Ben Mockford is confident Marc Steutel can build a top three team on Tyneside after the shooting guard signed for Newcastle Eagles. The experienced international admitted the chance to hook up again with Great Britain’s assistant coach played a big part in his close-season switch to the Vertu Motors Arena. And Mockford — who knows…
At such an exciting moment for women’s sport it’s the perfect opportunity to get into basketball with our brand new girls only sessions, coached by players from our Newcastle Eagles WBBL team. Following the historic and inspirational performances of the Lionesses winning the 2022 UEFA European Women’s Football Championship, the first major trophy for a senior England…
Marina Fernandez is confident Newcastle’s returning stars can set the tone and point the way after another familiar face committed her future to the Eagles. The popular forward excelled in the face of adversity last season to prove her quality and fitness. And fellow Spaniard Noelia Cacheiro was keen to retain the services of captain…
NBA superstar Kristaps Porzingis looks set to thrill another capacity crowd on Tyneside next month as international basketball returns to the North East. More than 1,000 tickets for Great Britain’s latest World Cup qualifier against Latvia were snapped up within 24 hours. And confirmation that Washington Wizards star Porzingis will suit up against Nate Reinking’s…
Showman Travon Broadway Jr has promised style and substance after the ambitious import pledged to play a starring role in Newcastle Eagles’ 2022-23 reset. The shooting guard heads to Tyneside following a spell in Macedonia’s top flight. And Broadway Jr is buzzing to join the BBL after tracking the league since his senior year at…
Great Britain will be looking cement a strong start to the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 Qualifiers Second Round on Sunday 28 August when they return to Newcastle to face Latvia at the Vertu Motors Arena. GB have secured two wins in their last three outings in the North East having toppling European heavyweights, Germany…
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The first signing of head coach Marc Steutel’s reign at Newcastle sees proven forward Rowell Graham-Bell arriving to give power and scoring ability to what will be a new-look Eagles side. The 6’6” former Plymouth City Patriots star swoops into the Vertu Motors Arena for the 2022-23 season after an excellent last BBL campaign averaging 15 points and 7…
A revved up Rachael Bland is relishing a full season under the new regime of Newcastle Eagles playcaller Noelia Cacheiro. And one of the most familiar faces on the North East’s hoops scene insists the women’s game is on the cusp of success — on and off the court. Bland has committed to a ninth…
