So, on the eve of the All-Stars Tournament and with no home game this weekend nor any midweek articles written I guess I’ve got time to do a blog and hopefully create a bit of discussion and have a bit of fun. Obviously was going to start with the Men’s Team, although should it be…
This weekend sees Esh Group Eagles Newcastle take a break from BBL Championship action as they fly down to London to take part in the Annual All-Stars Basketball Tournament at The Copper Box Arena, London tomorrow afternoon. The competition which will be shown live on Sky Sports from 1:00pm, is in its second year and…
It was an ecstatic Esh Group Eagles Newcastle side that ascended to the summit of The British Basketball League on Friday night after a devastatingly dominant display against the league’s new boys, London City Royals in Sport Central. The Royals arrived with a huge fanfare accompanying their majestic start to the new basketball season that…
Tonight, sees a huge BBL Championship clash between the two so far unbeaten teams in the league and a game where the result will not define a season but could go a long way towards shaping its destiny, writes Jeff King. The hone town Esh Group Eagles Newcastle who recorded their second win from two…
Esh Group Eagles Newcastle have moved swiftly to replace departing rookie Ahmad Thomas after sealing a deal for shooting guard Jeremy Smith. The 27-year-old bore witness to Sunday’s impressive victory in Glasgow as his new team mates put 100 points on the homecourt Rocks. And New Orleans native Smith has signed for the Eagles in…
Despite being a man down, the Esh Group Eagles Newcastle dominated last night’s BBL Championship clash at Glasgow Rocks and came away with a superb road victory. The Eagles’ win was their second from as many games this season meaning they are yet to taste defeat in the League. They also netted a century of…
As every British Basketball League season begins, so does a new Eagles Central Venue League (CVL) and this one if no exception as the potential stars of tomorrow get to display their potential on court. Last year’s campaign ended with the following teams/clubs celebrating as the respective champions within their divisions: 2017-18 Division Champions Under 12…
Esh Group Eagles Newcastle tipped-off their 2018/18 British Basketball League season with a hard-fought 70 – 65 win on Friday night at home against Cheshire Phoenix, writes Jeff King. It wasn’t a vintage performance from the Eagles but, as in any sporting contest, a win is a win. Returning to the Eagles roster on Friday…
Ok, so I thought a little blog before opening night was appropriate but hey, sometimes life and other demands get in the way so here I am typing furiously just to get something down before the ball is thrown up and tipped off. The thing about putting this out there I the next hour or…
