Gladiators Venture New Path, Entering EuroCup Playoffs: A Preview
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 […]
New Signing Mike Bothwell Reflects on His Career So Far And New Move to Scotland
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 Go 1-1 On the Night as Men Beat Giants, Women Lose out to Hatters
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 […]
Gladiators team spread festive cheer in children’s hospital with Visit
Miguel Ortega Picks Up League’s Coach of the Month Following Strong Domestic Start
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 […]
Gladiators Confirm New Signing: Rookie Guard Mike Bothwell
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 […]
League Confirms Prince Onwas Suspension Following Newcastle Incident
As a result of breaching the British Basketball League Code of Conduct during the Gladiators’ game at home vs Newcastle Eagles, Prince Onwas has received 10 penalty points for what the League’s Disciplinary Panel judged to be violent conduct, triggering a one-game suspension. The British Basketball League operates a system of cumulative “penalty points”, and […]
Gladiators Launch Official New Tartan in Partnership with Slanj
Scotland’s pro basketball franchise Caledonia Gladiators has partnered with family business and leading highlandwear manufacturers Slanj to embrace its Scottish routes with a bespoke tartan for the club. Registered as ‘Caledonia Gladiators’ on The Scottish Register of Tartans, the grey, blue and white pattern features on both the home and away strips and on several products available […]
Three Gladiators Amongst Nominees for League Monthly Awards
Three Gladiators have been nominated for three of the British Basketball League’s monthly awards. Patrick Whelan, Yevheniia Putra and Miguel Ortega are in contention for the men’s Player of the Month, women’s Player of the Month, and women’s Coach of the Month respectively. Patrick Whelan The GB international guard has been a superstar since joining […]
Patrick Whelan’s Sensational Performance in Lions Win Secures Team of the Week Spot
In a stunning performance that impressed the British Basketball League, Patrick Whelan of the Caledonia Gladiators earned a place in this round’s British Basketball League Team of the Week. This recognition comes off the back of a remarkable 94-100 victory over the London Lions, who are perched atop the league standings. Whelan’s impact was undeniable, […]