About Leicester Riders Women | Players, History
Riders women Paving the way for women’s British basketball Creating a Winning Legacy Formation and Early Success The Leicester Riders women’s basketball team was founded in 2011 and started off playing in the NBL Division Two. After one year in the league, the team gained promotion to Division One in which they finished fourth and […]
7 Academy players make it through to Aspire Super Camp
We are delighted to confirm that 7 of our Academy players have made it through to the Aspire Super Camp for the central region. Kyra Johnson, Grace Nzeakor and Hanya Correria from our Under 16s Girls, Louie Marchesi, Finley Tuck and James Hardy from our Under 16s Boys and Ike Davids from our Under 14s […]
Academy players feature on CITV’s Makeaway Takeaway
A number of our LRF Academy players and coaches have featured in the latest episode of CITV’s children’s arts and crafts show Makeaway Takeaway. The episode was filmed at the Morningside Arena as the players joined presenter Bec Hill in creating a piece of art using basketballs in an attempt to wow coaches Greg & […]
Loughborough retains core players ahead of the 2022-23 season.
Harrison Gamble, Justin Hedley, Conroy Hayden, Joe Bielak, Dwyane Orija and Milo Gordon are set to return for another season within the NBL Division 1 league, under the guidance of Coach Will Maynard. Harrison Gamble continues his playing career with Div 1, after many successful years within the Riders BBL team under Coach Rob Paternostro. […]
Riders confirm departing players
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 […]
Riders players return home
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.
British Championship Basketball Launches with Historic Partnership to Elevate Domestic Game
London, UK – British Championship Basketball (BCB), a new professional league formed by the clubs of the former NBL Division One, is proud to officially announce its launch of a groundbreaking partnership with the British Basketball Federation (BBF) and the Home Country Associations (HCAs) – Basketball England, Basketball Scotland, and Basketball Wales. BCB has been […]
Leicester Riders 2025/26 Season Tickets On Sale Now!
Leicester Riders 2025/26 season tickets are on sale now! Secure your seat for another thrilling year of Riders basketball with an unbeatable Season Ticket package. Season Tickets include entry to all regular season Riders home games and are available at Early Bird prices until July 31st – don’t miss out on the savings! 2025/26 Season […]
Leicester Riders All-Star Basketball Camp | August 4–8, 2025
Train like a pro this summer at the Leicester Riders All-Star Basketball Camp, taking place from August 4th to 8th, 2025 at the Mattioli Arena in Leicester, the official home of the Leicester Riders Professional Basketball Team. This summer camp is designed for ambitious young players looking to develop core skills, gain game experience, and […]
Victor Ndoukou Earns Senior GB 3×3 Call-Up
Riders forward Victor Ndoukou has been called up to the Great Britain Senior Men’s 3×3 squad, marking a major milestone in his young career. He will represent GB at the upcoming FIBA 3×3 Europe Cup Qualifier in Slovakia. This is Victor’s first senior call-up, coming off the back of a fantastic season in NBL Division […]