Malik Riddle Returns to Malta to Join Hibernians

Malik Riddle (193-G-1999, college: HSU) is back in Malta but this time, he will be wearing the black and white of Hibernians.

The 193cm American guard returns to the Maltese basketball scene after making a huge impact during his first spell on the island with Gzira Athleta Birkirkara. Riddle enjoyed a fantastic 2023-24 campaign, averaging an impressive 28.8 points, 9.4 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 2.6 steals in 19 BOV League games.

His performances earned him four Player of the Week awards, a place on the Eurobasket.com All-Maltese League First Team, and helped Athleta reach the league semifinals. He quickly established himself as one of the most exciting and productive players in Maltese basketball.

Following that outstanding season, Riddle took his talents to Germany, joining RheinStars Köln in the ProB. In 17 games during the 2024-25 season, he averaged 13.6 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.9 steals, while shooting an impressive 38.5% from three-point range. His campaign earned him Eurobasket.com All-German ProB Group South Honorable Mention recognition.

Now, after gaining valuable European experience, Riddle returns to Malta for a new challenge with Hibernians one of the favourites and most historic names in Maltese basketball.

For Hibs, his arrival brings a proven performer who already knows the league and has shown he can score, create, rebound and defend at a high level. For Riddle, it is a chance to return to the country where he first made his mark in European basketball, but this time with a new club and a new mission.