Plymouth Raiders Archives

Plymouth reveal rebrand to Plymouth City Patriots
By Sam Neter on August 9, 2021
A dispute over the trademark rights to Plymouth Raiders sees a new chapter in the story of basketball in Plymouth as the former Raiders franchise...
Plymouth BBL franchise saved by new ownership, as league confirms entry
By Sam Neter on July 30, 2021
Plymouth will have a BBL franchise for the upcoming 2021/22 season after all, the league has confirmed today. Following the club’s announcement they are withdrawing...
Plymouth Raiders withdraw from BBL for coming season
By Sam Neter on July 8, 2021
The BBL was dealt another devastating blow today as the Plymouth Raiders announced they have withdrawn from the forthcoming 21/22 BBL season. It marks the...
London Lions, Newcastle Eagles set BBL playoffs final showdown
By Bradley Gains on May 13, 2021
Newcastle Eagles will take on London Lions in the 2021 BBL playoffs final as both sides came through their semi-finals, on Thursday evening.
Fletcher hauls Eagles back, Raiders lead Lions by 12
By Bradley Gains on May 11, 2021
Leicester Riders and Plymouth Raiders have leads to take into the second legs as the semi-finals began in Leicester, on Tuesday evening. The Riders battled...
Eagles through with draw, Raiders also advance to semi-finals
By Bradley Gains on May 6, 2021
Newcastle Eagles and Plymouth Raiders completed the semi-finals lineup after coming through their last eight ties, in Worcester.
Eagles hold off Sharks, Raiders in comeback victory
By Bradley Gains on May 4, 2021
The final two quarter-finals remain in the balance as Newcastle Eagles and Plymouth Raiders secured two-point victories in contrasting fashion, on Tuesday evening.
2021 BBL playoffs: Guide to the quarter-finals
By Bradley Gains on May 3, 2021
The WBBL playoffs opened 'May Madness' over the weekend, now it is the turn of the BBL post-season to begin with four consecutive nights of...
London Lions overcome Plymouth Raiders to win BBL Trophy
By Bradley Gains on March 21, 2021
London Lions held off a spirited challenge from Plymouth Raiders as they won the 2021 BBL Trophy title with an 88-82 victory, in Worcester.
London Lions v Plymouth Raiders – 2021 BBL Trophy final preview
By Bradley Gains on March 21, 2021
London Lions are in their second final, looking to go one better than their Cup final exploits as they face a Plymouth Raiders side aiming...