Marc Steutel claims it was ‘critical’ to retain the services of Darius Defoe with the Newcastle Eagles favourite set to play on. The most decorated player in British basketball history suits up for a 21st consecutive season on Tyneside. And Steutel is convinced Defoe’s experience and leadership will help steer a new-look roster through the traditionally tough…
Newcastle Eagles stars Chloe Gaynor and Darius Defoe were honoured to present a prestigious Northern Leaders Trust Community Champion Award last month. Now in its second year, the 2024 event was a resounding success, with nine honourable young people from Newcastle schools receiving an award for their exceptional contributions to the city’s community. The ”dazzling…
Fabulous Flournoy celebrated the Darius Defoe Legends Game in typically flamboyant style — and promised the first fixture dedicated to a Newcastle great won’t be the last. On a flying visit from his day job with NBA powerhouse Philadelphia 76ers, the former Eagles playcaller rolled back the years in support of one of his greatest…
Next month we will celebrate an incredible 20 seasons for Eagles legend Darius Defoe with a special testimonial game not to be missed! Players from across his 20 years at the club will take to the Vertu Motors Arena court, many for the first time, on Saturday 15th June at 7:30pm. Tickets are just £13…
Determined Darius Defoe insists Seriös Group Newcastle Eagles are down but far from out as the Jekyll and Hyde of the British Basketball League look to bounce back at Surrey tonight. The most decorated player in domestic hoops cut a forlorn figure as he reflected on the disastrous finish that gifted Bristol Flyers victory on…
Marc Steutel insists Seriös Group Newcastle Eagles can put the brakes on ‘offensive juggernaut’ London Lions ahead of tonight’s mouthwatering clash on Tyneside. Both teams celebrated big wins abroad this week to keep alive hopes of going deep into their respective European campaigns. And Newcastle skipper Darius Defoe warmed up for London’s latest visit with…
Darius Defoe will go from friend to foe — as soon as Leicester dangerman Duke Shelton steps out on court tonight. The former team-mates face off in a ‘win or bust’ Trophy eliminator on Tyneside as Seriös Group Newcastle Eagles tackle the Riders for a place in this month’s Final Fours. And Defoe insists there’ll…
Darius Defoe insisted Seriös Group Newcastle Eagles will get to the bottom of the below-par display that led to a first defeat in eight games. The talismanic forward admitted hurt and disappointment will drive the men in black to bounce back from a shock loss against Surrey Scorchers. And Defoe reassured the Eagles faithful that…
Darius Defoe is determined to kickstart his season and make up for lost time as Seriös Group Newcastle Eagles go in search of back-to-back wins in Bristol tonight. The men in black stunned homecourt fans last month as they closed out a hard-fought 81-74 victory at the SGS College Arena. But a frustrated Defoe was…
