Leicester Riders are delighted to confirm that Jessica Eadsforth-Yates has been retained for the 2023/24 roster. The Manchester-born guard signed a two-year deal last summer, joining from the Newcastle Eagles. Eadsforth-Yates, a Charnwood graduate, averaged 7.7 points per game in the WBBL Championship for the Riders last year, putting up a season-high 25 points against …
Following a successful debut campaign in the role, Caledonia Gladiators have announced that Chantelle Handy will continue her tenure with the club in the player-assistant coach role for the 2023/24 season. Prior to joining the Gladiators last summer, Handy’s career saw her play all over Europe. Most recently, in the 21/22 season, she suited up for TTT …
Leicester Riders have today confirmed their first signing of the off-season, with the talented Great Britain Under-20 international Katie Januszewska returning to the club for the 2023/24 season. “KJ” is a Charnwood product, joining the Academy in 2020. In 2021/2022, the versatile wing averaged 19.3 points and 11.7 rebounds in the WEABL and made the …
Caledonia Gladiators captain Erin McGarrachan will return to Miguel Ortega’s squad following a successful 22/23 campaign, where she, alongside Chantelle Handy, led the team – both earning a position in the league’s All-British Team of the Year. Also, in the summer, McGarrachan represented Great Britain in their EuroBasket ventures, seeing some court time in the continent’s …
Leicester Riders have announced the addition of Irish International forward Fiona O’Dwyer to their WBBL roster for the upcoming season. Originally O’Dwyer was set to play with the Gloucester City Queens however their decision to withdraw from the league has meant she will now make the switch to the Riders. O’Dwyer is no stranger to …
Oaklands Wolves today announced that Tor Freeman will be joining them as WBBL Associate Head Coach for the 2022-23 season. It’s a quick return for the 23-year-old who looked set to leave the club after successfully coaching the club’s junior girls for three seasons, during which time he was named as Young Coach of the …
Essex Rebels have announced the new signing of 6’4″ former NCAA Division One athlete and captain Sune Swart. In her final year at Bucknell, Swart secured several accolades including Third Team All-Patriot League, Patriot League All-Tournament Team, and one-time Patriot League Player of the Week. Playing 33 games, including the final 32 as a starter, …
Essex Rebels have welcomed 5’6 Guard” Shameka McNeill from the Anderson University. As a graduate transfer, McNeill earned three straight SAC player of the week honours and a spot on the Division 2 All-America Team. McNeill had an impressive final season at Anderson, averaging 22.1 points per game 3.6 rebounds per game, and 1.5 assists …
Essex Rebels announced another new signing, in the form of Alexa Naessens, a 6’1″ forward/centre from the University of Colgate. Naessens joins the University of Essex and the Essex Rebels after a strong four-year career with the Raiders. During her final year, she received both the Best Teammate Award and the Coaches Award for the …
Essex Rebels have today announced the new signing of Cameron Taylor–Willis. Cameron joins the Essex Rebels after a successful junior and senior career with Ipswich basketball Club and has helped them secure several cups and trophies in the English national league. She was named to Hoopsfix All-Star Classic in 2020 and was named MVP of …