After news broke last night about the Caledonia Gladiators making their mark in Europe after being named in the Qualification round for the FIBA Basketball Champions League, The Gladiators have featured in multiple web and print news stories! Check them out below! STV Dedicated article on the announcement that Caledonia will play in the BCL…
The latest episode of the ‘Below the Rim’ podcast delves into the exciting news of Caledonia Gladiators entering the Basketball Champions League qualifiers. Hosted by Grant and Pabz, this episode provides a concise and informative discussion centred around the team’s latest endeavour, amongst an array of other topics. Grant’s genuine excitement is palpable as he…
Zoe Sharpe has been officially confirmed as a member of the GB U18 Women’s 12-player squad for the upcoming FIBA European Youth Championships. Under the guidance of head coach Karen Burton, this talented team is set to showcase their skills on the international stage in Sofia, Bulgaria. Zoe Sharpe, a rising star in the British…
We are delighted to announce that European basketball is coming to Caledonia! The Basketball Champions League have confirmed the teams competing in their qualification rounds, including Caledonia Gladiators as the only British team in the competition. This marks the first foray of the club into official European competition in its history. 24 teams will…
Erin McGarrachan will be suiting up for GB Basketball this afternoon as Great Britain take on Slovenia in the first round of EuroBasket 2023. You can watch the game live on PPV HERE. Article written by Susan Egelstaff If someone had told Erin McGarrachan a year ago that today she would be stepping on to…
Story by Laura Kirkhouse featured on Scottish Women in Sport It’s been a season of immense highs for the Caledonia Gladiators, on both the women’s and men’s side. The club created history-making moments that shone a spotlight brightly on the vibrant and growing Scottish basketball scene. A spotlight very rarely received for the sport. This past…
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…
Chema Buceta confirmed his training camp roster for the upcoming preparation for EuroBasket, in which Gladiators stars, Erin McGarrachan and Robyn Lewis were selected amongst 15 of the country’s top talent. The Scottish duo earned their spots within the highly competitive roster following impressive campaigns for both in the WBBL, with the side finishing second…
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…
