Riders tipped their preseason off with a 144-69 win in the traditional Red vs Purple matchup, where they hosted feeder club Loughborough Riders of the NBL. Mo Walker led Leicester in a dominant 27 points and 11 rebound performance, while Patrick Whelan scored 21 in his Riders debut. For the first time in over a […]
Louise Rouse has signed for the Leicester Riders ahead of the 2021/22 WBBL Season. Rouse makes the switch to the East Midlands after two seasons with the Oakland Wolves where the 19 year old became a mainstay of their side. Last year in WBBL Championship action she averaged 8.2ppg & 5.7rpg in nearly 25 minutes […]
Makana Stone has signed her first professional contract with the Leicester Riders after having an impressive debut season playing in WNBL D1 for Loughborough Riders. Stone was an almost ever-present figure in the Loughborough Riders team, playing 17 out of 19 games and receiving team of the year honours. She had an immediate impact putting […]
Leicester Riders have confirmed two home pre-season fixtures as Rob Paternostro’s side prepare for the 2021-22 BBL season. Riders fans will get there first chance to get a glimpse of this seasons’ squad in the traditional RED v PURPLE game when Leicester host feeder side Loughborough Riders of the NBL. The game will take place […]
After reaching an agreement with London Lions which sees the departure of Holly Winterburn to the capital, Leicester Riders Managing Director thanks the former Oregon Duck for her efforts in a Riders jersey. “We have a long history with Holly having brought her through the programme, and taking her back after her time at Oregon,” […]
British young gun Victor Ndoukou has been named to the Leicester Riders roster for the 2021-22 season. Ndoukou, who is studying at Loughborough College, will also represent Charnwood and Loughborough Riders following on from last season. “I’m excited to be part of the Riders roster again this season,” reflected Victor. “Being able to compete with […]
Leicester Riders have confirmed they will travel to Holland to face Donar Groningen as part of their pre-season. Donar played in the Basketball Champions League qualifiers and FIBA Europe Cup last season and will act as a good test for Rob Paternostro’s men. “Pre-season is a vital part of our preparations for the new season […]
Riders have added combo guard Kimbal Mackenzie to their roster for the 2021-22 season. Mackenzie, who’s been playing this summer in the CEBL alongside Rider Mo Walker and former Rider Corey Johnson, has signed a one year deal in Leicester after spending two seasons in Spain in LEB Gold. “I’m so excited to be joining […]
The 2021-22 season gets underway with two home fixtures in the BBL Cup. Riders face Bristol Flyers on Friday 24th September (7.30pm) before hosting Surrey Scorchers on Sunday 26th September at 5pm. Riders get their defence of the BBL Championship underway with a tasty home fixture against Newcastle Eagles on Friday 29th October 2021 (7.30pm). […]
Hunter, a 6’0” guard, will suit up for his rookie season in professional basketball having spent his final two collegiate years at the University of Ohio. He averaged 14 points, 4.9 assists and 4.4 rebounds for the Bobcats in 2023/24, and was named Second Team All-Conference after finishing the year as the MAC assists leader. […]
Season tickets for the 2021-22 BBL campaign are now on open sale! Secure your chosen seat at all Leicester Riders BBL Championship, Trophy and Cup home games for the 2021/22 BBL season! After winning the league title last season in a challenging year we are delighted to be welcoming you back for the new campaign, […]
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Safeguarding If you have a concern to raise on any Leicester Riders Foundation programme or activities which you, or your child are participating in, you can speak to: LRF Designated Safeguard Lead- Greg Ellis. If you are worried about the immediate safety or welfare of a child, young person or adult at risk please contact: […]
LRF Teams We provide team basketball for boys at U12s, U14s, U15s, U16s and U18s. Across these age groups we currently have 7 boys teams. Within these teams we compete in Conference and Premier National League and the Youth Basketball League (YBL). The girl’s side of the academy is our fastest growing part of the […]
Inclusion Leicester Riders Foundation work closely with Mencap to deliver the Round the World Challenge. Round the World Challenge aims to support people with a learning disability to get out and get active in a way that is flexible, fun and motivating. We worked with North Warwickshire and Hinckley College Foundation studies department to deliver […]
American Zach Jackson has made a return to Leicester Riders, signing a new deal for the 2021-22 season. Jackson, who’s first season was cut-short last term due to injury is now fully fit for the new BBL season. Riders Head Coach Rob Paternostro is delighted to welcome Zach back to the Morningside: “We loved working […]
Knife crime The Leicester Riders Foundation is currently working on providing Basketball sessions, inspired by the ‘Carry a Basketball Not a Blade’ (CABNAB) project in London, to the local community and youth workers to educate on the dangers of carrying a knife. This has seen Foundation staff work in schools in the city with students […]
Employment through Sport During February 2020, LRF launched the first project delivery of the Employment Through Sport programme. This programme is a grant funded project, awarded by Futures and the Education & Skills Funding Agency, whose purpose is to support people currently not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET) to gain future employment. Leicester Riders […]
National Citizen Service National Citizen Service is the largest youth development programme in the UK, working to provide a unique opportunity to 15 – 17 year olds, to develop key life skills, prepare them for the working world and to mix with new people to develop key communication skills and help develop the local community […]
Community Camps During half terms and some weekends, the Foundation will host Community Camps for those between the ages of 8 and 16. Attendees will arrive at 10am, then leave at 4pm. Camp tickets are available for £20 a day, though there may be a discounted a rate if you attend all days. On community […]
Arena Development sessions The Foundation provides weekly sessions at the home of the Leicester Riders, the Mattioli Arena. These sessions are open for anyone up to the age of 18, all genders, and are open to anyone regardless of ability. The sessions are taken by our expert coaches, who will take into account the variety […]
University provision The Leicester Riders Foundation have a strong long-standing partnership with DeMontfort University and the University of Leicester. The foundation provides bespoke high-quality coaching for the University Men’s basketball 2nd team at the University of Leicester and for the Women’s first team at Demonfort University. These partnerships see Foundation coaches deliver multiple practices per […]
Hoops 4 health The Hoops 4 health programme is delivered by the Leicester Riders Foundation alongside Leicester Riders professional BBL players and supported by Loughborough University School of Business and Economics. It is aimed at pupils in years 5 and 6. The roadshow will consist of a 2-hour session (four stations at 20 minutes) in […]
Corey Johnson, Aaron Falzon, Ali Fraser and Mustapha Heron will not return to the Riders next season it has been confirmed this morning. “We’d like to put on record our thanks to Corey, Aaron, Ali and Mustapha who have all contributed to a title-winning team last time out,” commented Managing Director Russell Levenston. “Corey had […]
Leicester Riders are thrilled to announce the signing of 6’5” shooting guard Patrick Whelan. Whelan, who has spent the past three seasons at Real Murcia in Spain, is the brother of Jordan Whelan who played in the BBL last season for Manchester Giants. The Warrington-born star is keen to get started… “Excited to be a […]
Fans of British basketball will be welcomed back to the first event of the season as the British Basketball Cup Finals return to Utilita Arena Birmingham. The 2022 British Basketball Cup Finals take place on Sunday 30 January with two amazing games to entertain fans as teams from the WBBL and BBL compete for the […]
Great Britain international guard Conner Washington has committed his future to the Riders having signed a new three-year deal that keeps him at the Morningside Arena until the summer of 2024. Washington, who has made 246 league appearances for the Riders, won his eleventh trophy with the club last year, his fourth league title. “It […]
Leicester Riders are bringing you a fun filled family event in partnership with Leicester based and worldwide stocked clothing brand HYPE in partnership with Basketball England and Leicester City Council. The event will take place at Humberstone Gate next Saturday 10th July, starting at 10am and finishing at 5:30pm. Throughout the day, Leicester Riders Foundation players of […]
The Morningside Arena, home of the Leicester Riders, has announced plans for a 1,200 metres squared Extension, to increase the flexible use of the Arena. The Arena is the largest indoor venue in the city with a capacity for up to 3,000, and stages many national and international Events, both in sport and culture, as […]
Riders have announced this morning that popular forward Jamell Anderson won’t be returning next season. Anderson, who was named in the BBL’s defensive team of the year, has spent 8 seasons in the East-Midlands since 2011. “My time at the Riders has been so eventful, I’ve played alongside some of the best players to play […]
The 2021 BBL League Champions Leicester Riders and accountants Torr Waterfield have agreed to extend their partnership for another three years in a wide-ranging sponsorship deal. As well as winning the BBL Championship for the fifth time in May, Riders have highly successful women’s, underage and student programmes, and deliver a range of community projects […]
Charnwood WEABL and EABL were both victorious against Sheffield College. WEABL The Riders WEABL claimed an 82-72 win. The home team had a slow start as Sheffield took a four-point lead to end the first quarter. Charnwood slowly clawed their way back and gathered momentum for a 10-0 run. Molly James and Katie Januszewska had […]
Charnwood Academy graduate Greg Wild has signed his first professional contract with Leicester Riders. Wild, who featured in both the BBL roster for Leicester and NBL roster for Loughborough last term, has committed his future to the programme signing a four-year contract. “It’s a surreal feeling signing my first professional contract with such a decorated […]
Leicester Riders have secured the signature of Canadian-born centre Mo Walker who has signed a new two-year deal, taking him to the end of the 2022-23 season. “Obviously the last two seasons were very tough on Mo, two difficult injuries, but we were very happy to see him recover and make it back for the […]
Riders Captain Darien Nelson-Henry is looking forward to another year in Leicester next term. Having signed a two-year deal last July, the American big who will be back for his third season, is also studying for his Masters degree at the Business School at Loughborough University. “I am extremely excited to be coming back to […]
Leicester Riders are excited to announce a new multi-year contract with Head Coach Rob Paternostro has been agreed. “I’m thrilled to extend my deal with the Riders. I have enjoyed everything about being the Head Coach here and am looking forward to the future,” commented Rob Paternostro. “It’s home for my family and I. I […]
Last night Leicester Riders announced it’s award winners for the 2020-21 campaign. A huge thank you to our sponsors and partners Our Neighbourhood, Everards and Spice Bazaar along-with our individual award sponsors. Coach of the Year – sponsored by the Trophy Parlour Rob Paternostro Most Improved Player of the Year – sponsored by the Loughborough […]
Both the Charnwood teams defeat Manchester basketball academy over the weekend. Charnwood WEABL took home a 54-77 road win against the Mystics in the WEABL Summer Showcase. Despite a close first half between both teams, the Riders changed the course of the game with a 35-point third quarter as well as holding the host team […]
Well, it was not the final outcome we desired, that much is obvious. However, it is hard to be bitter after such an amazing season with an amazing team. Of course, the sour taste will remain in our mouths for some time. That much is inevitable. Yet, it is somewhat comforting to see Newcastle carry […]
The Riders faced the Reading Rockets in the Play-off quarter finals on Saturday, 15th May. They were looking to bounce back after their loss against the Rockets in April. Riders were able to overcome a tough match and go through into the semi-finals. A very close first quarter with a strong defence from both teams, led […]
The Riders take on the Eagles in the second leg of the BBL playoff semi-final. Tipping off at 5:00pm Thursday, a transformed ‘May Madness’ Morningside Arena will host a clash deciding which side progresses to the BBL final. Season So Far – Riders The Riders have thrived this year with a hounding athletic defence. Ranked […]
The Morningside Arena are excited to welcome you back to meet the 2021 BBL League Champions the Leicester Riders. The Arena has completed a refurbishment and added additional facilities to reassure guests that they can confidently return to the venue they have missed. BOOK YOUR SLOT Join us on Wednesday 19th May for… A soft […]
The BBL playoff semi-final remains firmly in the balance, after the Riders beat the Eagles 77-76 in the first leg. The Riders led their long-standing rivals by as much as 20, yet a comeback from the Eagles set up a dramatic second leg. 20 points, seven assists and four steals from Geno Crandall led the […]
The Riders take on the Eagles in the first leg of the BBL playoff semi-final. Tipping off at 5:00pm Tuesday, a transformed ‘May Madness’ Morningside Arena will host the clash of BBL titans. Season So Far – Riders The Riders display of dominant basketball saw them progress to the semi-finals, comprehensively beating the Flyers 177- […]
LRF Academy The Leicester Riders Foundation Basketball Academy is an elite development opportunity for young people inspired to play basketball within Leicester City, Leicestershire County and the East Midlands. The LRF Basketball Academy is part of the Leicester Riders Basketball Club Elite Performance Pathway. Formed in 2014 the programme is heading into its 10th season […]
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EDUCATION The Leicester Riders Foundation offers a variety of developmental coaching packages to schools across Leicester and Leicestershire. We provide an engaging provision predominately across Key stage two and three- children between the ages of 8 and 14, introducing, developing and inspiring a new generation of players across Leicester and Leicestershire. We aim to further […]
In the last encounter between the Loughborough Riders and Nottingham Trent University back in December, the Riders won in a close one-point game. The Riders were looking to take the win again and were able to do exactly that in another close match. The Rides came out stronger of the two teams and stayed in […]
On to the Semi Finals! After a great start up in Newcastle, it was a comfortable game for us on Wednesday in Worcester. Much like the regular season, we took care of business early on. This made the second leg a little more relaxed, however, we finished with another desirable result. We are matched up […]
The Riders cruised through to the semi-final of the BBL playoffs, beating the Bristol Flyers 92-77 in the second leg and 177-135 on aggregate. William Lee led the Riders with 17 points, nailing three of his six three-point attempts in a comfortable game after a dominant first leg. Geno Crandall demonstrated the effect he can […]
The Riders face off against the Bristol Flyers in the second leg of the BBL Playoff quarter-final, after a dominant display in the first leg. The Riders beat the Flyers 85-56, after a monumental second-half performance, winning by 26 in the final two periods. Season So Far – Riders The league champions continued their hot […]
Tough May Madness quarterfinal for the Riders women as they fall to Newcastle Eagles, 73-79. Riders started the game off strong with an 8-0 run before Newcastle’s Perez hit a jump shot to shift the momentum back into the host’s favour. The second quarter gave Eagles their first lead of the game where they never […]
The Riders kicked off May Madness with a bang, dominating the first leg of the quarter-final to beat the Bristol Flyers 85-56. A commanding second half, which Leicester won 52-26, puts them in a strong position entering the second leg on Wednesday. Geno Crandall enjoyed a tremendous double-double with 21 points and ten assists, leading […]
Riders kick off their May Madness and play-off campaign on bank holiday Monday at 5:00pm, facing the Bristol Flyers at the Vertu Motors Arena in Newcastle. The Leicester side look to build on their regular season success as champions in the first leg of the quarter finals. Season so Far – Riders The Riders enter […]
After a great start to the NBL D1 Men’s play-offs, Loughborough Riders prepare to face Solent Kestrels in the play-off quarter finals on Saturday 1st May, 3:30pm away at Solent Sports Complex. Season so Far – Riders Hoping to secure a win this weekend, the riders have had quite a had quite a journey to become […]
Leicester Riders will play Bristol Flyers over a two-legged series in the opening round of the BBL Play-offs. Riders punched their ticket in the play-offs a while back and having won the league title this past Sunday also found out their May Madness opponent. Following a two-point win over Manchester Giants, Bristol Flyers confirmed their […]
I will keep this one short and sweet everyone… Your Leicester Riders have won the 2020-21 League Championship!!! As we all know, there were a variety of scenarios which could have led to this final outcome. And, despite it coming down to the last game of the season, we got it done! I am so very […]
On 25th April, we saw a replay of the fixture we had last week between the Leicester Riders and the Sevenoaks Suns. However, this time round, the Riders were able to take the win against the number 1 seed and were the first team to defeat the Suns this season. The Riders celebrated their win after […]
Champions! The Riders won their fifth BBL Championship title in eight years, dispatching the Cheshire Phoenix in a commanding 97-65 win. Led by a 19 point game from their captain, Darien Nelson-Henry, Leicester took a double-digit lead in the first quarter and never looked back, winning by their biggest margin of the season. The Riders […]
It all comes down to this! Should the Riders win their final game of the season on the road against the Cheshire Phoenix, they will be crowned winners of the BBL Championship title. Season So Far – Riders The table toppings Riders’ season draws to a close with a high stakes game to win the […]
Big win for the Riders as they defeated BA London Lions on the road, 80-84. This game determined the second and third position in the WBBL Championship and playoff ranking. It was a competitive game from the offset as London Lions grabbed an 8-point lead to finish the first quarter. Out the gate, Leonard and […]
In the last encounter between the Loughborough Riders and Reading Rockets, the Riders emerged victorious and they were looking to do the same during their first playoff game this season. A tough game between the 8th and 9th seed led to the Riders securing a 75-68 win, putting them through to the next round. The Rockets started […]
The Riders are one win away from the BBLChampionship title, after leading wire to wire to blow out the Glasgow Rocks 93-67. Mustapha Heron scored his career-high in professional basketball, leading Leicester with 26 points, and grabbing 10 rebounds for an impressive double-double. Ali Fraser also enjoyed a season high performance, scoring 21 points off […]
BBL Championship remains in the Riders’ hands. Should they win their remaining two league games, they will be crowned champions. Season So Far – Riders Top of the BBL Championship table, with a 22-6 record, the Riders have the title in their sights. They are the league’s most efficient team, knocking down 47.8% of their […]
Tough road game for the Riders as they fell to the Sevenoaks Suns, 51-63. Leicester kept it to a three-point game to finish the third, but Sevenoaks’ fourth quarter run consolidated the win. Out the gate both teams went on a rally until Ella Clark hit a three to give Riders a 5-point lead. […]
The Riders fell just short of an awe-inspired fourth-quarter comeback, losing to the Lions 86-81. Leicester pulled the game to within one point after entering the fourth quarter down 16, but couldn’t see the game home in the clutch. William Lee produced a performance of the highest standard, dropping a season-high 25 points to pair […]
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As the race to the end of the season hots up, we’re looking forward to May Madness with an amazing Facebook giveaway to say thank you for your support this season! The May Madness Fan Pack includes tickets to all the 2022 BBL and WBBL Finals, a Sure Shot Hot Shot unit, Molten balls and […]
The top two teams in the BBL face off in a potentially title deciding clash. Should the table-topping Riders overcome the second placed Lions, they will be crowned league champions. Season So Far – Riders The Riders league best 22-5 record has been built from efficiency and rim protection. They top the BBL in field […]
The Riders lost a hard-fought contest, falling on the road to the Newcastle Eagles 90-80. A competitive tie between long-standing rivals came down to the final minute of play, but a monumental second-half performance from Newcastle overcame an 11 point Riders halftime lead. Leicester had contributions from every player on the court, led by a […]
The top team in the British basketball League take on the league’s most historic. Travelling to the Vertu Motors Arena in Newcastle on Friday for a 7:30pm tip, the Leicester Riders look to secure BBL silverware in the final regular season clash with their oldest rivals Newcastle Eagles. Season so Far – Riders The Riders […]
Another thriller at the top of the table! It was an exciting matchup from start to finish. With Plymouth on a winning streak throughout March, we knew it would be a tough game. And, thanks to solid, well distributed play from our guys, and a few fortuitous plays throughout the game ultimately ended in our favour after […]
The last time we saw the two local rivals go head-to-head, the Loughborough Riders beat Leicester Warriors with a 2-point lead. This time, they were looking to bag yet another win and didn’t disappoint. From the beginning, we saw a close game, with both teams neck and neck throughout and able to respond to each […]
The Riders displayed the composure and experience of a league-leading ball club to see out an overtime thriller, beating the Plymouth Raiders 93-85. Darien Nelson-Henry’s 19 point performance led the Riders for the second straight game, accompanied by a team-high seven rebounds. Geno Crandall, despite struggling with a wrist injury throughout, demonstrated his toughness, playing […]
The Riders return to the Morningside Arena Saturday for a top two clash. Taking on the surging Plymouth Raiders at 6:00pm, the Riders look to complete a season sweep and spoil the visiting side’s win streak. Season So Far – Riders The Riders remain the premier team in British Basketball. An impressive 18-point mid-week win […]
Darien Nelson-Henry led a dominant Riders display, with 14 points and seven rebounds in a 75-57 away win against the Worcester Wolves. In the final 13 minutes, the Riders beat their opponents 27-11, flexing their defence which ranks second in the BBL to hold the Wolves to just 23 second-half points. Geno Crandall marked his second […]
The Riders look to end an epic three-game series with a win, facing the Worcester Wolves in a battle for the head to head between the two sides. Tipping off at 7:00pm, the University of Worcester Arena is in store for another tightly contested thriller. Season So Far – Riders In a face-off between the […]
It was an exciting weekend to be a Rider’s fan, and a Rider’s player. While the game was exciting, and we may have allowed it to get a little closer than we would like… the true excitement came with the return of some well missed faces on the court! It was great to have Geno back on […]
Leicester Riders once again dominated on the court by securing a 94-51 win against the Durham Palatinates on 4th April at their home game. The Riders took control of the game in the first quarter itself by leading 20-13. They continued to play to their strengths and were able to increase their lead in the second […]
The Riders responded to their midweek loss with a clutch win, as they beat the Manchester Giants 90-87 in a nailbiting finish. Corey Johnson displayed nerves of steel, as his late free-throws were ultimately the difference between the two teams. Manchester had a chance to send the game to overtime, led by a career-high scoring […]
After a disappointing loss in mid week, Riders looks to bounce back. Tipping off at 5:00pm, the National Basketball Performance Centre plays host to an Easter Sunday clash between the Riders and the Giants. Season so Far – Riders The Riders currently possess the premier spot in the BBL table, sitting 1st with a lead of […]
Our high spirits after a decisive win came crashing down after Tuesday’s defeat. There are no excuses we can make. It came down to complacency and a lack of focus on our part. After beating Bristol handily on Saturday, we came into Tuesday’s game thinking it would be a similar result. They came out with […]
The Flyers broke a five-game Leicester win streak, as they beat the Riders 80-54. A dominant fourth-quarter performance put the game to bed, which was competitive entering the final period. By clogging the paint, the Flyers held the BBL’s most efficient offence to 37% from the field. This was the second of a back to […]
The Riders return home to face the Bristol Flyers for the second game of the double-header. Tipping off at 6:00pm at the Morningside Arena, the Riders look for repeat success in the rematch. Season So Far – Riders The Riders face the Flyers for the second time in four days, confident after an away win […]
The Leicester Riders women had a great start to their weekend set of games as they were victorious against the Manchester Mystics this evening. The team took the lead from the first quarter and kept a healthy gap throughout the game to ensure their win. While the Mystics struggled to shake the ladies with their […]
Loughborough Riders Men were looking to bounce back from their loss against the Bradford Dragons from their previous match in February and they were able to do exactly that by securing a 86-70 win at their home game on 27th March. Both the quarters of the first half got off to a very slow start. The […]
After last weekends break, the Riders take the court again on Saturday at 7:30pm for the first of a double-header, travelling to the SGS College Arena in Bristol to face a hungry Flyers side. Season So Far – Riders The Riders were impressive in their last performance, outlasting a gritty Cheshire Phoenix side to end […]
After signing for the Riders last month, Mustapha Heron enjoyed a breakout game for the Riders, dropping a season-high 19 points as Leicester beat the Cheshire Phoenix 82-70. In the absence of the BBL’s second-highest assist maker Geno Crandall, Conner Washington dominated the playmaking responsibilities. He played every minute of the first half, and finished […]
The Riders look for revenge Wednesday against a hot Phoenix side. Tipping off at 6:00pm, the Morningside Arena hosts a clash between two teams looking to snuff out each other’s winning streaks. Season So Far – Riders Leading the BBL table by 10 points, the Riders have started to build another impressive winning streak, coming […]
Following a big weekend, we faced Surrey in the middle of the week. It was our third game in five days, and I was a little beat up after the tough weekend. The first half looked good for us, with a decent lead going into the locker room at halftime. We knew we made some mistakes […]
St. Patrick’s Day may be known as a day of luck, but the Riders relied on much more than just fortune in a composed clutch performance, beating the Scorchers 90-87. The importance of building off two huge weekend wins could not be overstated entering the game, and the Riders dispatched the Scorchers late to win […]
After two impressive performances the Newcastle Eagles and the London Lions, the Leicester Riders look to continue their winning play against the Surrey Scorchers at the Morningside Arena Wednesday at 6:00pm. Season So Far – Riders Last weekend the Riders extended their lead over rivals Newcastle Eagles and the surging London Lions with a pair […]
A huge weekend for the Riders! I am so proud of the way that the guys have rallied after two tough losses. We knew this was going to be a season-defining weekend, and we pulled through with determination and grittiness. Our Sky battle against Newcastle on Friday displayed the versatility of our team — with 7 players […]
Loughborough Riders picked up another valuable away win 95 – 77 against the Reading Rockets on Sunday 14th March. Riders proved too hot to handle for the Rockets as they took control of the game from start to finish. Rockets only led for the first two minutes of the game, thanks to a tip in from […]
A first-class defensive second-half earns the Riders a 77-73 win against the London Lions. Offence wins games, but defence wins championships, and that phrase has never rung truer than in this game. The Riders held the league’s best-ranked offence to just 19 second-half points, In arguably the most important game in the Riders season so […]
Leicester Riders Women were looking to keep their winning momentum in play and were able to do so by securing a 70-62 win against the Cardiff Met Archers at the Loughborough University. Riders fell short by 2 points at the end of the first quarter. However, by putting up a stronger offence, they were able […]
After a resounding, all crucial win over rivals Newcastle Eagles in front of Sky Sports cameras, the Riders finally return home to the Morningside Arena. Waiting for them at 5:00pm Sunday is another tough, and equally important challenge, the London Lions. Season So Far – Riders Riders got back to winning ways in emphatic style […]
Glencar have agreed to extend their partnership as a key sponsor for the remainder of the 2021 season. After a successful initial sponsorship activation with the Riders back in December for our first game on Sky Sports, Glencar have agreed to support the club and it’s pathway for the remainder of the season. Glencar are […]
Taking place in front of the Sky Sports cameras at 7:30pm Friday, the Riders travel to the newly named Vertu Motors Arena in Newcastle looking to secure a win in their first of two games this weekend. Season So Far – Riders Still sitting at the top of the table, the Leicester Riders look to […]
Another heartbreaker over the weekend…after having the weekend to mull this one over there are a few things that stand out to me, and the team, as key factors that we need to take away from this game. Our defensive intensity needs to pick up. We are relying too much on our talent offensively, and […]
The Riders travel to the Cheshire Oaks Arena on Friday at 6:00pm, taking on the Cheshire Phoenix in the BBL Championship and looking to bounce back from last Sunday’s thrilling overtime loss in Worcester. Season So Far – Riders The Riders had their 11-game winning streak snapped last Sunday by the Worcester Wolves in a […]
Forgive me if my tone is not as chipper as usual, I am not sure how well I convey my feelings through writing sometimes…I wanted to be sure to apologise, as the taste from last night’s loss has not left my mouth. The high of Corey’s huge shot on Friday night has been met with the low of […]
Riders grabbed a 92-71 victory at home over the Oaklands Wolves with four players scoring double digits. After the narrow defeat last weekend to Hemel Storm, Riders were looking to bounce back and get back to winning ways. This is exactly what they did with a controlled performance on both ends of the court. Young Charnwood […]
Loughborough Riders Women were looking to recover from their loss in the previous match against Solent Kestrels. With their strong performance in both offence and defence, they were able to secure a 81-55 win against COLA Southwark at their home game. Riders got off to a very strong start and were able to maintain the […]
This game was a second of a back to back against the Wolves, with both games being won in dramatic fashion. After Corey Johnson’s game-winning three on Friday, this game was set up to be another instant classic, and it certainly delivered. Lamarr Kimble, who scored 24 points in his team’s loss in the last […]
The Leicester Riders and Worcester Wolves go head to head once again this afternoon, this time at the University of Worcester Arena. Season So Far – Riders After Friday night’s win over the Wolves in front of of the Sky Sports Cameras at the Morningside Arena the Leicester Riders now sit with a 14-1 record […]
Corey Johnson came up with a huge shot in the clutch, draining a three with two seconds remaining to beat the Worchester Wolves. It was his 17th points of the night, leading the team and hitting two huge threes in the fourth quarter to keep the Riders’ 11 game winning streak alive. Geno Crandall also […]
The Leicester Riders take on the Worcester Wolves in the BBL Championship on Friday evening in front of the Sky Sports cameras in the first meeting between the two sides this season. Season So Far – Riders A win on the road over the Giants leaves the Riders top the BBL Championship table, sitting with […]
Leicester Riders can confirm that both Kate Oliver and Sara Hinriksdottir will return to their home countries and miss the remainder of the WBBL season. Both players provided great contributions and standout performances for the Riders programme. However, due to circumstances surrounding the pandemic, Riders have agreed to release them from their contracts and are fully […]
Riders new signing Mustapha Heron spoke to riders.basketball ahead of tonight’s Sky game with Worcester Wolves. “I’m amped to be joining the team! It feels great to finally be back to playing basketball,” commented Heron who will make his professional debut with the Riders. “As a rookie coming in I’m just ready to get to […]
Leicester Riders have acted swiftly to add American Mustapha Heron to their table-topping squad. The Connecticut-born player started his college career at Auburn where he scored in double figures in every game but one in his freshman year, leading the team in scoring with 15.2 points per game and rebounding with 6.1 rebounds per game. […]
Hoping to keep their winning momentum in play after their last game, Riders put on a show against Hemel Storm. With a slow start, the Riders fought hard against Storm , who battled throughout the game to clam their victory. Working to close the gap, Riders edged closer to Storm, ending the first half with […]
It was another great week for the Riders! Not only did we win against rivals Newcastle, but they also dropped one to Sheffield, again. That, along with a London loss to Cheshire, proved to be a massive week in terms of league standing for us. The Newcastle game was a tight one until the end, as […]
Corey Johnson went off for 24 points with five threes to lead the team to a 91-77 win against the Giants. Corey Johnson, Geno Crandall and Dairen Nelson-Henry each scored in double-digits, combining for 57 points. The trio have now scored 184 of the Riders 281 points over the last three games, to help Leicester […]
Season So Far – Riders A hard-fought victory at home to the Eagles in their last game put the Riders four points clear at the top of the BBL Championship table, with a 12-1 record. Holding their opponents to 75.8 points per game, their defence is the best in the league, and it was on […]
The Riders continued their fine form in the BBL Championship with a 83-75 win against the second placed Newcastle Eagles. In a balanced team performance, Leicester had contributions from all over the court, with four players scoring in double-digits. Darien Nelson-Henry continued his hot form, with 20 points on his birthday. The birthday boy was […]
Season So Far – Riders Coming into this top of the table clash, the Riders’ offence has been on fire. Over the last four league games, Leicester have scored 106 points on averaging, failing to score in triple digits just once. They sit top of the BBL Championship, with an 11-1 record and the best […]
It has been an odd season thus far to say the least, and as the lockdown and uncertainty continues we wanted to find a way to connect with you on a more personal level. Speaking on behalf of the entire team, I would like to say that we miss the regular interaction dearly (although it is nice to […]
Season So Far – Riders Riders are currently leading the table with a 10-1 record however Coach Paternostro’s side will be looking to bounce back from their Trophy defeat to London on Thursday. The Riders have already claimed the head to head against Sheffield having beaten both their previous encounters in the Championship. In the […]
The Riders fell to the Lions in the first round of the BBL Trophy 76-71 in a tightly contested affair in the capital. Ward-Hibbert hit a go-ahead three to give the Lions the lead with 48 seconds on the clock, the Riders were unable to reply and the Londoners sealed the deal from the free […]
London Lions v Leicester Riders Competition: BBL Trophy Venue: Copper Box Arena Tip off: 18:00 Season So Far – Riders The Riders come into the first round of the BBL Trophy on a seven-game winning streak, with a 10-1 record which tops the BBL Championship table. Over the last three games, Leicester have kicked their […]
Leicester Riders are out on top of the BBL Championship on their own, after a dominant 97-78 victory on the road against the Glasgow Rocks. This result was coupled with an upset defeat 81-75 at home for London Lions by the Plymouth Raiders on Sunday afternoon. Riders were well on top throughout the first three […]
Leicester Riders women secured a 93-39 home win against Caledonia Pride. Both teams had a slow start out the gate, but the Riders went on a 13-0 run until Pride scored their first basket at the 4-minute mark. In the second quarter, Leicester created a comfortable 47-21 lead after a strong effort on both […]
Season So Far – Riders Winning an overtime thriller at home to the Giants continued Leicester’s now six-game winning streak, bringing the Riders to a 9-1 record, the best in the BBL. Giving up 74 points per game, their defence is good for the second-best in the league, however, it was their offence which brought […]
Season So Far – Riders Leicester secured a superb 103-76 win over to the Surrey Scorchers in their most recent game, this helped them go top of the table with a game still in hand and gives them a current record of 8-1. The Riders have proved how strong their offence is with back-to-back 30-point […]
Geno Crandall has won the Molten BBL Player of the Month for January after five straight league wins to join Lions at the summit of the table. Crandall’s biggest moment coming when he hit a buzzer-beating floater to secure a 75-73 home win over B. Braun Sheffield Sharks. The 24 year-old Minneapolis native joined Riders […]
Riders picked up a 77-62 win on the road against BA London Lions in their first game of 2021 after the WNBL pause. Makana Stone once again had a strong performance, coming close to a triple double. Stone ended the game with 18 points, 15 rebounds and 9 steals. Head Coach Antonio Quintero commentated “We […]
Britain’s oldest BBL franchise, Leicester Riders, has partnered with XPS, the sports coaching software which helps coaches monitor and improve team performance. Riders, and its pathway, have access to the state of the art software and are delighted to be teaming up with XPS. “It’s fantastic for us to be able to work with XPS […]
Season So Far – Riders A 75-73 win to the Sheffield Sharks in their most recent game, in part thanks to a go-ahead bucket from Geno Crandall with five seconds left on the clock, moved the Riders to a 7-1 record to start the season. Leicester defence has set the tone for them, and they’re […]
Riders were able to prevail in a hard-fought game against the Oakland Wolves. The wolves started the game strong as they jumped to a 5-10 lead mid-way in the first quarter. However, as soon as Christina Gaskin subbed in she brought intensity and hit a big three to help the home team bounce back. There […]
Leicester Riders held on to win a superb contest at the Morningside Arena against the Sheffield Sharks, 75-73, to retain their bright start to the BBL Championship, and maintain the pressure on the league leaders London Lions. There was nothing in the game for three quarters when a burst from Riders gave them a ten […]
Season So Far – Riders Holding their opponents to 68 points per game, the Riders’ defence has led them to a 6-1 record to start the season, enough to earn them third in the table, with two games in hand on the teams above. Offensively, the Riders have been sharing the wealth, with four players […]
Loughborough men’s Riders put out one of their best performances of the season to see off Bradford Dragons 91 – 68 in the Quarter Final of the L Lynch Trophy. The Dragons came out stronger of the two teams, gaining early momentum to open an early 7-point lead, but a 3-point jump shot from Jonas Dieterich […]
Season So Far – Riders With three games in hand on the London Lions, who top the BBL Championship table, the Riders currently sit third with a record of 5-1. Holding teams to 71 points per game, they possess the best defensive record in the league, and the only unbeaten away record at 3-0. Leicester’s […]
We are delighted to confirm Leicester Riders game against Glasgow Rocks this Sunday will now be played in front of the Sky Sports cameras. Both teams will travel to Worcester to play the game ahead of the BBL Cup Final after it has been announced that the WBBL final has been postponed. The game will […]
Kate Oliver, Holly Winterburn and Sara Hinriksdottir have been selected to the week 7 WBBL All-Star Fives after two road wins against Caledonia Pride and Newcastle Eagles. Kate Oliver’s made her presence known at Newcastle, earning a third All-Star 5 appearance, after recording a double-double with 22 points and 12 rebounds. With her fifth All-Star […]
An unfortunate loss to Loughborough Riders as Thames Valley Cavaliers started strong, ending the game undefeated in the league: 92-79. For the first three quarters the defensive play from the Cavs disrupted the riders’ offence giving them a lead. Although the Riders Men changed momentum after and saw a quick catch-up, it wasn’t enough to […]
With ongoing technical work at Plymouth Pavilions, a decision has been made not to live stream the game on BBL Player platform. Instead the game will be available for FREE on the Plymouth Raiders facebook page. We value the Riders support as ever and hopefully the solution agreed with Plymouth & the league allows for […]
The Leicester Riders head down to the South West to take on the Plymouth Raiders for the second time in just over a week as the Riders look for a record breaking victory over the Raiders. Season So Far – Riders In their previous game, the Riders disappointingly exited the BBL Cup in the semi-final, […]
The Leicester Riders take on the Newcastle Eagles on Tuesday Evening as the two sides do battle for a place in the BBL Cup Final later this month. Season So Far – Riders The Riders’ stared their 2020/21 campaign by easing through the ‘group of death’, qualifying to the knockout stages with a game to […]
Season So Far – Riders The Riders suffered their first loss of the BBL Championship season in their most recent game, losing 73-74 to the London Lions. Leicester came off the back of a two-week break between games and shot just 38% from the field in a low scoring affair. Despite this, they took the […]
Riders game against Bristol Flyers, postponed from December, will now take place on Wednesday 10th February 2021 at 7pm. Last time the sides met in front of the Sky Sports cameras, Leicester winning 85-73. Our final league game versus the Flyers will come at the end of March (27th) down in Bristol.
Following consultation with the BBL, the four BBL Cup Semi-Finalists have come to an agreement to amend the format for the BBL Cup Semi-Finals due to fixture pressures due to COVID-19 implications. The changes are: Moving from two-legs to single-leg. Playing both games in one central venue Playing both games on the same day Therefore […]
Season So Far – Riders This is the second of back to back games against the Flyers for the Riders, after an 85-73 win on Friday evening at the Morningside Arena. The win protected their undefeated BBL Championship record, as they moved to 3-0. The Riders are the only undefeated team remaining, sitting top of […]
Riders have been drawn to face Newcastle Eagles in the BBL Cup Semi Final over two legs. The draw, made live on Sky Sports during the half-time break in Riders win over Bristol Flyers, also saw London Lions match up with Manchester Giants. The exact dates are still to be confirmed but will be played […]
Season so far – Riders The Riders have enjoyed a great start to their BBL Championship campaign, winning their first two games by double digits. Leicester’s defence has been their greatest strength, giving up just 68 points per game, the best defensive record in the league. This defence was on full display in their most […]
Loughborough Riders let a 13-point lead slip against Team Newcastle University going into the fourth quarter, losing the game 77 – 74. Riders looked to be in control for most part of the game with valuable points from Jonas Dieterich (19) and Harrison Gamble (18) with Kyle Jimenez leading the assists (16) but a strong […]
Leicester Riders vs Glasgow Rocks Competition: BBL Cup Quarter Final Venue: Morningside Arena Tip-off: 8:00 PM Season so far – Riders The Riders qualified for the BBL Cup Quarter Finals with a game to spare. Leicester won three games on the bounce despite losing their first game to the Eagles 106-96 in a tightly contested […]
Loughborough Riders defeated top of the league Ipswich 77 – 76 with a big bucket by Makana Stone with 2 seconds left on the clock. Ipswich started the better of the two teams opening an early 10-0 lead, their biggest scoring run of the game. Molly James got the Riders going with a 3-point shot […]
Leicester Riders won a tense game against the Sheffield Sharks to maintain their unbeaten start to the BBL Championship, in a tight, defensive affair at the Morningside Arena, 74-64. The teams were playing for the second time in 5 days, and for the fourth time in this young season, and with both sides very familiar […]
Leicester Riders vs B. Braun Sheffield Sharks Competition: BBL Championship Venue: Morningside Arena Tip-off: 8:00 PM Season so far- Riders The Riders started their season strongly, by securing qualification to the knockout stages of the BBL Cup. Three consecutive wins were enough to achieve this, as they beat each of the teams in their group; […]
Britain’s oldest BBL franchise, Leicester Riders, has partnered with Glencar Construction for the upcoming Sky Sports game against Bristol Flyers on Friday 18th December (7.30pm tip). The game will be the first time the reigning Playoff champions have featured on Sky Sports since coverage got underway last week. The club are delighted to welcome Glencar […]
Riders have another two players selected in the WBBL All-Star Five. The team cruised to the WBBL CUP final last weekend against Cardiff Archers, which was led by a double-double from Ella Clark who put up 15 points and 13 rebounds. Clark made her presence known in the first quarter with a quick 5 points […]
Leicester Riders will host Glasgow Rocks on Wednesday 16 December 2020 (8pm tip) in the quarter final of the BBL Cup. Riders wrapped up their group phase on Monday night having already secured their spot in the quarter finals. The game will be available to watch on BBL Player.
Leicester Riders have added Aaron Falzon to their roster ahead of the start of the BBL league season opener in Surrey on Saturday. Falzon, brother of former BBL player Tevin, joins Leicester having started this season in France with NM1 side Etoile Angers. In college, Aaron spent four years at North Western before a final […]
Surrey Scorchers vs Leicester Riders Competition: BBL Championship Venue: Surrey Sports Park Tip-off: 6:00 PM Season so far- Riders Despite a tough 98-89 loss on the road to the London Lions in their previous fixture, the Riders are sitting pretty at the top of the group of death in the BBL Cup. Geno Crandall led […]
Leicester Riders Foundation Outdoor Sessions are back! Through the Easter Half Term the Leicester Riders Foundation coaches will be delivering two sessions at the St Matthews Big Local Court on the 31st March and the 1st, 7th and 8th of April. The session is available for anyone who would like to be involved aged 8-18 […]
As Saturday’s start to the 2020-21 league season draws upon us, we thought it’d be a great time to reflect on how the Riders have contended over the last few seasons. Under Coach Rob Paternostro’s guidance, the side have had a 116-28 record in league play since 2015/16. An incredible statistic that is the best […]
During his 12- year long tenure with the Riders, GB guard Conner Washington has won everything there is to win in the British Basketball League with 14 pieces of silverware to his name. Washington is an integral part of the Riders’ successes over the last 10 years. In the 2016/17 season, Conner made the BBL […]
U12 GIRLS Coach Ryan Evans will be leading the U12 Girls this year as they compete in the Basketball England U12 Girls League. U12 BOYS Coach Keenan Thomas will begin his coaching career with the U12 Boys who will compete in the Basketball England U12 Boys League this year. U13 BOYS Coach Peitro Tomajer starts […]
Riders made it 2-2 in the league after closely beating the Warriors, Hayden led the scoring with an important 24 points and an impressive 75% field goal percentage. Riders knew that they were in for a close game as they were left trailing by 3 points at half time. However, a dunk by Hayden at […]
Loughborough Riders success as they defeat Thames Valley Cavaliers at their Saturday afternoon home WNBL Division 1 game. Dominating on the court with a final score of 72-53, the team began with a promising lead which they kept from start to finish. The women created a 32 point advantage at half time, and were able […]
Leicester Riders are pleased to announce the signing of Ali Fraser to this years’ roster. Ali joins the Riders after spending the start of the season with NM1 side Avignon in France. But with the CoronaVirus pandemic putting the French season in doubt, Fraser opted to join Rob Paternostro’s side. “I’m happy to have the […]
Community You can book on our sessions by clicking here! One of key aims for the Leicester Riders Foundation is to work within the local community to increase participation in basketball across Leicester and Leicestershire. We also endeavour to deliver sustainable programmes that promote health and wellbeing. As part of this, the Foundation provides weekly […]
Loughborough Riders continue their good form with a strong showing to beat the Nottingham Hoods 85-56 in this Lynch Trophy matchup, confirming their 1st place seed in the tournament. Riders’ Jonas Dieterich led the scoring with 22 points on the night, but it was captain Kyle Jimenez who stole the show with a classy performance. A worthy […]
Loughborough Riders came out on top in a very tough game against the Nottingham hoods. As the game tipped off Riders opened up an 8-point lead, their biggest of the game but a few poor turnovers and efficient offence from the Hoods left them trailing by just 1 point at the end of the first […]
IN SCHOOL COACHING SESSIONS Coaching during school hours, including lunch, break, and lesson times. The Leicester Riders Foundation will deliver high quality coaching to pupils via a six-week block.
The BBL today confirmed the remaining schedule for the 2020-21 season. Leicester Riders will face Surrey Scorchers in Guildford in the first league game of the new campaign on 5 December 2020. Riders first home game will come in the shape of Sheffield Sharks on Friday 11 Dec, who also visit the Morningside to complete […]
A short handed Leicester Riders fell short on Sunday afternoon 98-89 in a tough BBL Cup group qualifying match against the London Lions. Riders overcame a slow start to push the Lions all the way, but former NBA star Deandre Liggins proved the difference. However Leicester remain tied at the top of the North Group. […]
Leicester Riders can confirm today that they are likely to be without Mo Walker and Raheem May-Thompson for the remainder of the season. Walker pulled up in the home fixture versus London Lions earlier this month and after scans revealed a hamstring tear, will see a specialist on Monday and undergo surgery this Tuesday. May-Thompson […]
London Lions v Leicester Riders Competition: BBL Cup Date: Sunday 22nd November Venue: Copper Box Arena, London Tip-off: 2:30 PM Season So Far – Riders One week on from their impressive victory over the London Lions at the Morningside Arena and it’s the turn of the Leicester Riders to make the trip down south for the return […]
Sheffield Sharks v Leicester Riders Competition: BBL Cup Venue: Ponds Forge International Sports Centre, Sheffield Tip-off: 6:00 PM Season So Far – Riders The Riders currently sit second in the group with a game in hand and are coming off the back of a resounding 97-76 victory against the London Lions on Sunday. William Lee will […]
Leicester Riders bounced back from their opening night defeat to Newcastle Eagles, with a dominant final quarter in the away match at the Eagles Community Arena, winning 88-82 in the BBL Cup Group stages. It was Eagles first defeat of the season. Once again the teams could barely be separated in the opening three quarters, […]
Leicester Riders lost out to Newcastle Eagles in their opening match of the season in the BBL Cup Group stages, 102-96 at the Morningside Arena. The match was high quality shooting fest, with twenty three lead changes, and still the scores were tied on 96 with just under three minutes left, before the Eagles scored […]
Leicester Riders’ first competitive game of the 2020-21 season will be available for fans to watch via the LIVE stream this weekend. Riders face Newcastle Eagles in the BBL Cup group phase behind closed doors at the Morningside Arena on Sunday 8th November at 5pm. The club have announced today that it will be available […]
Charnwood College Riders fell short in a hard-fought battle against Loughborough Riders in the L Lynch Trophy. Both sides were slow to open the game, with Loughborough being the first to strike and open a small lead behind the inside play of Loughborough newcomer CJ Hayden, to lead 17-13 at the first break. Charnwood’s Greg […]
Leicester Riders Women never looked back as they won their second preseason game against Oakland Wolves. After the first five minutes, the Riders went on a 12-point scoring run and increased the lead to an 89-54 victory. The team dominated in the paint with 28 points and thrived in transition. Sara Hinriksdottir led the team […]
Leicester Riders Women came out on top against Oakland Wolves in the first preseason matchup. Both teams battled as it was a low-scoring, close game with several lead changes. The Riders managed to maintain an edge in the last five minutes of play to finish off with a 55-51 win on the road. Holly Winterburn […]
Hoopsfix has revealed the rosters for the 2020 Hoopsfix All-Star Classic, despite its cancellation due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The annual event – supported by Nike and 5or6 – would have brought together the top male and female junior players of their generation to play in three All-Star games across two days. Congratulations to our […]
Leicester Riders start to the new BBL season is now back on, after the BBL received confirmation that they will receive Government support to compensate for the games being played without spectators. Riders BBL season was due to start on 2nd October, but the new season will now tip-off behind closed doors on Friday 30th October. Riders […]
Leicester Riders can today announce a special bonus for our current season ticket holders. The Riders and Bristol Flyers have agreed to give access to a live stream of tomorrow’s behind closed doors game exclusively for Season Ticket Holders. Current season ticket holders are urged to check their inboxes tomorrow morning with a link to […]
Leicester Riders can today confirm they will travel to Bristol this Friday for their second pre-season game. Riders will face Bristol Flyers at 7.30pm tip behind closed doors at the SGS Wise Arena. Rob Paternostro’s men opened up pre-season with a narrow defeat to Sheffield Sharks on Friday night 66-70. Corey Johnson led the scoring […]
Loughborough Basketball’s Men’s and Women’s trails have been confirmed ahead of the first week of term as students have returned to campus. Places on rosters of the four Men’s teams and three Women’s teams as well as the Men’s Development Squad will be up for grabs. Women’s Trials Women’s trials are confirmed for Sunday 25th […]
Loughborough Basketball has named it’s student committee ahead of the upcoming season with students returning to Loughborough University this week. The student committee play a key role in the Loughborough basketball programme, working with the professional staff in a multitude of areas to ensure the programme continues to grow, as well as the student voice […]
Leicester Riders return to action this Friday as they face Sheffield Sharks in a pre-season game at Morningside Arena. Although the game will be behind closed doors, Riders fans will be able to watch the game via a LIVE stream for just £4.99 – sign-up here: riders.basketball/live . The club have also announced that Season […]
Leicester Riders are looking at all options, after the planned start of the BBL season later this week was put on hold. Riders along with other BBL clubs met late last week online, to consider the Prime Minister’s announcement that the return of spectators to sporting events was on hold indefinitely, following an increase in […]
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Leicester Riders today announced the signing of American guard Geno Crandall. Crandall, who spent last season in the Czech Republic with Turi Svitavy averaging 13.9 points per game and 3.7 assists, played for both North Dakota and Gonzaga in college. Crandall averaged 14.3 points and 4 assists over three seasons at North Dakota, leading the […]
Katie Januszewska has joined Charnwood College and will play in the WBBL and WEABL this upcoming season. The 5’11 guard previously played for the Derby Trailblazers division 2 and helped the U16s make an appearance at the junior final fours. Last season, the scoring machine averaged 30 points per game with a monster triple-double against […]
Riders Head Coach Rob Paternostro spoke to Riders.Basketball on the retirement of Andrew Thomson… “Andy is a legend of the BBL, there is no doubt about that, when you look at what he is done in his career, one thing is consistent and that’s winning.” “He has won wherever he has played and has been […]
Leicester Riders England international Andy Thomson has decided to call time on his career, as Riders restart full scale training for the new season. 36 years old Thomson has been Riders captain for the last two seasons and is one of the most successful players ever to grace the BBL. Manchester born Thomson has accumulated […]
Leicester Riders can today announce the signature of guard Jonah Mathews. Hailing from Santa Monica, California, 6’3″ Mathews spent four years at USC averaging 13.4 pts in PAC-12 in the 2019-20 season Although the season finished abruptly due to Covid-19, his last appearance for USC on Senior Day was a memorable one. The USC captain […]
Raheem May-Thompson makes a return to Leicester Riders signing a two-year deal. 6’6″ forward May-Thompson, re-joins the Riders after a spell with Cheshire Phoenix, Mulhouse Pfastatt (in France) and Worcester Wolves. Raheem played a role in Rob Paternostro’s side during the 2015-16 season when Leicester won both the league and BBL Trophy. “Obviously Raheem is […]
Great Britain internationals, Whitney Allen and Ella Clark return to the Riders for the 2020-21 season. Allen will compete in the WBBL alongside working as a children’s social worker. Last season the former Charnwood player and coach provided the WBBL side with leadership, hustle, energy and defensive versatility. “I’m looking forward to seeing last year’s […]
Leicester Riders are delighted to announce the signing of William ‘HaHa’ Lee. The American joins Leicester after spending last season with German Pro-A side Nurnberg Falcons BC. The 6-9 forward previously played in the G-League with Iowa Wolves having spent four years playing for the University of Alabama at Birmingham through college. Lee was the all-time […]
Kate Oliver, Christina Gaskin and Sara Hinriksdóttir return to Riders for the 2020-21 season as they finish their masters with the Loughborough School of Business and Economics. Kate Oliver enters her fourth season in the WBBL. The Australian Center asserted her presence in the league by averaging 15.9 points, 9.3 rebounds and 1.7 blocks per […]
Leicester Riders are delighted to announce the signing of American 6’7″ guard Zach Jackson. Last season Jackson played for Ukrainian Superleague side Kharkivski Sokoly, after spending four successful years in college with Omaha Mavericks. He averaged an impressive 18 points per game in his Junior and Senior year, as well as being named in the […]
Mo Walker will return for the Riders for the 2020-21 season, it can also be revealed that having initially signed a two-year deal, Walker has now extended his stay by a further year making him a Rider for the next two seasons. Mo was all set to make his Riders debut last season but for […]
Giovanni took part in the Euroleage Adidas Next Generation Tournament in Kaunas, Lithuania against some of the best teams in Europe. Giovanni has only been playing 3 years and is now competing against NBA prospects. The Team Finished 5th out of 8 teams. Giovanni believes that his experience in Lithuania will only help him develop […]
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