Great Britain Basketball have confirmed that Newcastle Eagles Academy graduate Tosan Evbuomwan, who has gone on to become a college, NBA and G League star, will feature for the senior men’s national team for the first time later this month. The Newcastle-born forward will be named in Marc Steutel’s squad for the upcoming FIBA EuroBasket…
Newcastle Eagles have new opposition for the 2026/27 Super League Basketball (SLB) season as British basketball’s top-flight adds a landmark 10th men’s franchise, Liverpool Basketball. The new club will begin competing in the upcoming campaign, with M&S Bank Arena serving as its home venue on the Liverpool waterfront. Today’s announcement represents part of the SLB’s…
Great Britain Men return to the Vertu Arena, Newcastle for their opening home game of FIBA EuroBasket 2029 pre-qualifying. Coach Marc Steutel’s men host Slovakia on Sunday 30 August at 5pm with another sell-out crowd anticipated. Before the clash, GB travel to Switzerland in the opening game of Group E on 27 August, with follow-up…
Newcastle Eagles Women will tip-off their 2026/27 Super League Basketball (SLB) season this October in another exciting campaign for the franchise. Unveiled today by the SLB, the season begins for the Eagles away on Sunday 4 October at Leicester Riders followed by the home opener on Sunday 11 October against Nottingham Wildcats. It is a…
Following a phenomenal debut year that secured the immediate future of elite women’s basketball in the region, Newcastle Eagles’ ‘W Club’ has officially opened its doors for the upcoming season, calling on North East businesses to help make this year bigger, bolder, and even more impactful. Launched last year at the Vertu Arena, the initiative brought together a powerhouse collective of regional business…
Newcastle Eagles’ star Darius Defoe has been awarded the coveted Freedom of Newcastle following a special meeting of the city council. The Eagles and British basketball legend was nominated in recognition of his 22 seasons representing the city with the club and his tireless work in the community. Born in Dominica, Defoe moved to the…
Newcastle Eagles can confirm that the club will not participate in the European North Basketball League (ENBL) during the 2026/27 season. Following three memorable years competing in European basketball, the decision has been taken to focus all the club’s resources and attention on the upcoming Super League Basketball (SLB) campaign. The Eagles have enjoyed a…
Newcastle Eagles Academy has returned to the top tier of performance basketball after its partnership with Newcastle College secured a place in the country’s top five. Following three years competing in the College Basketball League, the Newcastle College Eagles have been recognised by Basketball England as one of the best academy programmes in the country and…
Newcastle Eagles and its official fan association, Newcastle Eagles All-In, are working together to celebrate the club’s 30th anniversary this year by inviting supporters to help create new merchandise for the upcoming season. Fans can submit ideas for a wide range of items, from apparel items, like t-shirts and hoodies, to accessories, such as scarves,…
