BBL Statstars: December We look at who’s been lighting it up in the BBL during December. Scoring machines Our scoring chart went into overdrive as no fewer than seven players reached the landmark of more than 20 points per game. It was reigning BBL MVP Rahmon Fletcher (Esh Group Eagles Newcastle) who led the way…
Children being cared for at The Northumbria hospital received an early Christmas treat as they were visited by players from the Newcastle Eagles. The Eagles, fresh from their BBL Cup semi-final win over London Lions on Friday night, took time out of their busy schedule to meet with patients and staff to spread festive cheer….
BBL Championship Bristol Flyers 67 (29,41,58) (Boggs 16, Ali 14, Smith 13) Esh Group Eagles Newcastle 102 (33,54,77) (Fletcher 24, Lasker 15, Parks/Defoe 14) Esh Group Eagles Newcastle restored their four-point lead at the top of the BBL Championship after recording a 67-102 road win against Bristol Flyers. Fab Flournoy’s side poured in 33 points…
BBL Championship Leeds Force 86 (20,43,69) (Sanders 31, Sandoval 16, Marsden/Harris 11) Esh Group Eagles Newcastle 91 (18,43,57) (Fletcher 28, Parks 21, Jackman 13) Esh Group Eagles Newcastle battled back from a 12-point deficit at the end of the third to beat Leeds Force 86-91 on the road, and remain top of the BBL Championship….
BBL All-Star Five – Week 8 There’s an extra fresh feel to our starting line-up this week with five players from different clubs and three of those making their 2016-17 debut appearances. Neil Watson (Glasgow Rocks) A proven top level performer in the BBL during recent seasons, the playmaker seals his first starting slot while…
BBL All Star Five – Week 6 There are a pair of debutantes from the same club in our line-up this week, along with a trio of players who are all racking up their second appearances of the new campaign. Kyle Odister (DBL Sharks Sheffield) It’s a first slot of the season for the Sharks’…
BBL Championship Worcester Wolves 67 (12,30,42) (Setty/Kennedy 16, Navajas 10) Esh Group Eagles Newcastle 87 (21,35,64) (Fletcher 20, Defoe 16, Parks/Hart 13) Esh Group Eagles Newcastle improved to 7-1 in the BBL Championship after recording a convincing 67-87 victory over Worcester Wolves. Five players reached double figures for the Eagles as they pulled clear in…
The difference is in the detail as far as Orlan Jackman is concerned. Esh Group Eagles Newcastle finally got their man this summer when, after four years of trying, coach Fab Flournoy secured Jackman’s signature. And the 28-year-old forward has wasted no time showing he was worth the wait, going for 32 points and nine…
Our Team Northumbia WBBL team player Nicolette Fong Lyew Quee has been announced as one of the newest members of the Great Britain squad for the upcoming EuroBasket Women Qualifiers. Only victory in the forthcoming game in Lucca on November 19th will sustain GB’s chances of qualification with the group winners and six of the…
