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Women
September 19, 2021
Pre-Season Preview: Eagles WBBL at Leicester Riders

Chris Bunten insists his new-look WBBL roster is progressing at a rapid pace as Newcastle Eagles step up their pre-season preparations. With next weekend’s WBBL Cup double header looming large, the Tynesiders travel to the East Midlands this afternoon [Sunday]. And Newcastle will take on a combined Loughborough University/Leicester Riders team across six ‘quarters’ in…

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Chris Bunten
Women
September 17, 2021
Bland’s Basketball Love Affair

Rachael Bland has revealed her passion for growing North East basketball is stronger than ever after recommitting to Newcastle Eagles WBBL. The popular Wearsider was spotted courtside with head coach Chris Bunten as Newcastle’s men took on USA Select in last Friday’s Vertu Motors Arena clash. And Bland played a full part in Saturday’s behind-closed-doors…

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Chris Bunten
Women
September 12, 2021
Dora The Explorer

Dora Cipcic can’t wait to discover what British basketball is all about after a tip-off from a friend led to the latest destination in her basketball journey. The jet-setting Croat has already fallen in love with her new home city after joining Chris Bunten’s Newcastle Eagles revolution. And Cipcic is ready to soak up more…

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Chris Bunten
Men
September 11, 2021
Pre-Season Report: Eagles 95-85 USA Select

Fans flooded into the Vertu Motors Arena for the first time in 18 months last night as new-look Newcastle Eagles edged a tough pre-season test. A 1,000-strong crowd — a club record for a friendly — was rewarded with a typically frenetic affair against familiar foes. And with the bulk of Ian MacLeod’s roster yet…

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BBL
Men
September 10, 2021
Preview: Sold-Out Pre-Season Eagles vs USA Select

Having been starved of seeing their favourite club in action since the pandemic hit back in March 2020, the Newcastle Eagles faithful fanbase have responded in a spectacular way. Tonight’s pre-season encounter at the Vertu Motors Arena is a complete sell-out. It will be the Eagles’ biggest ever crowd for a pre-season game as they…

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BBL
Men
September 9, 2021
Mac Bolsters Backroom Team

A new-look coaching team will lead Newcastle Eagles into action this season after playcaller Ian MacLeod confirmed two key appointments. Rising star Jack Burgess will double up as BBL lead assistant coach and head coach of the club’s EABL Academy side. And former Plymouth Raiders playcaller Gary Stronach has been appointed BBL assistant coach —…

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BBL
Women
September 9, 2021
New Eagle Is A Clasen Act

Courtney Clasen is champing at the bit to get her basketball career back on track after a frustrating year on the sidelines. And Newcastle Eagles WBBL’s latest signing is determined to make up for lost time after the global pandemic put her plans to turn professional on hold. Clasen graduated from Merrimack College last summer…

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Chris Bunten
Men
September 8, 2021
Wesley Is Person Of Interest

Newcastle Eagles have moved quickly to replace summer signing Matt Scott after the US star suffered a potentially season-ending injury. Scott was due to link up with his new team-mates on Tyneside this month after head coach Ian MacLeod successfully landed one of his top targets. But former Plymouth and London City Royals guard Scott…

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BBL
Men
September 7, 2021
Double-Winning Kit Is The Right Fit

Newcastle Eagles will play it again next season after making the decision to stick with their history-making kit. Last summer British basketball’s most successful franchise unveiled a special anniversary clothing line marking the club’s glorious past. The kit celebrated 25 years of BBL basketball in Newcastle, 25 trophies won and the 25th Eagles men’s team…

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