Leicester Riders Archives

Holly Winterburn becomes first homegrown British guard to make WNBA
By Sam Neter on May 8, 2026
Holly Winterburn has made history. The 25-year-old from Northampton was named to the Atlanta Dream’s 12-player opening night roster on Thursday, becoming the first British...
Leicester triumph over Newcastle in the SLB Playoff Final
By Alan Mezoela on May 18, 2025
The Leicester Riders triumphed 105-74 over the Newcastle Eagles in the SLB Playoff Final at the O2 Arena in London on Sunday afternoon. The victory meant...
Russell Levenston takes 50% stake in Nottingham Hoods
By Sam Neter on August 16, 2024
The Nottingham Hoods have appointed Russell Levenston as a co-owner and the club’s new Managing Director, as he joins forces with current owner Lee English,...
Temi Fagbenle leads WBBL awards as 2023-24 MVP
By Bradley Gains on May 17, 2024
Temi Fagbenle has been crowned the MVP of the 2023-24 Women's British Basketball League season to headline the annual awards.
Matt Morgan lands BBL MVP in 2023-24 season awards
By Bradley Gains on May 17, 2024
Matt Morgan has been named as the 2023-24 British Basketball League MVP to complete the end-of-season awards, as voted by the team coaches and captains.
BBL All-Star game rosters announced
By Sam Neter on March 1, 2024
The full rosters for the 2024 British Basketball League All-Star Game have now been confirmed ahead of the event’s return on Sunday March 17 at...
Sam Ashby: GB debut has given me lots of confidence with Riders
By Bradley Gains on February 29, 2024
Sam Ashby has enjoyed quite the start to life in the WBBL as a key piece of a much-changed Leicester Riders side this season.
BBL & WBBL reveal All-Star game starters
By Sam Neter on February 23, 2024
The BBL and WBBL have revealed the fan-voted starters for men’s and women’s All-Star games on March 17th at the Copper Box Arena. Men’s All-Star...
Cheshire Phoenix edge thriller to reach BBL Trophy final
By Bradley Gains on January 27, 2024
Cheshire Phoenix will take on London Lions in the 2024 BBL Trophy final after defeating Leicester Riders 92-91 in Birmingham, on Saturday evening. Laquincy Rideau...
2024 WBBL Betty Codona Trophy Final: London Lions v Essex Rebels
By Bradley Gains on January 27, 2024
It's three-time defending champions taking on first-time finalists as London Lions and Essex Rebels meet to contest the 2024 Betty Codona Trophy final.