479 miles on the road for Gareth Murray’s squad saw them travel to Plymouth Pavillions to take on Paul James’ City Patriots in a festive special just two days before Christmas, as Caledonia made their longest journey south in the British Basketball League. Following forty minutes of intense action, the hosts came out with a…
The British Basketball League has secured a streaming partnership with Fubo Sports – the live, free TV network from FuboTV Inc. (d/b/a Fubo) (NYSE: FUBO), the leading sports-first TV streaming platform – to bring British basketball action to further audiences across the United States and Canada. Under this agreement, Fubo Sports will stream a selection…
What an exciting year 2023 has been for the Caledonia Gladiators in our new home arena. We have seen both our Men and Women compete in our first ever venture into the European Competitions, something we have been immensely privileged to witness. It has been our aim to establish our club as a force in…
Caledonia Gladiators Bow Out of FIBA Euro Cup Women after Second-Leg Loss to NKA Universitas Pecs In a crucial second-leg playoff match held at Playsport in East Kilbride, Caledonia Gladiators faced a daunting task against NKA Universitas Pecs after a disappointing 24-point deficit in the first leg in Hungary. Unfortunately for the Gladiators, their hopes…
Big Bobble Hats, one of Gladiators’ sponsors, has a range of hats available within our merchandise store, both online and in the Fan Zone. The Scottish company, who continue to produce its products in the country to this day, was founded in 2010 on a skiing trip to Les Arc, following years of searching for…
Caledonia Gladiators paid a special visit to young patients at Glasgow Children’s Hospital to lend a hand to staff and donate gifts on the ward. The men’s squad at Scotland’s professional basketball franchise chatted to children, their families and staff during the visit to the hospital, and donated foam fingers and Gladiators hats to patients…
The British Basketball League are excited to announce the launch of the League’s first-ever Hall of Fame, which will honour and recognise individuals from all eras of the Men’s and Women’s Leagues who have made a significant contribution to the sport in the UK. The first inductees into the Hall of Fame are set to…
(by Graeme Macpherson) On a typically dull, dreich Scottish winter’s day, it was perhaps not a surprise to learn what Kirsty Brown misses most about her former life in California. “The weather, definitely,” she says without hesitation after returning this summer to live in Scotland for the first time since her family took the plunge and moved…
Last night, Gladiators took victories in Women’s and Men’s British Basketball League games against Cardiff Met Archers and Surrey Scorchers, with the women’s side bouncing back at home, and men’s side taking their first victory of the weekend after a struggling Friday. Gladiators vs Met Archers (81-38) Scorchers vs Gladiators (72-80)
Both Caledonia Gladiators teams were victorious this afternoon in their respective fixtures. Both teams return to the win column. Caledonia Gladiators vs Surrey Scorchers 80-72 Much as he’s done throughout the first few weeks of the season, Patrick Whelan paced the Caledonia Gladiators early on their trip south to face the Surrey Scorchers. His drive…
MATCH DETAILS It’s Sunday afternoon, and the Gladiators are ready to put on a show! The Gladiators return to Womens British Basketball League Action against Cardiff Met Archers as they look to return to winning ways. Doors open at 1:30 pm and tip is at 3 pm. The last remaining tickets are STILL AVAILABLE or can be…
Starting Five: Leicester Riders starting five: Kimbal Mackenzie, Miryne Thomas, TJ Lall, Mo Walker, Jaren Holmes Caledonia Gladiators starting five: Ian Dubose, Princeton Onwas, Patrick Whelan, Clifton Moore Jr., Lukas Palyza. First Half Looking to make an impression, the Riders got off to a hot start, leading 7-2 in the early going and holding Caledonia…
Caledonia Gladiators are excited to announce the launch of our new online merchandise shop in time for Christmas! Now, Gladiators fans can show their pride and support wherever they are! The online store, boasts an impressive array of officially licensed Caledonia Gladiators merchandise, ranging from high-quality jerseys to stylish accessories. Supporters can now gear up…
Caledonia Gladiators made history this evening, becoming the first-ever Scottish women’s team to compete in the second round of a European competition. Their first leg away fixture vs NKA Universitas Pécs ended in a 51-75 loss, as Miguel Ortega’s side struggled in the second half, and will face the Hungarians in the second leg at…
Tonight, Caledonia Gladiators make history, as they become the first Scottish team to ever compete in the second round of European competition, as they face Hungary’s NKA Universitas Pécs during their opening EuroCup Women’s Playoff fixture in Pécs, Hungary at 5 PM. Miguel Ortega’s side had an impressive group stage run, going unbeaten until the…
Article via British Basketball League If you could have picked anywhere in the world since 2000 to grow up and be completely swept up by the hype of hoops, then a stone’s throw away from Cleveland, Ohio, would have been a good spot. Thankfully for Mike Bothwell, he experienced just that. Born and raised in…
Gladiators vs Giants – British Basketball League (86-80) The Gladiators entered Sunday’s contest hoping to stretch out their three-game winning streak. Gareth Murray’s team are battling for second place with the Cheshire Phoenix and hoped to move one game closer to convincingly chasing the league-leading London Lions. Their opponents, the Manchester Giants travelled to the…
Caledonia Gladiators women’s team paid a special festive visit to young patients as they handed out Christmas gifts at Glasgow Children’s Hospital. The entire women’s squad at Scotland’s professional basketball franchise chatted with children, their families and staff during the visit to the hospital. Patients on the wards were delivered foam fingers, gladiator hats and…
Miguel Ortega, the mastermind behind the Caledonia Gladiators’ remarkable run, has clinched the Women’s British Basketball League Coach of the Month title for the first time this season, solidifying his status as one of the top coaches in the league. Ortega’s coaching prowess has propelled the Gladiators to an impressive 4-0 record domestically, showcasing their…
Caledonia Gladiators are pleased to announce the signing of American guard, Mike Bothwell, who joins the squad ahead of a crucial part of the season. The rookie moves to Scotland after beginning his first professional season in Israel. Bothwell spent 5 years studying at Furman University. By the time of his super-senior year, he stepped…
