leicester Riders Foundation, Leicester City in the Community, Leicester Tigers Foundation, Leicestershire CCC in the Community, and Leicester Hockey […]
Leicester Riders Season Tickets are now on sale for the 2023-24 season. Riders are delighted to announce that the season ticket price has been frozen! Adults £295Child £65Concessions £215 Current season ticket holders have been contacted directly and are able to retain their existing seat if booked before 12th June 2023. All Season Ticket purchasers […]
CAREERS The Leicester Riders are the oldest professional basketball club in Britain and have been one of the most successful Basketball programs in the past 10 years at all levels of competition. The Riders have both a men’s and women’s team playing at the highest level of British Basketball. The Riders Basketball program has a […]
The Riders fell to the Cheshire Phoenix in the final game of the BBL regular season. With the Riders’ playoff seeding secured prior to the game, coach Rob Paternostro took the game as an opportunity to give minutes down the bench. They played the Phoenix close throughout, led by Kimbal Mackenzie’s 17 off the bench. […]
Darien Nelson-Henry has announced that he will retire from professional basketball following the 2022/23 season. In three and a half seasons, the Riders’ captain led the club to four pieces of silverware, including a treble last year. He was named to the BBL Team of the Year in 2021 and 2022, following back-to-back league titles. […]
The Riders battled for an 85-76 win against a stubborn Sheffield Sharks team, in a tightly contested game wire-to-wire. Marc Loving led the game with 25 points and 10 rebounds, his double-double coming from 53% shooting from the field. He scored eight in the final quarter to see the game out. The Riders shot 47% […]
Lamarana Diallo, 6’5 forward has committed to Iowa based Ellsworth Community College for the 2023/24 academic year. Diallo will continue his basketball journey within the Ellsworth Panthers Men’s Basketball programme in JUCO Division 2. Diallo, originally from Luton, joined the Charnwood Riders Academy in 2020 and was part of the EABL Championship side in 2022. During […]
The Riders saw out a clutch 83-82 win in Manchester. The game came down to the final seconds after Kimbal Mackenzie put Leicester up one with a minute left. Manchester’s Rahmon Fletcher missed a tightly contested layup at the buzzer, as the Riders saw out a hard-fought win. Carrington Love led the team with 17 […]
The Riders won 111-68 in a dominant win against the Plymouth City Patriots. Patrick Whelan hit five threes to lead the team with 22 points. He hit two triples early, getting the GB sharpshooter in a rhythm to lead the team to a blowout. The Riders bolted out to a lead in the second, winning […]
The Riders saw out a hard-fought 87-78 win against the Newcastle Eagles, winning the fourth quarter 27-17 to see it out. It improves them to 22-10, as they move level on points with the second-placed Bristol Flyers. Zach Jackson led the game’s scoring with 29 points, leading a comeback after the Riders fell down 10 […]
Today sees the Riders return to Morningside Arena after their southern road trip to tip off against the Newcastle Eagles. Leicester have the chance to go equal on points with Bristol in the BBL championship, after both teams suffered defeat on Friday night. Sunday’s contest will carry added flavour for fans as it is one […]
The Riders lost a close one at the Copperbox, falling 83-81 to the London Lions. A 20-point comeback in the second quarter saw the Riders surge back into the game, but they couldn’t get over the hump to end it. Carrington Love had a chance to tie it on the buzzer but didn’t find the […]
Following the conclusion of the 2022/23 NBL season we’re now focusing our attending on preparation for the new season. We’re hosting trials for new players on both our boys and girls teams on the last 2 weeks of June at the Morningside Arena. U12 & 14s – Saturday 17th June, 10am-3pm @ Morningside Arena Successful […]
The Riders beat the Plymouth City Patriots 99-85 on the road. They took a double-digit lead in the first quarter and never surrendered their advantage to improve to 21-9. Zach Jackson led the team for the second straight game, scoring 24 points after putting up 28 on Friday. He was followed up by Marc Loving’s […]
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