Newcastle Eagles Basketball: the New Season has Begun

It’s officially showtime. The new basketball season has begun and Newcastle Eagles’ team is ready to take on an ambitious challenge: to win back the SLB championship. In fact the Eagles, despite being the most successful British basketball team of all time, lifted the trophy for the last time at the end of 2019/2020 season. Each extenuating now has to be put aside and concentrate all the energies in order to bring back Newcastle where it deserves to be, at the top.

The first game of the season: victory against Sheffield Sharks

The first two matches of this season are a good omen for the upcoming games. The first appearance was the home game won against Sheffield Sharks and the performance was extremely convincing: 78-73 for Newcastle. The Eagles played a tough match always staying focussed on what the coach was asking them; the result is just the reflection of the efforts lavished for all 40 minutes. A high-quality game that lead, as a consequence, to the next one.

Newcastle Eagles vs Manchester, a match always controlled by the Eagles

Two days after the first match, on 29^th September, the Eagles played an away game against Manchester. If possible, it was even better than the one against Sheffield. Not only for the final score, which was anyway an emblematic 63-80, but above all for the approach and dedication shown by the twelve Newcastle players. Everyone was completely into the game, bringing his own contribution to the final victory which in the end, was undoubtedly deserved.

Okauru and Defoe: two cornerstones of this season’s roster

Moreover, a happy note is Mike Okauru’s comeback. The US guard is totally recovered after the injury that occurred last season, as demonstrated by his 21 points scored against Sheffield. This is a clear sign that he will be one of the players who has to take the responsibility of all the team, in order to be competitive until the end of the season. Burdens and honours derived from his role, as well as the role of Darius Defoe. The 39 year old power forward is a legend of SLB championship and, since his long experience on British basketball courts, he is a veteran and he will be a cornerstone for the Eagles this season.

Third victory against Caledonian Gladiators: the ride towards SLB trophy has begun

In actual fact, the Eagles have all the prerequisites to compete seriously for the national trophy. The next few matches, even if not crucial since the championship has just started, are suggestive of what the concrete potentialities of Newcastle’s team could be. Needless to say, the success of this team also depends on the supporters; if they create a wonderful and warm atmosphere during each home game, Vertus Motor Arena will become surely a factor for all the season. Proof of this is the most recent match against Caledonian Gladiators, which ended with a thrilling result of 93-88 in favour of the Eagles. So, everything is ready, let the championship begin.