Katie Januszewska
About Katie
Leicester Riders’ guard Katie Januszewska is a rising star.
A graduate of Charnwood College, who played in the Basketball England administrated Women’s Elite Academy Basketball League (WEABL) and a product of the Riders Academy system, Januszewska enjoyed a strong season last year in the Women’s Super League Basketball – earning her spot in the British Team of the Year.
For the 2024/25 season, the 22-year-old was named the league’s Young Player of the Year.
Januszewska started playing basketball at the age of 12 though an after-school club run by the Leicester Riders, before joining the club’s academy.
She would go on to attend NCAA Division 1 school Saint Francis Brooklyn, before coming back to the UK to sign for the Riders.
Januszewska has also impressed at the national level, representing Great Britain Basketball across multiple age groups as well as being selected for the Women’s EuroBasket 2025, and playing for GB at the FIBA 3x3 Youth Nations League, showcasing her all-around game on the international stage.
