PLYMOUTH will have a basketball team competing in the upcoming BBL 2021-22 season, the league have confirmed today. The Raiders announced at the start of this month that they would be withdrawing from the 2021-22 campaign due to ‘ongoing difficulties surrounding a suitable playing venue’. However, now the BBL have said the Plymouth franchise has … Continue reading →

PLYMOUTH Raiders have agreed to release club captain Josh Wilcher from his contract for family reasons. The Australian point-guard was in his second spell with the BBL club and still had a year left on his deal. Club director Richard Mollard said on behalf of the club: “As both a fan and a director of … Continue reading →

PLYMOUTH Raiders have confirmed that owners Richard Mollard and Ross Mackenzie have agreed to sell a majority shareholding of the club to MLA College – part of the worldwide education powerhouse, BAU Global. It is a move they hope has the potential to propel them to the very pinnacle of British basketball. BAU Global Education … Continue reading →

PLYMOUTH Raiders bounced back from their defeat at London City Royals on Saturday evening by beating Surrey Scorchers 108-89 at the Pavilions on Sunday. The win keeps Raiders inside the top eight and on course for the end of season play-offs. Paul James’ side showed no ill-effects of a road game less than 24 hours … Continue reading →

PLYMOUTH Raiders suffered a fourth defeat in six games as they were beaten 91-74 at home by bottom side Worcester Wolves on Sunday. Wolves’ win at the Pavilions capped their best weekend of the season, having beaten Surrey Scorchers on Friday evening. Up until this weekend they had only won one game. The defeat was … Continue reading →

PLYMOUTH Raiders suffered a frustrating 90-87 defeat to Leicester Riders at the Pavilions on Sunday. Paul James’ side made a great start and led by 11 points at the end of the first quarter. They were also in front at half-time and going into the last period. But Leicester, who have an impressive record against … Continue reading →

PLYMOUTH Raiders’ poor run of results against Leicester Riders continued on Saturday night when they were beaten 88-82 away live on BBC Sport. Raiders have now lost their last 24 matches against the Riders – a run stretching back to 2012. Leicester’s defence came through for them after they had been nine points down, as … Continue reading →

PLYMOUTH Raiders suffered their first defeat since November when they were beaten 91-83 at the Pavilions by Newcastle Eagles on Sunday. The Raiders, who had won their last four games, missed out on the chance to go level with the Eagles ahead of their meeting next Friday to open Newcastle’s new arena. After an even … Continue reading →

PLYMOUTH Raiders booked their place in the BBL Trophy quarter-finals by overcoming West Country rivals Bristol Flyers 86-74 at the Pavilions on Sunday. The win meant Raiders have finished December unbeaten following on from league victories over Surrey Scorchers, London City Royals and Cheshire Phoenix. For the second time in three days, Rashad Hassan led … Continue reading →

PLYMOUTH Raiders continued their unbeaten run in December after seeing off Surrey Scorchers 115-100 at the Pavilions on Friday evening in a high-scoring contest. Paul James’ side, who now have a 7-6 record, moved up to fifth in the BBL Championship standings with their win. Rashad Hassan led their scoring with 31 points, followed by … Continue reading →