As the clock ticked down to tip-off tonight at the Vertu Motors Arena club officials were working hard to secure their second signing in as many days. BBL fans up and down the country wondering what had happened to Denzel Ubiaro now have the answer as he signs for the Eagles. The 6’3” dynamic British…
Newcastle Eagles have swooped add experience to their roster with GB international Kyle Johnson. Tomorrow night will be the 6’5” guard’s first time playing for a British club, but not his first time at the Vertu Motors Arena, where he recently suited-up for the national team in this summer’s clash against Turkey. “The BBL is a…
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…
Newcastle Eagles have added a further piece to their 2022-23 jigsaw with the signing of 6’7” forward Donovan Johnson. “I’m excited to get to work with the guys. I had a good talk with coach Steutel and he was optimistic about getting going”, said Johnson. “I played a season at Manchester Giants in 2020-21 so…
Newcastle Eagles can confirm that Sam Mamuini will be a permanent part in their 2022-23 roster after the former Eagles Academy player impressed head coach Marc Steutel. Starting out at the Newcastle West Hoopstars, our Eagles Community Foundation’s junior club in the city’s west end, the guard quickly shot through the ranks. After two years…
It is with great sadness that Newcastle Eagles confirm the injury Rowell Graham-Bell sustained in our second pre-season game against Surrey Scorchers is season-ending. The club will now work with him to support his rehabilitation while he remains in Newcastle. Everyone at the Eagles wishes Rowell the best with his recovery and hope to see…
Newcastle Eagles head coach Marc Steutel is delighted to have landed his third signing inside a week as he gets his roster ready and set for next Friday’s first tip-off. The newest Eagles is 6 7” small forward Lesley Varner, who comes to Newcastle fresh from an excellent first season pro in Austria’s Basketball Superliga….
Newcastle Eagles faithful will be delighted with the news that Duke Shelton becomes the latest signing to head coach Marc Steutel’s 2022-23 roster. The 6’10” centre put up a sensational 33 point, 17 rebound game last weekend against Swedish champions Norrkoping Dolphins in a thrilling 87-79 victory. Fans were chanting his name and the big man…
As Newcastle Eagles enter the final 7-days of preparation before the new BBL season begins, the club has parted company with Brandon McKissic. Head coach Marc Steutel said: “We wish Brandon all the best moving forward with his career. He has been a great professional in his short time with the club.” The Eagles’ are…
