Esh Group Eagles Newcastle’s veteran guard Drew Lasker was in optimistic and confident mood as he reviewed the great win at Sheffield last week and looked forward to this weekend’s game down in Bristol, with Leicester Riders also on his mind, writes Jeff King. “It was a big win. Everyone who follows The BBL knows…
Last weekend at Sheffield, Esh Group Eagles Newcastle bounced back in tremendous style with a tough road win against a Sharks side that has been in and around the top of The BBL all season, writes Jeff King. It also gave The Eagles a crucial head-to-head advantage in the three-match BBL Championship series after their…
After his impressive play in our final game of 2017 away at Sheffield, Terry Martin made the bench in the All-Star line-up from the British Basketball League this week. Here’s the league’s full team sheet: Rema Lascelles (Leicester Riders) The Leicester guard picks up his first ever starting Weekly All-Star Five place after showing his…
At this time of year many people take time to be thankful and that is no different for our Eagles Community Foundation this year. The foundation has so much going as it looks towards the build of the Eagles Community Arena in 2018 and this year they were delighted to receive a huge boost for…
After three successive BBL Championship defeats, Esh Group Eagles Newcastle went to Sheffield on Friday night knowing a win was essential to get their season back on track, writes Jeff King. That they did get the much-needed win, 81 – 77, was a testament to their determination, grit and togetherness as they produced a good…
Esh Group Eagles Newcastle went in to the Sharks Den last night on the back of three consecutive BBL Championship losses, writes Jeff King. But, after a terrific second half performance and a third quarter defensive masterclass they are back to winning ways. The final score perhaps didn’t reflect the fact that The Eagles thoroughly…
Esh Group Eagles Newcastle go in to tonight’s crucial BBL Championship clash at Sheffield against The Sharks on the back of three straight losses, writes Jeff King. Experienced forward Kai Williams knows how tough Sheffield can be in their own back yard. “Tonight’s game is going to be tough with it being the first game…
Esh Group Eagles Newcastle get their season back underway in Sheffield tomorrow night after an enforced break following their tough home loss against Leicester Riders, writes Jeff King. Danish International and one of the success of The Eagles season so far, Zarko Jukic, summed up the feelings in the camp following that loss, the break…
A huge thank you from everyone at the Eagles goes to all of our fans for their generosity and support with the charity appeals we backed in the run-up to Christmas. We asked you for donations of food, gifts and toys for those less fortunate and we were overwhelmed with what we collected on game…
