Newcastle Eagles
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Newcastle Eagles is a British Basketball League
team from Newcastle upon Tyne
. Since 2010 they have played all home games at the 3,000 capacity Sport Central
arena at Northumbria University
in the city. Their traditional arch rivals are the Glasgow Rocks, but the 2011-12 season has seen the arrival of the Durham Wildcats
located just 25 miles south of Newcastle.
team playing at the Northumbria Centre Washington, the club played under the name EPAB (after sponsors Executive and Professional Assurance Brokers) Washington and then, although still playing at their original home in Washington, EPAB Sunderland throughout the 1970s. After admission into the NBL Division 2
in 1976, the team made gradual progress and had eventually achieved promotion to the first division by the 1980s. By now the team were playing at the Crowtree Leisure Centre
in the centre of Sunderland and had gained a sponsorship deal with a major national company. After another name change, to Sunblest Sunderland, the team won their first major silverware, the championship, in 1981. In a major surprise at the time, Sunderland beat league champions Team Fiat Birmingham
in the semi-final and then the league runners-up Crystal Palace
in the final. Further success followed in the following season as once more they reached the Championship final, only for Crystal Palace
to enact revenge. In 1983 Sunderland finished runners up in the British Basketball League; their highest-ever league position at the time.
; although they would win it the following year. Also in 1990, the club finished third in the League and regained a place in the Championship Finals. Once more, however, this success remained short-lived and the side began to struggle as their finances became ever more erratic. After a number of disappointing seasons owner Dave Elderkin controversially re-located the team from Sunderland to Newcastle
and the team became the "Newcastle Comets".
, then chairman of Newcastle United FC bought the team shortly after their arrival in Newcastle; adding them to his Newcastle Sporting Group of the city's football, ice hockey and rugby teams. Hall's Sporting Club group was a relative failure and Ken Nottage and Paul Blake
became the club's new owners. The final name change, from the Comets to the Eagles, took place in 1996. Performances remained consistent with the Eagles achieving regular top five league placings from 1998 onwards.
season proved to be the most successful in their history when, under the guidance of player/coach Fabulous Flournoy
, the club achieved a "clean sweep" of trophies, including the BBL Cup, BBL Trophy and Championship "double".
In addition, Flournoy picked up the BBL Coach of the Year and former Villanova
Wildcat, Andrew Sullivan
, was voted BBL Player of the Year. Flournoy, Sullivan and Andrew Bridge
were also members of the bronze medal winning England team
in the 2006 Commonwealth Games during March 2006.
season it was announced that Nike
and Northern Rock
were to sponsor the Eagles, bringing in more money to the club. Also, the signing of Richard Midgley
gave great hope that the eagles could challenge Guildford Heat
to regain the BBL League title. However, after a bust up with player/coach, Fab Flournoy
he soon left to join the Everton Tigers
. This meant there was no point guard and this led to the signing of Bryan Defares who could not settle in England and he too left. Finally, at the third attempt, Steve Leven
(former NBA prospect) was signed despite his bad boy reputation. After defeat in the BBL Cup
, then later defeat in the BBL Trophy
Final the eagles were in danger of having a poor season. Fortunately, after a miraculous overtime win against Guildford Heat
, they won the BBL League Title.
At the start of the 2008-09 season they were strengthened by the signing of Trey Moore from Cheshire Jets. After an indifferent start, they embarked on a 17 match winning run to become the first team for nearly twenty years to retain the BBL title, finishing 8 points ahead of Everton Tigers
. They also reached the Semi-Finals of the BBL Cup
, losing narrowly to Everton Tigers
on aggregate before gaining revenge by beating them home and away in the BBL Trophy
Semi-Final. The Eagles beat Guildford Heat
at The Spectrum
in the Final. In the Play Offs they narrowly avoided an upset after seeing off Cheshire Jets
88-83 before beating Plymouth Raiders
to form a match against Everton Tigers
once again. Despite 30 points from ex-Eagles Richard Midgley
, the Eagles held on for a 97-94 win, therefore winning the treble to cap off their most successful season since the clean sweep.
In the 2009-10 season the Eagles again retained the BBL title, finishing 2 points ahead of Sheffield Sharks
. The league title actually came down to the last game of the season with Sheffield Sharks
losing their last game of the season 97-95 to Worthing Thunder
thanks to Evaldas Zabas' basket 4 seconds from the end. This completed the double for the Eagles who had won the BBL Trophy
by beating 111-95 in the Final at The Spectrum
. In the BBL Cup
Eagles lost 64-61 in the Quarter Finals to Cheshire Jets
and in the Play Offs Everton Tigers
beat the Eagles 190-158 on aggregate in the two legged Semi-Final.
At the start of the 2010-2011 season it was announced that the Esh Group, along with partners Northumbria University
and Northumbrian Water
would be the new main sponsors of the Eagles.. In the BBL Cup
the Eagles were beaten 204-182 on aggregate by the Mersey Tigers in the Semi-Finals. Eagles had won the first leg at home 97-90 but lost the second leg away 114-85. It was the Mersey Tigers who would beat the Eagles in the Semi-Finals of the BBL Trophy
also. After a rare first leg draw (82-82) away from home, the Eagles went down 77-74 at home.
Notes:
(www.bbl.org.uk).
Stedroy Baker Flinder Boyd
Tony Dorsey
Jeremy Hyatt
Andrew Lasker
Perry Lawson
Steve Leven
Richard Midgley
Trey Moore
Shawn Myers
Kadiri Richard Peter Scantlebury
Tom Sherlock
Lynard Stewart
Andrew Sullivan
Assistant Coaches - Billy Spragg, Dave Forrester and Marc Steutel
British Basketball League
The British Basketball League, often abbreviated to the BBL, is the premier men's professional basketball league in the United Kingdom. The BBL runs two knockout competitions alongside the league championship; the BBL Cup and the BBL Trophy....
team from Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne is a city and metropolitan borough of Tyne and Wear, in North East England. Historically a part of Northumberland, it is situated on the north bank of the River Tyne...
. Since 2010 they have played all home games at the 3,000 capacity Sport Central
Sport Central
Sport Central is a purpose built sports centre and events arena located in the centre of Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Opened in 2010 at a cost of £30 million, it forms part of the Northumbria University campus, in the city centre....
arena at Northumbria University
Northumbria University
Northumbria University is an academic institution located in Newcastle upon Tyne in the North East of England. It is a member of the University Alliance.- History :...
in the city. Their traditional arch rivals are the Glasgow Rocks, but the 2011-12 season has seen the arrival of the Durham Wildcats
Durham Wildcats
Durham Wildcats is a basketball team based in County Durham, England. Established in 2005, the club has enjoyed a rapid rise through the English Basketball League system with three promotions in the past three seasons...
located just 25 miles south of Newcastle.
Early days
Originally a WearsideWearside
Wearside is an area of north east England, centred on the continuous urban area formed by Sunderland, Seaham and other settlements by the River Wear. Mackems is a nickname used for the people of Wearside....
team playing at the Northumbria Centre Washington, the club played under the name EPAB (after sponsors Executive and Professional Assurance Brokers) Washington and then, although still playing at their original home in Washington, EPAB Sunderland throughout the 1970s. After admission into the NBL Division 2
National Basketball League (United Kingdom)
The National Basketball League, or NBL for short, is a British basketball league. The league started in 1972 and continued through to 2003 renamed the English Basketball League.-1972-1993:...
in 1976, the team made gradual progress and had eventually achieved promotion to the first division by the 1980s. By now the team were playing at the Crowtree Leisure Centre
Crowtree Leisure Centre
Crowtree Leisure Centre is an indoor sports centre based in the centre of Sunderland, England.The sports complex has a vast range of facilities and can accommodate many recreational sports such as football, Squash, snooker and Badminton among others...
in the centre of Sunderland and had gained a sponsorship deal with a major national company. After another name change, to Sunblest Sunderland, the team won their first major silverware, the championship, in 1981. In a major surprise at the time, Sunderland beat league champions Team Fiat Birmingham
Birmingham Bullets
The Birmingham Bullets is a basketball team from Birmingham, who competed in the British Basketball League . The club resigned from the BBL league in the summer of 2006 and soon after went into liquidation, and currently no-longer exist as a basketball franchise.-The future of Birmingham...
in the semi-final and then the league runners-up Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace Basketball
Crystal Palace was a basketball team competing in the British Basketball League , until they merged with the London Towers in 1998. They played in the Crystal Palace Sports Centre and were one of the forerunners of the league in the mid-1990s....
in the final. Further success followed in the following season as once more they reached the Championship final, only for Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace Basketball
Crystal Palace was a basketball team competing in the British Basketball League , until they merged with the London Towers in 1998. They played in the Crystal Palace Sports Centre and were one of the forerunners of the league in the mid-1990s....
to enact revenge. In 1983 Sunderland finished runners up in the British Basketball League; their highest-ever league position at the time.
Building on the early 1980s
After this period, however, performances faltered. Mediocre performances and mid-table finishes indicated that the side were struggling. The new decade brought with it optimism as the club reached their first-ever National Cup final in 1990 eventually losing to KingstonGuildford Kings
Guildford Kings was a successful British basketball franchise, most prominent in the British Basketball League during the early 1990s. They ceased operations at the end of the 1993-94 season....
; although they would win it the following year. Also in 1990, the club finished third in the League and regained a place in the Championship Finals. Once more, however, this success remained short-lived and the side began to struggle as their finances became ever more erratic. After a number of disappointing seasons owner Dave Elderkin controversially re-located the team from Sunderland to Newcastle
Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne is a city and metropolitan borough of Tyne and Wear, in North East England. Historically a part of Northumberland, it is situated on the north bank of the River Tyne...
and the team became the "Newcastle Comets".
New name, New arena
Sir John HallJohn Hall (businessman)
Sir John Hall is a property developer in North East England. He is also life president and former chairman of Newcastle United.-Biography:...
, then chairman of Newcastle United FC bought the team shortly after their arrival in Newcastle; adding them to his Newcastle Sporting Group of the city's football, ice hockey and rugby teams. Hall's Sporting Club group was a relative failure and Ken Nottage and Paul Blake
Paul Blake
Paul Blake is the current Chairman of the British Basketball League, succeeding Vince Macaulay-Razaq in 2006, as well as working as the current Managing Director of the Newcastle Eagles basketball franchise....
became the club's new owners. The final name change, from the Comets to the Eagles, took place in 1996. Performances remained consistent with the Eagles achieving regular top five league placings from 1998 onwards.
The "Clean sweep"
The 2005-06British Basketball League 2005-06
The 2005-06 season was the 19th season of the British Basketball League, which ran from September 23, 2005 through to April 11, 2006. The season started earlier than usual because of England's participation in the 2006 Commonwealth Games, which took place during the regular season.Eleven teams took...
season proved to be the most successful in their history when, under the guidance of player/coach Fabulous Flournoy
Fabulous Flournoy
Fabulous Flournoy is a player and the head coach for basketball team Newcastle Eagles, who compete in the British Basketball League....
, the club achieved a "clean sweep" of trophies, including the BBL Cup, BBL Trophy and Championship "double".
In addition, Flournoy picked up the BBL Coach of the Year and former Villanova
Villanova University
Villanova University is a private university located in Radnor Township, a suburb northwest of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States...
Wildcat, Andrew Sullivan
Andrew Sullivan (basketball)
Andrew Sullivan is a British professional basketball player. He plays for Leicester Riders and captains the Great Britain national team.-School years:...
, was voted BBL Player of the Year. Flournoy, Sullivan and Andrew Bridge
Andrew Bridge (basketball)
Andrew Bridge is a current British Professional Basketball player. Bridge is a 6 ft 4 in Shooting Guard, who currently plays for Newcastle Eagles in the British Basketball League...
were also members of the bronze medal winning England team
England national basketball team
The England national basketball team represents England in international basketball competitions. The team is organized by England Basketball, the sport's governing body in England...
in the 2006 Commonwealth Games during March 2006.
Recent Times
At the start of the 2007-08British Basketball League 2007-08
The 2007-08 season, the 21st since the establishment of the British Basketball League, commenced on September 9, 2007, when the Plymouth Raiders succumbed to the Guildford Heat in the inaugural Cup Winners' Cup competition...
season it was announced that Nike
Nike, Inc.
Nike, Inc. is a major publicly traded sportswear and equipment supplier based in the United States. The company is headquartered near Beaverton, Oregon, which is part of the Portland metropolitan area...
and Northern Rock
Northern Rock
Northern Rock plc is a British bank, best known for becoming the first bank in 150 years to suffer a bank run after having had to approach the Bank of England for a loan facility, to replace money market funding, during the credit crisis in 2007. Having failed to find a commercial buyer for...
were to sponsor the Eagles, bringing in more money to the club. Also, the signing of Richard Midgley
Richard Midgley
Richard Midgley is a retired British professional basketball player who finished his career at the age of 26. His final club was Everton Tigers of the British Basketball League...
gave great hope that the eagles could challenge Guildford Heat
Guildford Heat
Guildford Heat is a basketball club based in Guildford, England that currently play in the British Basketball League. Heat play their home games at the brand-new Surrey Sports Park and was formed in 2005 by fans of former BBL franchise Thames Valley Tigers, who folded during the same year...
to regain the BBL League title. However, after a bust up with player/coach, Fab Flournoy
Fabulous Flournoy
Fabulous Flournoy is a player and the head coach for basketball team Newcastle Eagles, who compete in the British Basketball League....
he soon left to join the Everton Tigers
Everton Tigers
The Mersey Tigers are a professional basketball team based in the city of Liverpool, in England. The club was established in 2007 as a start-up franchise of the British Basketball League, the country's elite competition...
. This meant there was no point guard and this led to the signing of Bryan Defares who could not settle in England and he too left. Finally, at the third attempt, Steve Leven
Steve Leven
Steve Leven is a British/American professional basketball player, and currently plays for West-Barbrant Giants, Holland in the Slovakian ExtraLiga...
(former NBA prospect) was signed despite his bad boy reputation. After defeat in the BBL Cup
BBL Cup
The BBL Cup is one of two peripheral competitions operated by the British Basketball League during the regular season, the other being the BBL Trophy...
, then later defeat in the BBL Trophy
BBL Trophy
The BBL Trophy is one of three cup competitions operated by the British Basketball League. The competition begins with a regional group format and comprises the BBL clubs divided into four regional qualifying groups of three...
Final the eagles were in danger of having a poor season. Fortunately, after a miraculous overtime win against Guildford Heat
Guildford Heat
Guildford Heat is a basketball club based in Guildford, England that currently play in the British Basketball League. Heat play their home games at the brand-new Surrey Sports Park and was formed in 2005 by fans of former BBL franchise Thames Valley Tigers, who folded during the same year...
, they won the BBL League Title.
At the start of the 2008-09 season they were strengthened by the signing of Trey Moore from Cheshire Jets. After an indifferent start, they embarked on a 17 match winning run to become the first team for nearly twenty years to retain the BBL title, finishing 8 points ahead of Everton Tigers
Everton Tigers
The Mersey Tigers are a professional basketball team based in the city of Liverpool, in England. The club was established in 2007 as a start-up franchise of the British Basketball League, the country's elite competition...
. They also reached the Semi-Finals of the BBL Cup
BBL Cup
The BBL Cup is one of two peripheral competitions operated by the British Basketball League during the regular season, the other being the BBL Trophy...
, losing narrowly to Everton Tigers
Everton Tigers
The Mersey Tigers are a professional basketball team based in the city of Liverpool, in England. The club was established in 2007 as a start-up franchise of the British Basketball League, the country's elite competition...
on aggregate before gaining revenge by beating them home and away in the BBL Trophy
BBL Trophy
The BBL Trophy is one of three cup competitions operated by the British Basketball League. The competition begins with a regional group format and comprises the BBL clubs divided into four regional qualifying groups of three...
Semi-Final. The Eagles beat Guildford Heat
Guildford Heat
Guildford Heat is a basketball club based in Guildford, England that currently play in the British Basketball League. Heat play their home games at the brand-new Surrey Sports Park and was formed in 2005 by fans of former BBL franchise Thames Valley Tigers, who folded during the same year...
at The Spectrum
Guildford Spectrum
Guildford Spectrum is a leisure complex in Guildford, Surrey, England. Owned by Guildford Borough Council, it was opened on 28 February 1993 at a cost of £28 million. It is the home of ice hockey team the Guildford Flames, and other sports clubs...
in the Final. In the Play Offs they narrowly avoided an upset after seeing off Cheshire Jets
Cheshire Jets
The Cheshire Jets are a British professional basketball team based in the city of Chester, in Cheshire, England. Formerly known as the Chester Jets, their home court is the Northgate Arena and they play in the top-tier British Basketball League....
88-83 before beating Plymouth Raiders
Plymouth Raiders
The Plymouth Raiders, officially called UCP Marjon Plymouth Raiders for sponsorship reasons, is South-west England's leading basketball team. Based in the city of Plymouth, they play their home games at the Pavilions arena and have competed in the top-tier British Basketball League since 2004...
to form a match against Everton Tigers
Everton Tigers
The Mersey Tigers are a professional basketball team based in the city of Liverpool, in England. The club was established in 2007 as a start-up franchise of the British Basketball League, the country's elite competition...
once again. Despite 30 points from ex-Eagles Richard Midgley
Richard Midgley
Richard Midgley is a retired British professional basketball player who finished his career at the age of 26. His final club was Everton Tigers of the British Basketball League...
, the Eagles held on for a 97-94 win, therefore winning the treble to cap off their most successful season since the clean sweep.
In the 2009-10 season the Eagles again retained the BBL title, finishing 2 points ahead of Sheffield Sharks
Sheffield Sharks
Sheffield Sharks, officially named One Health Sheffield Sharks due to sponsorship, is a professional basketball team from the city of Sheffield, England. Sharks currently play in the British Basketball League and play their home fixtures at English Institute of Sport - Sheffield...
. The league title actually came down to the last game of the season with Sheffield Sharks
Sheffield Sharks
Sheffield Sharks, officially named One Health Sheffield Sharks due to sponsorship, is a professional basketball team from the city of Sheffield, England. Sharks currently play in the British Basketball League and play their home fixtures at English Institute of Sport - Sheffield...
losing their last game of the season 97-95 to Worthing Thunder
Worthing Thunder
Worthing Thunder is a basketball team from Worthing, England. Founded in 1999, until recently they competed in the top-tier British Basketball League, having previously having dominated the lower leagues in recent years, winning back-to-back English Basketball League Division One titles in 2006 and...
thanks to Evaldas Zabas' basket 4 seconds from the end. This completed the double for the Eagles who had won the BBL Trophy
BBL Trophy
The BBL Trophy is one of three cup competitions operated by the British Basketball League. The competition begins with a regional group format and comprises the BBL clubs divided into four regional qualifying groups of three...
by beating 111-95 in the Final at The Spectrum
Guildford Spectrum
Guildford Spectrum is a leisure complex in Guildford, Surrey, England. Owned by Guildford Borough Council, it was opened on 28 February 1993 at a cost of £28 million. It is the home of ice hockey team the Guildford Flames, and other sports clubs...
. In the BBL Cup
BBL Cup
The BBL Cup is one of two peripheral competitions operated by the British Basketball League during the regular season, the other being the BBL Trophy...
Eagles lost 64-61 in the Quarter Finals to Cheshire Jets
Cheshire Jets
The Cheshire Jets are a British professional basketball team based in the city of Chester, in Cheshire, England. Formerly known as the Chester Jets, their home court is the Northgate Arena and they play in the top-tier British Basketball League....
and in the Play Offs Everton Tigers
Everton Tigers
The Mersey Tigers are a professional basketball team based in the city of Liverpool, in England. The club was established in 2007 as a start-up franchise of the British Basketball League, the country's elite competition...
beat the Eagles 190-158 on aggregate in the two legged Semi-Final.
At the start of the 2010-2011 season it was announced that the Esh Group, along with partners Northumbria University
Northumbria University
Northumbria University is an academic institution located in Newcastle upon Tyne in the North East of England. It is a member of the University Alliance.- History :...
and Northumbrian Water
Northumbrian Water
Northumbrian Water Group plc is the holding company for several companies in the water supply, sewerage and waste water industries. NWG's largest subsidiary is Northumbrian Water Limited , which is one of ten companies in England and Wales that are regulated water supply and sewerage utilities...
would be the new main sponsors of the Eagles.. In the BBL Cup
BBL Cup
The BBL Cup is one of two peripheral competitions operated by the British Basketball League during the regular season, the other being the BBL Trophy...
the Eagles were beaten 204-182 on aggregate by the Mersey Tigers in the Semi-Finals. Eagles had won the first leg at home 97-90 but lost the second leg away 114-85. It was the Mersey Tigers who would beat the Eagles in the Semi-Finals of the BBL Trophy
BBL Trophy
The BBL Trophy is one of three cup competitions operated by the British Basketball League. The competition begins with a regional group format and comprises the BBL clubs divided into four regional qualifying groups of three...
also. After a rare first leg draw (82-82) away from home, the Eagles went down 77-74 at home.
Home arenas
- Northumbria Centre, Washington (1976-1977)
- Crowtree Leisure CentreCrowtree Leisure CentreCrowtree Leisure Centre is an indoor sports centre based in the centre of Sunderland, England.The sports complex has a vast range of facilities and can accommodate many recreational sports such as football, Squash, snooker and Badminton among others...
(1977-1991) - Washington Leisure CentreWashington, Tyne and WearWashington is a town in the City of Sunderland in Tyne and Wear, England. Historically part of County Durham, it joined a new county in 1974 with the creation of Tyne and Wear...
(1991-1995) - Metro Radio Arena (1995-2010)
- Sport CentralSport CentralSport Central is a purpose built sports centre and events arena located in the centre of Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Opened in 2010 at a cost of £30 million, it forms part of the Northumbria University campus, in the city centre....
(2010-Present)
Season-by-season records
| Season | Div. | Pos. | Pld. | W | L | Pts. | Play Offs | Trophy | Cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunderland Saints | |||||||||
| 1987–1988 | BBL British Basketball League The British Basketball League, often abbreviated to the BBL, is the premier men's professional basketball league in the United Kingdom. The BBL runs two knockout competitions alongside the league championship; the BBL Cup and the BBL Trophy.... |
|12th | 28 | 8 | 20 | 16 | DNQ | 1st Round | Quarter-final |
| 1988–1989 | BBL British Basketball League The British Basketball League, often abbreviated to the BBL, is the premier men's professional basketball league in the United Kingdom. The BBL runs two knockout competitions alongside the league championship; the BBL Cup and the BBL Trophy.... |
|6th | 20 | 12 | 8 | 24 | Quarter-final | 1st Round | 1st Round |
| 1989–1990 | BBL British Basketball League The British Basketball League, often abbreviated to the BBL, is the premier men's professional basketball league in the United Kingdom. The BBL runs two knockout competitions alongside the league championship; the BBL Cup and the BBL Trophy.... |
|3rd | 28 | 20 | 8 | 40 | Runner-up | Semi-final | Runner-up |
| 1990–1991 | BBL British Basketball League The British Basketball League, often abbreviated to the BBL, is the premier men's professional basketball league in the United Kingdom. The BBL runs two knockout competitions alongside the league championship; the BBL Cup and the BBL Trophy.... |
2nd | 24 | 18 | 6 | 36 | Runner-up | 1st Round | Winners |
| 1991–1992 | BBL British Basketball League The British Basketball League, often abbreviated to the BBL, is the premier men's professional basketball league in the United Kingdom. The BBL runs two knockout competitions alongside the league championship; the BBL Cup and the BBL Trophy.... |
|10th | 30 | 3 | 27 | 12 | DNQ | 1st Round | 3rd Round |
| 1992–1993 | BBL British Basketball League The British Basketball League, often abbreviated to the BBL, is the premier men's professional basketball league in the United Kingdom. The BBL runs two knockout competitions alongside the league championship; the BBL Cup and the BBL Trophy.... |
|11th | 33 | 6 | 27 | 12 | DNQ | 1st Round | 3rd Round |
| Sunderland Scorpions | |||||||||
| 1993–1994 | BBL British Basketball League The British Basketball League, often abbreviated to the BBL, is the premier men's professional basketball league in the United Kingdom. The BBL runs two knockout competitions alongside the league championship; the BBL Cup and the BBL Trophy.... |
|10th | 36 | 13 | 23 | 26 | DNQ | 1st Round | Quarter-final |
| 1994–1995 | BBL British Basketball League The British Basketball League, often abbreviated to the BBL, is the premier men's professional basketball league in the United Kingdom. The BBL runs two knockout competitions alongside the league championship; the BBL Cup and the BBL Trophy.... |
|13th | 36 | 4 | 32 | 8 | DNQ | 1st Round | 4th Round |
| Newcastle Comets | |||||||||
| 1995–1996 | BBL British Basketball League The British Basketball League, often abbreviated to the BBL, is the premier men's professional basketball league in the United Kingdom. The BBL runs two knockout competitions alongside the league championship; the BBL Cup and the BBL Trophy.... |
|10th | 36 | 11 | 25 | 12 | DNQ | Quarter-final | 4th Round |
| Newcastle Eagles | |||||||||
| 1996–1997 | BBL British Basketball League The British Basketball League, often abbreviated to the BBL, is the premier men's professional basketball league in the United Kingdom. The BBL runs two knockout competitions alongside the league championship; the BBL Cup and the BBL Trophy.... |
|7th | 36 | 21 | 15 | 42 | Quarter-final | 1st Round | Semi-final |
| 1997–1998 | BBL British Basketball League The British Basketball League, often abbreviated to the BBL, is the premier men's professional basketball league in the United Kingdom. The BBL runs two knockout competitions alongside the league championship; the BBL Cup and the BBL Trophy.... |
|3rd | 36 | 25 | 11 | 50 | Quarter-final | Semi-final | 4th Round |
| 1998–1999 | BBL British Basketball League The British Basketball League, often abbreviated to the BBL, is the premier men's professional basketball league in the United Kingdom. The BBL runs two knockout competitions alongside the league championship; the BBL Cup and the BBL Trophy.... |
|5th | 36 | 21 | 15 | 42 | Quarter-final | Quarter-final | Semi-final |
| 1999–2000 | BBL N British Basketball League The British Basketball League, often abbreviated to the BBL, is the premier men's professional basketball league in the United Kingdom. The BBL runs two knockout competitions alongside the league championship; the BBL Cup and the BBL Trophy.... |
|6th | 36 | 10 | 26 | 10 | DNQ | Quarter-final | 1st Round |
| 2000–2001 | BBL N British Basketball League The British Basketball League, often abbreviated to the BBL, is the premier men's professional basketball league in the United Kingdom. The BBL runs two knockout competitions alongside the league championship; the BBL Cup and the BBL Trophy.... |
|3rd | 36 | 20 | 16 | 40 | |1st Round | Runner-up | Quarter-final |
| 2001–2002 | BBL N British Basketball League The British Basketball League, often abbreviated to the BBL, is the premier men's professional basketball league in the United Kingdom. The BBL runs two knockout competitions alongside the league championship; the BBL Cup and the BBL Trophy.... |
|3rd | 32 | 17 | 15 | 34 | |Quarter-final | Quarter-final | Quarter-final |
| 2002–2003 | BBL British Basketball League The British Basketball League, often abbreviated to the BBL, is the premier men's professional basketball league in the United Kingdom. The BBL runs two knockout competitions alongside the league championship; the BBL Cup and the BBL Trophy.... |
|5th | 40 | 25 | 15 | 50 | Semi-final | Semi-final | Quarter-final |
| 2003–2004 | BBL British Basketball League The British Basketball League, often abbreviated to the BBL, is the premier men's professional basketball league in the United Kingdom. The BBL runs two knockout competitions alongside the league championship; the BBL Cup and the BBL Trophy.... |
|6th | 36 | 18 | 18 | 36 | Quarter-final | 1st Round | Quarter-final |
| 2004–2005 | BBL British Basketball League The British Basketball League, often abbreviated to the BBL, is the premier men's professional basketball league in the United Kingdom. The BBL runs two knockout competitions alongside the league championship; the BBL Cup and the BBL Trophy.... |
2nd | 40 | 31 | 9 | 62 | Winners | Winners | Quarter-final |
| 2005–2006 | BBL British Basketball League The British Basketball League, often abbreviated to the BBL, is the premier men's professional basketball league in the United Kingdom. The BBL runs two knockout competitions alongside the league championship; the BBL Cup and the BBL Trophy.... |
1st | 40 | 30 | 10 | 60 | Winners | Winners | Winners |
| 2006–2007 | BBL British Basketball League The British Basketball League, often abbreviated to the BBL, is the premier men's professional basketball league in the United Kingdom. The BBL runs two knockout competitions alongside the league championship; the BBL Cup and the BBL Trophy.... |
|3rd | 36 | 25 | 11 | 50 | Winners | Runner-up | Semi-final |
| 2007–2008 | BBL British Basketball League The British Basketball League, often abbreviated to the BBL, is the premier men's professional basketball league in the United Kingdom. The BBL runs two knockout competitions alongside the league championship; the BBL Cup and the BBL Trophy.... |
1st | 33 | 29 | 4 | 58 | 4th | Runner-up | Runner-up |
| 2008–2009 | BBL British Basketball League The British Basketball League, often abbreviated to the BBL, is the premier men's professional basketball league in the United Kingdom. The BBL runs two knockout competitions alongside the league championship; the BBL Cup and the BBL Trophy.... |
1st | 33 | 28 | 5 | 56 | Winners | Winners | Runner-up |
| 2009–2010 | BBL British Basketball League The British Basketball League, often abbreviated to the BBL, is the premier men's professional basketball league in the United Kingdom. The BBL runs two knockout competitions alongside the league championship; the BBL Cup and the BBL Trophy.... |
1st | 36 | 31 | 5 | 62 | Semi-final | Winners | Quarter-final |
| 2010–2011 | BBL British Basketball League The British Basketball League, often abbreviated to the BBL, is the premier men's professional basketball league in the United Kingdom. The BBL runs two knockout competitions alongside the league championship; the BBL Cup and the BBL Trophy.... |
2nd | 33 | 25 | 8 | 50 | Semi-final | Semi Final | Semi Final |
| 2011–2012 | BBL British Basketball League The British Basketball League, often abbreviated to the BBL, is the premier men's professional basketball league in the United Kingdom. The BBL runs two knockout competitions alongside the league championship; the BBL Cup and the BBL Trophy.... |
|1st | 6 | 6 | 0 | 12 | |||
Notes:
- 2011-2012 season still in progress
- From 1999-2002 the BBL operated a Conference system. Newcastle competed in the Northern Conference.
- DNQ denotes Did Not Qualify.
Club Records
- 3 pts scored - Russ Saunders - 716
- Assists - TJ Walker - 1,473
- Blocked shots - Fabulous Flournoy - 267
- Defensive rebounds - Fabulous Flournoy - 1,183
- Field Goals scored - TJ Walker - 1,252
- Free Throws scored - Russ Saunders - 747
- Games Played - Andrew Bridge - 323
- Offensive Rebounds - Darius Defoe - 601
- Personal Fouls - Fabulous Flournoy - 882
- Points - Russ Saunders - 4,877
- Steals - Russ Saunders - 575
- Total Rebounds - Fabulous Flournoy - 1,688
- Turnovers - Fabulous Flournoy - 737
League
- NBL Division Two Winners: 1977/78 1
- BBL Championship Winners: 2005/2006, 2007/2008, 2008/2009 & 2009/10 4
- BBL Championship Runners Up: 1990/91, 2004/05 & 2010/11 3
Playoffs
- NBL Division One Play Off Winners: 1980/81, & 1982/83 2
- NBL Division One Play Off Runners Up: 1981/82 1
- BBL Championship Play Off Winners: 2004/05, 2005/06, 2006/07 & 2008/09 4
- BBL Championship Play Off Runners Up: 1989/90, 1990/91 2
Trophy
- BBL Trophy Winners: 2004/05, 2005/06 & 2009/10 3
- BBL Trophy Runners Up: 2000/01, 2006/07, & 2007/08 3
Cup
- National Cup Winners: 1990/91 1
- National Cup Runners Up: 1989/90 1
- BBL Cup Winners: 2005/06 1
- BBL Cup Runners Up: 2007/08 1
Current roster
The following information is established according to the official websites of the team (www.newcastle-eagles.com) and Britain's top professional league, the BBLBritish Basketball League
The British Basketball League, often abbreviated to the BBL, is the premier men's professional basketball league in the United Kingdom. The BBL runs two knockout competitions alongside the league championship; the BBL Cup and the BBL Trophy....
(www.bbl.org.uk).
Notable former players
Niki ArinzeOlu BabalolaOlu Babalola
Olu Babalola is a British professional basketball player, and currently plays for the Sheffield Sharks in the British Basketball League....
Stedroy Baker Flinder Boyd
Flinder Boyd
Flinder Boyd is a British basketball player born in California to British parents, currently playing for Leicester Riders in the British Basketball League.-College career:...
Tony Dorsey
Tony Dorsey
Tony Dorsey is an American professional basketball player, and currently plays for the Guildford Heat in the British Basketball League.-Biography:...
Jeremy Hyatt
Jeremy Hyatt
Jeremy Hyatt is an American professional basketball player, who played for the Newcastle Eagles in the British Basketball League...
Andrew Lasker
Andrew Lasker
Andrew Lasker is an American professional basketball player, and currently plays for the Guildford Heat in the British Basketball League....
Perry Lawson
Perry Lawson
Perry Lawson is a British professional basketball player, and currently plays for Mersey Tigers in the British Basketball League....
Steve Leven
Steve Leven
Steve Leven is a British/American professional basketball player, and currently plays for West-Barbrant Giants, Holland in the Slovakian ExtraLiga...
Richard Midgley
Richard Midgley
Richard Midgley is a retired British professional basketball player who finished his career at the age of 26. His final club was Everton Tigers of the British Basketball League...
Trey Moore
Trey Moore (Basketball Player)
Trey Moore , is a current American Professional Basketball player. Moore is a 6 ft 4 in Shooting Guard, who currently plays for Newcastle Eagles in the British Basketball League.- Early Years :...
Shawn Myers
Shawn Myers
Shawn Myers is a professional basketball player of Trinidad origin who currently plays for the Milton Keynes Lions.-Career: Silute, 1997–1998 Tampereen Pyrbasket, 1998–1999 Tindastoll, 1999–2001 Newcastle Eagles, 2001–2002 Chester Jets, 2002 Scottish Rocks, 2002–2003 Newcastle Eagles, 2003–2004...
Kadiri Richard Peter ScantleburyPeter Scantlebury
Peter Scantlebury MBE is a former professional basketball player, the former head coach of Sheffield Sharks, who compete in the British Basketball League, and a teacher at Aston Comprehensive School....
Tom Sherlock
Tom Sherlock
Tom Sherlock is a British professional basketball player currently playing for the Leicester Riders in the British Basketball League .-Early life:Sherlock was born on 1 October 1981 in Derby, England, to Rob and Karen Sherlock....
Lynard Stewart
Lynard Stewart
Lynard Stewart is a professional basketball player currently starring for the Newcastle Eagles of the British Basketball League....
Andrew Sullivan
Andrew Sullivan
Andrew Michael Sullivan is an English author, editor, political commentator and blogger. He describes himself as a political conservative. He has focused on American political life....
Staff
Player/Coach - Fab FlournoyFabulous Flournoy
Fabulous Flournoy is a player and the head coach for basketball team Newcastle Eagles, who compete in the British Basketball League....
Assistant Coaches - Billy Spragg, Dave Forrester and Marc Steutel
External links
- Official Newcastle Eagles website
- Newcastle Eagles news from ChronicleLive