Super League Basketball Championship
Following a highly successful double-winning weekend, the B. Braun Sheffield Sharks are back in the Tank once again this Sunday when Caledonia Gladiators visit the Canon Medical Arena. The two sides have already met in pre-season; Jonny Bunyan’s team coming out victorious by 64-75 against a depleted Sharks roster. The Sharks are getting healthier and stronger as proven by last week’s results – can they take their revenge over the Scots in another thrilling Sunday afternoon encounter? You need to be there to find out!
Sunday – Sharks v Gladiators – Canon Medical Arena – 4.00pm
Tickets - https://app.fanbaseclub.com/Fan/Fixtures?fanStoreType=Fixtures&clubId=216
Ones To Watch
Kevin Allen – Old skool! After a monstrous 27 point, 16 board double-double in Caledonia’s opening game against Newcastle, the Centre posted a 12 point, 5 rebound, 3 assist display as the Gladiators went down in a big shootout against Cheshire last Sunday.
Jet Speelman – Was a Caledonia standout last season and has set off in the same vein this campaign so far. His 18 points in Cheshire came on 60% shooting to show why the forward is not to be slept on.
Matthew Ragsdale – Glads Coach Jonny Bunyan knows all about Guard play and he appears to have picked up an exceptional one in Ragsdale. He led the scoring in Ellesmere Port for 23 points, which included an eye-opening 7 of 10 from deep and a final index of 26.
Ethan Wright – Season 2 in SLB for the former Leicester Rider, who showed his all-round game for 14 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 4 steals and a blocked shot against the ‘Nix. Sadly couldn’t prevent Caledonia going down by 108-96 however.
Last Meeting
April 25th 2025 – Caledonia Gladiators 83 B. Braun Sheffield Sharks 87
Shark Bites
Sunday will see the 122nd match between the Sharks and the Caledonia Gladiators franchise. The Sharks hold a 78-43 advantage. In home games against the Scottish-based team, the Sharks have 45 wins in 60 games played in Sheffield.
The Gladiators have visited the Canon Medical Arena 6 times previously in official competitions, winning twice. All 3 games between the Sharks and Caledonia in 2025 have resulted in away wins.
Coach Atiba Lyons recorded his 400th victory whilst in charge of the Sharks on Sunday, at the start of his 18th season leading the team. His three predecessors recorded 118 wins for Jim Brandon, 214 for Chris Finch and 146 for Peter Scantlebury.
Rodney Glasgow Jr has become just the third Sharks player to captain the team in 4 or more seasons in their 32 years of existence. Only legends Mike Tuck, 10 seasons at the helm, and Todd Cauthorn with 5 have more.
SharkNation
Did you enjoy last weekend SharkNation? A huge win down in Leicester was followed by the guys toughing one out against Newcastle on Sunday afternoon. The guys are still finding their feet in this early part of the season but we’re sure you can see that there is so much more to come. This is where you play your part. You were LOUD last Sunday but we reckon you can go even LOUDER. And the louder you go, the better we get! Head on up to that ticket link higher up the page, secure your seats and be prepared to make some serious noise! We’re on a revenge mission and we want to take you along to ride the wave. It’s time to #FearTheFin!
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Josh Rackham
