Caledonia Gladiators are pleased to announce the signing of Ariadna Pujol, a versatile Spanish player, to their growing roster for the 23/24 Women’s British Basketball League and EuroCup seasons. Pujol becomes the first non-Brit to sign with Miguel Ortega’s squad this campaign, following the announcements of a British core set to play in Gladiators’ blue….
Caledonia Gladiators, Scotland’s only professional basketball franchise, is thrilled to announce the addition of British basketball star Patrick Whelan to their squad for the upcoming season. The talented 6’5″ guard, who previously played for Leicester Riders, brings a wealth of experience and exceptional skill to the Gladiators’ ever-growing roster. Patrick will join the club on…
Trent Buttrick became the first off-season signing to join Grant Young on the Gladcast Basketball Podcast. Coming from Pennsylvania, USA, the new Gladiator joined the show to discuss his life and career so far, as well as his excitement about joining the forward-thinking organisation. Buttrick joined the Gladiators last week, becoming the first announced new…
Caledonia Gladiators can officially confirm the latest new signing to join the club, hometown hero Hannah Robb from Arbroath, who last suited up for Leicester Riders for three seasons. The 5’6″ guard previously spent three years at the then-Caledonia Pride to begin her professional career. This came following a youth career spent with Tayside Musketeers…
Caledonia Gladiators can announce that Fahro Alihodzic has signed a contract extension with the club, expanding on his initial 16-month deal signed in February of this year, cementing his place on the roster until 2025. Prior to a successful half-season with Caledonia, Fahro had previously proved himself as a solid big across Europe, playing in…
Caledonia Gladiators can confirm the re-signing of rising young star, Oscar Baldwin, for the 23/24 British Basketball season as he remains a part of Gareth Murray’s growing squad. Sheffield-native Baldwin re-joins the franchise following the completion of his Master’s Degree at Glasgow Caledonian University last term. Coming through the ranks at Sheffield Sharks, and studying…
Following the official announcement of EuroCup Women’s basketball for Gladiators this morning, the club can confirm their first new signing in Kirsty Brown, who will join the squad after playing her rookie professional year with Leicester Riders. ‘KB’, who has a lot of Scottish family, returns to the country for the first time since she…
Catch the latest episode of the WBBL Review as Robyn Lewis joined Mark Millburn for a discussion about Rob’s life and career so far, and the future of Gladiators – entering an exciting new chapter. She spoke about her journey through the St. Mirren pathway on her way to university at Loughborough. Then, she gave…
Following the organisation’s announcement today, Caledonia Gladiators women’s side will join the men’s side in European competition this upcoming campaign, as their place in FIBA EuroCup Women was confirmed. Gladiators, coached by Miguel Ortega, will enter the prestigious continental competition in the group stage, having the opportunity to enter the tournament’s regular season. This comes…
Caledonia Gladiators can confirm the first new signing in town, Trent Buttrick from Pennsylvania, who last suited up for TFT Skopje in North Macedonia’s first league. The 6’9″ forward previously spent four of his collegiate years at Penn State in the Big Ten, before spending his super senior campaign at the University of Massachusetts, graduating…
We are pleased to announce the return of fan favourite, Princeton ‘Prince’ Onwas, for the 2023/24 BBL season, following a successful first campaign in the UK which saw his side win the BBL Trophy thanks to his all-important pass to David Sloan for the game-winner. Onwas, a Texas native, is a veteran of the professional…
Following a successful debut campaign in the role, Caledonia Gladiators are pleased to announce that Chantelle Handy will continue her tenure with the club in the player-assistant coach role for the 2023/24 WBBL season. Prior to joining the Gladiators last summer, Handy’s career saw her play all over Europe. Most recently, in the 21/22 season,…
Scottish sharpshooter, Fraser Malcolm, will sign an extension with Caledonia Gladiators for the next two campaigns, beginning his 5th professional season with the franchise in the forthcoming 23/24 campaign. The 6’6″ forward, who has proved to be one of the best high-impact bench players in the league, has been a solid three-point shooter for Glasgow…
Caledonia Gladiators can confirm the return of Scottish star point guard, Robyn Lewis, to the roster for the next two seasons. This comes following an impressive first season in a Gladiators jersey, having previously played with teams across the league. ‘Rob’ has had a successful career so far in the UK. Prior to joining the…
Caledonia Gladiators are pleased to announce their high-performance programme, which is open to high-level male and female athletes from across Scotland. The programme will provide a full-time bespoke basketball schedule, one that would include performance development, competition, and an extended off-court curriculum. It becomes a first-of-its-kind initiative, especially in Scotland. The programme will be run…
Caledonia Gladiators can officially that veteran leader, Jonny Bunyan, will remain in Gareth Murray’s squad, for his 13th season with the club. The dynamic guard, known for his three-point shooting, played a pivotal role in the team’s success as captain last season, leading them to victory in the BBL Trophy Final and securing a commendable…
Following the draw for Basketball Champions League’s qualification round, the winner of the pre-qualifier fixture between Caledonia Gladiators and Fribourg Olympic will face Poland’s Legia Warszawa in the first round of qualifying fixtures, with the teams playing for one of three spots in the BCL Group stage. The winning team of the pre-qualifier will advance,…
WBBL club captain, Erin McGarrachan, will return to Miguel Ortega’s squad following a successful 22/23 campaign, where she led the team – earning a position in the league’s All-British Team of the Year. Also, in the summer, McGarrachan represented Great Britain in their EuroBasket ventures, seeing some court time in the continent’s biggest international competition….
Caledonia Gladiators are set to take on Fribourg Olympic from Switzerland’s top division, in the Basketball Champions League pre-qualifier, with both sides playing for a spot in Basketball Champions League’s season 8 qualifiers. The two will face off prior to the qualifiers, at a neutral venue in a one-off game. It will be a historic…
Following a successful debut campaign with the Gladiators, Scottish international Kyle Jimenez will join the club for two more seasons, after winning the British Basketball League Trophy and proving himself as a solid member of Gareth Murray’s squad. Prior to his first season with Caledonia, Jimenez proved himself in England’s NBL Division One, with Loughborough…
