Hot on the heels of the great news that Matt Newby will return to Newcastle Eagles for the 2024/25 season to continue as head coach of the women’s team, the club are delighted to announce his first signing for the forthcoming campaign. In in a lovely bit of synergy his first signing will wear #1…
Player Signing
Canadian sharp shooter Jaelin Llewellyn will step up to the professional ranks this season after sealing a deal with new-look Newcastle Eagles. And the 6ft 2in star knows just where to turn for the lowdown on Tyneside — after spending three seasons with Newcastle’s NBA star Tosan Evbuomwan. The duo were two of the first names…
Seneca Knight has gone from Redbird to Eagle after Marc Steutel snapped up one of the breakout stars of last season’s European North Basketball League (ENBL). The ex-Illinois State star impressed Newcastle bosses with a fluid display for Valmiera Glass Via against the men in black last November. A free-scoring performance stuck in the mind…
Newcastle Eagles have snapped up one of British basketball’s most electrifying playmakers after kickstarting Jordan Spencer’s top-flight career. Head coach Marc Steutel has been tracking the point guard’s progress with hometown team Milton Keynes Breakers for the last two years. And after Spencer spearheaded the NBL Division Two side’s historic trophy triple in 2024, Newcastle…
Generational Great Britain talent Josh Ward-Hibbert will bring his wealth of experience back to the Vertu Motors Arena this season after Newcastle Eagles announced the club’s first signing of the summer. The experienced former London and Leicester star emerged as a standout performer at home and abroad for the men in black after moving to…
Seriös Group Newcastle Eagles are delighted to announce the arrival of USA forward Jada Dapaa to reinforce their roster for the rest of the Women’s British Basketball season. Dapaa is a rookie professional who started this season in the Ireland Super-League with The Address UCC Glanmire but the 5’ 11” forward will now be plying…
They may not have played for three weeks on the court but the Seriös Group Newcastle Eagles have not been idle of the court. After signing point guard Lauren Saiki and forward Tierra Hodges they’ve moved to add another player to the roster with the return of a fan’s favourite. Guard Rachael Bland has returned…
Seriös Group Newcastle Eagles have swooped to bring a major talent to Tyneside and the Vertu Motors Arena ahead of Saturday’s big local derby. Matt Newby’s second signing of the week looks like a real coup that should add extra dimensions to his expanding roster. Tierra Hodges is a 5’9” guard/forward that arrives in Newcastle…
Seriös Group Newcastle Eagles are delighted to announce an new addition to their Women’s British Basketball League roster. New Head Coach Matt Newby has landed a former star from the League to be an on-court General for his team. Ex-Cardiff Met Archer Lauren Saiki arrives as Newby’s first confirmed signing in his reign and the…