Newcastle Eagles 85 (23,37,52) (Chapman 23, Smith 20, Thomson 19) Glasgow Rocks 63 (12,32,44) (Harrison 20, Green 16, Davis/Murray 7) The Newcastle Eagles got their 2011/12 BBL Trophy campaign off to a winning start with an 85-63 defeat of rivals the Glasgow Rocks. The Eagles – winners of the competition in 2010 – are looking…
The new look Newcastle Eagles team were introduced to the media and sponsors at the team launch at Sport Central this week. The club continues to go from strength to strength thanks to the support of local businesses. Main sponsor Esh Group together with partner sponsors Northumbrian Water, Benfield Motor Group and Northumbria University are…
The new BBL fixtures have been released and the Eagles start the season with a home game against Scottish Rocks on 30th September and then a local derby game away to Durham on 1st October. Go to the Fixtures and Results page on the site for this year’s regular season fixtures. Tickets will go on…
The Eagles Community Foundation (ECF) today announces that Head Basketball Coach Greg Modzelewski has left the employment of the ECF. During the 6 years (2005-2011) as Northumbria University and Team Northumbria Head Basketball Coach, Mr Modzelewski compiled an impressive overall record (164-106) and led the team to winning records in both BUCS Premier League (52-33)…
Newcastle Eagles playmaker Reggie Jackson is the Molten BBL Player Of The Month For March having made an instant impact for the defending BBL Champions ever since answering an SOS from the injury hit club. When shooting ace Joe Chapman was ruled out for the season and player-coach Fab Flournoy was out of action with…
The high flying Kadiri Richard stole the show during the BBL All Star Game at the NIA in Birmingham but the Eagles ace admitted to having mixed feelings despite being crowned MVP. Having won the BBL Dunk Contest on his last visit to the National Indoor Arena earlier this year, Richard was again on top…
As excitement builds ahead of the official BBL Player Of The Year and BBL Coach Of The Year awards to be announced later this week, British Basketball League are thrilled to confirm the line-up for the All Defensive Team of the 2010-11 season – as voted for by the Head Coach of each club. Reggie…
For the second time in a week, the One Health Sharks Sheffield overturned a first leg deficit to secure their place in the BBL Championship Play-off Final at the National Indoor Arena next Saturday thanks to a 98-78 victory on the night, resulting in a 166-154 win on aggregate over the Newcastle Eagles at the…
BBL Championship Play-offs Semi Final, First Leg Newcastle Eagles 76 (26,40,61) (Lasker 29, Smith/Jackson/Bridge 9) One Health Sharks Sheffield 68 (19,34,54) (Babalola 17, Stout 15, Tuck 11) Newcastle Eagles drew first blood in the BBL Championship Play-off Semi-Finals as they came out on top in the first leg by a score of 76-68 over the…
