Marina Fernandez is confident Newcastle’s returning stars can set the tone and point the way after another familiar face committed her future to the Eagles. The popular forward excelled in the face of adversity last season to prove her quality and fitness. And fellow Spaniard Noelia Cacheiro was keen to retain the services of captain…
Showman Travon Broadway Jr has promised style and substance after the ambitious import pledged to play a starring role in Newcastle Eagles’ 2022-23 reset. The shooting guard heads to Tyneside following a spell in Macedonia’s top flight. And Broadway Jr is buzzing to join the BBL after tracking the league since his senior year at…
The first signing of head coach Marc Steutel’s reign at Newcastle sees proven forward Rowell Graham-Bell arriving to give power and scoring ability to what will be a new-look Eagles side. The 6’6” former Plymouth City Patriots star swoops into the Vertu Motors Arena for the 2022-23 season after an excellent last BBL campaign averaging 15 points and 7…
Newcastle Eagles owner Paul Blake has praised the contribution of Rahmon Fletcher as the guard parts company with the club for the second time. Manchester Giants have announced signing Fletcher for the 2022-23 season after talks concluded he would not be part of Marc Steutel’s summer rebuild. “We want to thank Rahmon for his service…
A revved up Rachael Bland is relishing a full season under the new regime of Newcastle Eagles playcaller Noelia Cacheiro. And one of the most familiar faces on the North East’s hoops scene insists the women’s game is on the cusp of success — on and off the court. Bland has committed to a ninth…
Three is the magic number for Chloe Gaynor after the popular centre revealed the triple lure of a second season on Tyneside. The 24-year-old put any lingering injury fears to bed during a standout 2021-22 campaign for Newcastle Eagles WBBL. And despite a challenging term for a team in transition, Gaynor was quick to commit…
Newcastle have snapped up former Eagles favourite Justin Gordon in a bold bid to add fresh impetus to the club’s playoff push. The 28-year-old was crowned MVP at the 2021 BBL Cup final after bagging 18 points and 15 rebounds in a famous 84-77 win against London Lions. And head coach Ian MacLeod was quick…
Newcastle Eagles have moved swiftly to bolster the club’s BBL ranks after snapping up former London Lions favourite Brandon Peel. And head coach Ian MacLeod looks set to hand the experienced forward an Eagles debut against Surrey Scorchers this Friday as Newcastle look to bounce back from an uncharacteristic early-season slump. Peel averaged 12 points…
Rachael Bland has revealed her passion for growing North East basketball is stronger than ever after recommitting to Newcastle Eagles WBBL. The popular Wearsider was spotted courtside with head coach Chris Bunten as Newcastle’s men took on USA Select in last Friday’s Vertu Motors Arena clash. And Bland played a full part in Saturday’s behind-closed-doors…
