Conner Washington is a Leicester Riders legend whose name has become synonymous with leadership, determination, and clutch performances.

One of the most decorated players in Riders history—and among the most successful competitors in top-flight British basketball—Conner built a career on relentless standards, a team-first mentality, and an unshakeable will to win.

He represented his country on the international stage, earned his degree at Loughborough University, and grew into the player coaches trusted most when the moment mattered. Off the court, he continues to invest in the game’s future through the Leicester Riders Foundation, where he leads the LRF Satellite Club initiative to create accessible pathways for young people across Leicester and Leicestershire.

Now, Conner’s next chapter ignites with Derby Trailblazers. Bedford-born and 6'0", he brings veteran craft, European experience, and a dynamic two-way game—a solid playmaker with a proven shooting touch (35.7% from three last season), paired with tenacious, disruptive defence.

Fresh off the SLB Play-off win last season, he’s ready to inject winning habits, mentor the next wave, and elevate the Blazers at both ends of the floor. Conner’s journey—from a young pro making the most of every opportunity to a respected leader shaping the sport’s future—embodies the spirit of British basketball. Passion-first and purpose-driven, he loves to hoop, inspire, and pass on knowledge, with family moments like his children running out alongside him reminding us why the game matters.

As he turns the page on an incredible Riders career and steps into the Blazers family, Conner continues to inspire the next generation—proving that legacy is about more than trophies; it’s about how you lift the game for those who follow. This is performance made for leaders and built for the moments that matter.