Ex-Glasgow Rock Terrell Vinson returns to the BBL to add power and dynamism to Newcastle Eagles’ front court. “I’m definitely excited to play this year with the Newcastle Eagles. I respect what I hear about the organisation and I’m excited to get out there and battle with some of the guys that I played against…
This morning Newcastle Eagles legend Drew Lasker announced his retirement from playing professional basketball after 16 years in the British Basketball League, including a hugely successful final nine back-to-back seasons as an Eagle. In a heartfelt letter to his fans due to be published in full on his website today, Lasker wrote: “I knew that…
The news that all Newcastle Eagles fans have been hoping for is now confirmed – Fletcher is back. Rahmon Fletcher returns for the hugely influential playmaker’s fourth consecutive season as an Eagle and his seventh for the club overall. “I have a great setup here at Newcastle something that you don’t get in places around Europe….
Newcastle Eagles are delighted to announce the arrival of their new centre Duke Shelton as their fifth signing to their 2021-22 roster. “I found out about the Eagles through my agent and I had a college teammate (Jordan Davis, ex-Sheffield and Bristol) who played a little while in England so from watching a few of…
It’s time to take your seats as we are pleased to announce that tickets to our first home games of the 2021-22 BBL and WBBL season are now on sale. Following a full season behind-close-doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic we have frozen regular ticket prices to help support all our amazing fans who supported…
The tip-offs have been confirmed for our 2021-22 WBBL season’s opening weekend Cup group stage which will see our Eagles join the Palatinates and Pride over three days hosted at Durham University’s Sports and Wellbeing Park. The hosts open on Friday night against Caledonia followed by back-to-back tip-offs for our Eagles. Unfortunately, due to the…
Newcastle Eagles fourth signing announcement sees 26-year-old Kyle Williams return, not just to the BBL but to the Vertu Motors Arena, for a second spell with the club. “I’m excited to come back to the Eagles. Newcastle is like home to me”, said Williams. “I can’t wait to be with my teammates and the fans!…
The countdown to the next British Basketball League (BBL) season has official begun as the league have today confirmed the 2021-22 fixtures. Our Eagles look to pick-up where they left off with a double-winning campaign, which saw them lift both the BBL Cup and Play-Offs trophies. After a delayed start last year, the 2021-22 season…
After an excellent season where he contributed fully to Newcastle Eagles’ silverware double, the club are delighted to return British small forward Louis Sayers to the Vertu Motors Arena as their third signing for the 2021-22 BBL campaign. Last term he contributed 7.7 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.7 assists a game, mostly coming from the…
