Newcastle Eagles have moved quickly to replace summer signing Matt Scott after the US star suffered a potentially season-ending injury. Scott was due to link up with his new team-mates on Tyneside this month after head coach Ian MacLeod successfully landed one of his top targets. But former Plymouth and London City Royals guard Scott…
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 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”,…
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…
The news that all Newcastle Eagles fans have been hoping for is now confirmed – Fletcher is back. Rahmon Fletcher returns for the hugely influential playmaker’s fourth consecutive season as an Eagle and his seventh for the club overall. “I have a great setup here at Newcastle something that you don’t get in places around Europe….
Newcastle Eagles are delighted to announce the arrival of their new centre Duke Shelton as their fifth signing to their 2021-22 roster. “I found out about the Eagles through my agent and I had a college teammate (Jordan Davis, ex-Sheffield and Bristol) who played a little while in England so from watching a few of…
Newcastle Eagles fourth signing announcement sees 26-year-old Kyle Williams return, not just to the BBL but to the Vertu Motors Arena, for a second spell with the club. “I’m excited to come back to the Eagles. Newcastle is like home to me”, said Williams. “I can’t wait to be with my teammates and the fans!…
After an excellent season where he contributed fully to Newcastle Eagles’ silverware double, the club are delighted to return British small forward Louis Sayers to the Vertu Motors Arena as their third signing for the 2021-22 BBL campaign. Last term he contributed 7.7 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.7 assists a game, mostly coming from the…
