BBL newcomers Leeds were left in no doubt as to the task ahead of them as they felt the full force of Esh Group Eagles Newcastle’s strength with the home side crushing the rookies in another display of powerful basketball writes Jeff King. And leading the way for the Eagles was Captain Charles Smith who…
ESH GROUP EAGLES NEWCASTLE 103 TEAM USA SELECT 50 Esh Group Eagles Newcastle are off and running as they showcased their new line-up for the 2014/15 season with an emphatic win in their opening pre-season game writes Jeff King. All eyes were on new boys Ricky Taylor and Rahmon Fletcher and the Eagles latest backcourt…
The BBL are thrilled to announce that following a successful first campaign of LIVE action provided by BBL TV, we have committed to a second season of coverage which is scheduled to begin on 28 September. With all 12 of the BBL clubs in action over a 30 game run and with every exciting match-up…
Esh Group Eagles Newcastle have completed their 2014/15 roster by re-signing two important components from last year’s squad. 6′ 6” Forward Stuart Thomson returns for his second year on Tyneside whilst despite still being only 18 years old, former Eagles School of Excellence MVP Eddie Matthew begins his third season on the senior bench. Both…
Esh Group Eagles Newcastle are delighted to announce the North-East Invitational Basketball Tournament to be held at Sport Central, Newcastle on Monday 8th and Tuesday 9th September 2014. The 4-team set-up sees local rivals and fellow BBL side Durham Wildcats, Team USA Select and BBL newcomers Leeds Force coming together to compete in a pre-season…
Returning for his 11th season on Tyneside, forward Darius Defoe is ready once again to bring his powerful inside talents to Esh Group Eagles Newcastle as he continues his stellar one-club career. The veteran of over 400 BBL games all of them with The Eagles, Defoe made his debut in season 2004/05 and has been…
Esh Group Eagles Newcastle are hoping it will not be unlucky 13 for ‘Prince’ Charles Smith as the BBL and Eagle legend returns to lead the team in 2014/15 after 12 previous seasons with the North-East outfit. Ranked 9th in scoring and 9th in 3-point shots made amongst all BBL players, The Eagles all-time leading…
When Esh Group Eagles Newcastle announced the signing of ex-Notre Dame Fighting Irish Capatin and starting forward Scott Martin in 2013/14 many considered it a great coup to get a player of that calibre in to The BBL. And guess what? After an excellent rookie professional season where he averaged 14.9 points and 9.2 rebounds…
Newcastle Eagles have swooped to fill the gap left by the departing Malik Cooke with the signing of Ricky Taylor from German Pro A side Finke Baskets Ehingen. Taylor played four years scoring over 1600 points at the University of Tennessee- Chattanooga before starting his professional career in Germany last year. The 6’5 shooting guard…
