Leicester Riders Archives - Page 3 of 14

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...
BBL to allow 4 work-permitted players from 2020-21 season
By Sam Neter on May 14, 2020
The British Basketball League (BBL) will allow teams to have up to four work permit players next season according to Leicester Riders’ Managing Director Russell...
Leicester Riders’ Joe Pinchin hired as Chicago Bulls’ Manager of Digital Content
By Sam Neter on January 16, 2020
Leicester Riders’ digital content specialist Joe Pinchin has been hired by the Chicago Bulls as their new Manager of Digital Content. Pinchin, 31, widely known...
Jordan Spencer leaves Germany, signs with Leicester Riders
By Bradley Gains on January 10, 2020
Jordan Spencer has returned to the BBL to join Leicester Riders after leaving German side Schalke.
Jesse Chuku Signs with Leicester Riders
By Bradley Gains on July 17, 2019
Leicester Riders have announced the signing of former GB Under-20 forward Jesse Chuku for the 2019-20 season.