Newcastle Eagles third signing to their 2025/26 roster has been confirmed as Ray’Sean Taylor, who comes to Tyneside after a record-breaking senior season at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE). The Illinois native led his college team to the Ohio Valley Tournament (OVC) Championship and the NCCA Division 1 Round of 64. “I’m excited and grateful…
Newcastle Eagles have swooped for a major new addition ahead of the 2025/26 Super League Basketball (SLB) season, signing American guard/forward Marco Anthony from Finnish side KTP Basket. The 6’5” two-way threat brings toughness, leadership, and top-level experience to Tyneside after a strong season in Finland’s Korisliiga. Known for his defensive grit and unselfish play,…
Newcastle Eagles have made their first signing of the close season and returned fan’s favourite Cole Long to the Vertu Motors Arena for 2025/26 Super League Basketball (SLB). Canadian sharpshooter Long had a very solid first season in the top-flight of British basketball last campaign impressing many. The 6’7” from Orangeville, Ontario was a very…
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Jordan Spencer played his final game for Newcastle Eagles on Friday night, after the club approved his request to be released from his contract so he can further his non-basketball career. Spencer leaves Newcastle with the whole Eagles organisation’s support to pursue a profession beyond our sport. “Jordan has had an opportunity arise off the…
Newcastle Eagles’ pursuit of an additional point guard brings talented-Texan prospect Trey Pulliam to Tyneside. Pulliam will join his new team-mates on the road this weekend as they await the green-light for him to hit the ground running in an Eagles jersey. Club officials are working behind the scenes to secure the clearance and licences…
Newcastle Eagles have moved to bolster their ranks ahead of the busy Christmas period following the recruitment of experienced playmaker Christian James. And with the US star already in the UK, club bosses are waiting to discover whether the 28-year-old is eligible to make his Super League Basketball debut this weekend. James will travel to…
Newcastle Eagles and head coach Marc Steutel have confirmed a change to their roster for the 2024/25 season as they announce the signing of 5’10” guard Jared Bynum. Bynum arrives in Newcastle for his rookie professional season after graduating from Stanford University. Delighted to sign his first professional contract, Bynum said: “I’m super excited to…
Head Coach Matt Newby has rewarded another member of last season’s play-off final reaching squad with a contract for the 2024/25 Women’s Super League Basketball season with the retention of guard Alex Campbell. Despite only turning 20 last month the 5’ 7” Campbell returns for what will be her third season on the Eagles bench…
On Friday night, the Newcastle Eagles storied franchise added another exciting string to their bow with a first ever joint live announcement of their Men’s and Women’s Super League Basketball rosters for 2024/25. In front of a packed Vertu Motors Arena, game commentator Howard Leighton introduced each player from each team onto court on a…
