For the B. Braun Sheffield Hatters, the Betty Codona Trophy Final represents far more than the first piece of silverware of the Super League Basketball season. Named in honour of Betty Codona OBE, whose impact underpins the very existence of the club having founded the club over 60 years ago, the trophy carries deep emotional …
For Megan Mullings, the journey to the Betty Codona Trophy Final has been about trust — in her teammates, in her coach, and in the idea that success does not always look the same from one season to the next. One of the standout performers in the women’s competition this year, Mullings arrived at the …
For Tierra Hodges, basketball has always been about more than just points on a scoreboard. The 27-year-old thrives in high-pressure moments, blending skill, work ethic, and leadership that lifts her entire team. On Sunday, as the Caledonia Gladiators face B. Braun Sheffield Hatters in the Betty Codona Trophy Final at Utilita Arena Birmingham, Hodges will …
Hannah Robb’s career has spanned one of the most transformative periods in the history of Scottish basketball. Ahead of the Caledonia Gladiators’ Super League Basketball Betty Codona Trophy Final defence against the B. Braun Sheffield Hatters on Sunday at Utilita Arena Birmingham, the Gladiators guard has reflected on that evolution and what it means for …
Former Great Britain international and Commonwealth Games silver medallist Georgia Anderson has spent a lifetime defying expectations — on and off the basketball court. Now the Manchester Basketball star is using her story to prove that living with Type 1 diabetes is no barrier to elite performance. Balancing blood sugar and basketball When Georgia Anderson …
Words by John Hobbs. Growing up, Caledonia Gladiators’ Tierra Hodges enjoyed a plethora of sports with a household that was naturally sporty. Her parents included her in numerous activities, but one sport originally stood out – and it wasn’t basketball. “I started playing basketball, or sports in general, when I was five,” Hodges says. “My …
Georgia Gayle keeps her Molten Golden Ball in her spare bedroom, a reminder of her MVP heroics in last season’s Super League Basketball Women’s Play-Off final victory against Oaklands Wolves. On that occasion, Gayle paced the winners with 19 points and five rebounds as the B.Braun Sheffield Hatters recovered from a 21-11 first quarter deficit, …
Women’s National Basketball League champions Endeavour Ipswich BC wanted to showcase their program in the Super League Basketball Betty Codona Trophy. They did that – and more. Ipswich became only the second domestic club since the 2021/22 season to beat the London Lions on Saturday, in the Betty Codona Trophy, joining the Caledonia Gladiators in …
If you’ve been doing your research on the new signings across Super League Basketball ahead of the inaugural season, then Newcastle’s newest rookie Lyric Swann is sure to have caught your attention. With an impressive list of accolades and achievements to her name at the high school and collegiate levels, the University of North Florida …
The B. Braun Sheffield Hatters have everything they need to be successful this season after returning several stars from a positive 2023/24 campaign for Vanessa Ellis’ side. One such star is Australian guard Carla Drennan, whose first campaign at the Canon Medical Arena was littered with highlights and standout performances. We caught up with the …