Leicester Riders are excited to announce the return of fan favourite Marc Loving for the remainder of the 2025/26 Super League Basketball season.
Loving will be a familiar face to many Riders fans having spent two seasons with the club between 2021-2023 helping win the domestic treble in the 2021/22 season.
During his first stint in Leicester, Loving posted impressive averages of 15 points and 6.9 rebounds per game and was named December player of the month in the 2021-22 season. After winning the Play-offs, Cup and Championship titles with the Riders, Loving returned for a second season as the club entered the Basketball Champions League for the second time.
Loving was once again a standout player for Coach Paternostro’s side as the Riders secured a second-placed finish in the Championship alongside another Play-off final appearance at The O2, London.
Since leaving Leicester, the 6’8″ forward has spent time in Argentina, Romania and Isreal, playing last season in Slovakia with Prievidza. During his time in Slovakia, loving recorded 17.2 points and 6.9 rebounds per game, shooting a red-hot 43% from distance and being named to the SBL All-star game.
Upon his return to Leicester, Loving commented:
“What’s up Riders family! I’m very excited to be back in Leicester & win some games. I’m looking forward to seeing some familiar faces and putting on a show for some amazing fans. Let’s go!”
Head Coach Rob Paternostro added:
“We’re thrilled to have Marc Loving back. He was a high-IQ, versatile, and highly successful player for us before, and we know his skill and impact on both ends will be a valuable boost to our club.”
Catch Marc and the team in action tomorrow (Friday 21st November) as the Riders host the Caledonia Gladiators at the Mattioli Arena.
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