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Opposition Change: Friday 7 December

Men
November 22, 2018
Opposition Change: Friday 7 December

Our fixture on Friday 7 December has changed due to the advancement of both our Eagles and the previously scheduled opposition of the Bristol Flyers to the semi-finals of the BBL Cup. The 7:30pm tip-off at Sport Central will now be against London Lions in the first leg of the semis. Tickets already purchased are…

Women
November 22, 2018
Six Games In 16 Days

Red hot rookie Georgia Ohrdorf is relishing a return to WBBL action after revealing Newcastle Eagles’ punishing December schedule holds no fears for a team in transition. The all-action Aussie has burst onto the British basketball scene after signing for Chris Bunten’s side during the summer. And Ohrdorf insisted the Eagles will be ready for…

Foundation
November 21, 2018
Rising Star Does The Double

Newcastle Eagles Academy star Tosan Evboumwan continues to make a name for himself, having picked up a duo of awards this month. Tosan has represented both England and Great Britain, and now competes in the Elite Academy Basketball League (EABL) for the Eagles newly formed Under-19 side. The 6’8″ forward was recently voted EABL player…

Men
November 15, 2018
Cutting-Edge Tech Coming To The BBL

The British Basketball League is set to lead the way in automated TV production in the UK starting with an Eagles game next month. Should the tests and December pilot game be successful, the League will be the first professional sports league in the UK to employ the technology for TV broadcast purposes. Over the…

Arena
November 13, 2018
23,000 Square Feet of Floor In 30 Seconds

This month has been one of huge transformations in the Eagles Community Arena as some of the biggest milestones in the development of the court area have been reached. The grand total of 18 baskets are now suspended from their supports in the ceiling and our state of the art LED lighting system is in…

Men
November 12, 2018
City of Edinburgh Kings Trophy Test on Tyneside

The City of Edinburgh Kings have been confirmed as our BBL Trophy opening round opposition next month after being given an unexpected opportunity to replace fellow Scottish side St Mirren who have had to withdraw from the competition. “We were delighted to get the invite to take part in this year’s BBL Trophy,” confirmed Kings’…

Men
November 12, 2018
Fletcher Talks To MVP Magazine In Their Latest Podcast

Our very own Rahmon Fletcher is in conversation with MVP Magazine editor and reknowned British Basketball journalist and broadcaster Mark Woods in this week’s edititon of their podcast. Hear Fletch talk to the MVP Cast about turning 30, his Kansas City fraternity of under-sized basketball point guards, politics in America, his musical talents as a…

Men
November 9, 2018
Preview: Eagles vs Worcester Wolves

Tonight’s BBL Championship clash sees Esh Group Eagles going in to battle against The BBL’s bottom of the league side, Worcester Wolves. The Wolves have a 1 – 7 record compared to Newcastle’s 5 – 2 so on paper this looks like a home banker. But, those 2 losses came last weekend so the Eagles…

Women
November 7, 2018
Eagles Fly Into WBBL Week 6 All-Stars

Two Eagles have landed in the WBBL’s All-Star side this week with Giulia Simioni in the starting five and Kalina Axetievas getting a nod off the bench. Eagles WBBL team captain Giulia Simioni was on top form at Sport Central last Saturday afternoon against Oaklands Wolves and not far off securing a triple-double. Simioni contributed…