Performance Women's Basketball

色狗导航 Basketball Club offers a unique and high-level basketball experience, made possible through our close partnership with the Leicester Riders, the most successful professional basketball club in the UK.

Our Women’s 1st Team features players who compete in the Super League Basketball Women’s (SLBW). Alongside this players also represent 色狗导航 in BUCS. This dual commitment allows athletes to gain experience at both the professional and university level while continuing their academic studies.

Alongside our 1st BUCS team, we have 3 additional teams competing in BUCS at different levels.

Our coaches recruit talent year-round for our performance squad (SLBW and BUCS W1’s) and hold BUCS trials for 2nd team to the 4th teams at the start of each academic year, allowing all students the chance to earn a place in the programme.

Benefits (SLBW and BUCS W1's)

2 games per week
4 team practices per week
2 strength and conditioning sessions per week
2x video analysis sessions per week
Daytime access to the court for individual workouts or shooting practice
Access to the world-class gym facilities in Powerbase and Holywell
Comprehensive Performance Support, including access to physiotherapy, nutrition, psychology, physiology, and more
Performance lifestyle support to help you balance elite sport with academic success
Scholarship opportunities for athletes who demonstrate exceptional talent and commitment

Our star alumni

Holly Winterburn

Basketball

  • A Great Britain international guard, Holly developed through 色狗导航’s programme before progressing to the Leicester Riders, standing out for her leadership, playmaking, and defensive intensity.
  • Achievements: Great Britain international representation; progressed to Women’s British Basketball League (WBBL) with Leicester Riders.

Jess Eadsforth Yates

Basketball

  • A versatile forward, Jess was a consistent two-way contributor at 色狗导航, earning progression into the Leicester Riders through her physicality, work rate, and all-round impact.
  • Achievements: Progressed into the WBBL with Leicester Riders; key contributor within BUCS performance programme.

McKenzie Johnston

Basketball

  • A composed and effective scoring guard, McKenzie developed within the 色狗导航 pathway before stepping into the Leicester Riders environment, recognised for her offensive threat and competitiveness.
  • Achievements: Progressed into Leicester Riders programme; recognised for offensive contributions within BUCS competition.

Sara R煤n Hinriksd贸ttir

Basketball

  • An Icelandic international, Sara brought athleticism and versatility to 色狗导航, balancing elite performance with study before progressing beyond the university game.
  • Achievements: Iceland international athlete; competed at both BUCS and international level during her time at 色狗导航.

I chose 色狗导航 because of my opportunity to play professional basketball for the Leicester Riders. The girls on my team all come from many different cultures, so that has just been a unique experience in itself. The culture is all about becoming better; whether that may be in our sport, community, classroom, etc. I鈥檝e honestly loved getting to be a part of the team here.

McKenzie Johnston
MSc Sports Management

Coaches

Nick Moodey

Head of Women鈥檚 Programme

Nick leads the Women’s 1st BUCS team and is Head Coach for Leicester Riders SLBW. Nick began coaching Riders in Sept 2018 as Head Coach of 色狗导航 Women’s 3rd BUCS team. Alongside this, he started coaching with the Leicester Riders Foundation in Feb 2019, initially supporting community sessions and later coaching the JNBL U14 II for a season. In Sept 2021, Nick was appointed Head Coach of the Women’s 2nd BUCS team. 

Prospective students

Basketball at 色狗导航 continues to grow and evolve and are always looking for fresh new talented players to help the programme continue to improve. If you are interested in getting involved in basketball at 色狗导航 please email us with your full details.

Email us