Katie Januszewska will feature in the Leicester Riders’ WBBL roster for the 2020-21 season, it was announced this morning. The 5’11” guard previously played for the Derby Trailblazers Division 2 and helped the U16s make an appearance at the junior final fours. Last season, the scoring machine averaged 30 points per game with a monster …
Leicester Riders have signed Erin Hikin, Robyn Ainge and Eimhear Morris for the WBBL 2020-21 season. All three guards will be part of the Loughborough Basketball programme, while both Erin and Robin are returners. Last season, Erin Hikin brought an admirable work ethic and defensive tenacity throughout the Riders’ program as she played in BUCS, …
GB Guard Hannah Robb has joined Leicester Riders for the 2020-21 season. Prior to joining the Riders, the former Caledonia Pride guard competed in the WBBL alongside finishing an undergraduate degree at the University of Edinburgh. Last season, the sharpshooter showed strong performances for the Pride as she averaged 13.5 points, 4.8 rebounds and 3.7 …
Leicester Riders have signed German guard, Anna Lappenküper, on a two-year deal after graduating from Purdue Fort Wayne University. Alongside playing with the Riders, Lappenküper will be studying a masters at Loughborough’s School of Business and Economics. As a senior, Anna started in all 29 games averaging 10.9 points and 2.7 rebounds per game. She …
Kate Oliver, Christina Gaskin, and Sara Hinriksdóttir return to Riders for the 2020-21 season as they finish their masters with the Loughborough School of Business and Economics. Kate Oliver enters her fourth season in the WBBL. The Australian Center asserted her presence in the league by averaging 15.9 points, 9.3 rebounds and 1.7 blocks per …
Great Britain Internationals, Whitney Allen and Ella Clark, will return to Leicester Riders for the 2020-21 WBBL season. Allen will compete in the WBBL alongside working as a children’s social worker. Last season the former Charnwood player and coach provided the WBBL side with leadership, hustle, energy and defensive versatility. “I’m looking forward to seeing …
Leicester Riders have secured a three-year deal with two-time Molten WBBL Young Player of the Year, Holly Winterburn. Winterburn will be studying a Loughborough University degree at Loughborough College through the Elite Player Pathway programme. This deal will provide her with a full scholarship and a professional player contract. Last season as a Freshman at …
Dear All, Basketball stands together to urge the Government in Westminster to rethink after it opted not to reopen indoor sports facilities as part of its latest easing of coronavirus restrictions. Pubs, cinemas and amusement arcades will reopen from 4 July but basketball courts, gyms and leisure centres remain off limits. Why? We have already …
Two teams ended the day level on points at the top of the Championship standings as the top six sides continue to battle for position. Leicester Riders prepared for next weekend’s Trophy Final in the best possible fashion with an 81-64 win over Cardiff Met Archers in Wales. Sara Hinriksdottir stole the show for the …
Sevenoaks Suns, Leicester Riders, Caledonia Pride and Nottingham Wildcats all picked up crucial wins on an eventful Sunday of Championship action. Cat Carr ensured Sevenoaks ran out 86-58 winners over Essex Rebels, thanks to a game-high 18 points, as the veteran star kept the club’s title defence on track. Caledonia then picked up a vital …