Leicester Riders finished pre-season with a professional 86-66 road win against Surrey 89ers. Jaylin Hunter put in a complete performance from the point with 19 points and 6 assists to lead the game. He took over in the second to build Leiecster’s first meaningful lead, and pulled the strings in a fluid Riders offence all […]
Go behind the scenes at PDC Darts and much more with our Business Club! With this year’s Business Club, we’re giving you the opportunity for behind-the-scenes access to PDC Darts at the BoyleSports World Grand Prix! On October 7 12pm – 1.30pm, you can take a look behind the curtain ahead of this prestigious World […]
Leicester Riders Basketball Club can confirm it’s basketball staff for it’s men’s, women’s and Loughborough NBL Division 1 teams for the 2024-25 season. Men’s Head Coach: Rob Paternostro Assistant coaches: Pablo Vazquez, Will Maynard Strength and conditioning: Madeline Westland Medical: Ben Pogmore Women’s Head Coach: Ben Stanley Assistant coaches: Nick Moodey, Arjun Bahra Strength and conditioning: […]
Leicester Riders are set to play Surrey 89ers in their final action of the 2024-25 pre-season. It’s the first fixture between the Riders and the newly formed franchise, and a final opportunity for team chemistry building among Leicester’s roster ahead of the season. Here’s how the fixture is shaping up. Fixture information Fixture: Surrey 89ers […]
Attention, entertainers! Leicester Riders are seeking game day entertainers for the upcoming 2024-25 season! In line with the Club’s dedication to investing in and establishing connections with the local community, it will prioritise hiring local talent for game day entertainment throughout the year. Are you a local dance group, singer, freestyler, or possess any other […]
Leicester Riders basketball club can announce the re-signing of Jessica Eadsforth-Yates for the 2024-25 season. Eadsforth-Yates pens a new deal with the club to return for a third season, after signing a two-year deal in 2022. The Charnwood graduate originally signed from the Newcastle Eagles two years ago, where she spent her first professional season. […]
Leicester Riders are excited to announce the signing of Canadian Shae Sanchez for the 2024-25 season. Sanchez has prior experience in British basketball, having suited up for Manchester Mystics for the 2022-23 season. The 5’9” guard put up 13.2 points and 5.6 rebounds per game from the backcourt, finishing the season as Manchester’s second-leading scorer. […]
Leicester Riders got their pre-season underway with a 111-66 victory against USA Select. It was a convincing first outing for the newly formed Riders roster, in front of a pre-season record attendance at the Mattioli Arena. Riley Abercrombie led the scoring, putting up 24 points on his Riders debut, backed by Jaylin Hunter who went […]
Leicester Riders are set to tip-off their 2024 pre-season campaign against USA Select! The newly built roster, with seven new faces ready to be welcomed by the Riders faithful, looks to find chemistry and understanding in the upcoming pre-season campaign, before for the debut season of Super League Basketball in September. Their first test: a […]
Leicester Riders are thrilled to announce the retention of Elise Tweedie for the 2024-25 Women’s Super League Basketball season. Tweedie returns for her second year with the Club, after averaging 2.7 points and 1.5 rebounds per game in 13.6 minutes last season. The Scot put up her best performance of the season in her final […]
Hodges, a 6’1” power forward, suited up for the South Adelaide Panthers over the summer, averaging 18.11 points and 11.89 rebounds per outing. She had nine 20 point performances with the Panthers and 15 double doubles in 19 games. Hodges has prior experience in British basketball, having played for Sevenoaks Suns in the 2022-23 season […]
6’2” Canadian “Juice” signs from the City of Joondalup Wolves, where she averaged 14.08 points per game in the Australian NBL1 West League. An impressive 28 points and 10 rebounds in April was the highlight of her tenure in Australia, and was one of six double doubles in 13 games for the Wolves. Chandler brings […]
Kaia Harrison signed in the summer 0f 2024. The American guard joined the Riders for her first professional season after playing five years at Wake Forest. In her graduate year, Harrison averaged 8.9 points per game, and finished her collegiate career with 145 games played, the second most in school history. Harrison, a New York […]
Leicester Riders basketball club is set to tip-off for the first time in 2024-25, suiting up pre-season against USA Select. In response to fan feedback, the Club has pledged to improve the game-day experience at Leicester Riders game day. This includes offering various activities and entertainment to ensure an enjoyable evening for all attendees. The […]
Super League Basketball (SLB) has confirmed the unification of Great Britain’s elite men’s and women’s leagues under one banner. Following a unanimous vote by shareholders of the Women’s British Basketball League, both the men’s and women’s elite competitions will now adopt SLB branding and work together to unlock the sport’s considerable potential across the country. […]
Loughborough Riders are delighted to confirm the addition of American Bryan Penn-Johnson for the 2024-25 NBL Division One season. Penn-Johnson signs with the Riders, and will compete with the team while completing his studies at the University. The 7’1” big man joins from California Polytechnic State University, having played 32 games in his senior year […]
Leicester Riders basketball club are excited to announce the signing of American Brittany Hodges for the 2024-25 season. The 6’1” power forward suited up for the South Adelaide Panthers over the summer, averaging 18.11 points and 11.89 rebounds per outing. She had nine 20 point performances with the Panthers and 15 double doubles in 19 […]
Leicester Riders, the UK’s oldest professional basketball club, have announced a pioneering new partnership with Ygam, a charity with a mission to prevent children and young people from experiencing gaming and gambling harms. This collaboration, a first for any team in British basketball, signifies a major stride in the Riders’ commitment to the digital safeguarding […]
Leicester Riders basketball club is excited to confirm its 2024-25 Super League Basketball schedule! The highly anticipated debut season of the SLB is nearly upon us, and we can now share our schedule for 2024-25. We will play across four competitions, starting off with the Trophy at the end of September. Here’s how the season […]
Super League Basketball, the new elite basketball competition in the UK, has announced the iconic American sports brand Reebok, as the official kit supplier and basketball sneaker of the league with a multi-year partnership. A dominant force on the court, Reebok’s legacy is rooted in innovative designs and iconicendorsements by some of the game’s greatest […]
Loughborough Riders Division 1 Women can confirm the hiring of Nick Moodey as Head Coach ahead of the 2024-25 season. Moodey has acted as Assistant Coach of Leicester Riders women’s for the previous four seasons, winning the WBBL Trophy and WBBL Cup as a part of the Club’s coaching staff. He has also served as […]
It’s with regret that we have taken the decision to defer the Fan’s Q&A Session scheduled for September 19 to an alternative event as soon as possible. Whilst we are really keen to present our new teams to our loyal fans and have you get to know them better, the changing schedule this season and […]
Ahead of a hotly anticipated debut campaign, Super League Basketball announced the four competitions that will make up the inaugural season, which is set to tip off on Friday September 27. The SLB have introduced four formats for the 2024/25 season which pay homage to the storied history of top-flight British basketball, with Championship, Cup, […]
The Leicester Riders are renowned for our game night atmosphere and we are looking for energetic and fun additions to our Game Night Crew to help us bring even MORE entertainment to all those attending the Mattioli Arena ahead of our new season tipping off next month. Game Night Crew members are responsible for managing […]
Leicester Riders basketball club are excited to welcome J’Raan Brooks to their 2024-25 roster. The 6’9” American signs from UC San Diego Tritons, where he played his final two collegiate seasons. Brooks averaged 5.2 points and 3.4 rebounds per game in his final year with the Tritons. He was named to the Winter Big West […]
Leicester Riders are excited to announce the signing of American Noah Allen for the 2024-25 season. The 6’7” wing is a nine-year pro, who played most recently for Culiacan in the Mexican first division. 2022-23 saw Allen suit up for Club Comunicaciones in Argentina, putting up 14 points, 5.6 rebounds and 5.4 assists per game. […]
Super League Basketball (SLB) is pleased to confirm the line-up for its inaugural campaign: Nine teams from England and Scotland will take to the court on the opening weekend of SLBaction at the end of September, with further franchises expected to join this exciting cohortfor the 2025/26 campaign. Speaking on behalf of SLB, Interim Chairman […]
Duke Shelton, an American who holds a British passport, first signed in Leicester in January 2024, putting up a productive 6.7 points and 5.3 rebounds in 16 minutes per outing. Shelton brings a wealth of experience to Leicester, having played nine seasons of professional basketball across Europe. Prior to joining the Riders, Shelton played two […]
Leicester Riders basketball club can announce the retention of Shahd Abboud for the 2024-25 season. Abboud signed a two-year deal last summer, contracting her to the Riders until the end of the 2024-25 season. The Israeli international averaged 5.3 points per game in the Women’s British Basketball League, stepping up in the biggest moments of […]
Leicester Riders are thrilled to announce the re-signing of Duke Shelton to their 2024/25 roster. The American, who holds a British passport, first signed in Leicester in January 2024, putting up a productive 6.7 points and 5.3 rebounds in 16 minutes per outing. Shelton brings a wealth of experience to Leicester, having played nine seasons […]
“Hustle.” When asked what defines his game, that’s how Charles Thompson responded. This should come as no surprise. It’s a mentality passed down a generation, from Charles’ dad, Tony “The Tiger” Thompson, who fought for a better life in the boxing ring throughout his son’s childhood. Tony Thompson first entered the ring aged 26, turning […]
Leicester Riders are excited to announce the signing of 6’9” forward Riley Abercrombie for the 2024-25 season. The Australian, who possesses a UK passport, signs from the Illawarra Hawks in Australia’s NBL 1, where he averaged 23.2 points and 7.7 rebounds per game. Abercrombie’s season with the Hawks featured back-to-back 38 point games, five 30 […]
Leicester Riders are excited to announce the signing of Julia Chandler for the 2024-25 season. 6’2” Canadian “Juice” signs from the City of Joondalup Wolves, where she averaged 14.08 points per game in the Australian NBL1 West League. An impressive 28 points and 10 rebounds in April was the highlight of her tenure in Australia, […]
Leicester Riders are excited to welcome back Zach Jackson for the 2024-25 season. 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 […]
Leicester Riders are delighted to announce the retention of Katie Januszewska for the 2024-25 season. “KJ”, a Charnwood product, signed a multi-year deal with the Riders last summer, after joining the Academy in 2020. She averaged 7.6 points and 3.2 rebounds in her first year playing in the top-tier of British basketball, after an impressive […]
Leicester Riders are excited to announce the signing of American forward Charles Thompson for the 2024-25 season. 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 […]
“To play professional basketball.” That was Kaia Harrison’s response when asked what her post-graduation plans were when she first arrived at Wake Forest University. 145 games later (the second most in school history), she signed her first professional contract with Leicester Riders, where she will play her rookie season. Five years competing in a brutally […]
Leicester Riders today announce the signing of Kaia Harrison for the 2024-25 season. The American guard joins the Riders for her first professional season after playing five years at Wake Forest. In her graduate year, Harrison averaged 8.9 points per game, and finished her collegiate career with 145 games played, the second most in school […]
The consortium of clubs awarded the licence for men’s professional basketball in Great Britain has today revealed the official trading name as Super League Basketball. Just two weeks ago the group of clubs were successfully awarded the playing licence by their governing body, the British Basketball Federation, allowing elite level men’s professional basketball to continue […]
Leicester Riders are happy to confirm the retention of Victor Ndoukou ahead of the 2024-25 season. The 6’8″ forward signed his first professional contract with the Riders in January 2023 to accompany his studies at Loughborough University, committing him to Leicester for 4 and a half years, which will see him signed to the Club […]
Since the announcement of a new professional league in British Basketball, the club consortia have been working diligently to ensure the launch of a new season by the end of August 2024. To that end we expect to make several key announcements that will satisfy the fanbase up and down the country that a return […]
Ethan Wright grew up with basketball. As much as he found the game, the game found him. His mother, Ellen, is one of the greatest players in Princeton University history, and ended her four-year career as the school’s second-leading scorer. A four-time All-Ivy performer, she netted 430 points during the 1983-84 season, the best ever […]
Leicester Riders today announce the signing of American guard Ethan Wright for the 2024-25 season. Wright signs 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 […]
Leicester Riders are thrilled to introduce Rob Jarram as the new Head of Leicester Riders Foundation and Performance Pathway. Rob’s role will encompass not only continuing the Foundation’s invaluable charitable efforts throughout Leicestershire, but also allocating resources and attention to the Academy pathway, fostering the growth of youth basketball in the region. This appointment underscores […]
Leicester Riders are happy to confirm the retention of Blake Bowman ahead of the 2024-25 season. The British forward will take to the floor for his third season with the Club, having signed a multi-year deal last summer. High-flying Bowman made big contributions throughout last year, leading the Riders with 15 points against the Caledonia […]
Leicester Riders Basketball Club today announced the signing of American Jaylin Hunter for the 2024/25 season. Hunter, a 6’0” guard, will suit up for his rookie season in professional basketball having spent his final two collegiate years at the Ohio University. He averaged 14 points, 4.9 assists and 4.4 rebounds for the Bobcats in 2023/24, […]
Leicester Riders today announce the re-signing of club legend Conner Washington for the 2024-25 season. The GB guard returns for his 12th season with the Riders, having won 14 pieces of silverware during his storied tenure with the Club. After arriving in the East Midlands in 2011, Washington has been featured on the All-British Team […]
The British Basketball Federation (BBF) has today confirmed a three-year license has been awardedto a consortium of British clubs for the professional men’s basketball league in Great Britain. The BBF revoked the license from Basketball League Limited (the operating company of the BBL)following breaches in the license after the 23/24 Season concluded. The BBF stated […]
Leicester Riders announce new interim management arrangements as part of an ongoing restructure of their three businesses. Simon Winfield, Managing Director of Red Monkey Play will, on an interim part-time basis, provide ongoing managerial oversight of the businesses, and support and drive, in particular, the preparations for the new Riders basketball season. Mark Torr, joint […]
Leicester Riders announce the departure of Managing Director Russell Levenston. Russell is moving on to pursue new opportunities, after 17 years with the Club. Riders wish to thank Russell for his great service to the Club, which covered a period of very significant developments off the court, and exceptional success on the court. The Board […]
Following the announcement by the British Basketball Federation, the governing body of Basketball League Ltd (BBL), to terminate the current operational professional league licence, the BBL Clubs have taken the decision to issue the following statement. In what has been a very challenging period in recent times, the decision to act by the BBF has […]
Leicester Riders Basketball Club and Mattioli Arena, Leicester, proudly announce a new partnership with Cyferd, a leading innovator in artificial intelligence and digital solutions. Cyferd is set to become the Official AI and Digital Partner for both entities, signalling a significant leap forward in the integration of cutting-edge technology within the sports landscape. This strategic […]
Leicester Riders’ season ended in London, as they fell in the Women’s British Basketball League Playoff semi-finals 95-70 to the London Lions. It was a closely fought first half, the Riders taking a seven point lead in the first quarter through hot three point shooting. But the EuroCup champions battled back and took control in […]
Leicester Riders are a game away from the Playoff Final at the O2 Arena. Standing in their way: the undefeated, EuroCup champion London Lions, looking for their third-straight clean sweep. Here’s how the playoff semi-final is shaping up. Last time out The Riders were forced to battle back in the quarter-finals to beat the Essex […]
Following the conclusion of Leicester Riders’ 2023/24 season, Head Coach Rob Paternostro reflected on the team’s playoffs, and the season as a whole. Playoff series vs Sheffield The Riders’ season ended in the quarter-finals of the playoffs, losing 2-1 in a best-of-three series to the Sheffield Sharks. Leicester took a Game One win, and had […]
Dear Supporters, With the Riders 2023/24 British Basketball League season coming to a premature end last Sunday in Sheffield in the playoffs, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all our fans, supporters, commercial partners, staff and volunteers for their unwavering support. This has been a challenging season for the Riders, with the […]
The Women’s British Basketball League today announced that Taylor O’Brien has been named to the 2024 Team of the Year. The rookie guard led the Club in scoring this season with 16.4 points per game. With 328 points scored, she surpassed Oceana Hamilton for the Riders’ single-season scoring record. 16.4 points is also the highest […]
The British Basketball League announced today that Leicester Riders’ Teddy Allen has been named to the 2024 Team of the Year. The American wing was the Club’s leading scorer this season with 22.7 points per game. He was one of only two players in the League to average over 20 points, and one of three […]
The Women’s British Basketball League today announced that Sam Ashby has been named to the 2024 British Team of the year. The Australian/British rookie was the Club’s second-leading scorer (13.6) and led the team in steals (1.8). She scored in double digits on 17 occasions in 21 appearances this season, putting up a season-high of […]
The British Basketball League announced today that Leicester Riders captain Kimbal Mackenzie has been named to the 2024 British Team of the Year. The Canadian/British guard finished the Championship season as the Riders’ second-leading scorer with 13.2 points and leading playmaker with 5.2 assists per game. Mackenzie’s assist average ranked fifth in the British Basketball […]
The Women’s British Basketball League today announced that Rayven Peeples has been named to the 2024 Defensive Team of the Year. The American rookie ranked fourth among all players in blocks per game (1.4) and second in rebounds per game (11), leading the Club in both categories. Peeples logged six games with multiple blocked shots […]
Leicester Riders’ season ended in the British Basketball League Playoff Quarter-Finals, after losing to the Sheffield Sharks 86-69 in Game Three. After a closely fought first half, matching the tone set in the opening two games of the series, the Sharks blew the game open in the third with hot shooting, and the Riders couldn’t […]
Leicester Riders fell 74-77 to Sheffield Sharks in Game Two of the British Basketball League Quarter-Finals. Prentiss Nixon’s game winner forced a Game Three in Sheffield, after a closely fought battle throughout. Teddy Allen led the tie with 23, hitting big shots consistently to keep the Riders in touch. The Riders had a chance to […]
Leicester Riders pulled off a comeback in the clutch to beat Essex Rebels 81-79 and progress to the semi finals of the Women’s British Basketball League Playoffs. The Riders were down by as much as 21 in the game, and 11 going into the final quarter, but pulled off a comeback led by star guard […]
Leicester Riders are set to take on the Sheffield Sharks in Game Two of the British Basketball League Playoff Quarter-Finals. The Riders enter the game leading the best-of-three series 1-0, meaning a win in the game would see them advance to the Semi-Finals. Here is everything you need to know about the fixture. Fixture information […]
Leicester Riders are set to tip-off their 2024 Playoff campaign at the Mattioli Arena against Essex Rebels. The Riders enter the postseason as the 4-seed, finishing 15-5 in the Championship. Meanwhile the Rebels’ 11-9 record earned them the 5-seed following their trip to the Trophy Final in January. Here’s what to expect from the matchup. […]
The Riders opened their 2024 Playoff campaign on Sunday with an 84-81 win on the road against the Sheffield Sharks. Series are won and lost through game-to-game adjustments, therefore Rob Paternostro and the team will pour over film from Game One to find an edge for Game Two. Here’s what the Riders can take from […]
11 years ago, Leicester Riders crowned themselves British Basketball League treble winners for the first time in their history, beating the Newcastle Eagles in the 2013 Playoff Final. The 2012-13 season would kickstart a decade of dominance for Britain’s oldest professional basketball club, where they would win 17 trophies in the coming years. Here, we […]
Leicester Riders got their 2024 Playoff campaign underway with a clutch 84-81 win on the road against the Sheffield Sharks. The Riders came back from behind in the fourth quarter to snatch the win, and made big plays down the stretch to take a 1-0 series lead back to Leicester. READ MORE: Report: Riders take […]
Leicester Riders snatched Game One against the Sheffield Sharks in the clutch, winning 84-81 on the road. Miryne Thomas led the team with 24 points and 8 rebounds, scoring 5 points down the stretch in his professional playoff debut. Fellow rookie Jaren Holmes backed him with 21 points and 6 rebounds. It was Teddy Allen […]
Leicester Riders are set to take on the Sheffield Sharks for Game One of the opening round of the 2024 British Basketball League Playoffs. The four-seeded Sharks earned home court advantage after their performances in the Championship this season, so the Riders will take the short trip to Sheffield for the first game of a […]
Leicester Riders conclude their Women’s British Basketball League campaign against the Sheffield Hatters, in a game to decide third and fourth place in the Championship standings. A win for the Riders will see them lock up third with a 16-4 record, but a loss would see the Hatters take the tiebreaker and third place at […]
Leicester Riders tip-off their 2024 British Basketball League Playoff campaign against the Sheffield Sharks on Sunday. The sides have met on four occasions so far this season, the Riders winning the series 3-1. Here’s how the games played out… November 17 Game 1: Sharks 91-84 Riders Sharks battle from the front to take hard-fought home […]
BBC Radio Leicester stopped by to speak to the team for their weekly “Game Night” show. Ahead of the upcoming British Basketball League Playoffs, Riders players and Head Coach Rob Paternostro reflected on the Championship season, and previewed the postseason. Here’s what they had to say… Teddy Allen Riders leading scorer, Teddy Allen, has spent […]
The 2024 British Basketball League Playoffs will feature a new format, with the first two rounds taking place over a three game series. The top four in the Championship standings have home court advantage in the opening round, playing two of the potential three games at home. Those sides have the choice of the structure […]
Leicester Riders play their men and women’s 2024 playoff home openers on Saturday, May 4. Our men’s home game has been confirmed to be played at 6:45 pm, and will be preceded by our women’s playoff fixture at 2:45 pm. Tickets will be released on general sale from tomorrow (April 23) at 5pm. Leicester Riders […]
Leicester Riders basketball club are excited to launch their Dark Horse campaign for the upcoming 2024 British Basketball League Playoffs. The Riders enter the postseason as the fifth seed, and look to start their run to the Finals at the O2 Arena, which take place on Sunday 19 May 2024. Despite a League campaign which […]
Leicester Riders concluded their British Basketball League Championship season with an 94-88 road win against the Surrey Scorchers. Teddy Allen led the game with a red hot 30 point performance, going 11-22 from the field. Allen was cooking from deep, going 6-11 from behind the line, and draining back-to-back triples from deep three point range […]
The postseason is fast approaching for Leicester Riders in a tightly packed Women’s British Basketball League Championship. The Riders have two pivotal games remaining in their League season, which could see them land in second, third or fourth in the standings. Here’s how things are shaping up for the Riders ahead of their final two […]
Leicester Riders are set to take on Surrey Scorchers on the road in their final game of the 2023-24 British Basketball League Championship. Here’s some of the key head-to-heads in tomorrow’s action… Saiquan Jamison vs Duke Shelton Making a forceful impact in the paint this season for the Scorchers is Saiquan Jamison, who has established […]
Leicester Riders fell to the Manchester Giants 89-94 in their final home game of the British Basketball League Championship season. After a quick start, Evan Walshe scored 10 straight in the second quarter to lead the Giants a double-digit lead. The Riders made a run late in the game led by Jaren Holmes, but it […]
The Riders take on the Manchester Giants in their final home game of the 2023-24 British Basketball League season. It’s an important weekend of action for the Riders in their final two games of the Championship, needing two wins to secure home court advantage for the postseason. Here are the key matchups as the Riders […]
Leicester Riders are fast approaching their final weekend in the 2023-24 British Basketball League Championship. They face pivotal fixtures in determining their seeding for the postseason, with home court advantage hanging in the balance. Here are the key storylines for the Riders going into their final two games… Home court in our hands The Riders […]
Leicester Riders are thrilled to be working with LivingWell Health Clubs Leicester as its official health club provider. LivingWell Health Club prides themself on being Leicester’s friendliest health club, providing a welcoming and comfortable location to both exercise and relax. They offer a range of facilities including a swimming pool, spa pool, sauna, steam room, […]
Leicester Riders 2024/25 season tickets are on sale now! The tickets, which include entry to all regular season Riders home games, are available at Early Bird prices until June 7. Benefits include a signed team photo, exclusive Riders seating for selected non-Riders events, discounts at selected sponsors and much more! Early Bird tickets are on […]
Leicester Riders stars Jaren Holmes, Teddy Allen and Kimbal Mackenzie suited up to play in yesterday’s 2024 British Basketball League All-Star game. Relive the event through the lens… Want to see the Riders in action? Get tickets to our next home game against the Caledonia Gladiators on March 22 here!
Leicester Riders Women’s stars suited up for the South to compete in the 2024 British Basketball League All Star game. Take a look at the event through the lens…
Leicester Riders legend Andrew Sullivan has been named as one of the first 10 inductees of the British Basketball League Hall of Fame. Sullivan played five seasons of his 13-year professional career with the Riders, helping to bring nine pieces of silverware to Leicester, including two trebles in 2013 and 2017. He suited up for […]
Leicester Riders fell 108-71 on the road to the Bristol Flyers, making their record 15-14 in the British Basketball League Championship. The Flyers led convincingly wire-to-wire, hitting shots consistently all afternoon. Tevin Olison went off for 31 points, and was one of three Flyers with over 20 points. Jaren Holmes led the Riders with 20 […]
Leicester Riders are set for their final game before the All-Star break, hitting the road to take on the Bristol Flyers. The game features two teams with contrasting styles, looking to play the game on their own terms to take control of the fixture. Here’s what the Riders can expect from Sunday’s opponents… Battling on […]
Leicester Riders are set to take on the Bristol Flyers on the road, in their last game before the 2024 British Basketball League All-Star game. Here are the key battles to watch in the game… Brad Greene vs Sam Idowu The Riders face the challenge of taking on the League’s leading rebounder in Brad Greene. […]
Teddy Allen has been named February’s British Basketball League Player of the Month. Allen averaged 28.6 points and 7.6 rebounds during February, including back-to-back 35 point performances. He became the first British Basketball League player to score 35 in consecutive Championship games since 2012, and the second player to post 35 points, 12 rebounds and […]
Leicester Riders are the back of a 1-1 weekend, where they faced the top two ranked teams in the British Basketball League Championship standings. They kicked off with a hard-fought 101-93 victory against Cheshire Phoenix, handing them their first loss in 2024. On Sunday, they headed to London to face the league champion Lions, falling […]
Leicetser Riders lost 105-89 to the London Lions on the road, to fall to 15-13 in the British Basketball League Championship. The sides were squared at 27 after one, but an explosion in the second quarter from the Lions gave them a 20 point advantage which the Riders were unable to overcome in the second […]
Leicester Riders are set to take on the London Lions in their second game of the weekend. They will face the League champions for the final time in the British Basketball League Championship, heading to the Copper Box for the second time. Here, we take you through what to expect from our opponents… Shooting efficiency […]
Leicester Riders pulled off a gritty 101-93 win against Cheshire Phoenix, snapping the visitor’s undefeated streak in 2024. The entire Riders unit stepped up after the League’s leading scorer, Teddy Allen, and Leicester’s captain Kimbal Mackenzie were ejected from the game. TJ Lall topped the team’s scoring off the bench with 22 points, backed by […]
Pictures from last night’s 101-93 win against Cheshire Phoenix…
Leicester Riders return to Championship action, taking on Oaklands Wolves at Loughborough University. Here’s how the game is shaping up… Fixture information Leicester Riders vs Oaklands Wolves Loughborough University Netball Centre Saturday, March 2, 6 pm Get tickets here! 5 on the bounce The Riders enter this fixture having won their last five games, catching […]
Leicester Riders captain Kimbal Mackenzie has been named to the 2024 British Basketball League All-Star team. South Head Coach Petar Bozic picked Mackenzie as one of his five reserves to suit up at the Copper Box Arena on March 24. This comes after Riders duo Teddy Allen and Jaren Holmes were named All-Star starters a […]
Leicester Riders captain Mckenzie Johnston has been named to the 2024 British Basketball League All-Star team. Team South Head Coach, Stella Kaltisdou, picked Johnston as one of her six reserves to suit up at the Copper Box Arena on March 24. This comes after Riders guard Sam Ashby was named an All-Star starter a week […]
Leicester Riders take on the British Basketball League’s only undefeated team in 2024, the Cheshire Phoenix, in their next Championship fixture. The Phoenix have proved too much to overcome for every opponent this calendar year, including the League leading London Lions who they bested in the Trophy final. Here have been the keys to their […]
Leicester Riders take on the Cheshire Phoenix on Friday, in an important clash for the team. The star-studded fixture features three All-Star starters, and some of the best talent the League has to offer going head to head. Here, we take a look at the key matchups in the game… Aaryn Rai vs Teddy Allen […]
Leicester Riders won their fifth game on the bounce with a road victory against Manchester Giants. In her third straight 20 point outing, Taylor O’Brien led the team with 25 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists in 30 minutes. Rayven Peeples continued her dominance on the glass, which has spanned all season, with a monster […]
Leicester Riders are thrilled to have Anthony James Insurance Brokers as part of the Riders family. With a rich history of serving our local community, the Loughborough based firm prides itself on being the go-to source for comprehensive insurance solutions. Their team of experienced insurance professionals is dedicated to providing personalised and tailored coverage options […]
Leicester Riders won their second straight against Newcastle Eagles, and fourth straight in the Championship, dominating wire-to-wire to emerge 90-75 victors. Star guard Taylor O’Brien set the tone with her scoring early, and stayed hot throughout to go off for 29 points and 11 rebounds. She led the Riders scoring for the second straight game, […]
Leicester Riders guard Sam Ashby has been voted a 2024 British Basketball League All-Star starter. She will suit up for the South, alongside Oaklands Wolves’ Allison Day and London Lions’ trio Shanice Beckford-Norton, Temi Fagbenle and Megan Gustafson at the Copper Box Arena on March 24. Ashby was the highest-voted player in the guard position […]
Leicester Riders duo Teddy Allen and Jaren Holmes have been voted 2024 British Basketball League All-Star starters. They will suit up for the South, alongside London Lions guard Matthew Morgan and forward Sam Dekker, and Bristol Flyers center Brad Greene at the Copper Box Arena on March 24. Allen is the League’s leading scorer, and […]
Leicester Riders play the Newcastle Eagles for the second of back-to-back games against their North Eastern opponents. They will host the Eagles at the Mattioli Arena, Leicester, as the club looks to pack the house. Here’s how the game is shaping up… Fixture information Leicester Riders vs Newcastle Eagles Mattioli Arena, Leicester, 7 pm Get […]
The Riders fell on the road 109-93 to the Plymouth City Patriots. A second-straight 35-point performance from Teddy Allen wasn’t enough to overcome a red-hot shooting night from the Patriots. The hosts went 12-26 from three, led by 33 points from Tyrell Green who went from 8-10 distance on the night. The Riders fall to […]
Leicester Riders are set to play the Plymouth City Patriots on the road for the first time this season after beating their opponents twice at home so far this year. A win would see the Riders improve to Here are three things to look out for in our game in the South West… Close games […]
Leicester Riders made it four wins on the bounce with a 108-94 win against the Sheffield Sharks. The win improved their record to 14-11 in the British Basketball League Championship, one win behind the Caledonia Gladiators in third. Here’s how the Riders reacted to the win… Teddy Allen- “Pressure is a privilege.” Star guard Teddy […]
Leicester Riders made it four wins on the bounce, beating the Sheffield Sharks 108-94 in a game contested wire-to-wire. Teddy Allen went off for 35 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 50% and 44% from three in a Player of the Game performance. He was backed by Jaren Holmes who scored 19, hitting a tough three […]
The Riders return to action after a winning weekend of action, facing the Newcastle Eagles on the road. The 8-2 Riders are coming off back-to-back wins, ready to play an Eagles team that has endured a difficult start to the season. Here’s how the teams shape up… Fixture information Leicester Riders at Newcastle Eagles Saturday, […]
Basketball returns to the Mattioli Arena this Friday as the in-form Riders host a B. Braun Sheffield Sharks squad that have only won once in 2024. Rob Paternostro’s team have recently pushed beyond .500 after carrying their strong British Basketball League Trophy form into the League Championship and sit comfortably in the top half of […]
The Riders recorded two wins in a crucial doubleheader weekend, beating the Plymouth City Patriots at home, and the Caledonia Gladiators in the clutch on the road. Here’s what we can take from the weekend of action… Multiple scoring threats In both games over the weekend, the Riders had three players score over 15 points […]
The Riders won a thriller on the road, beating the Caledonia Gladiators 97-93 in the final seconds of the game. Captain Kimbal Mackenzie led them down the stretch with six clutch points to win it, He put up 21 points and 5 rebounds, going 8-12 from the field. Teddy Allen led the game’s scoring, […]
The Riders made it back-to-back wins in a weekend of action, beating the Durham Palatinates 85-57 to improve their record to 8-2. Sam Ashby dominated wire-to-wire, the GB guard logging a game-high 21 points and 6 rebounds after hitting the ground running with 12 in the first. Rayven Peeples scored 14 to back up her […]
The Riders took a dominant win against Cardiff Met Archers to improve to 7-2 in the Women’s British Basketball League Championship standings. It was an impressive win start-to-finish, as Leicester won the opening quarter 22-7 and never looked back. American forward Rayven Peeples set the tone in the paint, leading the game with an 18 […]
Sunday evening sees the 12-11 Riders take the tough trip north to face the 14-9 Caledonia Gladiators and wrap up Round 18 of the British Basketball League Championship. The game is sure to be a battle of attrition after both teams played in competitive matches on Friday night as part of a weekend doubleheader. Fixture […]
A superb fourth quarter by the Riders fired them to a 102-81 British Basketball League Championship victory over the Plymouth City Patriots. The contest was much closer than the final score suggests as Rob Paternostro’s squad were made to work hard by a determined Patriots side, who remain at the foot of the championship standings. […]
The Riders are set to take on a weekend of Women’s British Basketball League action, going up against the Cardiff Met Archers and Durham Palatinates in back-to-back home games. Here’s a look at the Riders season so far… The state of play Leicester are currently third in the Championship standings with a 6-2 record. Their […]
Leicester Riders’ home venue, Leicester Arena, will now be known as the Mattioli Arena. The Ian & Clare Mattioli Charitable Trust has accepted naming rights to Leicester Arena, the largest indoor arena in Leicester. The venue – previously the Morningside Arena – is now being rebranded. The Trust has donated funds to the Leicester Riders […]
British Basketball League Championship action returns to the Morningside Arena this Friday as the Riders host the 4-18 Plymouth City Patriots. The home side will certainly be favourites to take victory following impressive winter form, but coach Rob Paternostro will warn his team against complacency after Plymouth ran Leicester close at the start of the […]
Leicester Riders featured on last night’s episode of “Game Night” on BBC Radio Leicester. You can listen to the full episode here! Radio Leicester spoke to the team about their season so far and their mindset going into the rest of the year. Here’s what they had to say… Teddy Allen- “The team welcomed me […]
Teddy Allen has been named to the British Basketball Team of the Week for his performance in the Leicester Riders’ victory against Surrey Scorchers. In the Riders’ 104-84 win, Allen scored a game-high 20 points, led all players with a +/- of 20, and finished the game with 6 rebounds and 3 assists. Allen is […]
The Riders returned to British Basketball League Championship action with a bang, beating the Scorchers 104-84 on the road. Here’s what we can take from the win… Strength in depth The Riders had contributions all the way down the roster, with every player in the game day squad scoring multiple field goals. From the leading […]
Leicester Riders recorded a dominant win on the road, beating the Surrey Scorchers 104-84. The British Basketball League’s leading scorer Teddy Allen came up with another 20-point game, logging 6 rebounds and 3 assists while leading the game’s scoring. He was backed by his captain Kimbal Mackenzie, who put up 15 points, 6 assists and […]
Leicester Riders are set to resume their British Basketball League Championship campaign on the road against the Surrey Scorchers. Here’s how the sides shape up… Fixture information Leicester Riders vs Surrey Scorchers Surrey Sports Park Saturday, February 3, 5:00 pm Watch Live! Leicester Riders Falling short in the Final Four Last time out, the Riders […]
After taking a break from Championship action for the British Basketball League Trophy in January, Leicester Riders return to League action on Saturday to take on the Surrey Scorchers on the road. Here, we bring you back up to speed with the Championship season so far… The State of Play The Riders sit seventh in […]
The Riders fell short of a dramatic comeback in the British Basketball League Trophy Final Four, losing 92-91 to the Cheshire Phoenix. Leicester were down 12 with 2:55 left, but led the game with 20 seconds on the clock after a spirited comeback. But the Phoenix had the final say, as Rideau finished a layup […]
Saturday evening sees the Riders attempting to claim their most important win of the season as they take on the Cheshire Phoenix in the British Basketball League Trophy semi-final. Rob Paternostro’s young squad will take the trip to Birmingham to face the Group A winners under the lights of the Utilita Arena. Fixture Information Leicester […]
Leicester Riders are set to take on the Cheshire Phoenix in the British Basketball League Trophy Final Four on Saturday. Here, we take a look at the numbers behind the matchup… Locking off the paint The Riders have invested in the defensive side of the ball, making the paint their own over the Trophy campaign. […]
Few have stepped up like Samuel Idowu for the Riders on their British Basketball League Trophy run. The big man has averaged 13.8 points per game to help the team to the Final Four, the second most on the team, and exploded for 12 points in the first quarter against the Newcastle Eagles to steady […]
The Riders are set to take on the Final Four in the British Basketball League Trophy this weekend. For Head Coach Rob Paternostro, it will be his sixth trip to Birmingham at the Riders’ reins as he goes for his 18th piece of League silverware with the club. He reflected on his team’s journey through […]
Riders captain Kimbal Mackenzie has been named to the British Basketball League Team of the Week for the final round of Trophy group games. In a win-or-go-home clash on the road against the Newcastle Eagles, Mackenzie went off for 22 points, 8 assists and 6 rebounds to lead the team to a 101-85 win. The […]
Ahead of the Leicester Riders British Basketball League Trophy Final Four clash against Cheshire Phoenix on Saturday, captain Kimbal Mackenzie reflects on the campaign so far, and looks ahead to the matchup… Thank you to everybody for your incredible support during our Trophy run so far. We’re all excited that we’ve been able to pay […]
The Riders punched their ticket to the British Basketball League Trophy Final Four, after beating the Newcastle Eagles in a win-or-go-home matchup. The team has built momentum in recent weeks, putting in good performances in high-pressure matchups to progress out of Group B. Here’s what we learned from the group phase… The Riders are rolling […]
Leicester Riders have progressed to the Final Four of the British Basketball League Trophy at the Utilita Arena, Birmingham. You can get tickets in the Riders allocation to join the Sea of Red and get behind the team! Here’s all you need to know about our ticket offers… Weekend and Saturday Tickets With this year’s […]
The Riders deservedly reached the British Basketball League Trophy semi-finals tonight after a clinical 101-85 road victory over the Seriös Group Newcastle Eagles. Rob Paternostro utilised his squad’s depth perfectly, taking advantage of the depleted Eagles roster that is plagued with the injury bug. Leicester’s bench contributed an impressive 40 points, led by big man […]
The Riders will take the long, straight trip up the M1 this Friday as they take on the Seriös Group Newcastle Eagles in a win-or-go-home clash in Group B of the British Basketball League Trophy. With two wins in the bank, Rob Paternostro’s squad know that victory in the Vertu Motors Arena sends them through […]
The Riders face off in a win-or-go-home matchup against the Newcastle Eagles on Friday, the victor progressing to the Final Four in the British Basketball League Trophy. The sides have shared centre stage in some of the biggest battles in British basketball history over the last decade and once again meet with the stakes at […]
Duke Shelton, in his second outing in Riders red, is set to walk into his old building in a win-or-go-home game against his former club. The American forward suited up for the Newcastle Eagles between 2021 and 2022, and is well accustomed to the historic rivalry these teams hold. Shelton knows all too well the […]
The Riders fell out of the Women’s British Basketball League Trophy, losing to the Essex Rebels 84-70 on the road. Leicester fell into a 17-point hole early after a slow start, and were down 23 to start the final quarter. They came storming back into it, cutting the deficit to six with 3:39 left after […]
The Riders return from their winter break to tip off their Women’s British Basketball League Betty Codona Trophy campaign on the road against the Essex Rebels. They enter the competition at the quarter-final stage- last year’s finalists received a BYE for the first round of the competition. Here’s how the teams shape up… Fixture information […]
Leicester Riders are thrilled to sign Athena Thompson to their 2023/24 Women’s British Basketball League roster. Thompson, an exciting 15-year-old youth prospect, plays for Milton Keynes Breakers in the WNBL Under 16s. She has experience suiting up for GB under 18s, and competed for the under 16s at the FIBA European Youth Championships this summer, […]
The Riders improved to 2-1 in the British Basketball League Trophy Group B last night with a 104-88 win against the Manchester Giants. The victory puts them in the driving seat as Leicester looks to advance to the semi-finals in the Utilita Arena, Birmingham. Here’s what we can take from the game… TJ explodes with […]
The Riders took another step towards the final four of the British Basketball League Trophy with a midweek 104-86 victory over the 0-2 Manchester Giants. The win takes Leicester’s record to 2-1, putting pressure on the Bristol Flyers and Seriös Group Newcastle Eagles, neither of whom can afford to lose if they want to claim […]
The British Basketball League have unveiled the much-anticipated launch of the All-Star voting platform, providing fans with a unique opportunity to shape the Men’s and Women’s lineups for the star-studded event taking place at the Copper Box Arena in London on March 17, 2024. The All-Star Games will see the best of the best from […]
Leicester Riders are thrilled to welcome the arrival of Duke Shelton to their 2023/24 roster. The American big brings a wealth of experience to Leicester, having played eight seasons of professional basketball across Europe. Shelton played two seasons for the Newcastle Eagles in the British Basketball League. The 6’10” forward averaged a double-double in ten […]
The group stages of the 2024 British Basketball League Trophy continue Wednesday night as the Riders welcome the Manchester Giants to the Morningside Arena. Rob Paternostro’s squad split their two games in the competition so far, dominating the Bristol Flyers before a difficult trip to London a couple of days later resulted in a loss. […]
Riders guard Teddy Allen has been named to the British Basketball League Team of the Week following his opening two Trophy performances. On Friday against the Bristol Flyers, Allen led the Riders to a 95-74 win with 30 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists- his second 30-point outing since signing with the team in mid-December. […]
The Leicester Riders 89-74 lost on the road to the London Lions, falling to 1-1 in the British Basketball League Trophy Group B. Teddy Allen, recently named British Basketball League Player of the Month for December, led the game with 21 points. Sam Idowu backed up Allen with 13 points and 10 rebounds, logging his […]
“Cinderella no more, champions today,” exclaimed Head Coach Billy Mims, after securing the Leicester Riders their first silverware in major competitions in 30 years. 23 years and 19 trophies later, the Riders’ 2001 NTL National Cup Final victory remains sweet in the memory of the fans who witnessed it. To those who didn’t, it marks […]
Teddy Allen has been named the British Basketball League Player of the Month for December following an explosion on the British basketball scene. The American guard and reigning CEBL MVP did so after signing to the club three games into the month, dominating his first four games in Riders red to win the award. Dazzling […]
Riders guard Teddy Allen has been named Molten British Basketball League Player of the Month for December! Allen, a new arrival who made his League debut on December 15, has exploded onto the British basketball scene in his four games so far in Riders red, averaging a League-leading 23.8 points and 5.5 rebounds. His 32 […]
Leicester Riders began their British Basketball League Trophy campaign with a bang, beating the Bristol Flyers 95-74. Teddy Allen dropped his second 30-point performance as a Rider, putting up 30 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists to earn Player of the Game honours. He was backed by Sam Idowu off the bench, whose impact inside […]
Due to adjustments in this week’s fixtures, our Trophy fixture against the Bristol Flyers on Friday, January 5, will not be available to be viewed via live stream. The game, tipping off at 7 pm at Morningside Arena Leicester, will therefore only be able to be watched in person at the Arena. You can purchase […]
The Riders begin 2024 by welcoming the Bristol Flyers to the Morningside Arena in Round One of the British Basketball League Trophy. The competition’s format has been revamped this season, placing Rob Paternostro’s squad in Group B with the championship-leading London Lions, the in-form Seriös Group Newcastle Eagles, the dangerous Manchester Giants and the always-tough […]
Miryne Thomas has been named to the British Basketball League Team of the Week for his performances against the Bristol Flyers and Sheffield Sharks. Thomas earned Wok 68 Player of the Game honours against the Sharks with 22 points and 10 rebounds in 27 minutes, leading the Riders to a 103-75 win. This followed 10 […]
The Riders were unable to make it a three-game winning streak after a tight 87-81 loss to the 11-11 Bristol Flyers in round 16 of the British Basketball League Championship. Rob Paternostro’s team remains seventh in the standings with a 9-11 record and hopes to finish the year with a win against the B. Braun […]
The British Basketball League have confirmed the Leicester Riders fixtures that have been selected for broadcast live on Sky Sports for the remainder of the Championship campaign. With this British Basketball League season at the midway stage, fixtures up until the end of the 2023/24 Championship campaign have now been confirmed. Fans can tune into each game […]
Riders guard Teddy Allen has been named to the British Basketball League Team of the Week for the second week running. His 21 points, 6 rebounds and 5 steals in the Riders’ 86-73 win against Manchester Giants earned him the honours. Allen has enjoyed a dream start to Leicester life, his two games so far […]
The Riders’ penultimate game of 2023 sees them host the 10-11 Bristol Flyers, the first contest of a three-game stretch in the Morningside Arena. Thursday night’s tilt gives Rob Paternostro’s squad the chance of a three-game winning streak, and victory could see the Riders leapfrog their visitors in the British Basketball League championship. Fixture Information […]
The Riders battled out a road win against the Manchester Giants in last night’s British Basketball League Championship action. Here’s what we can take from the win… Defence Wins Championships A hallmark of Rob Paternostro’s sides is suffocating and stifling defence, and that was on full display last night. The Riders entered the game with […]
The Riders gave their fans an early reason to celebrate the holiday period with a confident 86-73 win over the Manchester Giants in round 15 of the British Basketball League Championship. Teddy Allen continued his dream start to Leicester life with his second game-leading scoring performance, following up his 32-point debut with 21 points and […]
Saturday night gives the Riders a chance to give fans an early present for the holidays with a win in Round 15 of the British Basketball League Championship. Coach Rob Paternostro’s squad travel northwest to face the Manchester Giants, who sit eighth in the standings with a record of six wins and thirteen losses. Fixture […]
First inductees to be named at British Basketball League’s prestigious All-Star Game in March. The British Basketball League are excited to announce the launch of the League’s first-ever Hall of Fame, which will honour and recognise individuals from all eras of the Men’s and Women’s Leagues who have made a significant contribution to the sport […]
Speaking on the Drew and Jay Podcast following his 32 point debut, Teddy Allen reflected on his first week in Leicester. The Riders made waves around the British Basketball League with the signing of the highly touted CEBL MVP. With that came external attention and the expectation of a big performance. Allen delivered in the […]
This summer, Seth Wylie joined the Loughborough Riders, stepping into the NBL D1. Three months later, he competed against the British Basketball League-leading London Lions and scored his first points in professional basketball. “Coach Rob [Paternostro] looked down the bench and pointed in my direction, and I didn’t want to wait for him to change […]
Friday’s 96-90 win against the Caledonia Gladiators gave the Riders lots to build on going into the rest of the season. Here is what we can take from the win… Buckets has arrived The debut that has everyone talking! Teddy Allen’s 32 point outing, the highest-scoring British Basketball League debut since 2016, meant the Phoenix-born […]
The Riders won a hard-fought battle against the Caledonia Gladiators 96-90 last night, moving their record to 8-10 in the British Basketball League Championship. Here’s how the Riders reacted to the victory… Teddy Allen- “There’s definitely more to come.” Teddy Allen exploded onto the British basketball scene with the highest-scoring debut in the League since […]
The Riders won a hard-fought battle against the Caledonia Gladiators 96-90, led by Teddy Allen’s emphatic debut. Allen scored 32 points in his first appearance in Riders red, putting on a show in the clutch. Teddy “Buckets” went 5-7 from three and 10-19 from the field to explode on the British Basketball scene. View this […]
Morningside Arena Leicester is excited to host “West End to Covent Garden”, an Opera evening hosted by Octave Opera Group on Febuary 14, 2024. Octave, founded by Jill Worth, will perform music to raise money for the Leicester Riders Foundation’s incredible work throughout the Leicestershire community. The Leicestershire-based opera group consists of only local signers, […]
Our British Basketball League Trophy fixture against the Bristol Flyers has been rearranged. The game, previously expected to be played on January 6 at 7 pm, will now take place on January 5 at 7 pm. Tickets purchased for the original fixture will still be valid for the rearranged date. For those who have purchased […]
We sat down with new signing Teddy Allen to talk about his arrival in the British Basketball League. It was a whirlwind week that saw Allen sign in Leicester. Following talks with Managing Director Russell Levenston, he headed straight to the UK to join the team. “On Thursday, Russell called me to ask if I […]
Round 14 of the British Basketball League Championship sees the Riders tip-off against the 11-5 Caledonia Gladiators. Friday night is the first time the Morningside Arena will see the Gladiators this season, as Rob Paternostro’s squad look to notch their eighth championship win. Fixture Information Leicester Riders vs Caledonia Gladiators Morningside Arena, Leicester Friday, December […]
Leicester Riders’ new man, Teddy Allen, joins the team after a history-making season in the CEBL. Here, we reflect on how Allen made waves in Canadian hoops… Getting Buckets Teddy “Buckets” put on a never-seen-before scoring clinic this summer. Over the season, Allen failed to score over 20 on just three occasions, putting up 40 […]
Leicester Riders fell 100-62 on the road to the London Lions, making their record 7-10 in the British Basketball League Championship standings. A 33-17 third quarter in London’s favour sealed the game, in which the Riders trailed from midway through the opening quarter. Miryne Thomas led the Riders with 13 points and 6 rebounds. Leicester […]
The Riders improved to 5-1 after defeating the Essex Rebels 79-70 in a hard-fought road encounter. Rayven Peeples dominated late, scoring seven in the final quarter on her way to 17 points and 11 rebounds. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Leicester Riders Women (@riderswomen) Taylor O’Brien led the Riders with 19 […]
Sunday afternoon sees the Riders continue their tough run of fixtures as they travel to London to face the Lions in Round 13 of the British Basketball League Championship. The trip to the Copper Box arena is only nine days removed from a 89-79 victory for the Lions over Rob Paternostro’s squad. Fixture Information Leicester […]
Leicester Riders guard Taylor O’Brien has been voted as the Women’s British Basketball League Player of the Month for her performances throughout November. The American rookie averaged 24 points, 7 rebounds, and 4.5 assists on 61.7% shooting from the field, going 2-0 over the two games in the month of action. Her highest-scoring performance came […]
Leicester Riders are delighted to announce the signing of 2023 CEBL Most Valuable Player Teddy Allen for the remainder of the 2023/24 season. The 6’6” guard from Phoenix, Arizona, broke multiple CEBL scoring records for the Winnipeg Sea Bears this summer, earning him the MVP award and the nickname “Teddy Buckets”. He dropped 42 points […]
Leicester Riders look to bounce back after their first defeat of the season, as they head to the South East to face the Essex Rebels. Fixture Information Leicester Riders @ Essex Rebels Essex Sports Arena Saturday, December 9, 4pm Falling in the capital The Riders fell for the first time in the 2023/24 Women’s British […]
The Riders take on the London Lions for the third time this season on Sunday, after falling to the league leaders twice at home earlier in the year. Leicester have been in both games late, but haven’t found enough to get over the line. They now head to the capital, looking to take a game […]
The Leicester Riders Foundation and Leicester Riders are excited to announce that on Saturday, 16th December, we will be hosting a Leicester Riders takeover in Highcross Shopping Centre. Highcross Hoops will be located in a prime location on the lower mall of Highcross Shopping Centre near Luke 1977 and Damaged Society, and will include a […]
Leicester Riders captain Kimbal Mackenzie shares his thoughts on the team’s British Basketball League season so far… As always, thank you all for your support this season. I can’t express enough how important it has been to have you in our corner. You have been right behind us when we needed you most, and it’s […]
The Riders fell 87-83 on the road to the Cheshire Phoenix to drop their record to 7-9. They looked in control of the tie going into the fourth, but the Phoenix won the final period 25-8 as the Riders took their second straight loss. Leicester’s TJ Lall led the game with 24 points, going 5-7 […]
The Women’s British Basketball League will lose one of its three undefeated records this weekend as the 4-0 Leicester Riders head to the capital to take on the 3-0 London Lions. Fixture information Leicester Riders at London Lions Copper Box Arena, London Sunday, December 2, 6 PM Off the back of a battle The Riders […]
Sunday evening sees the Riders travel northwest to Cheshire as they take on the Phoenix in Round 12 of the British Basketball League Championship. It will be the second game of a weekend double-header for Rob Paternostro’s squad after a spirited 89-79 defeat to the London Lions on Friday night. Fixture Information Leicester Riders @ […]
A spirited performance from Rob Paternostro’s Riders wasn’t enough to overcome a clinical London Lions team, who left the Morningside Arena with an 89-79 victory in the British Basketball League Championship. Tonight’s defeat was Leicester’s second of the season to the league leaders, dropping their record to 7-8. Most of the Riders’ success came from […]
The British Basketball League has announced its programming partnership with the YES Network, the most-watched regional sports network in the United States and the exclusive regional television home of the 27-time World Champions New York Yankees, the Brooklyn Nets and the New York Liberty. As part of this collaboration, the YES Network’s Emmy Award-winning YES […]
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