Doncaster Danum Eagles

The Doncaster Eagles are an English basketball club, based in the city of Doncaster, South Yorkshire. The team plays in the North conference of the 2nd Division in the National Basketball League (NBL), the third tier of British Basketball.

Doncaster Eagles
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LeagueNBL Division 2 North
Established2000 (2000)
HistoryDanum Eagles
2000-2019
Doncaster Eagles
2019-present
ArenaNew College Doncaster (Auckley, Doncaster)
LocationDoncaster, England
WebsiteOfficial Facebook Page

History

The Eagles joined the English Basketball League in 2014, and rapidly ascended through the Divisions 3 and 4, achieving back-to-back promotions. However, upon reaching Division 2, the club were forced to move their home games 25 miles away to Scunthorpe due to the unsuitably of their home venue to host Division 2 games. [1] The team struggled with the move, losing the positive momentum built up over the last couple of years, finishing 11th in their inaugural Division 2 season and facing relegation back to Division 3.

The Eagles took the decision to withdraw during 2017–18 season due to financial constraints, re-entering the NBL in Division 4 for the 2018–19 season. [2][3]

As of the 2021-22 season, the Eagles have competed in the NBL Division 2's North conference, finishing third-place at the end of the season, with the Eagles' own Robert Marsden being awarded 'Player of the Year' in Division 2 North.

The team continues to compete in the 2nd Division going into the 2022-23 season.

Players

Former Eagles players Matthew Martin and Oliver Hylands have both played in the top-tier British Basketball League in recent years, for Sheffield and Leeds respectively.

Season-by-season records
Season Division Tier Regular Season Post-Season National Cup
Finish Played Wins Losses Points Win %
Doncaster Danum Eagles
2014–15 D4 Nor 5 1st 16 15 1 30 0.938 Semi-finals Did not compete
2015–16 D3 Nor 4 2nd 20 16 4 32 0.800 Semi-finals 1st round
2016–17 D2 3 11th 22 6 16 12 0.273 Did not qualify 2nd round
2017–18 Withdrew from league
2018–19 D4 Nor 5 2nd 16 14 2 28 0.875 Semi-finals Did not compete
Doncaster Eagles
2019–20 D3 Mid 4 1st 21 20 1 41 0.952 No playoffs Did not compete
2020-21 D2 Nor 3 Season cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic
2021–22 D2 Nor 3 3rd 22 15 7 30 0.682 Semi-finals 4th round
2022–23 D2 Nor 3 8th 22 8 14 16 0.364 Did not qualify 2nd round

References
  1. "Promoted Danum Eagles forced to play outside of Doncaster". South Yorkshire Times. 16 June 2016. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
  2. "Eagles looking to soar to promotion". 28 February 2019.
  3. "Basketball: Danum Eagles withdraw from National League". www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk.
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