Esh Group Eagles Newcastle have released their second import signing for the 2015/16 season and once again it is a familiar fact to The BBL and more importantly the fans on Tyneside. The Indiana native who graduated from the prestigious Notre Dame Fighting Irish et-up first came to British shores as a rookie professional in…
Esh Group Eagles Newcastle are delighted to announce a fantastic pre-season line-up of games involving two top-flight international teams and BBL side Leeds Force. Much work has gone on behind the scenes to confirm this inaugural and exciting event which will bring together Swedish Basketligan Champions Sodertalje Kings and top Belgian Scooore League side Port…
If at the end of last season you asked a Newcastle Eagles fan which player they would like to see return for the 2015/16 from last season’s all-conquering side and they’d probably tell you, “all of them.” Ask them to narrow it down to just one and it wouldn’t be a surprise if point guard…
Esh Group Eagles Newcastle will once again be piloted from the sidelines and on the court by Fabulous Flournoy who returns for his 13th season as The Eagles Head Coach and his 14th season in all on Tyneside. Question marks were raised at the end of the last BBL season as to whether Flournoy might…
Midnight Madness is Britain’s biggest basketball competition that annually searches all corners of the UK for the best of British basketball talent to provide players with life-changing opportunities each year, taking them around the world to compete in top-level international competitions. These competitions often open doors for British players to launch professional careers in Europe…
Excitement as BBL 2015-16 season plans unveiled Another thrilling British Basketball League (BBL) season is in store after the completion of the draws for the 2015-16 BBL Cup and BBL Trophy, as well as confirmation of the BBL Championship fixtures. The first piece of silverware on offer will once again be the BBL Cup, with…
Eagles Community Foundation is looking to recruit one dedicated full-time basketball Community Coach working mainly within Northumberland. The Foundation is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our organisation that will develop and deliver basketball. With preferred previous experience of the delivery of community/participation basketball and club development, you should be able to prioritise your…
EAGLES YOUNG GUN MAKES GB-U20 TRAINING SQUAD GREAT BRITAIN ARE DELIGHTED TO ANNOUNCE A NINETEEN STRONG CANDIDATE LIST AHEAD OF THIS SUMMER’S U20 EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP CAMPAIGN. Headlining the preliminary roster for the event, which will be held between 07 and 19 July in Italy, are returnees such as 2014 top scorer Luke Nelson and…
I Player – http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b05v4c2z/basketball-2015-bbl-playoff-final BBC Sport Top Five – http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/basketball/32681200 Highlights video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CoZEozuOPTs Record BBL crowd at The O2 attracts global interest The BBL Play-Off Final has attracted global interest after a record breaking crowd of almost 15,000 congregated at the The O2 for what was a historic and unforgettable day for British Basketball. Some 14,700 supporters…
