By Patrick Whelan I’ve not played against Jordan (Whelan, Patrick’s brother who plays for the Manchester Giants) since we were teenagers. I would have said you were crazy if you’d told us then that the next time we’d compete against each other on the court would be in a BBL Cup Final, but we both have big ambitions so it is fitting that we find ourselves on this stage … [Read more...]
Sevenoaks Suns Leicester Riders Game Postponed –…
Sevenoaks Suns Leicester Riders Game Postponed –... Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on PinterestShare on Google+Share on Linkedin The game between Sevenoaks Suns and Leicester Riders scheduled for Sunday 19 December has been postponed in line with secure play protocols. This fixture will be rearranged to a new date … [Read more...]
Lappenküper lauds Leicester chemistry; looks ahead…
Lappenküper lauds Leicester chemistry; looks ahead... By Jamie Thomas Going into the biggest game of her season so far, Anna Lappenküper appears to be hitting her best form as she goes into this weekend’s WBBL Cup semi-final against the Newcastle Eagles off the back of an explosive 35-point performance in a vital win against the rolling Essex … [Read more...]
Washington signs back with Leicester
Great Britain international guard Conner Washington has committed his future to the Riders having signed a new three-year deal that keeps him at the Morningside Arena until the summer of 2024.Washington, who has made 246 league appearances for the Riders, won his eleventh trophy with the club last year, his fourth league title.“It feels good to be signing back with the Rider,” … [Read more...]
Leicester Knock Plymouth out of Title Race, London…
BBL ChampionshipBristol Flyers 73-84 London Lions (19-26, 32-49, 46-65)(Flyers – Lockett 16, Delpeche 10, Wilcher 10; Lions – Liggins 21, Williams 13, Robinson 10) BBL ChampionshipLeicester Riders 93-85 Plymouth Raiders (23-20, 41-36, 56-52, 76-76)(Riders – Nelson-Henry 19, Crandall 15, Washington 15; Raiders – Morsell 20, McGill 16, Hamilton 13)After overtime. The … [Read more...]