Newcastle Eagles’ star Darius Defoe has been awarded the coveted Freedom of Newcastle following a special meeting of the city council. The Eagles and British basketball legend was nominated in recognition of his 22 seasons representing the city with the club and his tireless work in the community. Born in Dominica, Defoe moved to the…
In a move that will come as little surprise to those within the club and around the Super League Basketball (SLB) Women’s team, Chloe Gaynor has decided to step away from her playing career and turn her full focus to leading the side as head coach ahead of the 2026/27 season. Gaynor first joined the…
Newcastle Eagles can confirm that the club will not participate in the European North Basketball League (ENBL) during the 2026/27 season. Following three memorable years competing in European basketball, the decision has been taken to focus all the club’s resources and attention on the upcoming Super League Basketball (SLB) campaign. The Eagles have enjoyed a…
Newcastle Eagles have secured the signature of former Manchester Basketball guard/forward Kyle Carey for the 2026/27 Super League Basketball (SLB) season. Carey arrives with considerable experience as he enters his seventh season at the highest level of British basketball, having begun his professional career with the London City Royals in 2018. The 6’6 former England…
Former Youngstown State University Penguins standout Dwayne Cohill is the latest import to land in the Eagles nest for the 2026/27 Super League Basketball (SLB) season. The 6’2″ guard arrives in Newcastle for his fourth season as a professional, swapping one set of initials for another as he makes the move from Slovakia’s SBL to…
Newcastle Eagles are pleased to announce their first new import-signing for the 2026/27 Super League Basketball (SLB) season in former Caledonia Gladiators forward Trevond Barnes. After graduating from NCAA Division 1 Hampton University in 2019, 6’9 Barnes spent the 2024/25 season in Scotland with Caledonia, where he averaged 12.6 points, 5.7 rebounds and 37.5% from…
Newcastle Eagles will return the hugely popular sharp-shooter Cole Long for a third season in a row, after the Canadian endeared himself to all on Tyneside. Long has become a constant force for the Eagles over the last two campaigns and offers further continuity to head coach Marc Steutel’s roster for the forthcoming season. “I’m…
Eagles Community Foundation is now inviting expressions of interest from parents and guardians who would like to be part of its new Parental Committee. The Foundation is looking for individuals who are enthusiastic, reliable, and committed to supporting its player pathway structure. Initially, the committee will consist of one parent representative from each of the…
This summer, join us for an exciting free 3×3 tournament and shooting clinic as a part of Basketball England’s City of Basketball national programme to increase the talent pool of 3×3 players. Over three weekend dates in July, boys and girls from U12 to U25 of all abilities, will be invited to compete, improve your…
