Last weekend witnessed Newcastle Eagles’ star ‘Prince’ Charles Smith pass a magical milestone. For the veteran forward became only the seventeenth player in history to surpass 5,000 points in the BBL Championship. Recognised as one of the best scorers of the modern era, Smith is not only a bona-fide Newcastle Eagles legend, but also a…
Newcastle Eagles v UCP Marjon Plymouth Raiders Friday 30 November 2012 Sport Central (19:30) The first 2013 BBL Cup finalist will be decided at Sport Central on Friday evening as Newcastle Eagles host UCP Marjon Plymouth Raiders. A dominant performance in the West Country on Sunday evening saw Eagles take a 107-90 lead into the…
The Newcastle Eagles are putting part of their success down to good night sleep courtesy of 1907 Beds. The North-East firm and its sister company, Palatine Beds, have produced 7ft beds to accommodate the Newcastle Eagles players who hail from all over the world including Bulgaria, the USA, Lithuania, and the UK. In an interview…
BBL Team of the Week: Week 8 Statistically, Week 8 witnessed the best collective performance of the season. Three players grab second appearances, and two others make their debut. Jeremy Bell (UCP Marjon Plymouth Raiders; pictured) It’s a second spot of the season for former MVP Jeremy Bell after the playmaker helped UCP Marjon Plymouth…
We take a look at who has been hot since the season tipped-off during late September. Scoring machines Former British Basketball League MVP Jeremy Bell (UCP Marjon Plymouth Raiders; pictured) is way out in front when it comes to scoring so far this season. He is one of five players currently averaging over 19 points…
Three players clinch their first spot in the starting five this season including one surprise name. Joe Chapman (Newcastle Eagles; pictured) The Newcastle Eagles’ shooting ace was on top of his game against Durham Wildcats. ‘Mighty’ Joe Chapman produced a mesmerising display of perimeter shooting during a sensational second quarter when almost everything he threw…
The Eagles tipped off their 2012-13 campaign in fitting surroundings, as Nike UK hosted the launch of the 2012-13 roster at their UK offices on Wednesday, including the unveiling of the new 2012-13 Eagles Nike team strips. All players attended the launch, including Eagles new recruits Damon Huffman, Kareem Maddox and Anthony Martin. The club…
The BBL is delighted to announce that the Manchester Giants and East London Royals have joined their ranks ahead of the 2012/13 season. The Royals will be bringing top flight basketball back to the Capital and are owned by a group with in-depth experience of basketball throughout the UK, Europe and the USA. They will…
BBL MVP and quadruple winning Joe Chapman has pledged his allegiance to Newcastle Eagles for a fourth consecutive season. The 6’4″ Chicago born guard had a remarkable comeback season, following a 90% achilles tear suffered in February 2011, ending his 2010-11 campaign. Chapman joined the Eagles in 2009, and has since won 7 trophies in…
