Doncaster Danum Eagles


The Doncaster Eagles are an English basketball club, based in the city of Doncaster, South Yorkshire.

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. 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.

Players

Current 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.

Home venue

For many years the Eagles' home was the Danum Academy. Following cost-cutting measures by the school, the club are now based at the Sir Thomas Wharton Academy in Edlington.

Season-by-season records