Taylor O'Brien – Riders Basketball

Riders Media - 28th November 2023

Riders duo named to Team of the Week!

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.

Two @riderswomen are joined by @londonlionsw , @cal_Gladiators, and @hatters_BC in the team of the week today🤩#UNBEATABLE #britishbasketballleague pic.twitter.com/c3o08o5FbC
— Women’s British Basketball League (@britishbasketw) November 27, 2023

Taylor O’Brien makes the team two weeks in a row following her stat-sheet-stuffing outing against Nottingham. She put up 22 points, eight rebounds, six assists, four steals and three blocks, impacting every aspect of the game.

Player of the Game Sam Ashby backed her teammate with 18 points,10 rebounds, seven steals and four assists, the GB international logging her first double-double of the season.

Clutch 3️⃣🔥 pic.twitter.com/agKz4ggRZR
— Leicester Riders (@RidersWomen) November 25, 2023

The Riders return to action on Sunday, hitting the road to take on the undefeated London Lions.

Want to see the Riders in action?

Get tickets to our next home game against Cardiff Met Archers!

Preview: Leicester Riders vs Sheffield Hatters

Ticket information: 2024 Playoffs home opener

How things stand in the Women's British Basketball League Championship

Gallery 2024 All-Star Game

Riders Media - 21st November 2023

Riders duo named to Team of the Week!

Riders duo of Taylor O’Brien and Rayven Peeples were named to the Women’s British Basketball League Team of the Week!

Stat lines going crazy! Team the week is HERE 🤩

Stars of the @riderswomen, @DU_palatinates, @londonlionsw, @essexrebels showed out!#UNBEATABLE #britishbasketballleague pic.twitter.com/x7D3hE0m6h
— Women’s British Basketball League (@britishbasketw) November 20, 2023

The Riders took a 110-64 road win against the Cardiff Met Archers, and the American pair showed out with a combined 45 points and 19 rebounds in the game.

O’Brien led the way with 26 points, six rebounds and three assists, finishing with a game-high +/- of 35.

She was backed by Peeples, who continued her league-leading dominance on the glass with 19 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 81% from the field.

Rayven was unstoppable today 🔥#Britishbasketball pic.twitter.com/27qOhDJrec
— Leicester Riders (@RidersWomen) November 18, 2023

It’s Peeples’ second nod for Team of the Week, following her week one 18 point double-double performance against Manchester Giants.

The Riders are back in action on Saturday, taking on Nottingham Wildcats at 4:30 pm at the Morningside Arena.

Get your tickets here!

Tickets for the following Riders men’s game against Manchester Giants are also valid for the women’s game, so come down and get behind the team!

Preview: Leicester Riders vs Sheffield Hatters

Ticket information: 2024 Playoffs home opener

How things stand in the Women's British Basketball League Championship

Gallery 2024 All-Star Game

Riders Media - 17th August 2023

Riders sign O’Brien

Leicester Riders are thrilled to announce the signing of Taylor O’Brien.

The American guard signs from Flordia State, having averaged 6.7 points for the Seminoles last season.

Taylor O'Brien: You love to see it

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1:55 left | Q1 #NoleFAM pic.twitter.com/MK5WvUn5dl
— FSU Women's Basketball (@fsuwbb) January 1, 2023

She spent four years prior at Bucknell University, leading the team in scoring for two straight seasons and earning a place on the All-Patriot League First team for 2021 and 2022. The Pennsylvania native averaged 16.7 points and 6.5 rebounds in her final season with the Bison.

O’Brien also owns Bucknell’s record in the outdoor high jump and was named to the second Team All-Patriot League with a runner-up finish in the 2019 Outdoor Track and Field Championships.

“I am so excited to be a part of this organisation, and have the experience of playing professionally for the first time,” said O’Brien.

“I am grateful to be on the Riders, and I’m looking forward to seeing what our team can do this year. I can’t wait to get back on the court!”

Taylor O'Brien delivered when we needed it.

FSU leads 71-64 with 1:38 remaining #NoleFAM pic.twitter.com/KRVCC26a8x
— FSU Women's Basketball (@fsuwbb) November 11, 2022

Head Coach Ben Stanley added: “We’re thrilled to have Taylor in Riders Red this season.

“We were extremely impressed by her scoring ability both at Bucknell and Floria State, and we’re excited that there is a lot that she continues to add to her game. I’m anticipating her developing a lot with us this year.”

Preview: Leicester Riders vs Sheffield Hatters

Ticket information: 2024 Playoffs home opener

How things stand in the Women's British Basketball League Championship

Gallery 2024 All-Star Game