Javion ‘Hollywood’ Hamlet took centre stage as Newcastle Eagles bagged back-to-back wins for the first time this season. But if all the talk was of another stellar display from the BBL’s breakout performer then there was more to this vital victory than a 34-point Hamlet highlights reel. Newcastle’s supporting cast — led by the ageless…
Marc Steutel is banking on a double fitness boost ahead of Wednesday’s cross-border clash with Caledonia Gladiators. Newcastle Eagles bid to win back-to-back fixtures for the first time this season when Gareth Murray’s men head south. And head coach Steutel has revealed both Ben Mockford and Denzel Ubiaro could bolster the home side’s bench as…
Newcastle Eagles’ young star Sauveur Kande will play the remainder of the 2022-23 season with Newcastle University’s National Basketball League (NBL) Division One team. The Eagles partner with Newcastle University’s NBL1 programme, allowing British Under-23 players the ability to play for both teams. Kande will continue his basketball development for the remainder of this season…
Kyle ‘Clutch’ Johnson boasts the all-round game to transform Newcastle’s season and emerge as the breakout star of the BBL. That’s the verdict of Eagles playcaller Marc Steutel after the GB international signed off for Christmas in sensational style. Dual national Johnson heads into Wednesday’s cross-border clash with Caledonia Gladiators averaging 13 points and four…
Newcastle Eagles is pleased to confirm that it has once again partnered with Dame Allan’s Schools to raise awareness of basketball and increase participation in the sport. Last week, a group of sixth form students took part in a a very special training session and masterclass at the Vertu Motors Arena led by Eagles BBL head…
The 2022 festive All-Star Five from the BBL sees Newcastle Eagles’ David Cohn receive his third pick this season after an impressive performance at Surrey Scorchers. Sunday’s result was a big road win for our Eagles as they fought to their first victory since October. Cohn proved himself as the do-it-all point guard with 21-points…
Newcastle Eagles finally snapped a six-game losing streak down in Surrey yesterday afternoon to give themselves, the coaching staff and their supporters an early Christmas present. But boy was it close! The Eagles have been accused of being a team that doesn’t know how to win but finally after threatening in their last three games to…
Donovan Johnson insists confidence is not a problem as Newcastle look to halt a six-game skid at Surrey Scorchers. The BBL’s bottom two scrap it out for vital Championship points in the Eagles’ final fixture before Christmas. And on-court enforcer Johnson is adamant Marc Steutel’s men can deliver the victory present every Newcastle fan craves….
Marc Steutel was in no mood for excuses after battling Newcastle let slip a late lead in a ding-dong clash against title holders Leicester Riders last night. But the Eagles playcaller did heap praise upon his battling roster after the short-handed hosts almost pulled off one of the greatest comeback wins in franchise history. And…
