Newcastle Eagles acknowledge the one-game suspension of its men’s team head coach Marc Steutel by Super League Basketball (SLB). Following the SLB Disciplinary Panel’s decision, in Steutel’s absence, assistant coach Roberto Fois will stand in as acting head coach for the Eagles’ tip-off at Manchester Basketball this Wednesday 18 February.
Newcastle Eagles astonishing 128-68 win in the ENBL game against BK Olomoucko on Friday night was not enough to help them qualify for the end of season play-offs in that competition, but it was a morale-boosting win to take to Leicester on Sunday afternoon. Ray’Sean Taylor led the way for Newcastle with 38-points, and the…
As a dress rehearsal for the upcoming SLB Trophy Final in February against London Lions, the Newcastle Eagles 50-76 defeat on Friday night in the Vertu Arena was not a good audition. With the Lions also visiting Newcastle in a fortnight in the SLB Cup it sends out a worrying message. But basketball has a…
London Lions lead the SLB Championship standings. They are also red-hot favourites to take all four National competitions on offer in the 2025/26 season. On Friday night the Newcastle Eagles found out exactly why with the Lions putting on a capital show of strength and power. In doing so they restricted the Eagles to the…
Super League Basketball is proud to announce a landmark licensing agreement with the creators of Pro Basketball Manager 2026, the premier global basketball management simulation. The multi-year partnership will see the men’s league’s clubs, players and coaches fully featured in the game for the first time ever — allowing fans to take control of their…
The Super League Basketball (SLB) draw for the next stages of two of its competitions was broadcast on DAZN at half-time during Friday night’s Manchester Basketball vs Cheshire Phoenix game. In the draw it was confirmed that the Newcastle Eagles women will play Oaklands Wolves in a single-legged quarter-final with the fixture date to be…
Super League Basketball (SLB) is proud to announce that FIBA, the global governing body of basketball, has officially recognised SLB. This landmark decision marks a significant breakthrough for the sport across the UK and allows SLB and its member clubs to accelerate ambitious plans to nurture talent, enhance venues, and expand the top tier league’s…
It’s the first 2025/26 Women’s Super League Basketball (SLB) Championship game of the season for the Newcastle Eagles tonight and it could hardly be a more difficult task for Head Coach Chloe Gaynor’s side with the rampaging Essex Rebels heading to the Vertu Arena. The Rebels have made a perfect start to the season and…
After five consecutive defeats in all competitions, including four in the Super League Basketball (SLB) Championship and a biggest ever European North Basketball League (ENBL) defeat, the Newcastle Eagles are hoping to bounce back at home tonight in the Vertu Arena against Bristol Flyers. It won’t be easier either as the high Flyers from the…
