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Legends

Men
September 5, 2025
Defoe’s Extraordinary Legacy Extended

Perhaps no surprise to anyone as head coach Marc Steutel completes his 2025/26 roster with the return of Eagles legend Darius Defoe. The man known as ‘Mr. 28′ will begin an astonishing 22nd season on Tyneside and in top-flight British basketball. Defoe has been a member of every single one of the Eagles’ 28 national…

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Men
January 22, 2025
Eternal Eagle Defoe Determined As Ever

Darius Defoe is tipping Newcastle Eagles to go back to the future by writing the next chapter in the franchise’s storied history in Birmingham this weekend. It’s 20 years since the most decorated player in British basketball bagged his first medal as the men in black defeated Brighton Bears to lift the 2005 BBL Trophy….

Men
June 17, 2024
Eagles Legends Turn Out For Darius

Fabulous Flournoy celebrated the Darius Defoe Legends Game in typically flamboyant style — and promised the first fixture dedicated to a Newcastle great won’t be the last. On a flying visit from his day job with NBA powerhouse Philadelphia 76ers, the former Eagles playcaller rolled back the years in support of one of his greatest…

Men
May 3, 2024
Celebrating The Legend

Next month we will celebrate an incredible 20 seasons for Eagles legend Darius Defoe with a special testimonial game not to be missed! Players from across his 20 years at the club will take to the Vertu Motors Arena court, many for the first time, on Saturday 15th June at 7:30pm. Tickets are just £13…