Leicester Riders Archives

Andy Thomson calls time on pro career after 14 years
By Bradley Gains on September 8, 2020
Andy Thomson will not be suiting up in the BBL next season after deciding to retire from professional basketball.
Raheem May-Thompson returns to Leicester Riders on two-year deal
By Bradley Gains on September 1, 2020
Raheem May-Thompson has re-joined Leicester Riders on a two-year deal ahead of the upcoming 2020-21 campaign.
Following happiness to Oregon and back to Leicester – With Holly Winterburn – Ep. 68
By Sam Neter on August 20, 2020
For Episode 68 of the Hoopsfix podcast, we sit down with top GB prospect Holly Winterburn who recently announced her decision to return from the...
2020-21 BBL roster tracker – all the ins/outs of each team
By Bradley Gains on August 3, 2020
It's that time again where we begin to see movement ahead of the upcoming BBL season. With uncertainty still around regarding a return date, we'll...
Jesse Chuku takes break from basketball after injury struggle
By Bradley Gains on August 1, 2020
Jesse Chuku has taken the decision to sit out next season in order to aid the recovery of an ongoing injury.
Jamell Anderson extends stay with Leicester Riders
By Bradley Gains on July 6, 2020
Jamell Anderson has signed a new one-year deal to remain with Leicester Riders for the upcoming 2020-21 season.
Conner Washington returns to Leicester Riders on two-year deal
By Bradley Gains on June 19, 2020
Conner Washington has signed a two-year deal to return with Leicester Riders for a third spell at the club.
Newcastle Eagles defeat Leicester Riders in 2012 BBL Play Offs Final – condensed highlights
By Sam Neter on June 17, 2020
Take a look back on the 2012 BBL Play Offs Final as Newcastle Eagles took down the Leicester Riders at the NIA in Birmingham to...
Behind the scenes of running a BBL club – with 5 BBL owners – Ep. 58
By Sam Neter on June 11, 2020
In episode 58 of the Hoopsfix Podcast, we go into the behind the scenes of running a BBL club with 5 different owners. Paul Blake...
Why aren’t BBL teams competing in Europe? With Russell Levenston – Ep. 54
By Sam Neter on May 14, 2020
For episode 54 of the Hoopsfix Podcast, we took an in depth look at why more British basketball teams aren’t competing in Europe, speaking with...