MIES (Switzerland) – The curtain on the 2024-25 season of the Basketball Champions League was officially raised on Wednesday, following the conclusion of the draw for the Qualification Round tournaments and the Regular Season. Carlos Cabezas, a legend of reigning BCL champions Unicaja and a former FIBA Basketball World Cup and EuroBasket champion, alongside Czech…
MIES (Switzerland) – The team seedings for the Basketball Champions League Season 9 official draw, which will take place at 11:00 CEST on Wednesday, June 26, have been unveiled. The draw ceremony will be livestreamed on the BCL YouTube channel. The Qualification Round tournaments will be drawn first, followed right after by the Regular Season draw….
We are thrilled to announce that the early bird and renewal deadline for our 2024/25 season tickets has been extended by three weeks! Originally set to end on June 14th, fans now have until July 3rd to take advantage of our discounted prices! This extension offers both new and returning fans a fantastic opportunity to…
This afternoon, the BBF (British Basketball Federation) has issued the following statement via THEIR WEBSITE: We would like to issue the following statement in response: Following the announcement by the British Basketball Federation, the governing body of the British Basketball League, to terminate the current professional league licence, Caledonia Gladiators has joined fellow clubs across the…
As a result of the heavy rainfall in East Kilbride, the Caledonia Gladiators arena has suffered water damage that requires remedial work. Unfortunately, this ongoing work means the Jonny Bunyan Testimonial events for Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th May will sadly require to be postponed and rescheduled to a later date. We apologise for any…
Caledonia Gladiators suffered a heart-breaking loss at home to Newcastle Eagles in the Playoff Semi-Final on Sunday. The game went to overtime thanks to an Erin McGarrachan buzzer beater but we just fell short in overtime by a scoreline of 58-60.
Caledonia Gladiators guard Laken James has been named the inaugural winner of the Molten Defensive Player of the Year (DPOTY) award after a stellar campaign for the Scottish club where the American’s talents have shone on both ends of the floor. A new title established this season, the DPOTY award is given to the most…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
A weekend of mixed fortunes for the Gladiators saw the Men exit the playoffs after being handed two losses by the Newcastle Eagles, however, the Women defeated Durham Palatinates to make it to the Playoff Semi-Final where they will face Newcastle Eagles this Sunday at Playsport! Get your tickets HERE! Newcastle Eagles vs Caledonia Gladiators…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
Represent the Gladiators in the Playoff’s this season with our new Playoff tees! The T-shirts come in both Men’s and Women’s editions featuring full squad lists on the back. Men’s T-shirts can be purchased in-store or online while Women’s are currently available for pre-order with stock expected to arrive by this Sunday’s game. Get yours…
Both Men’s and Women’s Gladiators were in action this past weekend. On Friday night the men faced Newcastle Eagles in their opening playoff fixture at Playsport. It was a tough night as the Eagles were in control for the majority of the game. We now look ahead to Game 2 in Newcastle this Friday. You…
