Two games into pre-season and so far, so good. Indeed, perhaps so far very good may well be the call. Nothing can ever be perfect particularly as new players come into the building and have to learn each other’s play as well as bond as individuals. But on the evidence of this performance, it seems…
Newcastle Eagles have looked to the Canadian market once again as they bolster their roster for the 2026/27 Super League Basketball season as the club announces the signing of guard Blondeau Tchoukuiegno. The 6’2” guard averaged 15.5 points, 4.2 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 1.3 steals per game for his hometown team Montreal Alliance of the…
Newcastle Eagles head coach Marc Steutel’s new-look side got valuable court minutes into their legs to start pre-season against a valiant Newcastle Basketball Development Combine squad last night at the Vertu Arena. Intended opponents and Super League Basketball (SLB) compatriots Surrey 89ers unfortunately had to withdraw their invitation to be the first side to test…
Newcastle Eagles inducted two of its most legendary names into its Hall of Fame at the club’s 30th anniversary dinner on Thursday, September 3. Former player-coach Fabulous Flournoy and recently retired star Darius Defoe received the club’s highest honour to standing ovations from over 300 guests in attendance at the celebration. Both players also joined…
Despite only being 24 years of age, Sauver Kande has been confirmed as a Newcastle Eagle for an eighth successive top-flight season. Kande is player who has played under three different Newcastle coaches following his graduation from the Eagles Academy and will be looking to build on an impressive 2025/26 Super League Basketball (SLB) season…
Newcastle Eagles can officially confirm that due to an unfortunate injury, Dwayne Cohill will not be joining the team for the upcoming 2026/27 Super League Basketball (SLB) season. Cohill was due to arrive in Newcastle over the August Bank Holiday weekend to the Eagles’ new look roster. The club thanks Dwayne for his professionalism throughout…
Newcastle Eagles will tip-off their 2026/27 Super League Basketball (SLB) campaign next month in its 30th anniversary season. The league has unveiled its schedule, which sees the Eagles begin competitive games against Bristol Flyers on Friday 25 September at the Vertu Arena. It is set to be the start of an exciting new chapter for…
Newcastle Eagles have added more forward power to their 2026/27 Super League Basketball (SLB) roster with the signing of Adam Hamilton. Hamilton joins the Eagles for his second season as a professional after a rookie year between Türkiye’s Manisa Basket and completing the season in Greece. The 6’9 centre/forward played in the Greek second tier…
Newcastle Eagles have signed Tavis ‘Pistol’ Smith as the latest import player to land in their Super League Basketball (SLB) roster for the 2026/27 season. The 6’3″ guard brings a wealth of international experience to Tyneside following spells in Albania, Armenia, Canada, Georgia and Slovakia, averaging double-digit scoring figures wherever he has played. Michigan native…
