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Cookathon
Tuesday, March, 23, 2010
Airwaves Plymouth Raiders Terry Horton was a visitor at Oreson Community Primary School recently, as part of a Cookathon, which took place in schools throughout the country. more

Rocks take the points
Thursday, April, 01, 2010
Glasgow Rocks won the battle of the BBL's two furthest apart sides, as they triumphed 106-82 over Airwaves Plymouth Raiders. more

Raiders lose out to Riders
Monday, March, 22, 2010
The Jelson Homes DMU Leicester Riders consolidated their top-four spot in the BBL Championship table as they beat the Airwaves Plymouth Raiders by 74-86 on the South Coast, winning their sixth game in a row. more

Trago Mills Signs On With Raiders
Wednesday, February, 17, 2010
The Airwaves Plymouth Raiders and the South West’s leading independent retailer Trago Mills have signed a sponsorship deal for the next two seasons. more

Raiders miss out on points away to Pirates
Monday, March, 15, 2010
The twelfth-placed Essex Pirates beat the eleventh-placed Airwaves Plymouth Raiders for the second time in little over a month in the BBL Championship. For the Pirates, it was just their second win in fourteen games in 2010.  more

Plymouth Raiders Support No Smoking Day
Monday, March, 08, 2010
Hundreds of smokers across Plymouth are taking the opportunity of No Smoking Day – Wednesday 12 March – to quit smoking.  more

Raiders overcome Wolves at home
Sunday, March, 7, 2010
The Airwaves Plymouth Raiders beat the Worcester Wolves tonight at Plymouth Pavilions, in an eagerly anticipated game that could potentially decide who has that eighth spot in the Playoffs.   more   Match Photos

Raiders Enjoy the Devonshire
Thursday, February, 18, 2010
The Airwaves Plymouth Raiders have again linked up with the Devonshire Health & Racquets Club to provide the team with top quality health and training opportunities.
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Raiders put out the Heat
Monday, March, 01, 2010
Airwaves Plymouth Raiders kept alive their faint play-off hopes with a vital 96-95 win over Guildford Heat at the Pavilions. more         View Photos

Love returns to Raiders
Saturday, February, 13, 2010
The Airwaves Plymouth Raiders are excited to announce that former player Gavin Love has returned to the team as Assistant Coach. more

Raiders fly past Jets
Saturday, February, 13, 2010
Airwaves Plymouth Raiders secured a much needed 92-84 win over Cheshire Jets on Saturday night thanks an excellent all round team display. more

Noel leaves Raiders
Wednesday, February, 10, 2010
The Airwaves Plymouth Raiders have announced that they have terminated the playing contract of James Noel for the remainder of the 2009/10 season. more

Raiders taken to sea by Pirates
Sunday, February, 7, 2010
Essex Pirates got their revenge of the Raiders by beating them 75 - 79 on their home court on Sunday Evening.
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Raiders eaten alive by Wolves
Sunday, February, 7, 2010
Worcester Wolves took a step closer to the BBL Championship playoff places as they beat Plymouth Raiders 84-80 more

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Courier Force to sponsor Foxy!
Wednesday, January, 27, 2010
Airwaves Plymouth Raiders are delighted to announce that they have signed a deal for local company Courier Force to take over the sponsorship of the Raiders mascot  more

Lasker Issues Rallying Call
Thursday, February, 4, 2010
Airwaves Plymouth Raiders
’ star Drew Lasker has issued a rallying call to the team’s fans ahead of this weekend’s games away at Worcester Wolves on Saturday and home at the Pavilions on Sunday against Essex Pirates.  more

Raiders Championship matches
Thursday, January, 21, 2010
The Airwaves Plymouth Raiders have two matches this weekend.  First away to Worcester Wolves on Saturday then home on Sunday against Essex Pirates.

Raiders just miss out in Trophy match
Thursday, January, 21, 2010
Airwaves Plymouth Raiders may have gone out of the BBL Cup in the quarter finals, but on 10 points in the league table, they are showing that they may be able to turn their season around, their BBL Trophy campaign.  more

Devon Furniture Company Sponsor Lasker
Thursday, January, 07, 2010
The Airwaves Plymouth Raiders are delighted to announce that star Drew Lasker will this season be sponsored by Steve Worker and Devon Furniture Company.  more

Hottest Tickets In Town!
Tuesday, January, 05, 2010
The Airwaves Plymouth Raiders are on a 4 game winning streak, and all of a sudden, everyone wants a piece of them! Tickets for their upcoming game with Worcester Wolves on Sunday (3.45pm start at Plymouth Pavilions) are going like hot cakes... more



 

Raiders get 4th Win in a row!
The Airwaves Plymouth Raiders moved up into 10th place and broke into double figures in league table points with 10, as they beat the Everton Tigers.  more

Steak & Omelette Bar Sponsors Valencia
Monday, January, 04, 2010
The Airwaves Plymouth Raiders are delighted to announce that Plymouth’s premier steak restaurant – the Steak and Omelette Bar in Cornwall Street, are sponsoring star forward Tino Valencia this season. more

Raiders end 2009 in Style!!
The Airwaves Plymouth Raiders beat the Essex Pirates in a stunning game in front of a packed Plymouth Pavilions.  Final score 83 - 65.  more

Raiders Christmas Camp a hit
The Airwaves Plymouth Raiders December basketball camp has been a massive hit with over 50 youngsters aged between 8 and 13 taking part in the 2 day basketball extravaganza.  more

Rowe Extends Contract
Tuesday, December, 22, 2009
The Airwaves Plymouth Raiders are delighted to announce that forward Anthony Rowe has signed with the team for the remainder of the 2009/10 season.  more

Raiders make it two in a row!
Tuesday, December, 22, 2009
The Airwaves Plymouth Raiders shocked the Guildford Heat by handing them their second defeat of the weekend, 71-78 in Surrey.  more

Raiders come away with the win!!
Thursday, December, 17, 2009
The Airwaves Plymouth Raiders have achieved their second win of the season beating Glasgow Rocks 77 - 74.  more

Raiders look once more to get that Home Win
The Glasgow Rocks will be making the long trip South when they take on the Airwaves Plymouth Raiders on their home court.  more

Raiders travel away to Guildford
Two teams with different short term ambitions meet on Sunday, as a Raiders side desperate to improve their record take travel to the Spectrum...  more

Raiders lose away to Lions in BBL Championship
Monday, December, 14, 2009
The Marshall MK Lions got back to winning ways this evening, as they triumphed over the Airwaves Plymouth Raiders with a hard fought 108-93 victory in BBL Championship action. more

Manning & Company Extend Relationship with Raiders
Thursday, December, 10, 2009
Before this season, local independent financial advisors Manning & Company already had an excellent relationship with the Airwaves Plymouth Raiders, having been one of their “Key Sponsors” for the past 2 years. more

Match Preview: MK Lions V Plymouth Raiders
Wednesday, December, 09, 2009
Airwaves Plymouth Raiders coach Gary Stronach described his team’s opposition this weekend as a team ‘having a great season’. Stronach’s side have been fraught with bad luck so far this campaign. more

Pasties to Fuel Hilleary’s Desire to Beat Tigers
Friday, December, 04, 2009
The Airwaves Plymouth Raiders star centre Matt Hilleary has helped cement a relationship between the South West’s number 1 basketball team and a leading pasty retailer in the area- The Oggy Oggy Pasty Company. more

Match Preview: Plymouth Raiders Vs Everton Tigers
Wednesday, December, 02, 2009
The Airwaves Plymouth Raiders welcome the Everton Tigers to the Plymouth Pavilions on Saturday evening as they look to kick start their season after the loss of Eric Flato at the point guard position. more

Lasker returns to Raiders
Wednesday, December, 02, 2009
The Airwaves Plymouth Raiders are delighted to announce the re-signing of American Guard Drew Lasker for the remainder of the 2009/10 season. more

Raiders sad to lose Flato
Saturday, November, 28, 2009
The Airwaves Plymouth Raiders are extremely disappointed to announce that following a career threatening injury, American point guard Eric Flato has accepted that he will be taking no further part in this season’s campaign. more

Raiders still looking for a win
Monday, November, 23, 2009
The Airwaves Plymouth Raiders are still looking for another win this season in the BBL Championship after two losses on the road to Newcastle Eagles and Guildford Heat. more

Raiders fail to capitalise against London
Monday, November, 16, 2009
London Capital won a battle between two sides who are desperately trying to improve their win-loss records, with an 84-77 win over the Airwaves Plymouth Raiders at the Capital City Academy. more

Raiders Player of the Month : October
Monday, November, 16, 2009
The presentation of the Raiders’ Subway Player of the Month award, was made last week to Matt Hilleary.  more

Raiders fall to Riders
Wednesday, November, 11, 2009
The Jelson Homes DMU Leicester Riders beat the Airwaves Plymouth Raiders 78-90 for their fourth win in the last five games. 
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Rowe Cleared to Play
Wednesday, November, 11, 2009
Airwaves Plymouth Raiders have received official notification from England Basketball and the French Federation that Anthony Rowe has been cleared to play in the BBL for the Raiders from this Friday. more

Flato Sustains Leg Injury
Wednesday, November, 11, 2009
The Airwaves Plymouth Raiders are disappointed to announce that American point guard Eric Flato has sustained a thigh injury in practice which is likely to keep him out of action for several weeks.  more

Match Preview: Airwaves Plymouth Raiders Vs London Capital
Wednesday, November, 11, 2009
PAWS London Capital and the Airwaves Plymouth Raiders have only ever met eight times, with the former having joined the BBL in 2007/08 under then-coach Steve Bucknall. more

Airwaves Plymouth Raiders Vs Leicester Riders
Wednesday, November, 11, 2009
The Airwaves Plymouth Raiders will be looking to get two wins under their belts this weekend as they start by taking on an in-form Jelson Homes DMU Leicester Riders team on Friday evening at home.  more

Anthony Rowe Returns to the Raiders
Wednesday, November, 11, 2009
The Airwaves Plymouth Raiders are delighted to announce the signing of Plymouth born forward Anthony Rowe. The move will significantly strengthen the Raiders team, and Rowe will go straight into the team for Friday night’s encounter with the Leicester Riders.  more

City’s basketball team shows support for Love Food Hate Waste campaign
Tuesday, November, 10, 2009
The South West’s number one basketball team is supporting a campaign to get the region cutting down the amount of food it wastes. more

Double trouble for Raiders
Sunday, November, 8, 2009
The Everton Tigers leapfrogged over the Glasgow Rocks into seventh position in the BBL Championship table thanks to a comfortable 81-102 victory over the Airwaves Plymouth Raiders.  more

Raiders out of BBL Cup
Saturday, November, 7, 2009
Marshall MK Lions secured an excellent away win with 14 points in the fourth quarter from EJ Harrison to hold off Airwaves Plymouth Raiders 95-101 and move into the semi-finals of the BBL Cup. more

Match Preview: Plymouth Raiders Vs Everton Tigers
Wednesday, November, 4, 2009
After an exhilarating 96-95 overtime win over the Newcastle Eagles last Sunday, the Airwaves Plymouth Raiders will be looking to get the scalp of another one of last season’s powerhouses, the Everton Tigers. more

Match Preview: Plymouth Raiders Vs MK Lions
Wednesday, November, 4, 2009
Although they have had completely different starts to the season, Saturday’s tie between the Marshall MK Lions and Airwaves Plymouth Raiders could go either way according to the history books. more

Hilleary Makes BBL’s Team of the Week
Tuesday, November, 3, 2009
Airwaves Plymouth Raiders player, Matt Hilleary has made the BBL’s illustrious Team of the Week after his performance against Newcastle Eagles on Sunday 1st November at the Pavilions. more

Raiders get their first home win of the season!
Monday, November, 2, 2009
Airwaves Plymouth Raiders shocked league leaders Newcastle Eagles to secure their first win of the season with a thrilling 96-95 home victory. more

Match Preview: Plymouth Raiders Vs Newcastle Eagles
Thursday, October, 29, 2009
The Airwaves Plymouth Raiders have yet to experience the winning feeling that was so regular in season gone by.. more

Sharks top Raiders
The Sheffield Sharks kept in touch with the Newcastle Eagles at the top of the BBL Championship table thanks to a come-from- behind 55-67 victory... more

Raiders get eaten by the Lions
Airwaves Plymouth Raiders' search for their first win in league action goes on, as they went down 102-80 to the Marshall MK Lions.
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Anthony Martin WILL play
Friday, October, 23, 2009
Great news today as email confirmation has been received that point guard Anthony Martin is registered in time... more

Anthony Martin returns for the Raiders
Friday, October, 23, 2009
The Airwaves Plymouth Raiders are delighted to announce the re-signing of point guard Anthony Martin. more

Match Preview: Airwaves Plymouth Raiders Vs Sheffield Sharks
Wednesday, October, 21, 2009
The Airwaves Plymouth Raiders welcome the Sheffield Sharks to the Pavilions on Sunday evening, as they look to move up from 12th place in the league. more

Match Preview: Airwaves Plymouth Raiders Vs MK Lions
Wednesday, October, 21, 2009
Airwaves Plymouth Raiders and Marshall MK Lions battle it out at the Plymouth Pavilions on Saturday evening, as both sides had encouraging results last weekend. more

Raiders through Round 1 of BBL Cup
Monday, October, 19, 2009
Airwaves Plymouth Raiders booked their berth in the second round of the BBL Cup with a hard fought 85-80 win over PAWS London Capital at the Pavilions.

Match Preview: Airwaves Plymouth Raiders Vs London Capital
Wednesday, October, 14, 2009
The only time that the Raiders and Capital have played against each other in Cup Competition, in 2007, Capital caused an upset, beating the Raiders 83-74 on their own court. more

Raiders lose second Championship Match
Monday, October, 12, 2009
Cheshire Jets moved themselves into fourth place in the BBL Championship table thanks to a comfortable 97-72 victory over the Airwaves Plymouth Raiders on Sunday evening. more

Cock-a-hoop Combo
Friday, October, 9, 2009
PLYMOUTH sport fans will be cock-a-hoop with a special Argyle-Raiders dual-ticket offer next month. more

Match Preview: Cheshire Jets Vs Airwaves Plymouth Raiders
Wednesday, October, 7, 2009
The Cheshire Jets and the Airwaves Plymouth Raiders meet each other for the first time this season on Sunday, with the former having the upper hand, as they beat the Raiders by 14 points at the Plymouth Pavilions at the back end of last season. more

Subway to Sponsor the Airwaves Plymouth Raiders
Friday, September, 25, 2009
The Airwaves Plymouth Raiders have signed a sponsorship deal with Subway this year, which will see the team take the restaurant’s name all over the country.  more

 

Nandos supporting the Raiders again in 2009/10
Friday, September, 25, 2009
Airwaves Plymouth Raiders have secured another year’s support from one of Plymouth’s most successful restaurants – Nandos, in the Barbican Leisure Park.  more
 

Everton Tigers V Airwaves Plymouth Raiders re-scheduled
Friday, September, 25, 2009
The BBL Championship clash between the Everton Tigers and Airwaves Plymouth Raiders scheduled for Friday 2nd October has been postponed. more
 

Match Preview - Worthing Thunder Vs Airwaves Plymouth Raiders
Wednesday, September, 23, 2009
The Worthing Thunder host the Airwaves Plymouth Raiders on Saturday evening, as they embark on their first BBL season with new coach Dave Titmuss at the helm. more
 

Hoops4Health 360

Hoops 4 Health to return to Plymouth
Thursday, September, 17, 2009
The Airwaves Plymouth Raiders are delighted to announce that the highly successful Hoops 4 Health programme run in 32 primary schools last year, will be repeated in a further 34 primary schools this coming year. more
 


What A Giggle to sponsor Raiders' Marriott
Friday, September, 04, 2009
Airwaves Plymouth Raiders are pleased to announce the strengthening of the relationship between the team and local business What A Giggle, with the news that the company will sponsor Raiders player Jay Marriott for the 2009/10 season.  more
 

Raiders Offer 3 For 2 Deal on Friendly Game Tickets
Tuesday, August, 25, 2009
The club is today turning their attentions to announcing an initiative to help fans with the cost of paying for some of the pre season friendly games. more

Raiders support for Argyle's Vision
Monday, August, 24, 2009
Airwaves Plymouth Raiders are delighted to announce their support for Plymouth Argyle’s vision to become a World Cup City in 2018.  more

Valencia Completes Raiders' Roster
Thursday, August, 13, 2009
The Airwaves Plymouth Raiders have signed their third and final foreign player, 6’6” Florentino Valencia.  more
 

Marriott Returns to the BBL with Raiders
Tuesday, August, 11, 2009
Local boy Jay Marriott has signed a contract with the Airwaves Plymouth Raiders for the 2009/10 season. Following Marriott’s highly successful return to Plymouth last season to play with Raiders 2, it’s a move that was much expected this summer. more
 

Ready Steady Cook returns to Flavour Fest
Monday, August, 10, 2009
Plymouth Flavour Fest 2009 is set to play host to a culinary clash of the titans, as well known radio presenter Gordon Sparks, from the Plymouth Breakfast Show, BBC Radio Devon, goes head to head with Plymouth Raiders Captain, Allister Gall. more


 

Future Inns scores a partnership with Airwaves Plymouth Raiders
Monday, August, 10, 2009
Future Inns Plymouth and Airwaves Plymouth Raiders have signed a year’s sponsorship deal for the club’s 2009/10 basketball season. more
 

Burchell Returns to the Raiders for 2009/10 Season
Wednesday, August, 5, 2009
The Airwaves Plymouth Raiders are delighted to announce that 6’7” forward James Noel, is returning to the team for the 2009/10 season. James signed his contract and sent it back to the Raiders late Tuesday evening of this week. more


Noel Returns For Raiders
Friday, July, 31, 2009
The Airwaves Plymouth Raiders are delighted to announce that 6’7” forward James Noel, is returning to the team for the 2009/10 season. James signed his contract and sent it back to the Raiders late Tuesday evening of this week. more
 

Irish American Forward Signs for Raiders’ 09/10 Season
Tuesday, July, 28, 2009
The Airwaves Plymouth Raiders have made a significant addition to their team for the 2009/10 season. American/Irish forward, Matt Hilleary, has signed for the Raiders having established himself a fantastic reputation while playing in the Irish Superleague. more
 

Raiders sign Horton for 2009/10 season
Thursday, July, 23, 2009
The Airwaves Plymouth Raiders have added their third signing of the summer, with the news that American forward Terry Horton will be joining the team for the 2009/10 season. more

 

Flato signs with Raiders for new season
Tuesday, July, 21, 2009
The Airwaves Plymouth Raiders are delighted to announce the signing of American point guard, Eric Flato, from Yale University in the USA. Flato becomes Raiders’ second player signed for the 2009/10 season, following new club captain Allister Gall. more

 

2009/10 Fixtures Announced
Thursday, July, 16, 2009
The BBL today announced the fixtures for the 2009/10 BBL Season.  more
 

 

A new future for Plymouth basketball
A new future for Plymouth basketball will be launched on Wednesday 15th July as the two biggest clubs in the South West unveil their new merged structure to prospective players at a special open evening at Plymouth Pavilions. 
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Brian Briggs
Sunday, June, 28, 2009
It is with deep, sad regret that the Airwaves Plymouth Raiders announce the death of Life Vice President Brian Briggs. more

 

Captain Gall Signs New Contract
Tuesday, June, 16, 2009
Airwaves Plymouth Raiders are delighted to announce the appointment of Allister Gall as club captain for the 2009/10 season. more
 

BBL Competition Structure Confirmed
Thursday, June, 11, 2009
The British Basketball League (BBL) is pleased to confirm the structure of their competitions - the BBL Championship & Playoffs, the BBL Cup, and the BBL Trophy - for the 2009/10 season, which begins in September. more

Stronach signs for 2009/10 Season
Tuesday, June, 9, 2009
The Airwaves Plymouth Raiders are delighted to announce the signing of Head Coach Gary Stronach for another season of BBL action.
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