Newcastle Eagles and Maldron Hotel Newcastle are celebrating a major milestone in their long‑standing partnership as they mark six years of working together, including four consecutive seasons with the hotel proudly positioned on the back of the Eagles men’s team’s kit. The popular city‑centre hotel has become a key pillar of the Eagles’ operations over…
Since February 2020, the Great Britain Men’s team has enjoyed some of their best moments at Newcastle’s Vertu Arena. In eight international games played in front of one of the most passionate basketball cities in the country, GB have beaten established nations such as Greece, Czechia and the current FIBA EuroBasket champions Germany at the…
Tickets are on sale for the Great Britain Men’s team’s FIBA Basketball World Cup European Qualifier against Italy in Newcastle at the Vertu Arena next month. The game, which will take place on 27 February (7.30pm), is GB’s third in the competition’s First Round Group D after November’s narrow loss to Lithuania in London and…
Last month Eagles and GB head coach Marc Steutel feared his players’ international careers were over. Today they tip-off against Lithuania in the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qualifiers. Watch the interview with Marc and read the full story on the BBC Sport website. Thanks to BBC Sport for their coverage and support.
Super League Basketball (SLB) is proud to announce that FIBA, the global governing body of basketball, has officially recognised SLB. This landmark decision marks a significant breakthrough for the sport across the UK and allows SLB and its member clubs to accelerate ambitious plans to nurture talent, enhance venues, and expand the top tier league’s…
Let the EuroBasket celebrations begin — that’s the message from proud playcaller Marc Steutel as glory-hunting Great Britain wrap up Group F on Tyneside tonight. The hosts face Czechia at the Vertu Motors Arena with their ticket already stamped for August’s championship tournament. And after Friday’s nailbiting win in Holland secured qualification with a game…
Josh Ward-Hibbert brushed off his latest injury scare and declared himself fit and ready to clinch glory for club and country as a thrilling campaign gathers pace. The Newcastle Eagles guard and 2025 Trophy winner returned to action on limited minutes against Caledonia Gladiators last Friday. And Ward-Hibbert was named in Great Britain’s 20-man training…
One month from today, Great Britain will return to the Vertu Motors Arena to take on Czechia in the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers on Monday 24 February at 7:30pm. This will be the eighth time the home of Newcastle Eagles has hosted the national team and follows historic games recent years against basketball powerhouses of…
Newcastle Eagles men’s head coach Marc Steutel insists there’s never been a better time to get behind basketball in the North East as he looks forward to the sport hitting new heights on and off the court. In a couple of weeks that have seen the confirmation of a new professional league in the UK…
