Monday 3rd April 2017 marked the 17th anniversary of the late Don Mitchinson. Every year the Esh Group Eagles Newcastle hold a memorial 3 V 3 event at Concordia Leisure Centre in Cramlington. This year saw 6 schools come together with 8 teams to battle it out for the 16-17 cup. The participating schools were;…
The British Basketball All-Stars Championship has launched! This exciting new event will take place at The O2, London on Sunday, September 24 and British Basketball League followers have an exclusive opportunity to book their tickets before they go on general sale! Showcasing the best of British basketball talent on a grand stage at The O2…
BBL Championship Worcester Wolves 126 (27,57,87) (Zeigler 37, Navajas 29, Klassen 25) Esh Group Eagles Newcastle 97 (19,38,61) (Parks 23, Martin 22, Hart/Defoe 12) Worcester Wolves continued their winning momentum with a dominant 126-97 win over Esh Group Eagles Newcastle. Paul James’ side toppled the league leaders, Leicester Riders, last Friday and followed with another…
Worcester Wolves v Esh Group Eagles Newcastle Details: Friday 31 March, University of Worcester Arena, 7:30pm – BBL Championship Summary: Worcester now have the best win streak in the league after they toppled the league leaders last Friday before following that with an overtime triumph away at Cheshire. The Wolves defeated Newcastle at Sport Central…
Esh Group Eagles Newcastle’s Hall of Famer Lynard Stewart has maintained an active involvement in basketball since his retirement and now is ready to open up a summer event that should see some exciting opportunities for ballers everywhere. The legendary ex-Eagle commented, “I’m hosting a big exposure event here in Philly. It’s going to be…
Barry Hearn’s Matchroom Sport, in partnership with the British Basketball League, have announced the British Basketball All-Stars Championship to take place at The O2, London on Sunday, September 24, 1pm – 6pm live on Sky Sports. Hearn enters the fray in basketball introducing a new, entertaining take on the fast-paced game with a record-breaking £100,000…
BBL Championship Esh Group Eagles Newcastle 96 (20,54,72) (Parks 22, Fletcher 17, Martin 16) Manchester Giants 65 (19,33,47) (Okoro 14, Toluwase 11, Jones 10) Esh Group Eagles Newcastle returned to winning ways in dominant fashion as they recorded a 96-65 victory over Manchester Giants. Fab Flournoy’s side had lost ground in the title race with…
Esh Group Eagles Newcastle v Manchester Giants Details: Friday 24 March, Sport Central, 7:30pm – BBL Championship Tickets: Limited Tickets Available Summary: Second meets bottom in the league as Newcastle look to renew their title challenge with a season sweep over the Giants. Fab Flournoy’s side were beaten by Sheffield last week, but have won all…
Congratulations to Gateshead College Basketball Academy on progressing to next week’s Academy Basketball League Play-Offs Final! 30 academy teams fought it out across a 17-week season, with the top four in each of four divisions making it through to the first round of the play-offs earlier this month. Gateshead topped the Far North league with only 1…
