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…
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…
Newcastle Eagles have made another exciting addition to their 2021-22 roster with the capture of former Worcester Wolf, Daniel Johnson-Thompson. The athletic young 6’ 7” British power forward will bring energy and depth to the Eagles bench this season. “I am super delighted and feel extremely blessed, I can’t wait to play up in Newcastle”,…
Anna Popovic is ready to prove a point when she returns to the WBBL this season…after revealing she almost quit the game she loves. The GB Under 20 international faced a career crossroads following four years in the US college system. And Popovic was ready to walk away from her beloved basketball before a call…
Jessica Eadsforth-Yates is ready to repay Chris Bunten’s faith in her backcourt talents after landing the number seven shirt at Newcastle Eagles. The former England Under 18 international has returned to the UK following a four-year US college career. And Eadsforth-Yates insisted there was only one WBBL club she considered joining after first working with…
Ex-Glasgow Rock Terrell Vinson returns to the BBL to add power and dynamism to Newcastle Eagles’ front court. “I’m definitely excited to play this year with the Newcastle Eagles. I respect what I hear about the organisation and I’m excited to get out there and battle with some of the guys that I played against…
This morning Newcastle Eagles legend Drew Lasker announced his retirement from playing professional basketball after 16 years in the British Basketball League, including a hugely successful final nine back-to-back seasons as an Eagle. In a heartfelt letter to his fans due to be published in full on his website today, Lasker wrote: “I knew that…
Chloe Gaynor continues to hit the WBBL comeback trail this season after swapping Nottingham Wildcats for Newcastle Eagles. And Chris Bunten’s latest summer signing insists she feels fitter than ever following a succession of character-building surgeries and setbacks. Gaynor hooks up with close friend and former Barking Abbey team-mate Abby Lowe at the Vertu Motors…
