Larry Austin Jr returns to British Basketball League action for the first time in four weeks tonight as Seriös Group Newcastle Eagles look to stretch the franchise’s 5-0 winning streak. The US guard is tipped to come off the bench at title favourites London Lions with another thrilling backcourt battle on the cards. And with…
Seriös Group Newcastle Eagles playcaller Marc Steutel has hailed his sides grit and determination as they claimed their fifth successive win after they defeated Caledonia Gladiators 82-73. Following a mixed start to the season, the Eagles recent form has seen them soaring up the British Basketball League table, with their impressive win over the Gladiators…
A 67-point home loss is not normally cause for optimism for the Seriös Group Newcastle Eagles but Captain Marina Fernandez does believe the 115 – 48 loss to Women’s British Basketball league powerhouse London Lions is also not cause for concern. She knew going into the game it was going to be tough as she…
Five wins on the bounce, four in the British Basketball League, the first time a side in The League has won back-to-back games this season and a move to a 7 – 7 record taking them to sixth in the League standings. It was a superb winning weekend for Marc Steutel and his team and…
Perhaps unsurprisingly the London Lions padded into the Vertu Motors Arena and ruined new Head Coach Matt Newby’s opening stint on the Seriös Group Newcastle Eagles side lines. But Newby is a realist and he knows that a game like this is not one that will define his tenure nor his side’s season. What he…
‘Party-crasher’ Tajh Green is eager to play the spoiler in Scotland by helping the Seriös Group Newcastle Eagles end Caledonia Gladiators’ perfect home record. The improving Eagles face a stern test north of the border tonight as they battle their fierce rivals at the Playsport Arena for the first time. Caledonia have won a magnificent…
It’s a new era and regime tipping off in the Vertu Motors Arena tonight for the Seriös Group Newcastle Eagles Women’s Basketball League side. The visit of powerhouse London Lions who have swept the domestic board in the last two seasons is the toughest start new Head Coach Matt Newby could have for his first…
It is with great sadness that we share the untimely loss of Newcastle Eagles’ director and much-loved former player Ken Nottage, who passed away yesterday aged 64. Nottage had been involved with the club for over four decades after being recruited to the then-Sunderland franchise in 1981. A former England international, Ken spent 14 of his…
A jaw-dropping Jordan Johnson display helped the surging Seriös Group Newcastle Eagles see off the valiant Plymouth City Patriots and extend their winning streak. Last night’s victory was the men in black’s fourth in a row and means they could climb back into the top half if they can overcome rivals Caledonia Gladiators in Scotland…
