Two Gladiators, Kerry McGhee and Zoe Sharpe, who spent time last season between the club’s U18s, senior women (SBC) and WBBL sides, have been selected for the initial 20-player training camp roster for Great Britain’s U18 Women. Heading into the Summer, GB are sending six teams across three age groups to European competition across the…
Caledonia Gladiators can officially confirm the appointment of Tony McDaid as the Chief Executive of Caledonia Gladiators Basketball. Experienced in basketball as both a player and coach, and currently a senior leader within education in Scotland, Tony joins the club as their first CEO in history, adding to the leadership team as they prepare for a crucial 2023/24 season, and the move to their new…
We are delighted to confirm that Erin McGarrachan, the club’s captain as been selected for Great Britains upcoming Euro Basket campaign! Chema Buceta’s side practised in camp at Manchester for a few weeks, before heading to Prague and Paris for a handful of games against the Czech Republic and France respectively. They did this in…
Glitzy ball gowns and black ties are the orders of the day as our sponsor, Just Employment Law, prepares to host its third Summer Ball in support of Pancreatic Cancer Action Scotland. The event is taking place on 10th June and is being held at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Glasgow where some 500 guests…
Proximo 3 Now Available in the Microsoft AppSource With more than 40 years of combined industry expertise in Microsoft products, the team at Proximo 3 has worked in the sporting industry previously with clubs in sectors such as football, basketball, netball, ice hockey, golf, and motorsports. Proximo 3 created Power Sports Sponsorship Management and Power Sports Team Management to make an easier and…
BRITISH BASKETBALL LEAGUE APPOINTS ELLIOT STEIN AS NEW COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR The British Basketball League is delighted to announce the appointment of Elliot Stein as the League’s new Commercial Director. Elliot joins the British Basketball League with exceptional experience within the sports business sector, having most recently held the position of Director of Business Development at…
Join our team’s exciting journey into a new chapter as we relocate to our state-of-the-art arena located at Playsport, East Kilbride this summer. We’re currently seeking enthusiastic volunteers to support our media and content production predominantly during game days across BBL and WBBL, as well as other team activities. Specifically, we’re looking for individuals interested…
Following a successful debut campaign in the Timoney era of Gladiators history, club owner Steve Timoney joined Grant Young on the Gladcast Basketball Podcast to reveal all about the past, present and future of the club. After a previous three-parter conversation between the two during the season, Steve caught up with Grant once more to…
The Caledonia Gladiators proudly unveil the outstanding winners of the Basketball Player of the Year Awards. These exceptional athletes have showcased remarkable talent, dedication, and leadership on and off the court, making a lasting impact in our community. Selected by fans, players and coaches, these winners have demonstrated unparalleled skills, sportsmanship, and a relentless commitment…
Written by Stuart Hodge What a first season it’s been for head coach Miguel Ángel Ortega in charge of the Caledonia Gladiators! The experienced Spaniard, who has a CV which trumps just about any other in the British basketball scene, was recognised with the Betty Codona Molten WBBL Coach of the Year award for his…
Following an extremely successful debut season in the league, Gladiators Head Coach, Miguel Ortega has been named the WBBL Coach of the Year, as voted by representatives across all of the clubs. Ortega’s side finished the regular season campaign in second place, behind only league winners London Lions. Also, recently, his side qualified for the…
Gladiators’ American guard, David Sloan, has been listed in the British Basketball League Team of the Year. He had an impressive rookie campaign, proving to be one of the best guards in the league, and one of the top young players. Undoubtedly, Sloan’s top moment was the corner 3-pointer that sealed the BBL Trophy for…
The British Basketball League has confirmed that Prince Onwas has been selected in the their All-Defensive Team of the Year, following an impressive season all round from the American forward. The selected five also included Lions’ Josh Sharma, Phoenix’s Jamell Anderson and Larry Austin Jr., and Giants’ Anthony Roberson. The 29-year-old’s defensive prowess has been…
The Caledonia Gladiators are proud to announce that two of its outstanding players have been selected for the prestigious Women’s British Basketball League (WBBL) All-British Team of the Year. This remarkable achievement reflects their exceptional skills, dedication, and contributions to the sport. The Gladiators’ dynamic duo, Chantelle Handy and Erin McGarrachan, have been recognised among…
Leicester Riders booked their place in the WBBL Play-Off Final after an impressive 69-50 victory over Caledonia Gladiators in the Semi-Final. Oliana Squires was the standout player for the Riders, scoring a game-high 25 points, while Téa Adams led the way for Caledonia with 20 points. The first quarter saw both teams come out of…
Get your tickets HERE for the next Gladiators game, when the WBBL side take on Leicester Riders in the Play-off semi final this Sunday at 5PM, at the Emirates Arena. The WBBL have today confirmed that Miguel Ortega has won April’s WBBL Coach of the Month following a successful few weeks with huge wins in…
Get your £6 tickets for this Sunday’s WBBL Playoff semi-final HERE! This Sunday, at Emirates Arena, Caledonia Gladiators (WBBL) take on Leicester Riders in the WBBL Playoff semi-final following a convincing 81-53 victory over Cardiff Met Archers in last week’s quarter-finals. The winner of this Sunday’s fixture will travel to The O2, London, to face…
After a brilliant 2nd place finish in their inaugural WBBL campaign we preview the semi final action when the Caledonia Gladiators take on the Leicester Riders for a place at the o2. Joined on the Pod by Mitch, Hodgey and by WBBL Co- Commentator Rona Lightbody we look at how brilliant the 2022/23 season has…
Get your tickets for Gladiators’ WBBL Playoff Semi-Final this Sunday (5PM) at the Emirates Arena for just £6 HERE! Following the impressive play-off quarter final victory over Cardiff Met Archers this weekend, two Gladiators have been awarded with a place in this week’s WBBL all-star five, Jamila Thompson, and Téa Adams, for their dominant outings…
Caledonia Gladiators 80 Cheshire Phoenix 84 Written by Sam Scouller The Caledonia Gladiators signed off for the 2022-23 season with an unfortunate 80-84 loss to the Cheshire Phoenix in the second leg of the BBL playoff quarter finals. The sides faced off after a 104-86 victory for the Phoenix at the Cheshire Oaks Arena the…
