In a move basketball pundits may consider overdue, Newcastle Eagles head coach Marc Steutel will be reunited with 6’5” forward Malcolm Smith for the 2025/26 Super League Basketball (SLB) season. Many Newcastle fans will already be familiar Smith, who as the club’s fifth singing of the summer is preparing to suit-up on Tyneside as an …
Newcastle Eagles are delighted to announce their fourth signing for the new season and give 6’1” Australian guard Mitchell Clarke a chance to show case his talents in the top-flight of UK basketball after two excellent seasons with Reading Rockets. The dual-nationality Aussie-Brit first signed for Reading in 2023 and in his first season in …
Newcastle Eagles’ third signing to their 2025/26 roster has been confirmed as Ray’Sean Taylor, who comes to Tyneside after a record-breaking senior season at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE). The Illinois native led his college team to the Ohio Valley Tournament (OVC) Championship and the NCCA Division 1 Round of 64. “I’m excited and grateful …
Super League Basketball (SLB) is delighted to announce that the Trophy Finals will return to the iconic Utilita Arena Birmingham for another show-stopping event on Sunday, 1st February 2026. Exclusive pre-sale tickets will go on sale on Friday 25th July, with general sale to follow shortly thereafter — and demand is expected to be high. …
Newcastle Eagles have swooped for a major new addition ahead of the 2025/26 Super League Basketball (SLB) season, signing American guard/forward Marco Anthony from Finnish side KTP Basket. The 6’5” two-way threat brings toughness, leadership, and top-level experience to Tyneside after a strong season in Finland’s Korisliiga. Known for his defensive grit and unselfish play, …
Newcastle Eagles have made their first signing of the close season and returned fan’s favourite Cole Long to the Vertu Motors Arena for 2025/26 Super League Basketball (SLB). Canadian sharpshooter Long had a very solid first season in the top-flight of British basketball last campaign impressing many. The 6’7” from Orangeville, Ontario was a very …
The Newcastle Eagles, one of British basketball’s most iconic clubs, are set to be the stars of a new documentary capturing their historic run to the Final Four of the European North Basketball League (ENBL) during the 2024/25 season. Soaring into History: From Newcastle to a European Final Four chronicles the Eagles’ remarkable journey as …
Super League Basketball is thrilled to announce the return of British basketball’s showpiece event, the 2026 SLB Play-off Finals. The highly anticipated season finale will take place at The O2, London onSunday 17th May 2026. Tickets will be available to fans starting with an exclusive pre-sale period beginning Wednesday 2nd July 2025. General sale will follow shortly thereafter, with …
An unrelenting Leicester Riders defeated the Newcastle Eagles 105-74 to lift the SLB Play-Off crown at The O2, London on Sunday afternoon. Leicester shot 51% from the field, outscoring Newcastle 52-32 in the second half to stamp their authority on the season’s showpiece game. The Riders’ Play-Off success also made it four different SLB title …
The SLB Play-Off Final is set after two enthralling Semi-Final ties that kept everyone on the edge of their seat. Newcastle Eagles dethrone the Championship-winning Lions Newcastle Eagles defied the odds with just eight available players to overcome the SLB Championship winners, London Lions, over two legs and head to the O2 Arena next Sunday. …