The Caledonia Gladiators basketball team has appointed Tony McDaid as its first chief executive.
Experienced in basketball as a player, and currently a senior leader within education in Scotland, he joins the club as it prepares for the 2023/24 season and a move to the new East Kilbride Arena.
McDaid has worked with South Lanarkshire Council as executive director of education since 2017.
He also coached the Lady Rocks since 2013, helping develop youth players Emma Kerr, Sally Campbell, Kerry McGhee and Zoe Sharpe.
McDaid said: "I'm thoroughly looking forward to building on the success of last season, getting to know the fans and supporting our owners, Steve and Alison Timoney's ambitions."
He starts the role on 19 June.
The British Basketball League (BBL), formed in 1987, represents the highest level of the professional game in the UK and operated under the FIBA Europe Federation.
The league is contested by 10 teams from cities across England and Scotland and is broadcast on SkySports.
The current franchises are:
- Bristol Flyers
- Caledonia Gladiators
- Cheshire Phoenix
- Leicester Riders
- London Lions
- Manchester Giants
- Newcastle Eagles
- Plymouth City Patriots
- B. Braun Sheffield Sharks
- Surrey Scorchers
The BBL is jointly owned by the 10 franchises that make up the league, which all own an equal stake, alongside Miami-based investment firm 777 Partners, which has a 45% share of the league.
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