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Men
September 6, 2021
Bright Young Eagles Stars Are Back

Newcastle Eagles have returned two of their brightest home-grown stars to their BBL roster for the 2021-22 season. Sauveur Kande and Themba Yabantu are back, looking to improve on their game time and add depth to the equation. Both young players are considered valued members of the squad to bring a youthful, energetic and committed attitude…

Women
September 4, 2021
Kelshaw Courts WBBL Success

Newcastle Eagles WBBL’s latest signing is bracing herself for a double dose of court drama after joining Chris Bunten’s ambitious Brit pack. Niamh Kelshaw is combining a Criminology and Sociology degree at Northumbria University with a return to UK basketball’s top flight. And the talented guard insists Newcastle’s ambitious young roster will take no prisoners…

Men
September 3, 2021
Mr. 27 Back For Number 28 And Beyond

Newcastle Eagles are delighted to confirm the return to the ranks of “Mr. 27”, Darius Defoe. The most decorated and successful player in the history of the BBL is back for an incredible 18th consecutive season with the club. “Basketball is all I know. The love I get from the fans keeps me motivated and…

Men
August 29, 2021
Eagles Snap-Up A Wolf

Newcastle Eagles have made another exciting addition to their 2021-22 roster with the capture of former Worcester Wolf, Daniel Johnson-Thompson. The athletic young 6’ 7” British power forward will bring energy and depth to the Eagles bench this season. “I am super delighted and feel extremely blessed, I can’t wait to play up in Newcastle”,…

Women
August 28, 2021
Friends Reunited As Popovic Flies In

Anna Popovic is ready to prove a point when she returns to the WBBL this season…after revealing she almost quit the game she loves. The GB Under 20 international faced a career crossroads following four years in the US college system. And Popovic was ready to walk away from her beloved basketball before a call…

Foundation
August 26, 2021
Academy Eagle Soars To Next Stage 

Emmanuel Hezekiel from the Newcastle Eagles Academy has been chosen to move to the next stage of Basketball England’s national team selections, looking at stars of the future through an Under-16s showcase. Hezekiel has been an Academy player from the U14 age group where he competed in the Junior NBL Premier North Division. Coming through…

Women
August 26, 2021
Jess Can Be Lucky Seven For Eagles

Jessica Eadsforth-Yates is ready to repay Chris Bunten’s faith in her backcourt talents after landing the number seven shirt at Newcastle Eagles. The former England Under 18 international has returned to the UK following a four-year US college career. And Eadsforth-Yates insisted there was only one WBBL club she considered joining after first working with…

Men
August 25, 2021
BBL Pre-Season On Sale Now

On Friday 10 September we will be opening the doors of the Vertu Motors Arena to spectators again for the first time since the last year as our BBL team take on USA Select in an exciting pre-season tip-off. Fans will have their first chance to see our 2021-22 BBL team in action in their 7:30pm tip-off…

Men
August 22, 2021
Vinson Ready To Rock For Eagles

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…