Newcastle Eagles Archives

Newcastle Eagles forced to play behind closed doors in pilot game
By Sam Neter on September 17, 2020
Newcastle Eagles have been forced to admit defeat in the battle to play basketball in front of fans this weekend due to new COVID-19 related...
From Eagles fan to assistant coach – with Dave Forrester – Ep. 72
By Sam Neter on September 17, 2020
In Episode 72 of the Hoopsfix Podcast, we sit down with former Newcastle Eagles assistant coach Dave Forrester, who announced he would be stepping down...
Rex Pflueger signs with Newcastle Eagles for rookie year
By Bradley Gains on August 26, 2020
Newcastle Eagles have signed Rex Pflueger for his first season as a pro after five years at Notre Dame.
Louis Sayers moves north with Newcastle Eagles switch
By Bradley Gains on August 23, 2020
Louis Sayers has been confirmed as Newcastle Eagles' fifth signing ahead of the 2020-21 season.
Two-time league MVP Rahmon Fletcher stays with Newcastle Eagles
By Bradley Gains on August 14, 2020
Rahmon Fletcher has decided to return for a sixth season with Newcastle Eagles as the two-time league MVP commits to the 2020-21 campaign.
Ian Macleod officially confirmed as Newcastle Eagles head coach
By Bradley Gains on August 6, 2020
Newcastle Eagles have officially confirmed Ian Macleod will become the full-time head coach having held an interim role last season.
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...
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...
Newcastle Eagles pip Solent Kestrels in classic for seventh BBL Trophy title
By Bradley Gains on March 15, 2020
Newcastle Eagles captured the BBL Trophy for a seventh time after beating NBL Division 1 side Solent Kestrels in a thrilling final in overtime at...