We grab an all-important five minutes with Newcastle Eagles’ playmaker Damon Huffman. The point guard was snapped up by the reigning BBL champions after actually playing against Fab Flournoy and his team last Christmas in a festive, mid-season tournament in Holland. And, having impressed playing against his current team-mates, he’s now lighting it up alongside…
It was a stellar weekend for frontcourt players, two of whom posted back-to-back performances that were both good enough to make the starting five. Chavis Holmes (Surrey Heat) The most thrilling moment of the weekend came at Surrey Sports Park where new Heat guard Chavis Holmes continued to cement himself as a real favourite with…
Newcastle Eagles player-coach Fabulous Flournoy was delighted as his side continued their unbeaten start to the season with a pair of wins over the weekend. The Eagles won 91-82 at BBL new-boys Manchester Giants on Friday before returning from their visit to the new Emirates Arena in Glasgow with a 106-84 victory against old rivals…
Our BBL Team Of The Week includes a former BBL MVP and a player who grabs his second appearance of the new season. Jeremy Bell (UCP Marjon Plymouth Raiders) Former BBL MVP Jeremy Bell (pictured) stepped onto the floor for the first time this season, and never missed a beat from the previous campaign with…
On Thursday, September 27th, Coach Fabulous Flournoy joined one of Newcastle Eagles’ Sponsors, Benfield Motors, for the promotion of the only Maserati Dealership in the North East, part of Benfield Motors.
The very first BBL Team Of The Week for the 2012-13 season sees three familiar faces and two league rookies make the starting five. Chavis Holmes (Surrey Heat) BBL debutante Chavis Holmes certainly made an instant impression during his first taste of British Basketball League action. He helped his team destroy Mersey Tigers in brutal…
The Eagles came out top of the pile in Day Two of the Invitational last night, running out 106 – 80 winnersover Team USA Select I. An enjoyable game was watched by over 600 pre-season followers at Sport Central. The Select team put up a spirited battle led by 7’3″ Shagari Alleyne, but the Eagles…
The Eagles tipped off their 2012-13 campaign in fitting surroundings, as Nike UK hosted the launch of the 2012-13 roster at their UK offices on Wednesday, including the unveiling of the new 2012-13 Eagles Nike team strips. All players attended the launch, including Eagles new recruits Damon Huffman, Kareem Maddox and Anthony Martin. The club…
AGLES ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP WITH IMPARI CARD This year Newcastle Eagles are replacing their loyalty card, available to season ticket holders and ECF club members only, with an Impari Card. The Impari card is a discount card that spans Tyne and Wear, and gives it’s holders over 180 deals in the leisure and retail sector. Impari…
