Caledonia Gladiators 66-63 Anwil Wloclawek Report by Robbie Macdonald Caledonia Gladiators backed up their successful trip to Romania with an incredible 66-63 win over the reigning FIBA Europe Cup champions Anwil Wloclawek to make it two from two in Group B. The buoyant travelling Polish support could not roar the three-time Polish Basketball League winners…
The British Basketball League is proud to announce a ground-breaking media rights agreement for coverage of the League’s 2023/24 season with NBC Sports Regional Networks (RSN), marking a significant milestone in the League’s expansion strategy. Through the partnership, basketball fans in the San Francisco Bay Area, Chicago, and Philadelphia regions will now have the opportunity to enjoy…
Miguel Ortega’s Caledonia Gladiators look to stride on from an impressive first week of competitive action – featuring wins over Benfica and Palatinates – as they welcome Belgian top division side Namur Capitale to PlaySport. Domestically, tomorrow’s visitors have got off to a flyer – currently in their league, they sit in 3rd place, going…
Tomorrow, Gareth Murray’s Caledonia Gladiators will face Poland’s Anwil Wloclawek in the club’s second FIBA Europe Cup fixture. The Polish side are the current holders of FIBA Europe Cup, having defeated French side Cholet 155-161 across two legs in April. Also, they currently lead the Polish top division with five wins from their opening five…
Caledonia Gladiators Lukas Palyza and Yevheniia Putra have been named in the men’s and women’s British Basketball League all-star fives respectively, for this week. The two impressed massively in huge wins over Sheffield Sharks and Durham Palatinates as part of a double-header Sunday for the franchise. In the first fixture of the day, Czech international,…
Caledonia Gladiators have been shortlisted for two of Sport Scotland’s ‘Scottish Sports Awards’ 2023. This is where the organisation recognise the schools, clubs, community projects and people making a difference in sport across Scotland, alongside the country’s top athletes in an event that will celebrate the best of Scottish sport. Firstly, men’s Head Coach Gareth…
In the second game of a doubleheader Sunday at PlaySport, Caledonia Gladiators faced a new-look Durham Palatinates without start player Harriet Ottewill-Soulsby in the opening game of the 23/24 Women’s British Basketball League season. Heading into the game, Palatinates were somewhat of an unknown, having only announced the majority of their roster this week, and…
To start the day’s double-header, Gareth Murray’s Gladiators’ side looked to bounce back from their last British Basketball League loss, as they welcomed Sheffield Sharks to PlaySport – the side who defeated them heavily at their own new arena last week. And bounce back they did, with a resounding victory led by game MVP Lukas…
Following a hugely successful opening night in FIBA Europe Cup and EuroCup Women, with strong wins over CSU Sibiu and S.L Benfica, 68-80 and 73-52 respectively, Gladiators now have a double-header weekend, sponsored by Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity, ahead of them before their second round of European fixtures. The men’s side will first welcome Sheffield…
Report by Robbie MacDonald BC CSU Sibiu vs Caledonia Gladiators Caledonia Gladiators opened their FIBA Europe Cup campaign in style with an outstanding 80-68 victory away to BC CSU Sibiu to avoid a horror start in Transylvania. The hosts started the better of the two and had a strong third period, but an outstanding second-quarter…
Weekly Gladcast roundup! Your weekly Gladcast is back. the boys run through the games over the weekend after splitting the 2 games this week. A home win to keep the new undefeated streak at home going however a defeat on the road to the Sharks ended the weekend on a sour note. we build up…
Miguel Ortega’s Caledonia Gladiators are set to make history this week, becoming the first Scottish women’s team in 50 years (Central YMCA, 1973) to compete in European competition. Benfica will visit PlaySport, East Kilbride, on Wednesday at 7:30 PM, becoming the first European opponents to travel to the new facility. Gladiators will make their home…
In a face-off at the Canon Medical Arena, the Caledonia Gladiators clashed with the Sheffield Sharks, resulting in a huge 96-78 victory for the hosts in their new tank. The game was a true showcase of the Sharks’ potential, with a standout team performance from Atiba Lyons’ side. The Sharks started the game on a…
Caledonia Gladiators took on the Plymouth City Patriots in Thursday night’s British Basketball League Championship action. In a game where Paul James was looking to pick up his 500th career win, the visiting side, who had travelled nearly 500 miles, had added incentive heading into it. After the Gladiators won the tip-off, it was captain…
MATCH DETAILSIt’s gameday at PlaySport! It’s time for some Thursday night British Basketball League hoops! The Gladiators face off against Paul James’ City Patriots – who have made the longest journey in the league, from Plymouth to East Kilbride. Doors open at 18:15 and the tip-off is at 19:45. Tickets are still available to buy…
Caledonia Gladiators 86-79 Surrey Scorchers By Robbie Macdonald Caledonia Gladiators began life at their brand-new PlaySport Arena with a hard-earned 86-79 victory over Surrey Scorchers to bounce back from their European disappointment. The record 1600 sell-out crowd were not left disappointed as the Scottish outfit claimed their second win of the season, entertaining both those…
MATCH DETAILS It’s the first official game day in our new arena! It’s time for some Thursday night hoops! The Gladiators face-off against Surrey Scorchers in our home opener! Doors open at 18:15 pm and tip is at 19:45 pm. tickets are now SOLD OUT but you can still get tickets for our upcoming fixtures…
The Gladiators are ready to make their home debut at the new PlaySport Arena in East Kilbride tonight, as they face the Surrey Scorchers in front of a sold-out crowd in the British Basketball League. To preview the game and the new arena, Grant Young has released a special episode of the Gladcast podcast. In…
The Caledonia Gladiators are pleased to reveal the first in-person imagery of our new arena, ahead of our British Basketball League home opener this Thursday against Surrey Scorchers. The facility, built on the site of PlaySport in East Kilbride, is a part of Steve and Alison Timoney’s ambitious plans for a £20 million building project….
We proudly reveal our inaugural European kit in collaboration with Ace Sports. The striking design blends Scottish heritage with modern flair, symbolising our journey in European basketball. We are thrilled to don this distinctive kit, showcasing our Scottish pride on the European stage. Fans can pre-order the kit by clicking HERE. Our warm-up top features…
