Chris Bunten insists his new-look WBBL roster is progressing at a rapid pace as Newcastle Eagles step up their pre-season preparations. With next weekend’s WBBL Cup double header looming large, the Tynesiders travel to the East Midlands this afternoon [Sunday]. And Newcastle will take on a combined Loughborough University/Leicester Riders team across six ‘quarters’ in…
Rachael Bland has revealed her passion for growing North East basketball is stronger than ever after recommitting to Newcastle Eagles WBBL. The popular Wearsider was spotted courtside with head coach Chris Bunten as Newcastle’s men took on USA Select in last Friday’s Vertu Motors Arena clash. And Bland played a full part in Saturday’s behind-closed-doors…
Dora Cipcic can’t wait to discover what British basketball is all about after a tip-off from a friend led to the latest destination in her basketball journey. The jet-setting Croat has already fallen in love with her new home city after joining Chris Bunten’s Newcastle Eagles revolution. And Cipcic is ready to soak up more…
Having been starved of seeing their favourite club in action since the pandemic hit back in March 2020, the Newcastle Eagles faithful fanbase have responded in a spectacular way. Tonight’s pre-season encounter at the Vertu Motors Arena is a complete sell-out. It will be the Eagles’ biggest ever crowd for a pre-season game as they…
A new-look coaching team will lead Newcastle Eagles into action this season after playcaller Ian MacLeod confirmed two key appointments. Rising star Jack Burgess will double up as BBL lead assistant coach and head coach of the club’s EABL Academy side. And former Plymouth Raiders playcaller Gary Stronach has been appointed BBL assistant coach —…
Newcastle Eagles will play it again next season after making the decision to stick with their history-making kit. Last summer British basketball’s most successful franchise unveiled a special anniversary clothing line marking the club’s glorious past. The kit celebrated 25 years of BBL basketball in Newcastle, 25 trophies won and the 25th Eagles men’s team…
Defensive enforcer Orieoma Chukwu-Etu will double down on her dual career dream after inking a new deal with Newcastle Eagles WBBL. The former Sacred Heart pupil shot to prominence last season after forcing her way into Chris Bunten’s starting five. And as Chukwu-Etu approaches the final year of her pharmacology degree at Newcastle University, the…
Newcastle Eagles have returned two of their brightest home-grown stars to their BBL roster for the 2021-22 season. Sauveur Kande and Themba Yabantu are back, looking to improve on their game time and add depth to the equation. Both young players are considered valued members of the squad to bring a youthful, energetic and committed attitude…
Newcastle Eagles WBBL’s latest signing is bracing herself for a double dose of court drama after joining Chris Bunten’s ambitious Brit pack. Niamh Kelshaw is combining a Criminology and Sociology degree at Northumbria University with a return to UK basketball’s top flight. And the talented guard insists Newcastle’s ambitious young roster will take no prisoners…
