A 6’1″ forward, originally from Minnesota, Hottinger arrives in East Kilbride with a strong track record of winning.

At Lehigh University, Hottinger was named Patriot League Player of the Year in 2022-23 – the program’s first honouree in over a decade – after leading the league in scoring.

She then completed a graduate season at Marquette University, where her rebounding stood out just as much as her scoring, headlined by a 21-rebound performance, the best by any Big East player that season.

Since turning professional, Hottinger has gained experience in Germany with Eisvogel USC Freiburg before moving into British basketball with Manchester Basketball for the 2025-26 season, helping the club reach the Super League Cup Final against Sheffield Hatters at the AO Arena.

That blend of collegiate pedigree and international pro experience, including at SLB level, makes Hottinger a strong addition to the Gladiators roster, bringing size, rebounding, and versatility to both ends of the floor.

“Frannie is a proven performer in our league who brings a lot of versatility to the forward position. Her competitive character and desire to win are exactly what we look for in our team and I’m delighted that she is coming to the Gladiators.” Donnie Macdonald, Head Coach, said about Frannie’s signing.

See Frannie and our women’s squad in action in their pre-season friendly on Sunday 20th September at Playsport, East Kilbride. Tickets are just £5 and available here.

Can’t wait till then? Season Ticket Holders are invited to a first-look event on Wednesday 9th September where they’ll get early access to our teams, kit and more. Secure your season ticket now to receive your invite, more information about season tickets is available here.