Since TJ Walker’s departure, Charles Smith has stepped up his game. For a man known to his fans as ‘The Prince’, it is perhaps fitting that Charles Smith has recently succeeded to second in line on the Newcastle Eagles playing staff. Since the abdication of the legendary TJ Walker, the forward from Philadelphia has become…
Debutant Bryan Defares starred as the Eagles dismantled the travelling Leicester Riders by closing out a 33-point victory last night that cements their spot at the top of the league, writes DAN WARBURTON. Any fears the Eagles’ partisans may secretly have harbored of Fabulous Flournoy resting his stars ahead of Sunday’s colossal BBL Cup final…
Newcastle new boy Bryan Defares has revealed the real reason behind his big move to the Eagles… The chance to watch Premiership football at St James’s Park! The Dutch guard was born and raised in Amsterdam and is a self-confessed Ajax nut. But like a lot of kids growing up in Holland he was just…
Newcastle Eagles coach Fabulous Flournoy believes new signing Bryan Defares will be a catalyst for success – hailing his latest recruit as the spark to help fulfil their clean-sweep aspirations. The Dutch international star arrived on Tyneside yesterday afternoon and may have to watch court-side as his new team-mates lock horns with Scottish Rocks tonight…
Charles Smith of the Newcastle Eagles has been recognised for his efforts during December as he has been awarded with the Molten Player of the Month. The 6’6″ forward has averaged 20.8 points per game over the six matches that the Eagles played in December and he also inspired the team to the BBL Cup…
Fab Flournoy was looking forward to welcoming his latest addition today as Bryan Defares finally landed on Tyneside. The Eagles coach has been operating with a paper-thin squad of late, and the arrival of the Dutch guard will be a tremendous boost for a roster that has been decimated by injuries. While Flournoy and the…
Newcastle Eagles are locked in a race against time to get new signing Bryan Defares into the country ahead of Friday’s BBL Trophy clash with Scottish Rocks. Having tied up the deal and registration for the guard late on Friday, the club is now hoping to be able to welcome the Dutchman into the fold…
There was late-night drama in Liverpool as Newcastle Eagles mauled Everton Tigers, writes JEFF KING. A problem with their transport made Newcastle late for the tip-off last night but once they shook off the journey, they did the same to the Tigers. Charles Smith led the way with another incredible performance but he was well…
Another majestic display from “Prince” Charles Smith helped the Eagles back to the top of the BBL table after they crushed Birmingham 109-86 last night. The veteran forward was just three steals short of a staggering quadruple-double, something almost unheard of in the British game. For he finished with the most impressive line of any…
