Gladiators fall to Eagles in Playoff Semi-Final
Match report by British Basketball League Caledonia Gladiators 58-60 Newcastle Eagles Newcastle Eagles pulled off a major upset against Caledonia Gladiators, securing a 60-58 overtime win with a gritty defensive second-half performance. Caledonia had the upper hand heading into the second half, and had led by as many as 11 points in the opening 20 […]
Patrick Whelan named in British Basketball League Team of The Year
In this roster for the second time in the last three seasons, Warrington’s very own Patrick Whelan has gone from strength to strength this campaign – his first with Gareth Murray’s Caledonia Gladiators – and shown a new side to his game as one of the biggest playmakers in the PlaySport Arena to boot. Tied […]
Patrick Whelan named in All-British Team of The Year
In this roster for the third straight season, Warrington’s very own Patrick Whelan has gone from strength to strength this campaign – his first with Gareth Murray’s Caledonia Gladiators – and shown a new side to his game as one of the biggest playmakers in the PlaySport Arena to boot. Joint-second in the voting for […]
Clifton Moore Jr and Laken James named in All-Defensive Team of The Year
The British Basketball League All-Defensive Team of the Year features the League’s top stoppers as voted by the League’s Head Coaches, Captains and select members of the media. Clifton Moore Jr Tied with Sharma on 14 votes of a possible 21, rookie forward Clifton Moore Jr. takes home All-Defensive Team honours after a standout debut […]
BRITISH BASKETBALL LEAGUE AND BIFFA ANNOUNCE GROUND-BREAKING PARTNERSHIP
The three-year partnership sees Biffa become the first Official Sustainability Partner of the League The British Basketball League is delighted to be joining forces with Biffa, the UK’s leading sustainable waste management company, to champion greener, cleaner communities, helping them to reduce waste and protect the environment. Welcoming Biffa as the Official Sustainability Partner of […]
Playoff Semi-Final opponents confirmed
After yesterday’s convincing win over Durham Palatinates, Caledonia Gladiators have progressed to the Semi-Final of the Women’s British Basketball League Playoffs! As a result of Newcastle Eagles defeating Sheffield Hatters in Sheffield, The Eagles will now make the trip to East Kilbride this Sunday. Tip-off is at 17:00 with the winner securing their place in […]
Chantelle Handy Announces Retirement from Playing Professional Basketball
Chantelle Handy is announcing her retirement from playing professional basketball, following an illustrious 14-year career playing across Europe, including her final two with Caledonia Gladiators as player-coach domestically and continentally, recently leading the Women’s British Basketball League side on a coaching front. She’s now going to focus on developing a career in coaching. The 36-year-old […]
Gladiators eliminated from Playoffs in game two
Written by Scott Laidlaw The starting 5 for the Newcastle Eagles were Rickey McGill, Larry Austin Jr, Devin Whitfield, Darius Defoe, and Tajh Green. The starting 5 for the Caledonia Gladiators were Mike Bothwell, Patrick Whelan, Lukas Palyza, Prince Onwas, and Clifton Moore Jr. The game started with traded baskets, making the score Eagles 2-4 […]
Care home residents prove you’re only as old as you feel as they take on Scotland’s basketball team
Elderly care home residents have put Caledonia Gladiators to the test as they went head-to-head with Scotland’s professional basketball team as part of a new summer of sport programme. The residents, from Whitecraigs Care Home in Glasgow and Croftbank and Rosepark Care Homes in Uddingston, demonstrated that you’re never too old to try something new […]
Tickets from £3 for this Sunday’s Women’s and Men’s Game
This Sunday, we need you! In the post-season every game is vital and every exciting play can make or break an entire season. We are offering a substantial discount on all game tickets for this Sunday as the Playoffs heat up! Caledonia Gladiators Women face Durham Palatinates in the Women’s British Basketball League Playoff quarter-final […]