Performance Men's Basketball

Loughborough University Basketball Club offers a unique high-performance experience, enhanced by our partnership with the Leicester Riders – one of the UK’s most successful professional basketball club.

Loughborough University's collaboration with Leicester Riders provides access to elite coaching, a clear performance pathway, and multiple high-level playing opportunities. 

Our Men’s 1st Team competes in both the BUCS Premier Division and National Basketball League (NBL) Division 1, giving athletes exposure to top-tier university and national competition. The Men’s 2nd Team also plays in BUCS and NBL Division 3, offering a strong development environment. 

We have two additional teams competing in BUCS, ensuring opportunities for a wide range of players to train and compete at a high level. 

Our coaches recruit talent year-round and hold BUCS trials at the start of each academic year in October, allowing all students the chance to earn a place in the programme. 

Benefits

4 team practices per week
1 BUCS game every Wednesday
Play in NBL fixtures each weekend
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

Reiss Pinnock on a basketball court holding the ball

Reiss Pinnock

BSc Mathematics graduate

  • 4x BUCs champion
  • D1 regular season champion
  • National trophy champion
Jonas Dieterich wearing a purple Loughborough sport basketball shirt

Jonas Dieterich

MSc Mathematics graduate

  • 4x BUCs champion
  • D1 regular season champion
  • National trophy champion
Justin Hedley on a basketball court dribbling the ball with spectators watching in the background

I chose Loughborough because I wanted to pursue a high-level degree, while still competing at a high level in my sport. Our team has great chemistry, and it has been an amazing experience learning from the coaching staff and being able to help and mentor some of the younger players. Outside of basketball we all see each other as friends, which helps a lot on the court. We treat each other as extended family and celebrate each other’s success.

Justin Hedley
BSc Biological Sciences

Coaches

Will Maynard wearing a purple and grey Loughborough sport top

Will Maynard

Head Coach

Will has been coaching for six years within the Leicester Riders pathway. He began with the Charnwood College Riders before progressing to the Loughborough Student Riders, while also serving as assistant coach with the Leicester Riders’ BBL team. Alongside his club roles, he is assistant coach for the Great Britain U18 Men’s National Team. His work across multiple age and performance levels has given him strong expertise in player development and elite environments. 

Mark Jarram stood outside wearing a grey Loughborough sport top

Mark Jarram

Head of Coaching and Performance

Mark brings over a decade of elite coaching experience to Loughborough Basketball, where he has helped build one of the UK’s leading university programmes. As former Head Coach of the Men’s 1st Team, he guided them to multiple BUCS titles and strong National League showings. He has also worked as Assistant Coach with the Leicester Riders in the BBL, strengthening ties between Loughborough and the professional game.

Tegan Hargreaves wearing a red and black top stood in front of a red background

Tegan Hargreaves

Operations Manager

Tegan oversees the day-to-day logistics and supports the smooth running of the programme. From fixtures and travel to events and athlete support, she ensures everything off the court runs efficiently. With a strong background in sports management, Tegan plays a key role in creating a professional and positive environment for players and staff.

Prospective students

Basketball at Loughborough 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 Loughborough please email us with your full details.

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