Nick Moodey Appointed Head Coach of Leicester Riders Women Ahead of 2025–26 Season
The Leicester Riders Women are pleased to confirm the appointment of Nick Moodey as Head Coach ahead of the upcoming 2025–26 Women’s Super League Basketball season. Nick steps into the role after an impressive seven-year tenure with the Riders organisation, during which he has made significant contributions across both the professional and development pathways of […]
Letter to supporters from Leicester Riders Interim CEO, Simon Winfield
Dear Leicester Riders Fans, On behalf of everyone at the Leicester Riders, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to each and every one of you who travelled to the O2 Arena a few weeks ago to support us in the SLB Play-off Final. Although some time has now passed since that incredible day […]
Charles Thompson previews Leicester Riders’ Playoff Final against Newcastle Eagles
Leicester Riders are ready for the crescendo of their season- the Super League Basketball Playoff Final at the O2 Arena. They face their long-standing rivals, the Newcastle Eagles, on the sport’s biggest stage, hoping to take home the seventh title in the Club’s history. Charles Thompson, the SLB Defensive Player of the season, played an […]
Preview: Leicester Riders host Sheffield Sharks in season-defining Playoff Semi-Final Second Leg
Leicester Riders enter the Second Leg of the Super League Basketball Semi-Final against Sheffield Sharks down 10. They fell 85-75 in Sheffield, fighting back from down 20 in the third to keep themselves in contention going back home. The Riders need to battle back once again in the return leg to progress to the Final […]
Report: Leicester Riders down by 10 after First Leg of Playoff Semi-Final against Sheffield Sharks
Leicester Riders lost the First Leg of the Super League Basketball Playoff Semi-Final 85-75 to Sheffield Sharks. The Riders were down 20 in the third quarter, but led by Ethan Wright’s heroics, they battled to get back into the tie. Wright had 14 and 6 off the bench, and Charles Thompson led the team with […]
Zach Jackson and Charles Thompson named to Super League Basketball Team of the Year!
Leicester Riders duo of Zach Jackson and Charles Thompson have been named to the Super League Basketball Team of the Year! Jackson was a top-three scorer in the league this season, putting up 17.7 points per game on 52.4% shooting from the field and 47.7% three point shooting. The American’s three point percentage made him […]
Preview: Leicester Riders face Sheffield Sharks in Super League Basketball Playoff Semi-Final First Leg
Leicester Riders take on Sheffield Sharks over two legs in the Super League Basketball Playoffs Semi-Final. The First Leg will be played at Canon Medical Arena, Sheffield, on Friday, May 9, before the return leg on Sunday, May 11, in Leicester. These sides have shared some of the most entertaining, closely fought battles in British […]
Riley Abercrombie named to Super League Basketball British Team of the Year!
Leicester Riders’ Riley Abercrombie has been named to the Super League Basketball British Team of the Year! Abercrombie was the Riders’ second-leading scorer on the season with 13.2 points per game and second-highest rebounder with an average of 5.6. The first-year Riders’ rebound average ranked in the top 20 among all players in the league. […]
Report: Leicester Riders through to Super League Basketball Playoff Semi-Finals with win over Bristol Flyers
Leicester Riders are through to the Super League Basketball Playoff Semi-Finals after beating Bristol Flyers 164-135 over two legs in the first round. An 86-80 win in the second leg sealed their progression through to the next round- a professional display after taking a 23-point lead back to Leicester. Spencer Johnson led the team with […]
Report: Leicester Riders dominate Bristol Flyers in Playoff Quarter-Final First Leg
Leicester Riders will take a convincing 78-55 lead back to Leicester after a dominant display against Bristol Flyers in the first leg of the Super League Basketball Playoff Quarter-Final. Zach Jackson, making his return from injury, led the Riders with 18 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists, going 7-14 from the field. He was backed […]