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 [02 JAN 12]  DONALDSON'S PROGRESS AT TWIN PEAKS HIGH SCHOOL

Fledgling athletic programme at Twin Peaks Charter Academy. MORE  

 [25 OCT 11]  NEW COACHING ROLE FOR CRUSADERS MD

Breaking news from America on a new role for Dip Donaldson. MORE

 [19 OCT 11]  CRUSADERS USA NEWS

Catch up with news across the pond, Crusaders International and College of Idaho. MORE

 [19 OCT 11]  SUBWAY £3 MEAL DEAL

Latest meal deal from Subway. MORE

 [28 SEP 11]  PRESS OFFICE CHANGEOVER

Adam Manning leaves for pastures new, and offers an insightful tribute of what the club has done for him. MORE

 [19 SEP 11]  OCTOBER HALF-TERM BASKETBALL CAMP

Camp held at Grace Academy School on 24 and 25 October for boys & girls aged 8-16. MORE

 [29 JUL  11]  DATE SET FOR COVENTRY ELITE U16s TRIALS

Trials for newly-formed Under-16s boys side to be held at Cardinal Wiseman school on 1 & 2 September 2011. MORE

 [22 JUL 11]  CRUSADERS PARTNER LOCAL COMMUNITY PROGRAMME

Club providing basketball coaching at Westwood Youth in the Community programme. MORE

 [22 JUL 11]  SIGN UP TO OUR AUGUST BASKETBALL CAMP

Boys & girls aged 8-16 are invited to Cardinal Wiseman School for two days of basketball. MORE

 [13 JUL 11]  NO MEN'S TEAM FOR 2011/12 SEASON

         Crusaders Managing Director Dip Donaldson releases a statement. MORE 

 [05 JUN 11]  CLUB UPDATE

         Club owner Robert "Dip" Donaldson looks to forge closer links between the basketball and community sides. MORE 

 [04 APR 11]  SIGN UP TO OUR EASTER BASKETBALL CAMP 

Camp is for boys & girls aged 8-18 years-old held at Grace Academy School from 11-13 April at 10am-3pm. MORE

 [04 APR 11]  SOUTHFIELDS PRIMARY WIN LOCAL HOOPS 4 HEALTH FINAL

Southfield Primary now travel to Birmingham's NIA on Saturday 30 April to represent Coventry, Solihull & Warks. MORE

 [01 APR  11]  FIRST-TEAM TO ENTER NATIONAL LEAGUE DIVISION FOUR

MD Dip Donaldson declares "We are going to apply for Division Four and build the club back up."

 [29 MAR 11]  CRUSADERS COMPETITIVE SUMMER OF BASKETBALL

Club expands its presence over to America with an Under-17 Boys side. MORE

 [23 MAR 11]  HOOPS 4 HEALTH FINAL ANNOUNCED

Coventry & Solihull Warwickshire final takes place at Grace Academy School on Wednesday 30 March. MORE

 [22 MAR 11]  HOOPS 4 HEALTH TOURNAMENTS RETURN

Southfields Primary School win the Barr's Hill tournament to reach the Coventry & Warwickshire finals. MORE

 [15 MAR 11]  UNDER-18S SUFFER TWELFTH STRAIGHT LOSS

Coventry comprehensively beaten 59-90 on their home court by mid-table Leicester Blaze last Saturday lunchtime.

 [15 MAR 11]  UNDER-16S END MIDLANDS CONFERENCE CAMPAIGN IN DEFEAT

Saturday's 79-55 loss at Worcester Wolves means Marcus Garvey's lads finish with a 2-14 win-loss record.

 [04 MAR 11]  ROBERT "DIP" DONALDSON LOOKS TO THE FUTURE

Read and listen to an extended interview with Donaldson from Colorado, America. MORE

 [02 MAR 11]  MANAGING DIRECTOR THANKS PAYNE

Robert "Dip" Donaldson says it was an "extreme challenge" to take on. MORE

 [27 FEB 11]  ROGER PAYNE LEAVES CRUSADERS 

Payne resigns as Marcus Garvey takes over the first-team reigns. MORE

 [25 FEB 11]  MEN'S FIRST-TEAM FOLD

Team ends its 19-year stay in National League Division One due to financial difficulties. MORE

 [19 FEB 11]  CRUSADERS 72 v 80 BRISTOL ACADEMY FLYERS

Seven-man Crusaders push league leaders all the way as the team's future hangs in the balance. MORE

 [18 FEB 11]  MATCH PREVIEW: CRUSADERS v BRISTOL ACADEMY FLYERS

First-team survives for now as head coach Roger Payne, assistant Marcus Garvey and Peter Sidhu pay Saturday's match fee. MORE

 [17 FEB 11]  COVENTRY UNIVERSITY 65 v 61 WARWICK UNIVERSITY

Crusaders community coach Brian Porth leads his side to a Varsity Day victory. MORE

 [17 FEB 11]  FIRST TEAM UPDATE

Roger Payne tells BBC CWR that the club has until 11am Friday morning to find £2,000 for survival.

 [15 FEB 11]  FIRST TEAM'S 19-YEAR LEGACY UNDER THREAT

First-team could forfeit National League Division One if funds aren't found by Thursday 17 February. MORE

 [13 FEB 11]  LONDON LEOPARDS 79 v 69 CRUSADERS

Coventry are unable to build on a 12 point first quarter lead to slip back to the foot of National League Div One. MORE

 [12 FEB 11]  CRUSADERS 84 v 85 DURHAM WILDCATS

Turnover errors cost Crusaders dear as they slump to their fourth single-digit defeat of the campaign. MORE

 [11 FEB 11]  CRUSADERS FACE DOUBLE-HEADER WEEKEND

Coventry host Durham this Saturday at 7:30pm, before travelling to London Leopards on Sunday. MORE

 [10 FEB 11]  VARSITY MATCH THIS SUNDAY: COV UNI VS WARWICK UNI

Crusaders coach Brian Porth prepares his Coventry University side for battle with Warwick. MORE

 [06 FEB 11]  CRUSADERS BEAT LEICESTER

Two league wins on the trot now for Roger Payne's men. MORE

 [04 FEB 11]  TRIPLE DOSE OF BASKETBALL ACTION

The first team, under-18 men and under-16 boys all in action at the Coventry Sports Centre this Saturday. MORE

 [29 JAN 11]  CRUSADERS DEFEAT LEAGUE CHAMPIONS

Roger Payne's men beat Derby Trailblazers 64-76 in their own backyard for their first win in seven games.

 [29 JAN 11]  UNDER-16 BOYS WIN IN LEAMINGTON

Under-16s beat Warwickshire Elite 60-64 to win back-to-back games for first time since February 2009. MORE

 [27 JAN 11]  MATCH PREVIEW: DERBY TRAILBLAZERS VS CRUSADERS

A little piece of history will be made on Saturday as Coventry look for their first win in nine. MORE

 [22 JAN 11]  CRUSADERS 76 v 83 LONDON LEOPARDS

Coventry concede seven pairs of free throws in over time to lose sixth straight game. MORE

 [20 JAN 11]  CRUSADERS FEBRUARY HALF-TERM BASKETBALL CAMP

Club is holding three day camp for 8-18 year olds. MORE

 [20 JAN 11]  MATCH PREVIEW: CRUSADERS VS LONDON LEOPARDS

Crusaders point guard Robin Hall insists the side will go on a winning run. MORE

 [20 JAN 11]  GIRLS BASKETBALL SESSIONS FINISH

Thursday session at the Coventry Sports Centre has finished for now. MORE

 [19 JAN 11]  MATCH REACTION FROM COACH PAYNE

Crusaders miss seven lay-ups in a row as they throw away another lead at the death. MORE

 [15 JAN 11]  PAWS LONDON CAPITALS 67 CRUSADERS 62

Crusaders stay rooted to the bottom of National League Division One. MORE

 [15 JAN 11]  ANOTHER HEAVY DEFEAT FOR UNDER-18S

Crusaders 53 Northants Thunders 81 - match report to follow.

 [15 JAN 11] UNDER-16S CLINCH FIRST WIN OF THE SEASON

Crusaders 47 Leicester Sparks 45 - MORE

 [14 JAN 11]  YOUTH TEAMS IN HOME ACTION

Under 16s begin the year against Leicester Sparks, whilst the Under 18s entertain Northants Thunder. MORE

 [14 JAN 11]  SUNDAY'S HOME GAME POSTPONED

Crusaders and Manchester Magic are unable to agree a tip-off time. MORE

 [13 JAN 11]  MATCH PREVIEW: PAWS LONDON CAPITALS VS CRUSADERS

Head coach Roger Payne is in confident mood, insisting "there's no way we're coming home with a loss". MORE

 [09 JAN 11]  CRUSADERS 68 - LEEDS CARNEGIE 69

Crusaders begin 2011 as they ended 2010 - with last second heartbreak. MORE

 [07 JAN 11]  MATCH PREVIEW: CRUSADERS VS LEEDS CARNEGIE

Assistant coach Marcus Garvey says players are hungry to play to their potential. MORE

 [20 DEC 10] TEAM NEWS: TWO IN AND ONE OUT FOR CRUSADERS

Dave Edden returns to the fold and is joined by American Casey Crawford, while Kane Hudson bids farewell. MORE

 [20 DEC 10]  DERBY GAME POSTPONED

Another Crusaders game falls foul to the weather. MORE

 [17 DEC 10]  MATCH PREVIEW: DERBY TRAILBLAZERS VS CRUSADERS

Coventry travel to Division One champions Derby Trailblazers this Saturday looking for a first league win in four. MORE

 [12 DEC 10]  CRUSADERS 79 - READING ROCKETS 80

Coventry surrender an 11 point final quarter lead as two late Siman Stewart free throws not enough for overtime. MORE

 [10 DEC 10]  COVENTRY CRUSADERS v READING ROCKETS 

Crusaders face-off against Reading on Saturday night for their first home league game of the season. MORE

 [08 DEC 10]  NEW DATE SET FOR SENIOR LEAGUE GAME 

Men's postponed league game with Manchester Magic rescheduled for Sunday 16 January 2011. MORE

 [05 DEC 10]  CRUSADERS COMMUNITY COACH SHINES WITH COVENTRY UNIVERSITY 

Partnership with Coventry University is proving a success as they fight it out for promotion. MORE

 [03 DEC 10]  HOME GAME POSTPONED

Seniors home game with Manchester Magic called off due to bad weather. MORE

 [01 DEC 10]  CRUSADERS EXPAND COMMUNITY WORK

Club expects to deliver Hoops4Health programme to over 20 primary schools this season. MORE

 [28 NOV 10]  MIXED WEEKEND FOR CRUSADERS YOUTHS

Under-18s Men earn second home win, while Under-16s suffer eighth straight defeat. MORE

 [28 NOV 10]  BRIXTON TOPCATS 87 - CRUSADERS 78

Senior men suffer first back-to-back league defeats of the season. MORE

 [21 NOV 10]  YOUTH ROUND-UP

Another disappointing weekend for the under 18 men and under 16 boys. MORE

 [16 NOV 10]  WATCH THE CRUSADERS DOWN IN LONDON

Travel down with the first team squad to watch them face Brixton Topcats, all for just £12!  MORE

 [15 NOV 10]  MATCH REACTION: DURHAM WILDCATS

Head coach Roger Payne happy with start to the season despite defeat up north. MORE

 [14 NOV 10]  DURHAM WILDCATS 86 - CRUSADERS 65

Third-placed Wildcats inflict biggest defeat of season for Crusaders so far. MORE

 [12 NOV 10]  MATCH REACTION: LEICESTER WARRIORS 81 - CRUSADERS 90

Coventry put an end to Leicester Warriors' five-game unbeaten run. MORE

 [12 NOV 10]  HEAD COACH SPEAKS AT SPONSORSHIP LAUNCH

Coach Payne wants his squad in the top five by Christmas. MORE

 [06 NOV 10]  LEICESTER WARRIORS 81 - CRUSADERS 90

EBL 1: Crusaders gain revenge for cup defeat as they overturn 18 point deficit to win by 9.  MORE

 [31 OCT 10]  CRUSADERS 80 - LEICESTER WARRIORS 82

National Cup 3rd Rnd: Coventry exit cup as 10 point lead vanishes in final 2 minutes.  MORE

 [30 OCT 10]  BRISTOL ACADEMY FLYERS 61 - CRUSADERS 50

EBL 1: Coventry's opening league fixture ends in defeat at Bristol.  MORE

 [10 OCT 10]  CRUSADERS 91 - NOTTINGHAM HOODS 58

National Cup 2nd Rnd: Crusaders defeat the Hoods to progress to the 3rd Round.  MORE

 [07 OCT 10]  HALF-TIME ENTERTAINMENT ON SUNDAY

X-Factor contestant to sing during half-time at Sunday's game with Nottingham Hoods.  MORE 

 [06 OCT 10]  TICKET PRICES

Ticket prices announced for the new season.  MORE

 [03 OCT 10]  CRUSADERS BASKETBALL CAMP

Half-term Basketball Camp from the 25th - 27th October at Grace Academy.  MORE

 [02 OCT 10]  CRUSADERS TAKE SHAPE

Crusaders team takes shape under new head coach.  MORE 

 [29 SEP 10]  NEW ERA FOR COVENTRY CRUSADERS BASKETBALL

Crusaders appoint new head coach for new 2010/11 season.  MORE 

 [28 SEP 10]  NEW COMMUNITY BASKETBALL SESSIONS ANNOUNCED FOR 2010/11

Brand new for 2010/11, community basketball sessions for ages 8 to 16.  MORE 

 [28 SEP 10]  BECOME A CRUSADER - MEMBERSHIP SCHEME FOR 2010/11 

Get discounts on matches and camps plus a T-shirt, become a member today.  MORE 

 [19 SEP 10]  UNIVERSITY OF NORTHAMPTON TROJANS 0 - CRUSADERS 20

National Cup 1st Rnd: Game awarded to Crusaders, Nottingham Hoods wait in the 2nd Round.  MORE

 [17 SEP 10]  FIXTURES FOR 2010/11 DIVISION 1 & NATIONAL CUP

New season tips off on Sunday 19th September in the National Cup.  MORE 

 [15 SEP 10]  MENS CUP 1st ROUND PREVIEW

EBL's Dave Ryan reviews a selection of National Cup 1st Round matches this weekend.  MORE

 [24 AUG 10]  CRUSADERS FOUNDATION DONATION

Hall Brothers support community initiatives through the Crusaders Foundation .  MORE

 [23 AUG 10]  SUBWAY MILESTONE

Subway celebrate 10th anniversary association with Coventry Crusaders.  MORE

 [23 JUL 10]  RUGBY BASKETBALL CAMP CANCELLED

Crusaders are sorry to announce the cancellation of the Rugby Basketball Camp.  MORE

 [09 JUL 10]  BASKETBALL CAMP - GRACE ACADEMY, COVENTRY

Crusaders Basketball Camp at Grace Academy on 23rd - 25th August 2010.  MORE

 [09 JUL 10]  BASKETBALL CAMP - LAWRENCE SHERIFF SCHOOL, RUGBY

Crusaders Basketball Camp returns to Rugby on 16th - 18th August 2010.  MORE

 [03 JUL 10]  TRIBUTE TO GARETH GRIFFITHS

Coventry Crusaders Basketball Club is sad to announce the tragic death of Gareth Griffiths.  MORE

 [22 JUN 10]  TRIALS FOR THE U16's TEAM FOR 2010/11 SEASON

Crusaders are hold U16 trials at Grace Academy next month.  MORE

 [18 MAY 10]  BASKETBALL CAMP

Crusaders announce new Basketball Camp on 2nd June 2010.  MORE

 [03 APR 10]  TEES VALLEY MOHAWKS 95 - CRUSADERS 92

A strong comeback by the Mohawks just edges out Crusaders.  MORE

 [01 APR 10]  TEES VALLEY MOHAWKS MATCH PREVIEW

Crusaders travel to Teesside to face the Mohawks in the last game of the 09/10 season.  MORE

 [28 MAR 10]  BRISTOL ACADEMY FLYERS 88 - CRUSADERS 60

Match reaction following defeat to title chasers Bristol.  MORE

 [27 MAR 10]  LEICESTER WARRIORS 101 - CRUSADERS 65

Coventry suffer at the hands of 5th place Leicester.  MORE

 [26 MAR 10]  LEICESTER WARRIORS CARNEGIE MATCH PREVIEW

Crusaders look for a solid end to the season now the play-offs are out of reach.  MORE

 [22 MAR 10]  LEEDS CARNEGIE POST MATCH REACTION

Neely confident about season run-in despite play-off failure.  MORE

 [21 MAR 10]  CRUSADERS 64 - LEEDS CARNEGIE 96

Crusaders suffer defeat in the final home game of the season.  MORE

 [19 MAR 10]  COVENTRY PLUMBING & HEATING SUPPLIES - MATCHNIGHT SPONSORS

We are proud to have CPHS sponsor Crusaders last home game of the season.  MORE

 [19 MAR 10]  LEEDS CARNEGIE MATCH PREVIEW

Crusaders face Leeds Carnegie with much at stake for both teams.  MORE

 [18 MAR 10]  CRUSADERS EASTER BASKETBALL CAMP

Easter Basketball Camp details, 12th - 14th April 2010.  MORE

 [14 MAR 10]  LONDON LEOPARDS 86 - CRUSADERS 78

Crusaders fade in the second half following good early pressure.  MORE

 [08 MAR 10]  CRUSADERS U16's NEWS

U16's lose by the smallest of margins against City of Birmingham II.  MORE

 [08 MAR 10]  SHEFFIELD ARROWS POST MATCH REACTION

Reaction from the camp following Saturday's win at Sheffield.  MORE

 [06 MAR 10]  SHEFFIELD ARROWS 78 - CRUSADERS 96

First away win of the season after victory over the Arrows.  MORE

 [05 MAR 10]  SHEFFIELD ARROWS MATCH PREVIEW

Crusaders travel to Sheffield looking to end the poor run of results.  MORE

 [28 FEB 10]  CRUSADERS U18's NEWS

U18's stumble to defeat against Northants Thunder.  MORE

 [28 FEB 10]  MATT SMITH's POST MATCH COMMENT

Smith encouraged by team's performance.  MORE

 [28 FEB 10]  MANCHESTER MAGIC - POST MATCH REACTION

Catch all the post match comment right here at Crusaders news.  MORE

 [27 FEB 10]  CRUSADERS 81 - MANCHESTER MAGIC 92

Watts weaves his magic as Crusaders' spirited performance falls short against Manchester.  MORE

 [25 FEB 10]  MANCHESTER MAGIC MATCH PREVIEW

Crusaders penultimate home fixture brings the Magic to town!.  MORE

 [16 FEB 10]  CRUSADERS COMMUNITY INITIATIVE

Crusaders work with local firm Pack Smart to raise club's profile.  MORE 

 [15 FEB 10]  DAVE EDDEN MATCH REACTION

Interview with Dave Edden following Saturday's defeat to Taunton.  MORE 

 [14 FEB 10]  LONDON METS 98 - CRUSADERS 65

A tough weekend for Crusaders ends in heavy defeat in the Capital.  MORE

 [13 FEB 10]  CRUSADERS 64 - TAUNTON TIGERS 89

Crusaders get a second half mauling.  MORE

 [11 FEB 10]  WEEKEND DOUBLE HEADER PREVIEW

A double header weekend for the Crusaders with games against the Tigers & Mets.  MORE

 [08 FEB 10]  CRUSADERS U16's  

U16's triumph against Sporting Club Albion.  MORE

 [06 FEB 10]  CRUSADERS 75 - DERBY TRAILBLAZERS 94

Coventry's recent excellent home form suffers at the hands of the Trailblazers.  MORE

 [04 FEB 10]  DERBY TRAILBLAZERS MATCH PREVIEW

Table topping Trailblazers will be Saturday night's tough opponents, read our preview.  MORE

 [03 FEB 10]  HALF-TERM BASKETBALL CAMP

Information on this month's half-term Basketball Camp.  MORE 

 [02 FEB 10]  DISSAPPOINTING WEEKEND FOR THE U18's

Back-to-back defeats sees Crusaders U18's lose ground on their Midlands Conference rivals.  MORE

 [01 FEB 10]  U16's LATEST NEWS

Crusaders U16's put up a spirited performance against the Conference leaders.  MORE

 [28 JAN 10]  CRUSADERS AWAY GAME AT BRISTOL POSTPONED

Bristol away game cancelled due to Flyers appearance in the National Cup Final on Sunday.  MORE

 [27 JAN 10]  U18's DOUBLE HEADER WEEKEND

News from the U18's camp as they played back-to-back fixtures.  MORE

 [24 JAN 10]  READING ROCKETS 91 - CRUSADERS 81

Rockets' shot making is difference as Coventry go down by ten points.  MORE

 [24 JAN 10]  JOHN OLINGER MATCH REACTION

Crusaders' captain speaks about Saturday's home victory.  MORE

 [24 JAN 10]  MOHAWKS POST MATCH REACTION

Reaction from both coaches following Saturday's game.  MORE

 [23 JAN 10]  CRUSADERS 110 - TEES VALLEY MOHAWKS 93

Crusaders creep up to eighth in the league with a victory over the Mohawks.  MORE

 [22 JAN 10]  TEES VALLEY MOHAWKS MATCH PREVIEW

A weekend double header begins on Saturday with the visit of Tees Valley.  MORE

 [20 JAN 10]  ALVIN SCOTT INTERVIEW

U18's coach talks to Crusaders News.  MORE

 [18 JAN 10]  HOOPS 4 HEALTH UPDATE

Latest update on our Hoops 4 Health programme.  MORE

 [18 JAN 10]  CRUSADERS U18 NEWS

Crusaders U18's suffer a heavy home defeat.  MORE

 [16 JAN 10]  CRUSADERS 86 - LEICESTER WARRIORS 70

Matt Smith makes an instant impact as Crusaders are victorious against the Warriors.  MORE 

 [15 JAN 10]  MATT SMITH JOINS CRUSADERS

American Matt Smith jets in to join the Crusaders.  MORE 

 [15 JAN 10]  LEICESTER WARRIORS MATCH PREVIEW

Coventry face local rivals and their second newly promoted side in as many weeks.  MORE 

 [09 JAN 10]  LEEDS CARNEGIE 101 - CRUSADERS 72

An unhappy start to the New Year as Crusaders slip to defeat in snowy Leeds.  MORE

 [07 JAN 10]  LEEDS CARNEGIE MATCH PREVIEW

Crusaders begin the second half of the season with a visit to newly promoted Leeds.  MORE

 
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