Darius Defoe resumes his personal duel with off-court pal Mike Tuck this week after insisting he has no friends in the heat of battle. Newcastle’s longest serving player locks horns with Sheffield’s record-points scorer on Friday, 13 years into a fascinating BBL rivalry. And although Defoe is full of praise for fellow veteran Tuck, any…
Darius Defoe has revealed the story behind his illustrious 18 year career and love for Newcastle in the first of three videos produced by proud Eagles partners Vertu Motors. The series focuses in on the details that made the Eagles British Basketball’s most successful team. It is another milestone season for Defoe, already the most decorated player…
These are worrying times for Newcastle Eagles as deep into their season they are still struggling to find an identity after another disappointing night at the Vertu Motors Arena on Friday night. For the second time this season they went down to a fifth successive defeat and like the first occasion it meant the end…
The Duke of Newcastle is taking lessons from Darius Defoe when it comes to securing the Eagles’ proud BBL dynasty. And the club’ s new crowd favourite revealed the league’s most decorated player is the man with a plan in his twilight years. Duke Shelton and Defoe outfought and out-thought title favourites London and the…
“We have to put the Cup results behind us and move on.” The message from veteran forward Darius Defoe as Newcastle Eagles prepare to begin their BBL Championship campaign at Leicester Riders tonight in front of the Sky Sports cameras. It was a disastrous defence of the BBL Cup for Newcastle who only one out…
It was a night to remember for Newcastle Eagles as British basketball’s most successful franchise dominated the North East’s biggest sports awards. The annual Sport Newcastle gala dinner recognises the city’s top performers, rising stars and unsung heroes. And on a star-studded night at the Vertu Motors Arena, the Eagles claimed three of the night’s…
Darius Defoe’s outstanding performance in our Friday night BBL Cup Group Stage win over Cheshire Phoenix has landed him a place in the Week 3 BBL All-Star Five. “Mr. 27” brought his veteran leadership to the court as our Eagles picked up their first victory of the new campaign Both Defoe and Rahmon Fletcher posted…
Newcastle Eagles are delighted to confirm the return to the ranks of “Mr. 27”, Darius Defoe. The most decorated and successful player in the history of the BBL is back for an incredible 18th consecutive season with the club. “Basketball is all I know. The love I get from the fans keeps me motivated and…
As our BBL team prepare for their May Madness Play-Offs Semi-Finals tipping-off tonight and WBBL team this Sunday’s Final, the incredible performances from players across both sides have received praise by the league with places in this week’s All-Star Fives. Firstly it’s a flock of Eagles in the final weekly WBBL All-Star Five after the…
