Reading Rockets

Welcome to the Rockets, Isaiah Folkes. 🚨🚀 At 6’4 with Division 1 experience from the Charlotte 49ers, he helped lead the team to big wins, including the 2023 College Basketball Invitational Championship.

We’re excited to see his athleticism, defensive grit, and two-way energy in Rockets red. Most importantly, Isaiah’s looking forward to meeting the Rockets fans, connecting with the community, and representing the club every time he steps on the court.

Here’s to an exciting new chapter together. Welcome to Reading, Isaiah.

24 HOURS UNTIL A NEW PLAYER LANDS 🔥

🏀🚀 Next week Rockets start their summer programme.
✅ Micro and Mini Basketball
✅ family fun
✅3x3
✅summer slam days
🏀🚀 check out our timetable 🏀🚀

https://readingrockets.co.uk/community/holiday-camps/

THE FLOOR GENERAL IS BACK. 🔥🏀

We are delighted to welcome Yusef Salih back to the Reading Rockets for the 2026/27 season.

Yusef made a strong impact last season, averaging:

🏀 10.8 points per game
🎯 2.2 assists per game
🔒 1.0 steal per game
💥 34.3% from three
⏱️ 21.9 minutes across 20 appearances

Quick, composed and always ready to make something happen, Yusef brings scoring, energy and control back to the Rockets backcourt.

Rockets family, make some noise and give Yusef a BIG welcome back home!

Summer is here so why not stay active as a family and come along to Rockets Family fun sessions. Time for The kids to beat the parents …….. or not!!!!!
Book your weekly place here ⬇️

https://readingrockets.co.uk/community/holiday-camps/

🚀 A NEW force has landed in Reading.

Welcome “Mo” Walker to the Rockets family for the 2026/27 season.

The 6'10" forward brings size, experience and real efficiency around the basket. During the 2025/26 season with Derby Trailblazers, Mo played 27 games and averaged:

🏀 15.8 points per game
💪 8.9 rebounds per game
⏱️ 25.7 minutes per game
🎯 64.8% from two-point range

Mo adds a strong inside presence to the Rockets as preparations continue for the new season.

Give Mo a BIG Reading welcome in the comments.

Thank You Charlie ❤️

After 6 years of being at Reading Rockets, we say a very grateful goodbye to Coach Charlie Haynes.

Charlie began with us as a boys academy coach, whilst coaching a small group of under 12 girls in the club and working in the community programme.

Soon after he moved on to work more with the girls programme and helped to grow it to what it is today with premier teams at every age group.
Charlie worked on this project whilst also developing an exciting youth academy project at the John Madejski Academy.

This is now the flourishing and successful Hartland High School junior programme that we have today for students ranging from 11 to 16 years old. With over 20 Rockets players training every day in the school and finding their way into the 6th form programme ranked now in the top 8 in the country.

For the past couple of years, Charlie has lead the Hartland High School WEABL squad and assisted the EABL team. He did this whilst also having club success by leading the Under 18 Premier Women to the National Quarter Finals, leading the Under 16 Premier Girls to the National Quarter Finals, and leading the Under 18 Premier Men to the National Cup Semi Finals.

However above all else, Charlie has become a well-loved member of the Rockets Community. His work-ethic, friendliness, competitiveness and willingness to do what is best for those around him has made him someone that we will all miss. We are all very grateful for his impact over the past several years.

Best of luck on your next steps Charlie 🚀

🏀 Season tickets are now on sale for 2026/27.

Be there for every men’s BCB home game, with free entry to our women’s and wheelchair home games included.

Adult tickets start from £190, child tickets from £130, with family packages also available.

🚀 Secure your seat: https://readingrockets.co.uk/tickets/season-tickets/

The Rockets community Team had a great day on Saturday delivering lots of taster sessions across 2 of GLL’s venues in Reading South Reading Leisure Centre Rivermead Leisure Centre . Meeting lots of families and having loads of fun with the players.

Congratulations to Matilda Upfold on being selected for GB U16 Girls Preparation Camp!

The team is travelling to Belgium, in one of the last stages of preparation before a final 12 will be selected for the European Championships.

Well done Tilly, and good luck!