Lable is the Riders' second signing of the summer

Leicester Riders centre Barry Lamble has returned to the club for a fourth consecutive season after agreeing terms on a new contract.

The 26-year-old posted six points and four rebounds per game last term, as the Riders claimed their highest league finish in the club's 42-year history.

"He played very well last season and gave us some really good minutes," Riders coach Rob Paternostro said.

"We like having Barry around and look forward to what he can bring us."

He added: "Last summer when I got the job I went up to watch some of the guys work out and I was immediately impressed at how hard Barry had worked coming into the season.

Once he started playing with confidence he was a very effective player Riders coach Rob Paternostro on centre Barry Lamble

"He deserves a lot of credit, because I thought he was in the best shape of his career last year.

"He's certainly capable of scoring baskets. There were some times during the year when we had some lulls and he stepped up and he had a lot of confidence.

"Once he started playing with confidence he was a very effective player."

Paternostro is still in discussions with several of last season's squad as he looks to build on his first campaign as the Riders' play-caller.

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