Cole Long is confident his Newcastle Eagles team-mates can bag a fourth straight win of the season against fierce rivals Caledonia Gladiators this afternoon. But the men in black will have to dig deep after the club’s in-form Canadian was allowed to head home for personal reasons following Friday’s narrow victory against Surrey. Long will…
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Positivity is key within the Newcastle Eagles camp this weekend as Marc Steutel’s men grapple with an ongoing injury crisis ahead of a huge double header. The men in black host a Surrey 89ers side with their tails up following last weekend’s impressive win against the Caledonia Gladiators. And Newcastle face the beaten and bruised…
Jordan Spencer is determined to repay Marc Steutel’s faith in his proven talent and fire Newcastle Eagles to glory this season. The point guard has revealed offers of top-flight hoops were few and far between this summer after he dropped down the divisions with hometown team Milton Keynes Breakers. But a reborn Spencer jumped at…
Homegrown hero Sauveur Kande believes there’s never been a better time to boost his basketball brain as the hotshot guard gains invaluable experience at home and abroad. The product of the same Newcastle Eagles’ Academy programme that spawned NBA star Tosan Evbuomwan is in the form of his life following standout back-to-back displays. And Kande’s…
De’Sean Allen-Eikens admits the transition from standout US college star to Newcastle Eagles starter hasn’t been easy… …but the all-action rookie is relishing the chance to do more for the men in black following a colourful start to his professional career. Dynamic forward Allen-Eikens brings the X factor to Marc Steutel’s remodelled roster as an…
Marc Steutel has revealed player rotation is all part of the plan as Newcastle Eagles prepare for another tough stretch of three games in five days. A topsy turvy schedule has thrown up a free week for the men in black following a busy start to the season. And while Steutel has made the most…
Marc Steutel is expecting to face a different Sheffield Sharks side to the one Newcastle Eagles defeated just over a month ago. Back in September, the men in black welcomed the Sharks to the Vertu Motors Arena, with Steutel’s side coming out on top 78-73. Since then, the Eagles have gone on to win five…
Darius Defoe believes the Newcastle Eagles are ready to bounce back from defeat when they return to European North Basketball League action against Spartak Pleven. Marc Steutel’s side won their opening four games of the 2024/25 season, defeating Sheffield Sharks, Manchester Basketball and Caledonia Gladiators home and away in the Men’s Super League Basketball Trophy but have…
Newcastle Eagles tip-off their Super League Basketball (SLB) Women’s Championship campaign with a tough looking opening home game against Leicester Riders in the Vertu Motors Arena tonight. Both teams will be looking to make a winning start to their league season after failing to qualify for the semi-final stage of the Betty Cordona Trophy competition….