| Newcastle Eagles | |||
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| Leagues | SLB ENBL | ||
| Established | 1976 | ||
| History | EPAB Sunderland 1976–1977 Sunderland Sunblest 1977–1980 Sunderland Saints 1980–1983 Austin Rover Sunderland 1983–1984 Sunderland Maestros 1984–1985 Sunderland 1985–1986 Sunderland 76ers 1986–1990 Sunderland Saints 1990–1993 Sunderland Scorpions 1993–1995 Newcastle Comets 1995–1996 Newcastle Eagles 1996–present | ||
| Arena | Vertu Motors Arena | ||
| Capacity | 3,000 | ||
| Location | Newcastle upon Tyne | ||
| Team colours | Black, gold, white | ||
| Main sponsor | Newcastle Foodbank | ||
| Head coach | Marc Steutel | ||
| Ownership | Paul Blake, Ken Nottage | ||
| 2021/22 position | 9 | ||
| Championships | Men: 7 BBL Championship 7 BBL Playoffs 6 BBL Cup 7 BBL Trophy 1 National Cup Woman: 1 WBBL Playoffs | ||
| Website | newcastle-eagles | ||
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The Newcastle Eagles are a professional basketball team based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.
Playing in the top-tier British Basketball League and holding the franchise for Tyne & Wear, they are the most successful team in the League's history.
The Eagles moved into their own purpose-built arena, the Eagles Community Arena, in January 2019 when they hosted the Plymouth Raiders.[1] Their traditional arch rivals are the Glasgow Rocks, however in recent years a rivalry with the Leicester Riders has also developed.
The Northumbria Northstars cheerleading team provide the cheerleaders known as the Eaglettes.
- ^ "Basketball's Newcastle Eagles to play in front of capacity crowd at Eagles Community Arena". Chronicle Live. 10 January 2019. Retrieved 10 January 2019.