Leicester Riders Archives - Page 3 of 20

Weekend Watch: Unbeaten clash as Stewart, Winterburn face former team
By Bradley Gains on October 8, 2021
Here's a look at the games coming up this weekend with 12 teams in WBBL Championship action.
Hannah Robb re-signs with Leicester Riders alongside Anna Lappenkuper
By Bradley Gains on August 20, 2021
Hannah Robb and Anna Lappenkuper will link up in the Leicester Riders back-court again next season after their returns were confirmed.
Rivalries aside: Players that have represented both Leicester and Newcastle
By Bradley Gains on July 22, 2021
Newcastle Eagles and Leicester Riders are the two most successful clubs in BBL history and their rivalry has grown in the last decade, but that...
Patrick Whelan signs with Leicester after 3 years in Spain
By Sam Neter on July 9, 2021
Patrick Whelan has become the latest Brit to play at home, signing with Leicester Riders. The 6’5″ shooting guard, who has spent the past three...
Morningside Arena announces extension plans for 5-court venue
By Sam Neter on June 25, 2021
The Morningside Arena – home of the Leicester Riders – has announced plans for a 1,200 metres squared extension to increase the facility from a...
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.
Holly Winterburn claims third successive WBBL Young Player of the Year award
By Bradley Gains on May 13, 2021
Holly Winterburn has been named as the WBBL's Young Player of the Year for a third time.