Noelia Cacheiro revealed Newcastle Eagles found themselves in a painful Catch 22 situation prior to the last gasp postponement of today’s WBBL Cup tie in Essex. A mounting injury list, fresh knocks to key players and visa issues relating to new recruits created the perfect storm ahead of a keenly anticipated clash. And after speaking…
Newcastle Eagles WBBL head coach Noelia Cacheiro has made no secret that she has been scouring the basketball world looking for players to boost her under-strength but committed roster. So Cacheiro and the club are delighted to announce they’ve signed new recruit Antoinette Lewis. Not only that but the 6’1” centre, known as Nette, will…
Courtney Clasen faces an extended spell on the sidelines after Newcastle Eagles confirmed the forward won’t be rushed back from injury. But club bosses continue to work around the clock in order to bolster a roster looking to bounce back from last weekend’s tough loss at Caledonia Gladiators. Noelia Cacheiro’s side entertain Nottingham Wildcats at…
Noelia Cacheiro is still seeking the final pieces of her WBBL jigsaw as Newcastle Eagles prepare to step up their pre-season preparations this weekend. But the Spaniard is confident the puzzle will be complete come the end of the month as she continues to work with a network of contacts worldwide. And Cacheiro has revealed…
Noelia Cacheiro is closing in on a series of key summer targets as Newcastle’s WBBL roster takes shape ahead of the Spaniard’s first full campaign at the helm. The Eagles playcaller is talking to a number of familiar faces and potential new recruits as the hoops market starts to hot up. But Cacheiro won’t be…
A brave new era of cross-city cooperation has the potential to propel women’s basketball in Newcastle to the next level. That’s the verdict of Eagles playcaller Noelia Cacheiro as she embarks on a close-season mission to help develop the game on and off the court. The ambitious Spaniard doubles up as head coach for Newcastle…
Noelia Cacheiro insists the future remains bright for women’s basketball in the North East as her beaten but unbowed Newcastle ‘warriors’ fight on this week. The Eagles wrap up the regular season with trips to Cardiff tonight and Oaklands Wolves on Saturday with no more than pride to play for. But despite Newcastle’s failure to…
Noelia Cacheiro admits it’s now or never for Newcastle as the Eagles bid to resurrect their playoff dream across the Easter weekend. Two games in 24 hours will determine the club’s top eight fate as the women in black host Nottingham Wildcats and Essex Rebels at the Vertu Motors Arena. And Cacheiro is calling for…
Sevenoaks Suns remain the blueprint for WBBL clubs seeking long-term success and sustained player development. That’s the verdict of Newcastle playcaller Noelia Cacheiro as her Eagles bid to become only the second team this season to inflict a league loss on the soaring Suns. Sevenoaks head to Tyneside with a fearsome 16-1 Championship record and…
