Newcastle Eagles overturned a 20-point deficit to pull off the most famous win of the Vertu Motors Arena era and keep their playoff hopes alive. A delayed tip-off, damaged basket and Leicester’s lack of discipline added to the drama as the most unpredictable of BBL clashes reached its dizzying denouement. And as the clock ticked…
Newcastle Eagles power forward Hasahn French is looking for a belated birthday present tonight at the Vertu Motors Arena as he and his teammates face Leicester Riders in the BBL Championship. French who turned 25 yesterday has been one of the few success stories in a troubled Eagles season where the team has often promised…
Ben Mockford is closing in on a Newcastle Eagles comeback after revealing his frustration at being sidelined for the last five weeks. The experienced Great Britain guard has missed the last three BBL fixtures after rolling his ankle at Cheshire on February 5. And although this weekend’s double header against fierce rivals Leicester Riders could…
Newcastle Eagles will join Cheshire Phoenix, Leicester Riders and Manchester Giants in an exciting Retro Series 2023. Five games involving the four teams in March and April have been selected as special retro games featuring retro kits, old-school tunes and off-court appearances from BBL legends. “We are looking forward to throwing it back to the…
Marc Steutel was in no mood for excuses after battling Newcastle let slip a late lead in a ding-dong clash against title holders Leicester Riders last night. But the Eagles playcaller did heap praise upon his battling roster after the short-handed hosts almost pulled off one of the greatest comeback wins in franchise history. And…
Marc Steutel claims Newcastle’s French connection will be crucial to the club’s bid to climb the BBL Championship table after lauding the Eagles’ latest signing. Former Raptors 905 recruit Hasahn French has made an instant impact for the men in black just a fortnight after touching down on Tyneside. And although Steutel continues to carefully…
Newcastle Eagles season is just not improving any time soon and Coach Marc Steutel needs to address the situation very quickly otherwise despite not even reaching Christmas it’s going to be a long campaign. Last night in Leicester they went crashing out of the BBL Cup at the hands of a rampant Riders side that…
Newcastle Eagles are on the road today as they travel to Leicester to take on The Riders at the Morningside Arena in a crucial BBL Cup Quarter-Final. After defeating Plymouth in the last round they were hardly rewarded with what looks, on paper, a very tough game indeed. Although perhaps it’s not the strongest Riders side…
Marc Steutel is doubling down on his determination to transform Newcastle Eagles’ defensive mentality. Ahead of Saturday’s BBL Cup clash at Leicester Riders, the experienced playcaller is demanding more from his inconsistent roster. And Steutel conceded his players must learn to balance defensive fundamentals with controlled aggression following a flurry of costly fouls in recent…
