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 […]
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 […]
Charnwood College Riders travel overseas today to begins a 2-week educational trip in Portugal made possible by Erasmus+. The trip will consist of a mix of on and off the court development for the players. The basketball development will open players eyes to local coaching and competition, furthering their understanding of different cultures of the […]
Given the current situation with the coronavirus pandemic, the club have given its blessing for Kate Oliver and Brea Elmore to return home to be with their families. Kate will return to Australia and Brea to America having both played vital roles in their sides’ Betty Codona WBBL Trophy final victory yesterday.
Leicester Riders women dropped out of the top spot in the WBBL Championship, as they were beaten on the road by Durham Palatinates, 77-68. The game was a taster for the WBBL Trophy Final in a couple of weeks’ time, and a replay of last year’s final, but this time Durham prevailed. Former Riders’ star […]
Leicester Riders can confirm that they will be without Jesse Chuku next season. The 27-year old forward is to take a year away from basketball to concentrate on recovery of a pre-existing injury that has affected his time on court the last few seasons. “I would like to thank the Riders for a great year […]
Corey Johnson has committed until the end of the 2020/21 season and enters his second season with the club. Johnson averaged 12.4 points and 3.9 rebounds per game over 10 games last season, arriving midway through with Jordan Spencer before the season was cut short due to the coronavirus pandemic. Speaking to leicesterriders.co.uk, Coach Paternostro […]
Leicester Riders have secured the services of American big Darien Nelson-Henry on a two-year deal. Nelson-Henry had a successful spell with Leicester last time out averaging 13.3 PPG and placing amongst the league’s leaders for field goal percentage. “We are happy to have Darien back. He was a great guy to work with and was a very […]
The University of Leicester’s Vice-Chancellor is working in partnership with the CEO of Leicester City Football Club and the Bishop of Leicester, on a celebration of community spirit in Leicester and Leicestershire this weekend, supported by a raft of other public figures. Headed by Professor Nishan Canagarajah, Susan Whelan and Bishop Martyn Snow,Together In Hope will […]
Leicester’s waterways are set to be transformed with a series of colourful artworks as part of a major community arts project beginning this summer. Five large-scale murals will brighten up parts of the city’s riverside and canal corridor thanks to a partnership between Leicester City Council, the Canal & River Trust and local arts company […]
After three successful seasons with the Riders, Leicester Riders can confirm this morning that they will be without the services of Rema Lascelles next season as he ends his professional basketball career to take up a new challenge. “I’d like to thank both Rob and Russell for giving me an opportunity to play the game […]
British forward Jamell Anderson returns to the Leicester Riders next season after signing a new one-year deal. Anderson who has spent seven seasons in Leicestershire having made his Leicester debut back in the 2011-12 season, has racked up 274 appearances and seven trophies with the Riders. ‘We are thrilled to have Jamell back for another […]
It is with great sadness that the Club announces that Ian Davidson, the Riders Commercial Manager, has passed away. He died suddenly and unexpectedly at Glenfield Hospital on Tuesday night. He was 63 years old. Ian has been with the club over seven years, although more latterly he had gone part-time, while he pursued a […]
Games played: 24 Points Per Game: 15.8 Rebounds Per Game: 4.9 Assists per game: 1.75 Namon Wright joined the Riders in the summer of 2019 following graduation from the University of Colorado. Namon joined the Riders with the reputation as a talented scorer of the ball from the perimeter and did not disappoint in his […]
Games played: 10 Points Per Game: 12.4 Rebounds Per Game: 3.9 Assists per game: 2.1 Corey Johnson arrived in Leicester in late January after starting the season with Spanish LEB Silver side Zornotza. Johnson hit the ground running w providing the Riders with another lethal shooter from behind the three point line as well as […]
Games played: 10 Points Per Game: 5.30 Rebounds Per Game: 3.00 Assists per game: 6.2 Jordan Spencer joined the Leicester Riders in January after leaving German Pro A side Schalke where he started the 2019/20 season. Spencer provided the Riders with efficient minutes off the bench following his arrival as he stepped into the back […]
Games played: 26 Points Per Game: 11.03 Rebounds Per Game: 4.2 Assists per game: 3.03 Jamell Anderson returned to the Riders this season fulfilling the second year of his two year contract with the club. The Nottingham born Forward is one of the most talented defensive players in the league being able to guard all […]
A big thank you to all the Riders fans who voted this last week, the public votes are all in for the Fans Team of the Decade! A huge thank you is owed to all the players who have contributed to the club over the past 10 years, they have all played a part in […]
Games played: 9 Points Per Game: 2.6 Rebounds Per Game: 2.8 Assists Per Game: 4.4 British Guard Rema Lascelles returned for his third season with the Riders this summer after winning four pieces of silverware in that time. Lascelles’ battled injury throughout the 2019/20 season only playing 9 games across all competitions, despite this he […]
This week on Twitter we are polling the 2010-2020 Team of the Decade! We have five spots available, one for each position. We have narrowed the players down to just four for each spot and need your help in voting for which players you’d like to see in the Team of the Decade. We’ll leave […]
Games played: 26 Points Per Game: 8.46 Rebounds Per Game: 4.34 Blocks Per Game: 1.00 6’8 British Forward Jesse Chuku joined the Riders for the 2019/20 season following an 8-year stint plying his trade abroad in the USA, Greece and Spain. The Lehigh University alumni brought an ability to stretch the floor on the offensive […]
The Leicester Riders Foundation have been providing school coaching throughout Leicestershire to thousands of young people for last 5 years through our In School, After School and Hoops 4 Health Programmes. Our experienced coaching staff aim to excite, empower and teach young people the game of basketball. Leicester Riders Foundation deliver to Infant, Primary, Secondary, […]
We’re proud to offer a number of excellent game night packages. The 1967 Club Enjoy the highest quality game night experience as part of the 1967 club. Access to the 1967 Club includes: Exclusive access to the 1967 Club before and after games Complimentary bar until half-time; to include beer, wine and soft drinks Two-course meal […]
Oli Parr is set to graduate this summer from Loughborough College following coaching within the Leicester Riders programme for the last four seasons across multiple levels. Coach Parr joined the programme in 2016 following time spent with the Manchester Mystics Junior programme – studying Sports Management and coaching within the Loughborough University “My time in […]
Games played: 25 Points Per Game: 10.16 Rebounds Per Game: 4.56 Assists Per Game: 8.72 Kyron Cartwright joined the Riders following playing his rookie professional season in Hungary with Alba Fehervar competing both domestically in the Hungarian first division and the FIBA Europe Cup. Cartwright is a true Point Guard who’s ability to lead the […]
Leicester Riders Chairman Kevin Routledge has thanked all Riders fans, after an outpouring of support following the postponement of the BBL 2019/20 season. The BBL announced last Tuesday a suspension of the current season indefinitely, because of the national measures to fight the coronavirus pandemic. No date has been set for a possible resumption to […]
Following defeat on the road in Bristol last weekend the Riders will be looking to bounce back this Friday as they take on the Manchester Giants at the Morningside Arena, here’s all you need to know about the two teams. About the Giants Manchester Giants are looking to build for the future after a new […]
The Leicester Riders take on the Manchester Giants this Friday at the Morningside Arena as they look to bounce back from last Weekend’s defeat in Bristol. Here’s three things to look out for ahead of Friday’s game. Riders aim to move 3-0 on the season against the Giants In their two meetings so far this […]
Leicester Riders slipped to a fourth league defeat of the season, going down 73-69 at Bristol Flyers. In a similar pattern to their trophy defeat in the south west, Riders had led for long periods, only for a fourth quarter rally to see the home side over the line. Jesse Chuku hit a couple of […]
Last weekend the Leicester Riders defeated the Sheffield Sharks at the Morningside Arena on Saturday Night before falling to the London Lions on the Road the next day, here’s three things we learnt across the two games. Depth makes the difference The Leicester Riders continued their impressive form on Saturday Evening as they took down […]
Following their 87-80 win over the Sheffield Sharks Yesterday Evening the Riders travel to London to take on the Lions in a 4pm tip. About the Lions The Lions are coming off their most successful season, including their first BBL Championship. Head Coach Vince Macaulay has recently given up his ownership position with the club, […]
Leicester Riders survived a late scare to claim an 87-80 victory over Sheffield Sharks and stretch their winning run to six games. Riders had led by 20 in the third quarter, but some impressive shooting from the short-handed visitors in the fourth period meant the result was in the balance until the final seconds. Both […]
The home of the Leicester Riders The Morningside Arena, the city of Leicester’s biggest indoor events venue, plays host to the Leicester Riders home fixtures. With various layouts and rooms available with a maximum capacity of 3,000 people Morningside Arena is not only the biggest, but one of the most versatile venues in the East Midlands. […]
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CAR PARKING OPTIONS The Morningside Arena offers numerous car parking options within close vicinity to the doors of the arena. Game night car parking is available at the following nearby locations; Leicester College St Margaret’s Campus/Painter Street & Memory Lane Charter Street Businesses Belgrave Circle/Melton Road (free after 6pm) Morningside Arena – Disabled/Designated parking only on game days. […]
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PLAYER PATHWAY Loughborough Basketball Programme was created in 2010 from the vision of Riders Managing Director Russell Levenston, who wanted to create a player pathway programme for British players so they didn’t have to leave home to achieve their basketball dreams. The Programme boasts an exciting basketball development opportunity through its partnership involving Loughborough University, […]
History in the making Leicester Riders, founded on April 26th, 1967, are the oldest professional club in British Basketball, having been founding members of the National Basketball League (NBL) in 1972 and the British Basketball League (BBL) in 1987. They were originally known as the Loughborough All-Stars, founded by students and lecturers at Loughborough University […]
Season Tickets Our Season Ticket holders are an integral part of our club. Season ticket holders for the 2024-25 season will have their own seats at our Super League Basketball games. Leicester Riders Season Ticket Prices 2024/25 Ticket Type Price Adult £325 Child (Under 16) £110 Concessions (Student and over 65s) £235 Get yours here! […]
Wright signed following his first professional season in Romania, where he suited up for CSM Târgu Jiu. He averaged 12.1 points on 45/37/90 shooting splits, and pulled down 3.1 rebounds per game. Prior to his rookie year, the Massachusetts native played four seasons of NCAA D1 basketball, initially for Princeton University. In Wright’s final year […]
Jackson returns to the Club having spent three seasons with the Riders between 2020 and 2023. He played an integral role in the Riders’ 2022 treble, winning four trophies during his time in the East Midlands. During the 2022-23 season, Jackson averaged 16.2 points and 5.6 rebounds per game, shooting 55% from the field and […]
Victor Ndoukou signed his first professional contract with the Riders in January 2023 to accompany his studies at Loughborough University, committing him to Leicester for four years. Ndoukou is a product of Charnwood Academy. There, he won the 2021/22 EABL MVP award after averaging 11.1 points and 5.1 rebounds in NBL D1, shooting 46% from […]
Spencer Johnson signed from BYU, where he spent four seasons of his collegiate career. Johnson averaged 11.5 points as a senior for the Cougars on 51% shooting from the field, and logged 10.1 points and 6.4 rebounds per game in his graduate year on his way to a 23-11 record. Johnson, a Utah native, had […]
6’8” Thompson will suit up for his rookie season in professional basketball after five seasons with Towson Tigers in the NCAA Division 1. He averaged 12 points and 8 rebounds as a senior at Towson, and 10 points and 9 rebounds in his graduation year, leading the team to four winning seasons during his collegiate […]