Leicester Riders Archives

Greg Wild signs first pro contract with Leicester Riders on four-year deal
By Bradley Gains on June 11, 2021
Greg Wild has signed a four-year deal with Leicester Riders for his first pro contract.
Leicester Riders re-sign BBL MVP Geno Crandall
By Bradley Gains on May 21, 2021
Leicester Riders have confirmed the re-signing of Geno Crandall for the 2021-22 BBL season.
Geno Crandall wins BBL Player of the Year
By Sam Neter on May 15, 2021
Leicester Riders’ Geno Crandall has been named the Molten BBL Player of the Year award for 2020-21, as voted on by BBL coaches. Crandall won...
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.
DeAndre Liggins, Geno Crandall unanimous selections for BBL Team of the Year
By Bradley Gains on May 12, 2021
DeAndre Liggins and Geno Crandall were both recognised as unanimous selections for the BBL Team of the Year.
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...
Red-hot Lions avoid further drama, Riders ease through
By Bradley Gains on May 5, 2021
Leicester Riders and London Lions both advanced to the semi-finals with second-leg victories in Worcester, on Wednesday evening.
Riders dominant, Lions take control in quarter-finals
By Bradley Gains on May 3, 2021
Leicester Riders and London Lions both took the first step towards the the semi-finals after opening up the BBL playoffs in style, on Monday.
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...
Leicester Riders secure fifth BBL Championship title
By Bradley Gains on April 25, 2021
Leicester Riders have secured their fifth BBL Championship title after they defeated Cheshire Phoenix in their final league game, on Sunday evening.