Following a successful debut campaign in the role, Caledonia Gladiators are pleased to announce that Chantelle Handy will continue her tenure with the club in the player-assistant coach role for the 2023/24 WBBL season. Prior to joining the Gladiators last summer, Handy’s career saw her play all over Europe. Most recently, in the 21/22 season,…
Caledonia Gladiators can confirm the return of Scottish star point guard, Robyn Lewis, to the roster for the next two seasons. This comes following an impressive first season in a Gladiators jersey, having previously played with teams across the league. ‘Rob’ has had a successful career so far in the UK. Prior to joining the…
Caledonia Gladiators are pleased to announce their high-performance programme, which is open to high-level male and female athletes from across Scotland. The programme will provide a full-time bespoke basketball schedule, one that would include performance development, competition, and an extended off-court curriculum. It becomes a first-of-its-kind initiative, especially in Scotland. The programme will be run…
WBBL club captain, Erin McGarrachan, will return to Miguel Ortega’s squad following a successful 22/23 campaign, where she led the team – earning a position in the league’s All-British Team of the Year. Also, in the summer, McGarrachan represented Great Britain in their EuroBasket ventures, seeing some court time in the continent’s biggest international competition….
In the latest episode of Gladcast, Tony McDaid joined Grant Young to discuss everything fans have to know about himself and his involvement with the club. The duo spoke about the developments within Caledonia Gladiators, as well as Tony’s personal history within the game, both professionally and on the grassroots side of things, and his…
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…
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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…
The Caledonia Gladiators are proud to announce that two of its outstanding players have been selected for the prestigious Women’s British Basketball League (WBBL) All-British Team of the Year. This remarkable achievement reflects their exceptional skills, dedication, and contributions to the sport. The Gladiators’ dynamic duo, Chantelle Handy and Erin McGarrachan, have been recognised among…
