A season high 37 points from Seneca Knight wasn’t enough to save Newcastle Eagles from another loss on the road following a dramatic finale to a frantic clash in Cheshire. The US star — in his first season with the men in black — equalled his career best score as he converted 12 of 15…
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Trey Pulliam insists he boasts the tools to unlock the abundant offensive talent within Newcastle Eagles’ roster after teasing his own stellar skillset during a nerveless debut against London Lions. The point guard converted a first week of practice into 30 minutes of composed Super League Basketball as the hosts closed out an impressive 74-67…
Following Cheshire Phoenix’s exit from the Super League Basketball (SLB) Cup competition on the weekend, we have been able to rearrange our previously postponed home game to Friday 7 February 2025 at 7:30pm. Stay up to date with our men’s team’s schedule by adding it to your devices calendar, which will automatically sync with any…
Christian James reflected on a ‘crazy’ home debut before pledging to do everything in his power to remain unbeaten in a Newcastle Eagles jersey. The US star hot footed it to Tyneside from Houston last month after answering head coach Marc Steutel’s call for backcourt reinforcements. And James has slotted straight into his Eagles role…
Not for the first time this season gritty Newcastle Eagles closed out a nerve-jangling win down the stretch to topple fierce rivals Cheshire Phoenix on Tyneside. The visitors headed to the Vertu Motors Arena with a 2-0 record over the men in black after both teams qualified for the Trophy semi-finals. But a near flawless…
Cole Long has the character, commitment and quality to become a true crowd favourite at Newcastle Eagles. That’s the verdict of head coach Marc Steutel who believes the canny Canadian is on the cusp of his best form yet. Long released the shackles prior to the international break with a blistering display from beyond the…
Newcastle Eagles advancement to the Super League Basketball (SLB) Trophy Semi-Finals and receiving a home draw in the Cup First Round adds three games, including two at home, to the men’s December schedule. These fixtures have now been confirmed by the clubs and SLB officials and we at pleased to announce the following changes. The…
Super League Basketball rookie Jaelin Llewellyn accepts Newcastle Eagles have significant work to do in order to become serious contenders this season. But the former Princeton point guard is determined to do everything in his power to propel the men in black forward — a can-do attitude shared by his fellow players. A refashioned Newcastle…
Beaten but unbowed Newcastle Eagles already have one eye on a bounceback win against Euro rivals Pleven after bogey side Cheshire inflicted a heavy loss on the men in black. The fast-tiring hosts suffered a fourth quarter collapse in the face of a fired up Phoenix. And while nobody within the Newcastle camp will use…