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 […]
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 & […]
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. […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 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 […]
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 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 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 […]
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 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 […]
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 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 […]
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 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 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. […]
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 […]
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 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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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. […]
“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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
Leicester Riders are thrilled to announce their partnership with Trophies Plus Medals as the club’s official trophy supplier. Trophies Plus Medals are the UK’s leading wholesale supplier of trophies and awards, offering a diverse range of sports trophies manufactured to the highest standards. This partnership will allow the club to celebrate the many successes of […]
The Riders begin December basketball on Friday night by welcoming the London Lions to the Morningside Arena in Round 12 of the British Basketball League Championship. It will be the second meeting between the two sides, the first a high-scoring 102-95 victory for the league leaders. Fixture Information Leicester Riders vs London Lions Morningside Arena, […]
For the second week running, Leicester Riders have two players named to the Women’s British Basketball League Team of the Week! Following the Riders’ overtime victory against the Nottingham Wildcats, Sam Ashby and Taylor O’Brien were recognised for their performances. Taylor O’Brien makes the team two weeks in a row following her stat-sheet-stuffing outing against […]
The Riders got back to winning ways in their latest outing in the British Basketball League, besting the Manchester Giants 94-79. Here’s what we can take away from the result… The importance of hitting the ground running The Riders have found themselves battling back from early deficits throughout this season, but with three new players […]
Following the departure of three Riders plays as part of a Riders roster restructure, Head Coach Rob Paternostro spoke to BBC Radio Leicester to explain the organisation’s decision-making process. “We had to try and find a way to be pulling in the same direction,” said Paternostro. “We want a group that is committed to winning […]
Saturday’s British Basketball League Championship game is an important one for the Riders as they look to get back to winning ways and a .500 record. The Morningside arena will play host to the 3-10 Manchester Giants, who are also searching for form after losing four of their last five games. Fixture Information Leicester Riders […]
Leicester Riders return home to take on the Nottingham Wildcats in their fourth game of the Women’s British Basketball League season. They have the chance to improve to 4-0 to start the season in the first season under new Head Coach Ben Stanley. Fixture information Leicester Riders vs Nottingham Wildcats Morningside Arena, Leicester Saturday, November […]
Leicester Riders officially announce the departure of Xavier Pinson and Caleb Asberry from their 2023/24 roster. Following conversations with both players, the club have decided to move in a different direction from the American duo. Riders would like to wish all the best to Xavier and Caleb in the future careers. Stay tuned for more […]
6 Academy games this weekend including a National Cup Quarter Final win for our U16 Girls Premier. Check out our coaches thoughts below. U16 Girls Premier 83-50 Bristol Flyers – National Cup Quarter Final “Solid 30+ point win in the end for the 16s prem girls in the cup quarter final. We had a bad […]
The Riders improved to 3-0 to start the season, beating Cardiff Met Archers 110-64 on the road. It was a dominant performance throughout, as Leicester took a big lead early and never looked back. Taylor O’Brien’s explosive second half brought her scoring tally to 2 points and rebounds, leading the game. For the Archers, a […]
8 of our Academy teams were in action this past weekend, check out our coaches thoughts on the action below. U18 Men 77-64 Charnwood Riders “U18 Conf beat Charnwood 77-64. We started slow in the first half (sometimes we tend to adapt to the teams we play, rather than imposing our game). The second half […]
Sunday evening sees the Riders travelling northwest to take on the 7-4 Cheshire Phoenix in the British Basketball League Championship. It will be the second game of the weekend for Rob Paternostro’s squad after they fell 102-95 to the league-leading London Lions in an epic clash on Friday night. Fixture Information Leicester Riders @ Cheshire […]
Friday night saw the Riders fall 102-94 to the league-leading London Lions after a captivating game in the British Basketball League Championship. Coach Rob Paternostro’s squad fought to the last buzzer and led mid-way through the second half, but clinical offense from Petar Božić’s side gave them their 13th win in 14 games. The best […]
This Friday is an important one for the Riders as round nine of the British Basketball League Championship brings the visit of the table-topping London Lions to the Morningside Arena. It will be the first time Rob Paternostro’s team will face the reigning champions this season, having narrowly lost to them in the Playoff Final […]
Leicester Riders are proud to have contributed to the creation of a basketball club in Cyabatanzi, Rwanda. This initiative was made possible through the club’s collaboration with Audacious Church in Manchester, as part of the church’s broader mission to provide healthcare, education and other amenities to the village, which is situated approximately 100 kilometers to […]
The Riders improved to 6-4 after a 111-88 win against the Newcastle Eagles. Here’s how the Riders reacted to the blowout win… Jaren Holmes Rookie guard Jaren Holmes led the game with his best performance of the season, putting up 28 points, five rebounds and four assists. He explained his feelings after the game. “It […]
The Riders improved to 6-4 in the British Basketball League Championship after a convincing 111-88 victory over the Seriös Group Newcastle Eagles on Saturday. A 36-point third quarter from Rob Paternostro’s team rattled the Eagles in the second half, and the loss drops Marc Steutel’s squad to 3-7 on the season. On a night where […]
The Riders will begin November’s slate of games this Saturday, welcoming the Seriös Group Newcastle Eagles to the Morningside Arena for the first time this season. Despite the young season, the two squads have already built a competitive rivalry, taking one game apiece in October after 80 minutes of back-and-forth play. Fixture Information Leicester Riders […]
Riders guard Sam Ashby has been named to Great Britain’s training camp roster ahead of next week’s EuroBasket Qualifiers. It’s a first international call-up for Ashby, the Riders’ summer signing who has averaged 14 points and three rebounds on 52.4% shooting through her first two games of the Women’s British Basketball League season. Great Britain […]
October was a busy month of Riders basketball, featuring six games and four road trips. Here, we take a look back at the month of action. October games The Riders went 3-3 across the month of October, facing two doubleheader weekends and four games on the road. They began with a bang, winning 92-85 in a […]
Basketball came late to Cleveland-born Miryne Thomas. At 15, he was searching for a direction to shape his life until the game found him. Now, he suits up as a professional, competing for the Leicester Riders as one of their marquee players. The 24-year-old reflected on where it all started: “I talked with my mum […]
It was another busy weekend of Academy fixtures with 9 of our teams in action. Check out our coaches thoughts below. U14 Boys Premier 58-88 Manchester Magic “After a slow start against a strong team. We found ourselves behind but the team in the second half played some great basketball on defence and on the […]
The Riders come off the back of a doubleheader week, which they split 1-1 against the Surrey Scorchers and the Caledonia Gladiators. Here’s what we learned from the matchups… Bowman steps up The Riders pushed the Gladiators all the way on Sunday night, and they can credit a large part of that to Blake Bowman. The […]
Leicester Riders beat the Oaklands Wolves 92-78 on the road to improve to 2-0 on the season. The Riders had three players score over 18 points, showcasing their strength across the roster. Taylor O’Brien led the game with 21, backed by McKenzie Johnston’s 19 and Sam Ashby’s 18 in a bombardment from the backcourt. A […]
Round six of the British Basketball League Championship sees the Riders travel north to Newcastle for the second time this season. After splitting last weekend’s back-to-back games – the latter of which a loss to the Manchester Giants – Rob Paternostro’s squad will want to get back to winning ways and improve on their 4-2 […]
Let me start by saying how much your support has meant to the team to start the season. The way you all have embraced our guys, and the new players we have, means a lot to them and myself, and it’s something I’ve come to expect from our tremendous fanbase. The season is in full […]
Thank you to everybody for their incredible support this season. It’s been great to see you all back in the stands and getting behind the team. The start to the season has been a great challenge for us with plenty of lessons, but ultimately I’m proud of the way this team is coming together. We […]
Leicester Riders improved to 4-1 with a 92-74 win against the Surrey Scorchers. Here’s how the team reacted to the win… Rob Paternostro The Riders blew the game open in the third quarter, holding the Scorchers to five points over an eight-minute stretch. Head Coach Rob Paternostro credited the defensive success to the team’s work […]
The Riders took a 92-85 win on the road to long-standing rivals, the Newcastle Eagles. Here’s what we learned from the game… Miryne magic For the second straight game, Miryne Thomas led the team with 17 points. His ability to score on all three levels, run in transition and battle around the hoop presents a […]
The Riders improved to 3-1, following a 92-85 win on the road against the Newcastle Eagles. Here’s what the Riders had to say after the hard-fought victory… Miryne Thomas For the second straight game, Miryne Thomas led the scoring load with 17 points, accompanied with six rebounds and a block in an energetic performance in […]
Round four of the British Basketball League Championship sees the Riders heading north for the first time this season to face long-standing rivals the Seriös Group Newcastle Eagles. Following last week’s comprehensive win against the Flyers in Bristol, the Riders hope to go two-for-two on the road and keep pace with the first-place London Lions. […]
On Saturday, the Riders will play their first road game of the British Basketball Championship season as they visit the SGS College Arena to face the Bristol Flyers. Coach Rob Paternostro’s squad will travel to Bristol in high spirits after a hard-fought 88-81 victory over the Plymouth City Patriots last Friday. Fixture Information Leicester Riders […]
Last summer, highly touted young British star Blake Bowman put pen to paper to join the Leicester Riders. Now a second-year Rider, Bowman’s performances early in the year have caught the attention of coaches, players and fans alike. View this post on Instagram […]
Leicester Riders secured their first victory of the season on Friday, beating the Plymouth City Patriots 88-81. Here’s what we can take from the fixture. Riders have heart The Riders had to dig deep in the game, coming back from a double-digit deficit to get one in the win column. The score was 61-51 in […]
A massive thank you to DF Precision Machinery Ltd for sponsoring our new playing kit and warm up tops for our Academy teams this season. DF Precision Machinery Ltd’s sponsorship has meant that we have been able to provide new kit for all 13 of our teams ahead of the season getting underway this weekend, […]
This Friday sees the Riders host the Plymouth City Patriots in the second round of the British Basketball League Championship. Rob Paternostro’s players will be looking to bounce back after falling 110-86 to the Cheshire Phoenix in their season opener. Here is all you need to know ahead of the fixture. Fixture Information Leicester Riders […]
Loughborough Basketball is offering coaching opportunities to established and aspiring basketball coaches. Coaching development programme Loughborough University is excited to offer its Coach Development Programme for aspiring basketball coaches. The programme provides mentoring, qualifications and coaching experience in a first-class sporting facility. Apply here! BUCS Coaching Opportunities We have coaching roles open for our BUCS […]
The Riders get their season underway on Friday, hosting the Cheshire Phoenix. Here is all you need to know ahead of the fixture. Fixture information Leicester Riders vs Cheshire Phoenix Morningside Arena, Leicester Friday, September 15, 7:45 pm Get your tickets here! Riders’ early style The Riders enter the 2023-24 season with a revamped and […]
To our fans, As the season fast approaches, I wanted to thank you all for your continued tremendous support. There have been some big changes to our roster, and we’ve worked hard all off-season to make sure we were bringing in the right guys for our club. This is my 16th season as Head Coach, […]
First of all, let me say how much it means to me to represent this club as captain. It’s a huge privilege for me. There’s been a lot of great Riders captains in the past, and I’m honoured to step into this role. Congratulations to Darien on his well-earned retirement. He will go down as […]
The Riders wrapped up their pre-season campaign on Friday with a win, as they prepare to get the 2023-24 season underway. Following games against Loughborough University, Donar Groningen and USA Select, here is what we learned… Strength in depth The Riders quickly discovered that their roster goes 12 deep, as they got contributions up and […]
The Riders host USA Select final pre-season fixture. Here is all you need to know… Fixture information Leicester Riders vs USA Select Morningside Arena, Leicester Friday, September 8, 7:45 pm Get your tickets here! Promising signs The Riders return from their Netherlands trip, which they can take lots of positives from. They beat seven-time Dutch […]
Every year, USA Select take on a gruelling European Tour. Last year they played 19 games in 22 days, on a tour spanning four countries and 18 cities. The team is made up of rookies straight out of college. For some, it’s an opportunity to showcase their talents on the European stage, hoping to secure […]
Loughborough basketball are delighted to confirm the retention of Harrison Gamble for his fourth and final year. The 6’10” Brit spent his seven-year professional career for the Leicester Riders, winning, three BBL Championships, three BBL Playoff titles, three BBL Trophies and a BBL Cup. Gamble is also an NBL Patrons Cup winner with Loughborough and […]
The Riders beat seven-time Dutch champions Donar Groningen 104-75, to start their pre-season campaign 2-0. It was an impressive win against established European opponents, as this newly formed Riders outfit appears to have gelled quickly. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Leicester Riders | Basketball (@ridersbball) Kimbal Mackenzie led the team with […]
The Leicester Riders Foundation are hosting a Teacher Meet & Greet at the Morningside Arena on Wednesday 27th September, 12:30-15:00. The Meet & Greet provides a great to explore all the great education packages and opportunities we can deliver in your school, an opportunity to meet our Community & Education Team, the chance to meet […]
The Riders got their pre-season underway in Friday’s fixture vs Loughborough University. They took a 99-64 win, and learned valuable lessons into the rest of the pre-season. Here are three things we learned from the outing. Miryne makes his mark Miryne Thomas dominated from the jump in his first Riders outing, putting up 17 points […]
The Riders got their first 40 minutes under their legs last night, in their annual “Red vs Purple” pre-season outing. They took a 99-64 win against Loughborough University, and look to build as a newly formed team going into the season. READ MORE: Riders take Red vs Purple win Here’s what Head Coach Rob Paternostro […]
The Riders get their pre-season underway in our annual “Red vs Purple” game against Loughborough University. Here, we take a look at everything you need to know about the fixture… Fixture information Leicester Riders at Loughborough Basketball Sir David Wallace Sports Hall, Loughborough University Friday, August 25, 7 pm Tickets available here New Riders era […]
Loughborough Basketball is delighted to welcome 6’3” guard Dan Hadley ahead of the 2023/24 season. Hadley committed to Loughborough from the Charnwood Academy, where he’s suited up since 2020. The 19-year-old has been a part of the Riders pathway system since 2014, averaging 12.5 points per game in the EABL, and 12.7 points per game […]
Loughborough Basketball are thrilled to confirm the return of Edward Onyia and Oscar Curran for the 2023/24 season. 17-year-old Onyia, who was new to the Charnwood Riders Academy programme last season, will balance his playing commitments within the academy EABL league and the NBL while studying at Charnwood College. Curran who is in his third […]
Loughborough Basketball’s core of young talent will return for the 2023/24 NBL Division One season. The returners are: Elijah Bailey Justin Hedley CJ Hayden Joe Bielak Milo Gordon Ben Woog David Oputa American guard Bailey joined the Riders last summer on a two-year deal, playing with the Riders while studying his MSc in International Business […]
Will Maynard played on the Loughborough BUCS team which won its first championship in 22 years. Last year, he accomplished the same feat as head coach, leading the University to its fifth title in the last six seasons. “Coaching is way more stressful than playing,” said Maynard, comparing the two accomplishments. “Winning as a player […]
This week the Leicester Riders Foundation Academy returned for pre-season as our teams begin to prepare for the 2023/34 season. Over the course of the week we’ve welcomed over 100 players from our 13 teams to the Morningside Arena as the teams come together for the first time since squads were selected. “It’s been great […]
We are proud to offer a number of excellent game night packages, includingour corporate hospitality, the 1967 Club, and our Mezzanine hospitality package for you to indulge in during matchday games. 1967 Club Enjoy the highest quality game night experience as part of the 1967 Club. Access to the 1967 Club includes: Exclusive access to […]
We’re counting down the days for the new WBBL season, and it’s been a busy offseason so far! Both new and familiar names have signed to play in Riders red, and there are a few more to come! Here you can refamiliarise yourself with our roster. Katie Januszewska– Retained “KJ” is a Charnwood product, joining […]
Leicester Riders’ newest WBBL addition has travelled to the other side of the world to compete in British basketball. Australian Sam Ashby is a highly touted talent straight out of the University of the Pacific, but the leap into the unknown wasn’t something that was always feasible for her. “Until the age of 17, I […]
Leicester Riders are thrilled to announce the signing of Jaren Holmes to their 2023/24 roster. The 6’4” guard comes to Leicester as a rookie, having spent his final season of college eligibility at Iowa State. He led the Cyclones in scoring with 13.3 points per game and was one of two players to start all […]
It’s been a busy offseason! Both new and familiar names have signed to play in Riders red for the upcoming season! Here you can familiarise yourself with our roster for 2023/24… Kimbal Mackenzie- Guard Kimbal Mackenzie is back for his third season with the Riders. During that time has proved himself one of the League’s […]
Leicester Riders, Britain’s oldest professional basketball club, was founded in 1967. Our rich history spans five arenas, 19 pieces of silverware and three name changes. As founding members of the National Basketball League in 1972 and the British Basketball League in 1987, we have forever been staples of the sport in the UK. Take a look […]
Shahd Abboud faced a challenging road to professional basketball. Since her rise to the top division of Israeli basketball, she became the first Arab-Israeli to play in the women’s Premier League and the first Arab-Israeli captain in both the men’s and women’s leagues. Culturally, financially and logistically, Abboud navigated obstacles from the jump to pursue […]
Leicester Riders can announce the retention of American guard McKenzie Johnston to their 2023/24 roster. Helping the Riders to all three domestic finals last season, she averaged 8.3 points, 6.4 assists and 6.1 rebounds per game in the WBBL Championship. Johnston signed a two-year deal last summer to play in the WBBL alongside studying for […]
Leicester Riders announce the continuation of their partnership with Vertu Motors and their Leicester dealership – Vertu Toyota Leicester. The leading automotive retailer’s three-year deal with Leicester Riders, which began last season, involves supplying a fleet of Toyota Hybrid vehicles from their Leicester dealership, branding on the team’s shorts and across the Morningside Arena, plus […]
Canadian/British forward TJ Lall has become the sixth member of our 2022/23 roster. To help you get to know more, here are some things you may not know about our new man: He ended a 30-year championship drought In his final college season, Lall led Brock University to their first OUA title since 1992. In […]
Loughborough Riders are thrilled to announce the appointment of Tor Freeman as women’s Division 1 Head Coach. Freeman will also take the reins of the BUCS 2 programme at Loughborough University and the role of assistant to Ben Stanley for the Leicester Riders’ WBBL outfit. He joins from the WBBL’s Oakland Wolves, where he served […]
The Leicester Riders are excited to sign 6’7” forward TJ Lall to their 2023/24 roster. The Canadian, who holds a British passport, has played four seasons in the Canadian CEBL, most recently alongside Riders’ guard Kimbal Mackenzie for the Niagara River Lions. Lall played last season in the Japanese first division for Kyoto Hannaryz, putting […]
Leicester Riders tip off their preseason campaign at the Morningside Arena against USA Select. The game, played on Friday, September 8 2023, tips off at 7:45 pm, with doors open to fans at 5:45 pm. The Riders host USA Select every preseason during their annual tour of Europe, as they aim to give aspiring professional […]
Hello everybody! It’s great to be back! I’m so happy that the management, coaching staff and fans still believe in me after all that we’ve been through. I’m grateful to be able to reach and motivate others, sharing the blessings that basketball has allowed me. As you all know, I’ve missed some time with injury […]
Last season we launched the Mo-Mentum mentoring programme with Riders professional player Mo Walker. After suffering a season ending Achilles injury in October, Mo expressed his passion to get involved in the community and use his experiences playing basketball across the world to make an impact on the younger generation. Throughout the 6 week Mo-mentum programme […]
The Leicester Riders Foundation have partnered with both De Montfort University and the University of Leicester over the past year to provide the best opportunities for their student athletes. This partnership enables students to access high quality training from our coaches and develops student athletes to reach their full potential, whilst providing our Foundation staff […]
Leicester Riders can confirm the retention of Victor Ndoukou for the 2023/24 season. The 6’8″ forward signed his first professional contract with the Riders in January to accompany his studies at Loughborough University, committing him to Leicester for four years. Ndoukou won the 2021/22 EABL MVP award and averaged 11.1 points and 5.1 rebounds in […]
Hello to all the Riders fans! First, let me say that it’s a privilege to be a head coach in this historic club, and I can’t wait to get started. It’s been a bit of a whirlwind process. I was expecting to stay with Solent for another season, but this was too good of an […]
Leicester Riders can confirm the departure of Krumesh Patel as head coach. Last season, Patel led the team to three finals for the first time in their history and third place in the WBBL Championship with a 17-5 record. He also led Loughborough University women to the BUCS championship. “It’s been a great year at […]
Over the past year the Leicester Riders Foundation have collaborated with North Warwickshire & South Leicestershire College (NWSLC) to provide a number of opportunities for students within the Foundation Studies department including basketball sessions, a podcast workshop and an NCS programme. Initially the partnership started when we delivered the Mencap Around The World project at […]
Firstly, I’d like to thank everybody for your continued support. The offseason is an exciting time for us, but we can’t wait to see you back in the stands for our first game! Looking back, we’re coming off a really good season. We improved from the beginning to the end, and I thought we were […]
In his four seasons with the club, Darien Nelson-Henry helped to create ever-lasting memories not only for Riders fans but himself. As captain, Darien led the team to four pieces of silverware, including back-to-back league titles and a treble. He was also named to the BBL Team of the Year in consecutive seasons. He took […]
An Education project that has been particularly successful over the past season is our Ambassador Assemblies. Ambassador Assemblies is a project funded by Sport England in partnership with the British Basketball League, that allows us to take both our men’s and women’s professional players into schools to deliver to assemblies on their journeys to where they are […]
Leicester Riders are delighted to confirm that long-standing title sponsor Jelson Homes have extended their sponsorship and support of the club in what will be our 16th season working together. “Jelson Homes have been an invaluable partner for the club since its rebirth in 2007. We are under no illusions that their continued support is […]
The club is excited to announce the return of point guard Kimbal Mackenzie for the 2023/24 season. Mackenzie has proved a fan-favourite in his two seasons in Leicester, earning the Supporters Club Player of the Year last season – voted for by the Riders faithful. His 12.7 points and 3.8 assists also saw him named […]
Last week we hosted our Leicester Riders Foundation end of season awards night at the Morningside Arena and welcomed 500 of our academy players, parents, project groups, schools and partners which made it our biggest awards night to date. This year we redesigned our awards night to represent all of the work that we have […]
Sunday’s BBL Playoff Final between the Riders and the London Lions will be a showcase of the best talent the UK’s premier basketball competition has to offer. Elite talent on both sides inevitably means great one-on-one battles across the court. Basketball is a team sport at its heart, but just ten players occupying the floor […]
Here we are. One game to go. 40 minutes between the Riders and back-to-back playoff glory. A chance for every player in the squad to cement their legacy in the history of the club. In the way – a London Lions squad that has already beaten Leicester in the BBL Cup Final. Sunday, May 14, […]
The exciting new venue in Loughborough town centre has been created to raise funds for the Leicester Riders Foundation, whilst also inspiring the future generation of British basketball talent British basketball team, Leicester Riders, has today announced the opening of Hoop HQ, an exciting new venue designed to get more young people off the streets and onto […]
Hoop HQ is a Brand new venue based in the heart of Loughborough, which had been created and designed to raise funds for the Leicester Riders Foundation, whilst inspiring any and all to get inviolved with basketball in the local area! British basketball team, Leicester Riders, has today announced the opening of Hoop HQ, an exciting new […]
The Riders go into Sunday’s box office clash at the Morningside Arena holding a seven-point aggregate lead over the Bristol Flyers. After opening a commanding 26-point gap between themselves and their hosts, Leicester resisted a spirited response in the second half to win 84-77 – their first victory at the SGS College Arena this season. […]
It is time for the BBL championship playoff semi-finals, and this weekend has the #2 Riders tipping off against the #3 Bristol Flyers. Both teams will head into this matchup brimming with confidence after dominant performances in last week’s quarter-finals. Leicester and Bristol last met in the playoffs in 2021, with the Riders dominating both […]
The British Basketball League delivered the first of its kind show-stopping basketball dunk competition, brought to you by General Tire, at the top of The O2. All to celebrate the countdown to the British Basketball League play-off finals, which take place later this month. Leicester Riders star and high-flyer Blake “The Showman” Bowman headed 52 […]
The Riders will take a hard-earned nine-point advantage into the second leg of their BBL playoff quarter-final following a 79-70 win over the B. Braun Sheffield Sharks. Here are five things to take away from a tense first leg. Building an early lead proved crucial After trailing by five very early in the contest, the […]
Last Wednesday Leicester Riders Foundation delivered our first United Leicester Resilience day at Taylor Road Primary School in Leicester City Centre. United Leicester is a partnership delivered by the community foundation of each Leicester sports club, Leicester Riders Foundation, Leicester City in the Community, Leicester Tigers Foundation, Leicestershire CCC in the Community, and Leicester Hockey […]
The quarter-final round of the BBL Championship Playoffs pits the #2 Riders against the #7 B. Braun Sheffield Sharks. The two teams last met in the playoffs back in 2018, with Leicester coming out on top. Despite finishing the season under .500, the Sharks may prove to be a tricky opponent for the Riders, who […]
Two days on from securing the second place seeding in the BBL Championship Playoffs, the Riders travel west to Cheshire to take on the Phoenix. The tip-off at 5:30 pm will be the last of the 2022/23 regular season. Both teams go into the game with their playoff spot secure and will have an eye […]
The Riders will begin the final weekend of the BBL regular season on Friday when they host the B. Braun Sheffield Sharks. Victory for Leicester should wrap up a second-place finish in the championship standings and will taste even sweeter after the 72-64 loss to Sheffield on March 24. Riders’ Season So Far The Riders […]
The Riders will complete a quickfire weekend turnaround as they travel north to Manchester to face the 17-17 Giants. Coach Rob Paternostro’s squad haven’t seen Sunday’s opponents since February 17 and will want to make a strong statement against a team they may face in the upcoming BBL Playoffs. Riders’ Season So Far Travelling supporters […]
The Riders will play their penultimate home game of the season this Friday as they welcome the Plymouth City Patriots to Morningside Arena for the second time in a couple of weeks. Both teams have plenty to play for as the visiting Patriots want to cement a playoff place, and Coach Rob’s squad will want […]
Today sees the Riders return to Morningside Arena after their southern road trip to tip off against the Newcastle Eagles. Leicester have the chance to go equal on points with Bristol in the BBL championship, after both teams suffered defeat on Friday night. Sunday’s contest will carry added flavour for fans as it is one […]
The Riders will play the second game of their southern road trip on Friday as they tip off against the championship-leading London Lions. Leicester hopes to continue a late-season winning streak with victory over the Lions, who recently lost to a Bristol squad that the Riders beat handily last week. Riders’ Season So Far After […]
Following the conclusion of the 2022/23 NBL season we’re now focusing our attending on preparation for the new season. We’re hosting trials for new players on both our boys and girls teams on the last 2 weeks of June at the Morningside Arena. U12 & 14s – Saturday 17th June, 10am-3pm @ Morningside Arena Successful […]
The Riders begin the final month of the regular season with a long trip south-west to play the Plymouth City Patriots. Confidence should be high throughout the squad that they can conquer the quick turnaround between games and build off a superb performance against Bristol as well as Tuesday’s win over the Patriots. Riders’ Season […]
The Riders pulled off a dominant 106-89 win against the Bristol Flyers, in a key fixture in the fight for second place. Led by a monster 28 performance from Zach Jackson, who went 9-12 from the field and 9-9 from the free throw line, the Riders jumped out to an early lead and never looked […]
Friday will see the Riders finish March with a crucial clash against the second-place Bristol Flyers. The Morningside Arena will host the second of a two-game home stand as the Riders look to build on Tuesday’s victory over the Plymouth City Patriots. Riders’ Season So Far The win was the Riders’ 19th of the season […]
The Riders will take a short trip north this Friday to face the B. Braun Sheffield Sharks. Victory for Leicester would give them three wins in a row following positive results against Newcastle and Caledonia, the latter falling to the Riders 84-81 in a tightly contested game. Riders’ Season So Far After the aforementioned result […]
The Leicester Riders Foundation is continuing to grow in stature and workforce. We are seeking a new community basketball coach to join their Community team. LRF are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about coaching and wanting to learn more about basketball and the many pathways that Riders can offer them. Main Duties and Responsibility To […]
Head coach Krumesh Patel has been named Molten WBBL Coach of the Month for Febuary! The Riders went 3-0 during the month, including convincing 30-point victories in the WBBL Championship against the Oakland Wolves and the Cardiff Met Archers. They currently top the WBBL Championship table with an 11-1 record. “The award is nothing without […]
Leicester Riders, Manchester Giants, Cheshire Phoenix and Newcastle Eagles are excited to announce the Retro Series 2023! Five games involving these four teams in March & April have been selected as special retro games featuring retro kits, old-school tunes and off-court appearances from BBL legends. Following the success of last season’s retro nights between Riders […]
The Riders improve to 14-6 in the BBL Championship after a 99-77 win against the Surrey Scorchers. Marc Loving led the game with 21 to steer the Riders to the win, in a game where five Leicester players scored double-digit points. His efforts were backed by 20 points from his wing partner Zach Jackson, who […]
The Riders are set to take on the London Lions on the big stage, as they fight for the BBL Cup in the Utilita Arena Birmingham. Riders look to beat the undefeated This game features the top two sides in the WBBL this season, as the 8-1 Riders face the 9-0 Lions. The Riders’ only […]
Leicester Riders are thrilled to have agreed terms with American point guard Carrington Love. The 29-year-old averaged 16.6 points and 5.8 assists last season in the German division two, playing for Eisbären Bremerhaven. He shot 47.4% from the field and 36.1% from three, finishing the year with a 16-13 record. Love is a Green Bay […]
Walking Basketball makes a return in February as we launch our first 6 week block booking. Walking basketball is fun and social session with the chance to look at playing games against other groups around the country. The session is aimed at all levels from beginners to skilled players and is perfect for players who […]
Leicester Riders are delighted to have signed young British talent Victor Ndoukou on his first professional contract. The young forward has signed a 4 and a half year deal which will see him as part of the BBL team through to the end of the 2026-27 season. Ndoukou will also be studying a Loughborough University […]
The Riders head to Bristol for the second time this season, where they will take on the Flyers at the SGS Arena. The game tips off at 7:30 pm and will be streamed live on the BBL Official Youtube channel, starting at 7:15 pm. Riders thrive through Christmas schedule The Riders faced a brutal schedule […]
Following an extensive recruitment process carried out by the league’s board of directors, Radin’s appointment comes at a crucial moment for the BBL as the league looks to accelerate its growth to achieve its full potential. Radin moves to the BBL after compiling a successful track record across a 30-year professional career. He has held […]
The Riders take on the Surrey Scorchers on the road in a return to BBL Championship action. A win would see them improve to 8-4, having won six of their last seven in all competitions going into this one. Sharpshooting Riders sinking shots The Riders’ offence has clicked into gear in recent weeks, leading the […]
Leicester Riders have partnered with fashion brand Dodici Otto to produce a Limited Edition jersey. The Leicester-based brand launched a similar collab with Chelsea FC earlier this year, but this is their very first venture into basketball. Each shirt features a graffiti style marking the 19 trophies and all the players from this season on […]
The Leicester Riders Foundation is hosting an All Girls basketball Event at the Morningside Arena on Saturday 14th January. The event is open to girls & women of all abilities, ages 8+, providing opportunities for players to develop their game in a fun, sociable and safe environment with Leicester Riders Foundation community coaches. CLICK HERE […]
The Riders head to Glasgow for the second time this season, where they take on the Caledonia Gladiators. Riders on a roll Leicester comes into this one having won five on the bounce, finding their rhythm early in the season. They hold a 7-3 record, one behind the league leaders as they climb the BBL […]
The Riders take on the Sheffield Sharks at home, trying to make it five wins in a row. A win would improve their record to 7-3, as the reigning champions climb up the league table. In-form Riders on the charge Coming out of the international break, the Riders are looking to build on the momentum […]
The Riders take on the Plymouth City Patriots on the road, for the second game of a weekend doubleheader. A win would improve their record to 6-3, as Leicester finds its form. Riders rolling to the break Going into the international break, the Riders are on a three-game winning streak. They’re building momentum for the […]
Riders are devastated to confirm that Mo Walker has ruptured his achilles and will be out for the rest of the season. We would like to thank Spire Hospital for their on-going support of our players & programme. Their partnership has enabled Mo to receive the very best care as he prepares to undergo surgery […]
The Riders are on the road for the fifth time this season, taking on the Sheffield Sharks. The Sharks were runners-up in last season’s league table and enter this game on a four-game winning streak. Riders looking for momentum After an injury-troubled start to their season, playing games without key players Zach Jackson and Derryck […]
The Riders put one in the win column, improving to 3-3 with a 91-73 victory against the Bristol Flyers. A monster 34-point performance from Marc Loving led a dominant second-half display, as Leicester secured a much-needed win. Loving’s 34 came in 36 minutes, shooting 13-17 from the field and a red-hot 6-8 from three. The […]
The Riders move to 2-2 after winning their home opener. It was a 102-89 against the Manchester Giants, which they blew open in the third quarter. The Riders’ wing tandem led them through the game, as GB guard Patrick Whelan and Omaha graduate Zach Jackson scored 20 each. Jackson also grabbed 10 boards, putting up […]
With the fantastic expansion of Morningside Arena, and ahead of the first home game of the season this Friday against Manchester Giants – here’s all you need to know… Tip timesAll Friday night home games will now tip-off at 7.45pm. This Friday there is a pre-game event! Pre-game event This Friday we open our doors […]
Leicester Riders academy programme is already one of the most successful academies in the UK with a multitude of national titles and players moving on to professional basketball around the world. Riders have now created a new partnership with performance coaching and education experts, Everymind Performance. The partnership has already been in place for a […]
Players of both Leicester Riders and Bristol Flyers will wear warm-up t-shirts to celebrate Black History Month before Saturday’s away game. Both sides represent multi-cultural cities and have a rich history of welcoming players from all backgrounds. Riders are also offering free advertising space on their big screens to local black-owned businesses for both home […]
Loughborough Basketball welcome Emma Fee and Ashley Johnson to Loughborough University where they will be studying and competing in the British University and Colleges Sport competition. Fee, originally from Minnesota, has spent the last five years studying and playing at Winona State University. The 6’2 Forward will further her academic studies at Loughborough University this […]
The Riders tip-off their title defence in the capital, taking on the London Lions. The game against the highly touted league contenders will commence a three-game road trip to start the season as Leicester look to maintain momentum from their treble-winning year. Running it back The treble-winners are back, as the Riders have retained most […]
Loughborough Basketball announce the signing of 6’8 New Zealand-British Forward, Dion Collins to the 2022-23 roster for the Loughborough Riders Men’s programme. Collins, born and raised in New Zealand with British ancestry is the eleventh player to join the Division 1 team, led by Coach Will Maynard. Collins left New Zealand to attend college in […]
New College PL Kicks session is a free session for kids in disadvantaged areas that could potentially not be able to afford to go to other sessions. This season we have seen 4 players come through our PL Kicks sessions to progress onto our U14s Academy team. Alim Mayow started his basketball journey by going to our New […]
The Riders tip-off their European campaign with a trip to North Macedonia for the first round of the Basketball Champions League qualifiers. There, at the Boris Trajkovski Sports Centre, they will take on Romanian side CSO Voluntari in the hopes of progressing to the second qualifying round. BCL Qualifying format The Qualification Round is a […]
While the Riders are in Basketball Champions League action this Wednesday the domestic league gets underway this Friday. To celebrate the talent, culture and excitement around the league, the BBL and clubs have launched the “Know Our Name” campaign to ignite fans’ passion ahead of the start of the new season. After an incredible 21/22 […]
Loughborough Basketball announce that young British talent, Lane Campbell and Edward Onyia are set to join the Division 1 Men’s side for the upcoming NBL season. Campbell, joined the Charnwood Basketball Academy in 2020 and has been a season regular for the Division 2 Men’s team and EABL side. Campbell joins former Charnwood Academy team […]
The Riders concluded a successful preseason campaign with a 76-72 win against back-to-back Swedish champions Norrköping Dolphins. They took the game by the reigns late, seizing their first lead of the second half in the fourth quarter and seeing it out in the clutch. Big man Mo Walker led the team with 14 points and […]
Loughborough Basketball are pleased to announce that up-and-coming British talent, Ben Woog will be joining the Division 1 Men’s side this season in the National Basketball League. Woog has been with the Riders club for the past two seasons within the Charnwood College Riders Basketball Academy, under the development of Coach Will Maynard. The British […]
Leicester Riders are pleased to announce the addition of guard Jess Eadsforth-Yates to their roster for the rapidly approaching WBBL season. Eadsforth-Yates had been expected to be competing for the Gloucester City Queens in the upcoming season, however, a change in circumstances has seen her now sign with the Riders while also studying for her […]
Riders women will travel to Sweden for some preseason games. This will be a great opportunity to play some high-quality teams for the women and continue their preparation for the WBBL opener in a few weeks! The first game will be on Thursday when they face Sodertaile. Sodertaile are one of the top teams who […]
In addition to the return of our Community Sessions the Leicester Riders Foundation will also be hosting a Central Venue League across 4 locations, Morningside Arena, Groby, Coalville and Beauchamp College for players ages 8-12. Our Central Venue league will give players the opportunity to train weekly and then join the other locations once a […]
Loughborough Riders are pleased to announce the signing of American guard Elijah Bailey on a 2 year deal, who will be combining playing with the Riders while studying his MSc in International Business at Loughborough University. The 6’3 guard joins the Riders with experience playing professionally in Armenia, Iceland and Maldives following his graduation from […]
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