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…
This Thursday 18th July, Great Britain’s senior men’s team take on South Sudan in the Subway Summer Slam at London’s Copper Box. The game is an important test for the Eagles and GB head coach Marc Steutel’s squad ahead of the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers when they begin again in November. A training camp at…
A pain-free Scott Spencer is poised to play a key role in Seriös Group Newcastle Eagles’ high-pressure run-in as big time European basketball returns to the North East. The US star has missed the bulk of his rookie campaign with the men in black after suffering a painful back injury in pre-season. But after successful…
