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 […]
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 […]
The Riders pulled off a dominant 106-89 win against the Bristol Flyers, in a key fixture in the fight for second place. Led by a monster 28 performance from Zach Jackson, who went 9-12 from the field and 9-9 from the free throw line, the Riders jumped out to an early lead and never looked […]
The Riders saw out a clutch win, beating the Plymouth City Patriots 92-89. Marc Loving led the team with 24 points, and came up with a clutch block to seal the game. Loving scored eight points in the fourth, taking over when it mattered most. He was backed up by 23 points from Kimbal Mackenzie, […]
The Riders fell just short of their fourth WBBL Trophy win, losing 81-70 to the London Lions. They pushed the Lions wire to wire, cutting the game to five with six minutes remaining. Star forward Ashley Arlen led the Riders’ effort with 22 points, and an eight-point start to the fourth quarter from sharpshooter Hannah […]
The Riders fell 71-62 on the road to the Sheffield Sharks. They came back to tie the game late, after trailing by 10 going into the fourth. But the Sharks took the late momentum to win the game. Marc Loving led the team with 18 points, including five in the fourth to get the Riders […]
The Leicester Riders Foundation is continuing to grow in stature and workforce. We are seeking a new community basketball coach to join their Community team. LRF are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about coaching and wanting to learn more about basketball and the many pathways that Riders can offer them. Main Duties and Responsibility To […]
We are delighted to announce that the launch of our Good For The Sole programme has been a huge success. We have already had an amazing 68 pairs of shoes donated and as a result are now ready to give our shoes out to young people in the community in order to help support their […]
The Riders fell to the Newcastle Eagles on the road 92-85 in the first of a weekend doubleheader against the North Easterners. They held a 20-point lead in the first, but the Eagles caught hot form in the second half to come back and win it. Zach Jackson led the Riders with 18 points and […]
The Riders fell to the London Lions 102-77, in their first game back since the international break. Fresh off being named Molten BBL Player of the Month for Febuary, Kimbal Mackenzie continued his hot form to lead the team with 18 points and seven assists. He was backed up by Zach Jackson’s 17, who found joy […]
Ashley Arlen has been named the WBBL Molten Player of the Month for Febuary! The Iowa-born forward has averaged 21 points per game in a 3-0 month for the Riders, including a 24-point game against the Cardiff Met Archers. Arlen leads the table-topping Riders with 16.3 points per game on their way to an 11-1 […]
Head coach Krumesh Patel has been named Molten WBBL Coach of the Month for Febuary! The Riders went 3-0 during the month, including convincing 30-point victories in the WBBL Championship against the Oakland Wolves and the Cardiff Met Archers. They currently top the WBBL Championship table with an 11-1 record. “The award is nothing without […]
This week Mo Walker completed his first Mo-mentum programme after completing a 5 week block at Wigston Academy, Manor High School, Gartree and Beauchamp College. Throughout the Mo-mentum programme Mo uses his experiences playing professional basketball to offer help and support and inspire students. Each session involved a presentation on a different chapter of Mo’s […]
Leicester Riders, Manchester Giants, Cheshire Phoenix and Newcastle Eagles are excited to announce the Retro Series 2023! Five games involving these four teams in March & April have been selected as special retro games featuring retro kits, old-school tunes and off-court appearances from BBL legends. Following the success of last season’s retro nights between Riders […]
We are delighted to confirm that 7 of our Academy players have made it through to the Aspire Super Camp for the central region. Kyra Johnson, Grace Nzeakor and Hanya Correria from our Under 16s Girls, Louie Marchesi, Finley Tuck and James Hardy from our Under 16s Boys and Ike Davids from our Under 14s […]
The Riders improve to 14-6 in the BBL Championship after a 99-77 win against the Surrey Scorchers. Marc Loving led the game with 21 to steer the Riders to the win, in a game where five Leicester players scored double-digit points. His efforts were backed by 20 points from his wing partner Zach Jackson, who […]
The Riders fell a game short of a second BBL Cup title, losing to the London Lions 95-42 in the final. Oliana Squires led a valiant Riders’ effort against an established European outfit, but could not prevent the Lions from lifting the trophy for the second straight year. She led the game with 23 points, […]
Leicester Riders are thrilled to have agreed terms with American point guard Carrington Love. The 29-year-old averaged 16.6 points and 5.8 assists last season in the German division two, playing for Eisbären Bremerhaven. He shot 47.4% from the field and 36.1% from three, finishing the year with a 16-13 record. Love is a Green Bay […]
As part of our continued work with Leicester City Police our staff took the short trip to Mansfield House Police Station for a workshop with PC Millie Barton on Child Criminal Exploitation and County Lines. The workshop helped the team to both gain a better understanding of Child Criminal Exploitation and County Lines, how to […]
The Riders advance to the second round of the BBL Trophy, winning an overtime thriller against the Manchester Giants. They emerged 114-107 victors, led by a monster 32 points and 13 rebounds from Marc Loving. Loving was supported by 25 points from Zach Jackson and 20 points from Patrick Whelan, the star trio going off […]
Leicester Riders are delighted to have signed young British talent Victor Ndoukou on his first professional contract. The young forward has signed a 4 and a half year deal which will see him as part of the BBL team through to the end of the 2026-27 season. Ndoukou will also be studying a Loughborough University […]
The Leicester Riders Foundation are launching the Positive Futures project in collaboration with Leicester City Police funded by Street Games. The Positive Futures programme aimed at reaching young people at risk of involvement with anti-social behaviour crime & violence is using basketball and life skills as a tool to better their future. The children on […]
Join us at the Morningside Arena on Friday 20th January for our Development Day prior to the Leicester Riders BBL Championship fixture v Cheshire Phoenix. The Development Day involves a hour and a half coaching clinic, food before the game and a ticket to Leicester Riders v Cheshire Phoenix all for just £15. CLICK HERE […]
The Riders fell short in a clutch battle, losing to the Bristol Flyers 91-84. They had a chance to tie it with 30 seconds on the clock, but could not find the net to send it to overtime. The loss means the Riders fall to 12-6 in the standings. Their wing tandem of Marc Loving […]
The Riders saw out a 77-72 nailbiter against Surrey Scorchers, improving their record to 12-5. Marc Loving led the way with 22 points, scoring nine in the fourth to seal a clutch win. His teammate on the wing, Zach Jackson, closely followed with 20 points. Jackson turned the tide in the third quarter with six […]
The Riders moved to the top of the BBL Championship table with an 89-82 overtime thriller against the Manchester Giants. The teams were locked at 75 after four quarters, but the Riders saw out a clutch win led by 21 points from Zach Jackson. Kimbal Mackenzie led the team in overtime with five points, stepping […]
The Riders secured a clutch 91-87 win against the Newcastle Eagles, improving to 10-4 on the season. Their wing duo of Patrick Whelan and Zach Jackson went off for 24 and 22 points respectively to get the team over the hump. It was Whelan’s second straight 20-point game, the GB international putting up seven rebounds […]
Leicester Riders Foundation are delighted to announce that we are launching the “Good For The Sole” shoe donation programme. The aim of the programme is to provide basketball shoes for young people in order to help kickstart their basketball journey. Tracey Hallam a Trustee of the Foundation hopes that the Riders family will get behind […]
The Riders improved to 8-4 after a 90-81 road win against the Surrey Scorchers. They had six double-digit scorers in a solid team display, led by 16 points from their captain Darien Nelson-Henry. His 16 was his second-highest scoring game of the season, the Penn graduate going 6-7 from the free-throw line and shooting 62% […]
Leicester Riders will host Caledonia Gladiators in the BBL Cup Semi Final on Wednesday 21 December, 7.45pm tip. Riders will be looking to use home advantage with a big crowd, to help take them back to Birmingham after defeating Manchester Giants in last years’ final. This years’ format means that the semi final is one […]
Leicester Riders have partnered with fashion brand Dodici Otto to produce a Limited Edition jersey. The Leicester-based brand launched a similar collab with Chelsea FC earlier this year, but this is their very first venture into basketball. Each shirt features a graffiti style marking the 19 trophies and all the players from this season on […]
As part of our on-going partnership with Leicester City Council we’re offering a number of free places on our Christmas Camp. In order to be eligible children must live in Leicester, be aged between 8 to 16 and in full-time education are receiving benefits related free school meals. CLICK HERE to register.
Leicester Riders are delighted to partner with John Lewis at Highcross in Leicester, and open a brand new pop-up shop from now until the end of December! Shoppers will be able to buy all official Riders merchandise including a brand new range of products ahead of Christmas. Be sure to check it out!
The Riders lost their first game in six, falling 92-66 to the Caledonia Gladiators. Leicester fell into a 20-point hole in the opening stages, and despite cutting it to single digits in the third, failed to recover all the way. The Gladiators, who lead the BBL in steals, played intense defence to force 25 turnovers […]
The Riders improve their season record to 7-3, after a gritty 71-58 win against the Sheffield Sharks. A 21-11 fourth quarter saw the Riders win a closely fought contest, where the Sharks’ kept the hosts honest throughout. Zach Jackson led the scoring with 17 points, 11 coming in the final period to see out the […]
A number of our LRF Academy players and coaches have featured in the latest episode of CITV’s children’s arts and crafts show Makeaway Takeaway. The episode was filmed at the Morningside Arena as the players joined presenter Bec Hill in creating a piece of art using basketballs in an attempt to wow coaches Greg & […]
Leicester Riders Supporters Club LRSC actively fundraises for the Leicester Riders to positively contribute to the club’s growth and success. The intention is to continue to organise social events and we hope this will encourage more fans to become involved. If you would like more information on how to become a member, please have a […]
40 students from The Lancaster Academy joined us at the Morningside Arena on Wednesday morning for an aspiration day with our Foundation staff. The morning began with a tour of the Arena followed by 3 talks from our Foundation staff on their journey to their current role within the Leicester Riders Foundation. After their talks, […]
Riders are devastated to confirm that Mo Walker has ruptured his achilles and will be out for the rest of the season. We would like to thank Spire Hospital for their on-going support of our players & programme. Their partnership has enabled Mo to receive the very best care as he prepares to undergo surgery […]
The Riders fell short in Scotland, losing a battle against the Caledonia Gladiators. Before the closing seconds, the lead was never greater than six for either team. But the Gladiators found late momentum to secure the win. The Riders’ wing duo of Patrick Whelan and Marc Loving led the scoring with 22 and 20, respectively, […]
The Riders move to 2-2 after winning their home opener. It was a 102-89 against the Manchester Giants, which they blew open in the third quarter. The Riders’ wing tandem led them through the game, as GB guard Patrick Whelan and Omaha graduate Zach Jackson scored 20 each. Jackson also grabbed 10 boards, putting up […]
With the fantastic expansion of Morningside Arena, and ahead of the first home game of the season this Friday against Manchester Giants – here’s all you need to know… Tip timesAll Friday night home games will now tip-off at 7.45pm. This Friday there is a pre-game event! Pre-game event This Friday we open our doors […]
Leicester Riders academy programme is already one of the most successful academies in the UK with a multitude of national titles and players moving on to professional basketball around the world. Riders have now created a new partnership with performance coaching and education experts, Everymind Performance. The partnership has already been in place for a […]
Forward, Ashley Arlen has been named in the ‘Top 3 Ballers’ in the WBBL on The BBL Show podcast alongside London Lions, Kiki Herbert-Harrigan and Shanice Beckford-Norton. Arlen joined the Riders this season after a successful three-year spell at the Nottingham Wildcats and professional experience in Romania, Germany, Spain and Australia. Arlen now leads the […]
The Riders fell just short in a close one in Bristol, concluding a three-game road trip to start the season. The game was tightly contested throughout, but the Flyers found late momentum to win the contest. New man Derryck Thornton led the team for the second straight game with 16 points and five rebounds, but […]
We are thrilled to announce Leicester Riders chairman Kevin Routledge has won the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2022 LeicestershireLive Business Awards. Kevin’s years of contributions to basketball, the community and business were all recognised, with TV presenter & host Ben Hanlin presenting the award at the King Power Stadium. All at the Riders would […]
The Riders tipped off their title defence with an 89-78 loss on the road against the London Lions. Falling in a hole early, the Riders fought resiliently to stay in the game, but fell short of a comeback late on. Marc Loving led the team with 21 points, the stretch four having an efficiently brilliant […]
Riders are thrilled to announce the signing of American point guard Derryck Thornton! The high-flying playmaker adds to an exciting Riders roster looking to build on last season’s treble-winning success. “I’m really excited and eager to get going,” commented Derryck Thornton. “I know it’s a really competitive league, with great fans. I’m just really excited […]
The Leicester Riders are delighted to announce the addition of Irish International forward Fiona O’Dwyer to their WBBL roster for the upcoming season. Originally O’Dwyer was set to play with the Gloucester City Queens however their decision to withdraw from the league has meant she will now make the switch to the Riders. O’Dwyer is […]
New College PL Kicks session is a free session for kids in disadvantaged areas that could potentially not be able to afford to go to other sessions. This season we have seen 4 players come through our PL Kicks sessions to progress onto our U14s Academy team. Alim Mayow started his basketball journey by going to our New […]
On the day of our return to European competition, Leicester Riders have highlighted the fantastic support it has received from sponsors for its BCL Campaign, Jelson Homes, Morningside Pharmaceuticals, Lumbers Jewellers and Hilton Leicester. “Over my time as MD of Leicester, Jelson Homes have been a critical sponsor in support of this club. We have […]
While the Riders are in Basketball Champions League action this Wednesday the domestic league gets underway this Friday. To celebrate the talent, culture and excitement around the league, the BBL and clubs have launched the “Know Our Name” campaign to ignite fans’ passion ahead of the start of the new season. After an incredible 21/22 […]
The Riders concluded a successful preseason campaign with a 76-72 win against back-to-back Swedish champions Norrköping Dolphins. They took the game by the reigns late, seizing their first lead of the second half in the fourth quarter and seeing it out in the clutch. Big man Mo Walker led the team with 14 points and […]
Leicester Riders today unveiled their brand new kit designs for the 2022-23 season! With the side entering European competition, Riders have today launched their European Edition featuring sponsors Jelson Homes, Morningside Pharmaceuticals, and Hilton – Leicester. Fans will get to see the new kits for the first time in person at tonight’s game with the […]
Leicester Riders are pleased to announce the addition of guard Jess Eadsforth-Yates to their roster for the rapidly approaching WBBL season. Eadsforth-Yates had been expected to be competing for the Gloucester City Queens in the upcoming season, however, a change in circumstances has seen her now sign with the Riders while also studying for her […]
Riders women will travel to Sweden for some preseason games. This will be a great opportunity to play some high-quality teams for the women and continue their preparation for the WBBL opener in a few weeks! The first game will be on Thursday when they face Sodertaile. Sodertaile are one of the top teams who […]
In addition to the return of our Community Sessions the Leicester Riders Foundation will also be hosting a Central Venue League across 4 locations, Morningside Arena, Groby, Coalville and Beauchamp College for players ages 8-12. Our Central Venue league will give players the opportunity to train weekly and then join the other locations once a […]
It was another successful day of pre-season action at the Morningside Arena as we hosted another 5 fixtures. We finished the day with another 3 wins & 2 losses however there was plenty of valuable court time & development for our teams ahead of the new season. Results: U14 Boys Premier 79-54 Manchester Giants U16 […]
It was a successful afternoon at the Morningside Arena for our 6 teams in pre-season action. We finished the afternoon with 4 wins and 2 losses from our 6 games played across the various age groups. Results: U14 Girls 41-39 Bromsgrove Bears U14 Boys II 20-88 Northamptonshire Titans U16 Girls Premier 78-32 City of Birmingham […]
Riders are happy to announce their continued partnership with Applied Nutrition which began in the second half of last season and will see the nutrition brand as an official supplier the 2022-23. Applied Nutrition are the UK’s fastest growing sports nutrition brand and a trusted and highly regarded player in the category. Riders will use […]
Riders are thrilled to announce the signing of talented point guard CJ Jackson for the 2022/23 season! Georgia-born Jackson has played three pro seasons in Scandinavia, averaging 17 points and 10 rebounds per game for Bisons Loimaa in the Finnish first division last season. Jackson is a graduate of Ohio State, playing three seasons with […]
We are looking for a Sales Manager to work with our club partners and on our group ticketing offers. For more information on the role you can access the job description here.
Leicester Riders Foundation are hosting a Teacher Meet & Greet at the Morningside Arena on Thursday 13th October. The Meet & Greet provides a great to explore all the great education packages and opportunities we can deliver in your school. CLICK HERE to book your place!
British guard Evan Walshe has returned to the Riders squad for the 2022-23 season. Walshe, who previously played & studied in America for Barry University, will continue his studies at Loughborough University, undertaking a two-year masters degree. Walshe was added to the Riders squad last term and as well as enjoying minutes in the BBL, […]
We are delighted to announce our JNL Academy Coaching appointments ahead of the 2022/23 season. Leicester Riders Foundation would still like to appoint more assistant coaches and team managers for the 2022/23 season. Please get in touch with Head of Academy, Steven Mroso via email [email protected]. Appointments: U12s Boys – Head Coach: Tom Fairey U12 […]
Leicester Riders are pleased to announce the addition of Beth Sarson to their WBBL roster ahead of the 2022/23 WBBL Season. Sarson will be a familiar figure within the league having made over 120 appearances across all WBBL competitions during her four seasons with the Oaklands Wolves and one season at the Essex Rebels. Last […]
Leicester Riders are thrilled to announce a three-year partnership with Vertu Motors and their Leicester dealership – Vertu Toyota Leicester. The leading car dealership, who also have dealerships in Loughborough, Nottingham, Derby, Mansfield and Grantham, are supplying the team a fleet of Toyota vehicles Chris Taylor, Group Operations Director at Vertu Motors, said: “Leicester Riders […]
September 3rd & 4th will be a busy weekend at the Morningside Arena as we host Pre-season fixtures for our JNL Academy Teams ahead of the 2022/23 season. 10 teams from 7 clubs across 3 different age groups will be in attendance as teams begin their preparation for the new season. Newly appointed Head of […]
Riders will face Swedish side Norrköping Dolphins at Morningside Arena on Wednesday 14 September at 7.30pm tip, as they prepare for the new season. Dolphins won the league title in Sweden last year and will also feature in the Basketball Champions League Qualifiers on 21st. After facing Rob Paternostro’s men, Norrköping will travel to the […]
Leicester Riders are pleased to confirm that GB U18 forward Erin Powell will step up and be part of their roster for the upcoming WBBL Season. Powell is set to start her second year at Charnwood College having averaged 10.3ppg & 13rpg in the WEABL last season where she was voted Northern Conference U17 Player […]
Riders are excited to announce the re-signing of former Ohio State forward Marc Loving for the 2022/23 season. The sharpshooting stretch-four scored 12 points a game last season on an efficient 46% from the field. Loving played an integral part of the Riders’ treble-winning season last year. His season-high of 32 points game back in […]
Riders have accepted a bid from German BBL side BG Göttingen to buy BBL MVP Geno Crandall out of his new contract. Despite signing in July, BG Göttingen’s bid triggered a release in the contract with Crandall that allows him to leave if an exceptional opportunity presented itself. As such Crandall will now play for […]
The Leicester Riders roster for the 2022/23 WBBL season continues to take shape as the club are pleased to announce the signing of US guard Oliana Squires. Squires will begin her pro career with the Riders after a four-year college career with Montana State where in her senior year she averaged 11.3ppg, 3.2apg & 1.7spg. […]
Zach Jackson returns to Leicester for the 2022/23 season, after the star guard played an integral role in the Riders’ treble-winning season last year! The Omaha graduate averaged 10 points per game last season, shooting 49% from the field while playing elite defence on the other end. Throughout his second Riders’ season, Jackson showcased his […]
Leicester Riders are pleased to announce the signing of US combo guard McKenzie Johnston ahead of the 2022/23 WBBL Season. Johnston has signed a 2-year deal to play WBBL alongside studying for her masters at Loughborough University. The exciting guard had a stand-out college career with Montana where she got 1398 points and 515 assists, […]
The Leicester Riders continue to build their roster for the 2022/23 WBBL season with the signing of US wing Jade Compton who joins on a 2-year deal while also studying for her masters at Loughborough University. Jade is a 5’10” forward who is known for playing hard at both ends of the court. She is […]
Following their week long residential at Kingswood Dearne Valley our NCS Wave 1 group headed to Peter Pizzeria in Leicester City Centre on Monday morning to make Pizza’s to donate to The Bridge Homeless Charity. The Bridge is a Homeless Charity that aims to support those in need and provide access to a range of […]
Earlier this month Leicester Riders confirmed they would take part in European competition in the form of the Champions League Qualification rounds again this season. Managing Director Russell Levenston explains the decision to enter Europe in the Champions League competition this term. “Our ambitions are to be competing at the top-level of Europe and believe […]
Riders have been drawn against CSO Voluntari of Romania in the first game of the Champions League Qualifying Rounds. The game will be played on 21 September with the central venue being confirmed on 20 July. Should Riders make it past CSO Voluntari, Rob Paternostro’s men then face TOFAŞ Spor Kulübü of Turkey. The third […]
The Leicester Riders Foundation has awarded Champions Partnership Plaques to schools who have worked with us throughout the 2021/22 season. To qualify to be awarded with a Champions Partnership Plaque Schools must have worked with LRF from September through till June of which there are four schools. The other schools who qualified for the award […]
This summer the Leicester Riders Foundation will be hosting 4 camps in 4 different locations across Leicestershire over the months of July and August. All camps are open to participants of all abilities, beginner to intermediate, providing opportunities for players to develop their game in a fun and safe environment with Leicester Riders Foundation community […]
Riders will travel South to take on the London Lions to kick off their 2022/23 campaign, scheduled for Friday 30th September. Fans at the Morningside Arena will welcome the Riders home for the first time in the upcoming season on Friday, 21st of October as they host the Manchester Giants. Keep your eyes on our […]
After leading the Riders in a treble-winning year, Captain Darien Nelson-Henry has re-signed and will return to Leicester for the 2022/23 season. The University of Pennsylvania graduate earned a spot on the Molten BBL Team of the Year in back-to-back seasons, after being named to the team this year. He averaged an index rating of 28.8, […]
The Riders will host Dutch outfit Donar Groningen during their upcoming preseason. The games will take place on Friday the 9th and Sunday the 11th of September, both at the Morningside Arena. Leicester faced Donar home and away in last year’s postseason, the Dutch side proving a stern test for the Riders. The fixtures provided key […]
In anticipation of the 2022/23 BBL season, your treble-winning Leicester Riders are back for pre-season this September! Leicester Riders vs USA SelectFriday 2nd September – Tip-off 8 PM Pre-season Tickets Adult £10Concession £7.50Child £5 Click here for tickets!Corporate Packages for Club 1967 will be also available for these Riders pre-season games, please contact the Morningside […]
Four contracted Riders players are returning to Leicester for next season, as Patrick Whelan, Mo Walker, Kimbal Mackenzie and Conner Washington continue their multi-year deals. The quartet played a pivotal role in the Riders’ treble-winning season, and will look to bring further success to the Morningside Arena. Whelan was named in the Molten BBL Team […]
A host of Riders legends and BBL All-stars will be on court at Morningside Arena for Rob Paternostro’s testimonial on 11 June 2022. With a few big name additions still expected to join the current line-ups, the final line-ups will be announced later this week. The teams will be split along Riders lines with generations […]
Tonight sees the End of Season Awards for the Riders BBL & WBBL squads at Morningside Arena. As a special dedication, the club has announced that the Coach’s Player of the Year will be named after Eric Robertson. Eric, who passed away earlier this year, was a part of the Riders family from 2016 to […]
We’re proud to announce, Coach Karen Burton has been selected for Hoopsfix All-Star Classic 2022 Head Coach whilst Academy and Community Coach Keenan Thomas has won Coach of the Year in the Loughborough College Sports Awards.
Riders U14s have reached the Final Fours after their debut season was postponed due to COVID 19. Here is what player Kyrah Johnson and Head CoachMatt Barwell had to say about their achievement. “Reaching the finals means more than I can put into words. The stress that Covid brought to our team is crazy as […]
Krumesh Patel will be rejoining his hometown Club as the head coach for the WBBL Riders team and the Loughborough University 1st Team on a three-year Contract. Patel has spent the last two years in Sweden as the head coach of the Wetterbygden Sparks. Prior to his stint in Sweden he played a major role in the Riders organisation. After graduating from the University […]
Marg Jones, who started the season as Women’s Head Coach for the Riders Charnwood Academy, seamlessly stepped in to lead the Riders WBBL programme after the departure of Derrick Washington. Jones brought her vast coaching experience to the WBBL side and led the team through the regular league season to the 2022 play-off quarter-finals against […]
EABL Finals MVP Victor Ndoukou has committed to division one NCAA school North Dakota and will start his American college career with the Fighting Hawks next season. Ndoukou, who came through the Charnwood College programme, played for both Loughborough Riders and Leicester this past season. “I’m really happy to commit to North Dakota. I’ve had […]
Sunday’s action saw the Riders take on the Nottingham Wildcats in the first round of the WBBL Playoffs in a win or go home thriller. Both teams fought valiantly and it was the Wildcats who prevailed 81-69. The Riders showed tremendous effort throughout. Both Oceana Hamilton and Hannah Robb had 19 points. They were a […]
The Riders booked their place in the BBL Playoff semi-finals, beating the Plymouth City Patriots over two legs. A 88-87 win in the second leg built on the 15 point advantage they’d built in the first, a solid showing over 80 minutes. Zach Jackson led the team with 18 points, the Kansas born wing scored […]
The Riders face the Plymouth City Patriots in the BBL Playoff quarter-final, the second of two legs. The first leg was played in Plymouth, an 86-71 Riders win. The return fixture is at the Morningside Arena, tipping off at 4pm on Sunday. Get your tickets here! Season so far- Riders The Riders locked up the […]
The Riders tipped off their BBL playoffs campaign with a win in Plymouth, beating the Patriots 86-71 in the first leg of the quarter-finals. Patrick Whelan led the team with 19 points and seven rebounds in his first BBL playoff game, his strong third-quarter setting the tone for Leicester. The Riders won the third 25-18, […]
Morningside Arena will host a basketball game to raise money for research into brain tumours as a local player battles the disease. Andi Peel, 30, from Groby, Leicestershire, was diagnosed with a glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) brain tumour in January 2020. The otherwise fit and healthy Carphone Warehouse manager suddenly started getting strong headaches in August […]
Monday Night’s action saw the Newcastle Eagles take on the Leicester Riders at home. This game was defined by defense and hustle from both sides as both teams gave it their all. The Riders were led by Oceana Hamilton (21 Points, 12 Rebounds) and Anna Lappenküper (15 points, 8 Assists). Immediately after the game started […]
Saturday’s action saw the Leicester Riders take on the Nottingham Wildcats. It was a stellar contest headlined by Leicester’s two-headed monster of Oceana Hamilton (22 points, 8 rebounds) and Hannah Robb (21 points, 6 assists, 6 rebounds) who led the way to the win despite Wildcats’ Brooklyn Pannell pouring in 33 points. In the first […]
The Riders take on the Giants on retro night! There will be throwback tunes and special guests, as your champions are presented with the BBL Championship trophy! Season so far- Riders The Riders began the season 12-1, the best start to a season in franchise history. They never looked back, with their 22-1 record enough […]
Season So Far – Riders A win in this one would secure the Riders the BBL Championship! It would be the second time in their history winning back to back Championships, as they would lift their sixth league title. Going 12-1 through the opening stages of the year, the Riders burst out the gate to […]
It was an intense outing and heartbreaking loss for the D1 Loughborough Women, losing 63-59 to the Solent Kestrels in a down to the wire thriller. Both teams put on a phenomenal display of defense and team basketball. The Rider’s loss means they’ve been eliminated from the playoffs and their season is over. Though their […]
The Riders are a win away from their second straight league title, after beating the Newcastle Eagles, 103-77. With the win, the Riders sweep the season series against their long-standing rivals 3-0, winning each of the games by over 20 while scoring over 100 points. Darien Nelson-Henry led the Riders after a dominant first half, […]
In a shock move for the start of April, Riders are delighted to announce the addition of former Glasgow Rocks star & GB captain Kieron Achara MBE. Achara, 38, retired in 2019 after a third spell with the Rocks, but has come out of retirement to join the Riders in a last bid to pick […]
Season So Far – Riders The Riders are two wins away from retaining their BBL Championship title, sitting top of the table with a 19-2 record. A blowout win against the Scorchers in their previous game brought them one step closer to the silverware. Patrick Whelan led them in the game with 23 points, the GB […]
The Riders are two wins away from a second straight league title, after convincingly beating the Surrey Scorchers on the road. Patrick Whelan led the game with Whelan wasn’t the only Rider player to reach the 20 point mark, as Mo Walker put up a season high 20 points in as many minutes off the […]
Season So Far – Riders After a win against Bristol the day previous to this fixture, the Riders are three wins away from retaining their BBL Championship table. They possess an 18-2 record, and the best offence and defence in the BBL. A huge clutch win against the Bristol Flyers put them one game closer […]
The Riders won a hard-fought battle against the Bristol Flyers, finishing 87-82 victors. Patrick Whelan led the team with 23 points, going 5-10 from the field and 11-11 from the free-throw line. With 11 seconds left and up three, Geno Crandall sealed the win for the Riders with a clutch block on Trejon Jacob. Leicester […]
Season So Far – Riders With eight games remaining, the Riders are strong favourites to retain their BBL Championship title. They sit 10 points clear atop the table with a 17-2 record, with a game in hand on the Manchester Giants below. Leicester possesses the best statistical record on both ends, scoring 89.7 points while […]
On Sunday the Loughborough Riders took on the CoLa Southwark Pride in London. The teams went back and forth exchanging leads in a gritty defensive minded battle. The Riders managed to pull ahead and run away with a win, tallying a final score of 63-47. CoLA began the game with a quick 6-0 run over […]
Saturday saw the Loughborough Riders travel to Worthing to take on the Thunder. Both teams fought hard but it was the Thunder who pulled ahead in front of their home crowd and won 91-75. It was a rough first quarter for Loughborough as the Thunder came out on fire hitting shot after shot as the […]
The Leicester Riders took on the Durham Palatinates in a tight, back and forth contest which saw the Riders losing 85-70 after they were unable to answer the second half run of the Palatinates. The Riders were off to a quick start in the first, behind good efficiency and a balanced scoring effort they managed […]
The Riders improved their BBL best record to 17-2, beating the Surrey Scorchers 82-60 on the road. Darien Nelson-Henry led the team with 21 points and five rebounds, not missing a shot as he went 8-8 from the field. Nelson-Henry’s shooting was consistent throughout the team, as Leicester enjoyed a characteristically efficient shooting night, going […]
Season So Far – Riders A 16-2 record is enough to put the Riders 10 points clear atop the BBL Championship table. They have dominated the BBL on both ends, possessing the league’s best offensive and defensive record by scoring 90.2 points and giving up just 70.1. The Riders start to their season was the […]
Sunday saw the Loughborough Riders take on Team Newcastle in a tough contest headlined by defense, runs and three point shooting. The Riders were led by dominant performances from both Joe Bielak and Harrison Gamble who each had 23 points. But their efforts weren’t quite enough to overcome Team Newcastle who were able to hold […]
The Riders took their second defeat of the season in a thriller, falling to the Manchester Giants 85-83. Losing their MVP Geno Crandall to injury after the first minute, the Riders fought hard all game to keep it close. There was never double-digit points between the teams, as the game came down to the final […]
Manchester hosts retro night in this one, with classic kits, tunes and special guests set to feature! The Riders will be throwing it back to the early 2000s, sporting a blue and orange for the contest. Season So Far – Riders The Riders sit top of the BBL Championship table with a 16-1 record, their […]
The Riders improved to 16-1 at the top of the BBL Championship with a comfortable 80-59 win against the Cheshire Phoenix. With the Rocks losing their game against the Surrey Scorchers, the Riders clinched a playoff place with the win. A team effort saw the Riders take the win, as eight players scored eight or […]
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of one of our former players Eric Robertson. Out with being an outstanding basketball player and all his accomplishments on court, Eric was a stand out human being who’s light shone so brightly. He was a man of family and faith. His infectious smile and […]
Season So Far – Riders The Riders are clear at the top of the BBL Championship table, having lost just one of their 16 games this season. They are the BBL’s premier side on both ends of the floor, scoring 91.3 points per game while giving up less than 70. Shooting efficiency has been the […]
Sunday’s game saw the Loughborough Riders take on the Leicester Warriors in a high scoring, high octane match. Both teams gave it their all as the Riders pulled through and won the game 101-94. Right from the tip it was evident it was going to be an intense game. Both teams were quick to push […]
Saturday saw a contested contest between the Loughborough Riders and Newcastle University. Both teams put on a gritty display of heart, but it was Newcastle that managed to get the edge and win 93-87. The first quarter was a battle between Newcastle’s ability to attack the paint and the Riders stellar perimeter shooting. Both teams […]
Sunday’s Trophy Semi Final saw the Leicester Riders take on the Sevenoak Suns in a gritty, defensive minded game that was decided by both teams ability to defend the other. It was well fought but the Rider’s couldn’t overcome the Suns and lost the game 74-57. The Game began on equal footing. It was evident […]
The Riders won a battle in Bristol, emerging 78-75 victors against the Flyers. Zach Jackson put on a show throughout, scoring 28 points and leading Leicester down the stretch. The game came down to the final shot after Jackson’s three put the Riders up one with less than a minute remaining. He and Geno Crandall […]
Retro kits, top tunes and special guests are all in store for the Leicester Riders & Manchester Giants remaining league games against each other. Leicester’s trip to Belle Vue, Manchester will have a twist on Sunday 13 March 2022 with both teams playing in a version of a RETRO kit from years’ gone by (tickets […]
Riders home game with Bristol Flyers has been selected to feature on Sky Sports. As such the game on 25 March 2022 will now tip-off at 7.30pm. With an international break this weekend, Riders are back in league action away at Bristol on Saturday 5th before returning to the Morningside versus Cheshire on Friday 11th […]
The Riders dominated the Glasgow Rocks wire to wire, taking a 105-76 road win to improve to 14-1. Patrick Whelan led the Riders with 23 points in 22 minutes, exploding from three to hit six of his seven attempts. Joining him in a hot shooting night were Conner Washington and Marc Loving, who went 3-7 […]
Season So Far – Riders The Riders are once again the team to beat in the BBL, as they sit top of the league table with a 13-1 record. They are in a strong position to retain their BBL Championship title, playing elite basketball on both ends. Leicester possesses the BBL’s best offensive and defensive […]
Season So Far – Riders The Riders are the team to beat in the BBL Championship, as they currently top the standings with a 12-1 record. They possess both the best offensive and defensive records, scoring 91.3 points per game, while giving up just 68.4. Patrick Whelan’s play this season has earned him a place […]
Season So Far – Riders The Riders have asserted themselves as the premier team in the BBL this season. An 86-69 win against the Giants last time out improved Leicester’s record to 12-0, their best-ever start to a season. Picking up where he left off last season, reigning MVP Geno Crandall has led the way […]
Season So Far – Riders Winning the BBL Cup and sitting undefeated through 11 league games, the Riders are in the midst of their greatest start to a season in franchise history. They face their Cup final opponents in this one, hoping to boost their chances of a league title defence. Team play on both […]
The Riders moved to 11-0, their best-ever start to a league campaign, beating the London Lions 80-67. Leicester’s BBL best defence locked in to win the game late, holding the league’s highest-scoring offence to zero points in the first eight and a half minutes in the fourth quarter. Patrick Whelan proved why he deserved his […]
Season So Far – Riders The Riders have gotten off to their best start to a league season in franchise history, as they sit top of the BBL Championship table with a 10-0 record. Led by Marc Loving’s 14.8 points per game, they are in prime position to retain their league title. In their previous […]
Leicester Riders are pleased to announce the signing of US guard Alison Lewis. Lewis will be added to the roster and make her debut this Saturday in the Riders WBBL Championship clash in Scotland against the Caledonia Pride. Alison played 50 games for the University of Delaware and after leaving the Fightin Blue Hens she […]
The Riders made it 10 straight league wins to start the season, beating the Cheshire Phoenix 76-59. Reigning MVP Geno Crandall stuffed the stat sheet with a triple-double, putting up 13 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists. The tie was tightly contested through three quarters, before the Riders’ BBL best defence locked in. They held […]
Season So Far – Riders The Riders top the BBL Championship table with a 9-0 record, their form making them the team to beat heading into the second half of the season. They have the league’s best offensive and defensive record, scoring 96.4 points per game while giving up just 68.4. Marc Loving has led […]
Over the coming months, the Leicester Riders Foundation will lead a number of Premier League Kicks sessions in partnership with Leicester City Football Club. The free basketball sessions will be held for young people coming from underprivileged areas, and people who may not have this kind of opportunity elsewhere. The Foundation will host four sessions, […]
Alex, who has been at the academy since 2016, has left the Leicester Riders to move to America, where he will continue his basketball journey. Alex has shown great commitment in his time with the Riders, playing for our U12 and U14 teams, as well as participating in our community sessions. He has always given […]
Leicester Riders Foundation have led a session for the REMIT group as part of the United Leicester partnership. The session, aimed at improving wellbeing, saw the group take a walk Abby Park, alongside Riders coaches Dom and Aaran, before stopping for refreshments. The session, which will now be held weekly, is aimed at helping the […]
Season So Far – Riders The Riders have enjoyed a flawless start to their title defence, sitting top of the league table with an 8-0 record. It’s their best start to a season since 2016, when they went on to win the title by eight points. In the BBL Cup, Leicester awaits their first BBL […]
British guard Evan Walshe has been added to the Loughborough University roster ahead of the NBL sides’ D1 game this Saturday. Walshe who started this season in the Spanish third league with Aquimisa Carbajosa has joined the Riders programme and will be available to play for Will Maynard’s side this weekend. The former Oaklands Academy […]
The Riders tip-off their BBL Trophy campaign on the road to Bristol, where they will take on the Flyers. Season So Far – Riders The Riders sit atop the BBL Championship table with an undefeated record through eight games. They possess the league’s best offensive and defensive record, scoring 97 points a game while giving […]
Marc Loving has been named the Player of the Month for December! Riders had a perfect month with five wins from five games including two wins over London Lions in the BBL Cup Semi finals. In the league, Loving hit 20 points against Glasgow Rocks, 14 a piece against Newcastle Eagles and Plymouth City Patriots. […]
The Riders tipped off 2022 with a win, cruising past the Sheffield Sharks 100-62. Darien Nelson-Henry led Leicester with 19 points in 21 minutes, going 9-14 from the floor. The win maintains the Riders undefeated league record, as they sit top of the BBL Championship table with an 8-0 record. Nelson-Henry dominated the glass in […]
The Riders face the Sharks in their first fixture of 2022, hoping to improve to 8-0 in the BBL Championship. Season So Far – Riders The Riders finished 2021 with an undefeated league record, sitting top of the BBL Championship through seven games. They come into this fixture on a 12 game winning streak, having […]
Season So Far – Riders After falling to the Bristol Flyers in the first game of their BBL Cup group, the Riders enjoyed a six-game winning streak to qualify for the knockouts. They then won a nailbiter in the quarter-finals, with Jubril Adekoya’s game-winner seeing them past the Cheshire Phoenix 85-84. Geno Crandall leads Leicester […]
Leicester Riders are thrilled to announce Hard Yards UK as their official sock provider. Leicester Riders and Hard Yards UK both share the same belief that marginal gains are critical in elite sport to maintain a competitive edge and this partnership demonstrates their commitment to continuous improvement and innovation within their respective fields. “It’s fantastic […]
Season So Far – Riders The table-topping Riders are the BBL’s only remaining undefeated team, starting the season 6-0. They possess the league’s best offence and defence, demonstrated by their 101-72 dominating win against the Newcastle Eagles in their previous game. Geno Crandall put on a first-half clinic, scoring 20 points to put the game […]
Leicester Riders 80 – Milton Keynes 54 Leicester Riders U14 Girls are flying high in their league this season. Having finally been able to enter into their first competitive season, all their hard work and enthusiasm over the last few years is truly reaping its rewards. Sunday saw them take on Milton Keynes Basketball Club […]
Season So Far – Riders Leicester possesses the only unbeaten record in the BBL Championship, boasting a 5-0 record at the top of the league table. They look for their second league win against the Eagles in this tie, following the season opener. Marc Loving tops the Riders scoring charts with 18 points per game, […]
The Riders take a slight advantage into the second leg of the BBL Cup semi-final after beating the London Lions 99-96. Patrick Whelan continued his hot scoring form with 25 points to lead the game, going 6/7 from three. Leicester led the game by as many as 23 points after winning the third quarter by […]
The Leicester Riders Foundation has launched a Give To Local Hardship fundraiser in an effort to raise £4,000 to increase its reach in promoting basketball in the community. The aim is to raise money that can help us to support families who have been hit hard by the pandemic and break down barriers to get more […]
Season So Far – Riders After falling to the Bristol Flyers in the first game of their BBL Cup group, the Riders enjoyed a six game winning streak to qualify for the knockouts. They then won a nailbiter in the quarter finals, with Jubril Adekoya’s game winner seeing them past the Cheshire Phoenix 85-84. November’s […]
On Monday, the Foundation hosted the Primary Schools Tournament at the Morningside Arena. The event was held for Year 5 and 6 students at Taylor Road, Richard Hill, St Mary’s, Fosse Mead and Hope Hamilton School, who bought two sides, all schools across Leicester. The tournament was played in a round robin format, with all […]
On Friday night 27 volunteers on the NCS Changemakers programme attended the Riders game against Glasgow Rocks to raise money for Help the Homeless. They collected £107 for Help the Homeless, before volunteering at the match and watching the Riders defeat the Rocks in an entertaining match at the Morningside Arena. Leading the NCS sessions […]
The Riders remain undefeated to start their league campaign with a 105-76 blowout win against the Glasgow Rocks. They go a win clear at the top of the BBL Championship table with a 5-0 record, after Patrick Whelan led them to a home win with 22 points, seven rebounds and six assists. Scoring his Riders […]
This week, Leicester Riders Foundation have been leading an NCS session for special educational needs students from college. The course, which is part of the Foundation’s community action group, has helped offer students access to a number of activities that they otherwise wouldn’t have exposure to. Over the course of last fortnight, the students, from […]
