Scotland’s men have the toughest possible start to their European Championship campaign on Monday when they face favourites Denmark.
Tom Campbell’s side go into the tournament in Valetta without captain Gareth Murray after the Glasgow Rocks forward accepted a lucrative short-term deal with Malaysian side Perak.
However guard Steve Leven, who led the side in scoring their warm-up games, insists the Scots can progress from a group that also includes minnows Malta and San Marino.
“I think we’re going to shock some people,” said the Great Britain cap. “We’ve really come together and things have fitted well in the games we’ve played over the last month.”
Meanwhile Scotland’s women claimed third place in their European Championships as 28 points from Gillian Baird sparked an 88-67 win in a play-off against Moldova. Malta took the title by beating hosts Armenia 74-65.
MONDAY 5
European Championships (Malta). Scotland 88-68 Denmark (5pm), Wales v Gibraltar (7.30)
TUESDAY 6
European Championships (Malta). Scotland v San Marino (7.15), Wales v Moldova (12.30)
Friendly (Worcester) England v Lithuania (6.30)
WEDNESDAY 7
European Championships (Malta). Scotland v Malta (5pm), Wales v Andorra (12.30)
Friendly (Worcester) England v Lithuania (6.30)
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Sunday, 4 July 2010
Monday, 28 June 2010
International Fixtures
MONDAY 28
European Women’s Championships (Armenia). Malta v Wales
TUESDAY 29
European Women’s Championships (Armenia). Wales v Scotland
WEDNESDAY 30
European Women’s Championships (Armenia). Scotland v Malta
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European Women’s Championships (Armenia). Malta v Wales
TUESDAY 29
European Women’s Championships (Armenia). Wales v Scotland
WEDNESDAY 30
European Women’s Championships (Armenia). Scotland v Malta
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Friday, 18 June 2010
International weekend schedule
A bunch of international friendlies this weekend..
FRIDAY
Under-20 Friendly (Bristol). Great Britain v Finland (7.30)
Under-23 Friendly (Lille). Great Britain v France (8pm)
SATURDAY
Senior Women’s Friendly (Linlithgow). Scotland v Austria (5pm)
Under-20 Men’s Friendly (Bristol). Great Britain v Finland (6pm)
Under-23 Men’s Friendly (Lille). Great Britain v Belgium
SUNDAY
Under-23 Friendly (Lille). Great Britain v Luxembourg
FRIDAY
Under-20 Friendly (Bristol). Great Britain v Finland (7.30)
Under-23 Friendly (Lille). Great Britain v France (8pm)
SATURDAY
Senior Women’s Friendly (Linlithgow). Scotland v Austria (5pm)
Under-20 Men’s Friendly (Bristol). Great Britain v Finland (6pm)
Under-23 Men’s Friendly (Lille). Great Britain v Belgium
SUNDAY
Under-23 Friendly (Lille). Great Britain v Luxembourg
Wednesday, 2 June 2010
England unveil 11-game summer programme
Paul James wants England’s hopefuls to make an impression this summer and force their way into the Great Britain squad.
Despite the cancellation of the 1st FIBA Commonwealth Championship for Men that was scheduled for August in Bangalore, England Basketball has arranged an off-season programme including a series of four friendlies against Scotland and Lithuania at Worcester.
With England ineligible for FIBA competitions, the 11-game series will give some fringe stars the opportunity to experience international basketball.
James said: "This is a fantastic opportunity to work with some of the most talented English players who have either excelled at Under 20 level or are on the fringes of making the GB squad. There is no substitute for playing in international competition and exposing these players to competition of this type can only be good for English and British basketball."
Peter Scantlebury will be James’ Assistant Coach for the six-week programme that also includes tournaments in Calais and Belfast.
June 25-27 Training & Scotland, 2 games University of Worcester
July 4-8 Training & Lithuania, 2 games University of Worcester
July 13-17 Tournament Calais / Dunkerque, France
Belgium U23
Ivory Coast
Luxembourg
Tunisia
Aug 4-8 Tournament Belfast
Ireland All Stars
Melbourne Tigers
University of Pittsburgh
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Despite the cancellation of the 1st FIBA Commonwealth Championship for Men that was scheduled for August in Bangalore, England Basketball has arranged an off-season programme including a series of four friendlies against Scotland and Lithuania at Worcester.
With England ineligible for FIBA competitions, the 11-game series will give some fringe stars the opportunity to experience international basketball.
James said: "This is a fantastic opportunity to work with some of the most talented English players who have either excelled at Under 20 level or are on the fringes of making the GB squad. There is no substitute for playing in international competition and exposing these players to competition of this type can only be good for English and British basketball."
Peter Scantlebury will be James’ Assistant Coach for the six-week programme that also includes tournaments in Calais and Belfast.
June 25-27 Training & Scotland, 2 games University of Worcester
July 4-8 Training & Lithuania, 2 games University of Worcester
July 13-17 Tournament Calais / Dunkerque, France
Belgium U23
Ivory Coast
Luxembourg
Tunisia
Aug 4-8 Tournament Belfast
Ireland All Stars
Melbourne Tigers
University of Pittsburgh
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Monday, 31 May 2010
Scotland lose to Newcastle
29 points from Great Britain cap Steve Leven failed to stop Scotland from a late collapse in their friendly against Newcastle Eagles as the BBL champions grabbed a 74-66 win at Benfield.
The Scots, in one of their final warm-ups ahead of the European Championships, built a commanding 42-35 half-time cushion.
However the Eagles second-string, led by 18 from Aaron Neilson, out-scored the visitors 25-12 in the fourth quarter as Tom Campbell’s men fell away.
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The Scots, in one of their final warm-ups ahead of the European Championships, built a commanding 42-35 half-time cushion.
However the Eagles second-string, led by 18 from Aaron Neilson, out-scored the visitors 25-12 in the fourth quarter as Tom Campbell’s men fell away.
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Friday, 28 May 2010
Mike McGregor debuts for Scotland in friendly against Newcastle Eagles
Glasgow Rocks guard Mike McGregor has been handed his first Scotland call-up for Saturday’s friendly with BBL champions Newcastle Eagles at the Benfield Centre (6pm).
The Kelvin Hall reserve joins team-mate Gareth Murray in the squad for the tie which is one of the Scots final warm-ups for this summer’s European Championships.
Tom Campbell’s side also includes Great Britain cap Steve Leven, who left Newcastle two years ago after an acrimonious bust-up with coach Fabulous Flournoy during the BBL play-offs.
The Eagles will field most of their domestic contingent, including Darius Defoe, with Flournoy set to give a trial to a number of potential summer recruits, including Birmingham-born guard Lamar Morrison.
Scotland squad: Gareth Murray, Mike McGregor (Glasgow Rocks), Gareth Lodge, Simon Flockhart, Laurie Costello, Paddy Campbell (Edinburgh Kings), Grant Gibson (East Lothian Peregrines), Ross Campbell, Daniel Donnelly (Troon Tornadoes), Steve Leven, Ike Attah (Teesside Mohawks), Tom Pearson (Manchester Magic)
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The Kelvin Hall reserve joins team-mate Gareth Murray in the squad for the tie which is one of the Scots final warm-ups for this summer’s European Championships.
Tom Campbell’s side also includes Great Britain cap Steve Leven, who left Newcastle two years ago after an acrimonious bust-up with coach Fabulous Flournoy during the BBL play-offs.
The Eagles will field most of their domestic contingent, including Darius Defoe, with Flournoy set to give a trial to a number of potential summer recruits, including Birmingham-born guard Lamar Morrison.
Scotland squad: Gareth Murray, Mike McGregor (Glasgow Rocks), Gareth Lodge, Simon Flockhart, Laurie Costello, Paddy Campbell (Edinburgh Kings), Grant Gibson (East Lothian Peregrines), Ross Campbell, Daniel Donnelly (Troon Tornadoes), Steve Leven, Ike Attah (Teesside Mohawks), Tom Pearson (Manchester Magic)
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Thursday, 22 April 2010
Scotland to meet Norway this weekend
A visit from perennial European Division B side Norway will give the Scotland's senior men side a rare chance to pit their wits against European opposition this weekend in their preparation for their European Campaign in Malta later this year.
The clashes - at The Peak Centre in Stirling - are the first senior international matches for Scotland’s men since 2008 - and the first under new head coach Tom Campbell.
The first friendly tips off at 5.30pm on Saturday with Sunday's tie at 3pm but the Scots will be without captain Gareth Murray.
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The clashes - at The Peak Centre in Stirling - are the first senior international matches for Scotland’s men since 2008 - and the first under new head coach Tom Campbell.
The first friendly tips off at 5.30pm on Saturday with Sunday's tie at 3pm but the Scots will be without captain Gareth Murray.
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Thursday, 8 April 2010
Leven signs up for Scotland
Great Britain guard Steve Leven has 'defected' to Scotland after signing up to feature on national duty in July’s European Championships in Malta.
Under FIBA rules, players cannot represent both GB and one of the home nations in the same year.
However after talks with Britain’s coach Chris Finch, Australian-born Leven has ruled himself out of this summer’s Eurobasket qualifiers in favour of making his debut for the land of his mother’s birth.
He confirmed: “Tom Campbell, the Scotland coach, contacted me a while ago. So I will be coming up to train and also play in the friendlies and play with them in all the tournaments and games coming up this summer. And I’d like to return to the BBL next season.”
The 27-year-old, who has played in the Netherlands and Spain as well as for Newcastle Eagles, made his GB debut in 2008 but has missed most of this season through injury.
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Under FIBA rules, players cannot represent both GB and one of the home nations in the same year.
However after talks with Britain’s coach Chris Finch, Australian-born Leven has ruled himself out of this summer’s Eurobasket qualifiers in favour of making his debut for the land of his mother’s birth.
He confirmed: “Tom Campbell, the Scotland coach, contacted me a while ago. So I will be coming up to train and also play in the friendlies and play with them in all the tournaments and games coming up this summer. And I’d like to return to the BBL next season.”
The 27-year-old, who has played in the Netherlands and Spain as well as for Newcastle Eagles, made his GB debut in 2008 but has missed most of this season through injury.
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