Key Information
The main competition for basketball is the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) leagues. With five Scottish tiers for men and three Scottish tiers for women. There is also the Premier league, where the top teams from Scotland, England and Wales compete. Each team will also compete in a knockout competition each year, either Scottish Cup, Trophy or Championship. Last year 16 Scottish institutions for both men and women competed in the BUCS Leagues.
As well as playing opportunities SSS also runs annual a Reffin Brilliant course annually to help those looking to become qualified referees.
To help steer the direction of the sport for students we have the Basketball Sports Group, the roles are filled by volunteers either students or former students who have a passion to help develop the student game.
Sport Chair: Johnathan Macleod
Contact: scotstubasketball@gmail.com
Governing Body: Basketball Scotland
Upcoming Basketball Events
Meet your Sports Chair
Johnathan Macleod
Johnathan’s basketball journey began in the Highlands where he played throughout school, and very quickly got involved in both coaching and officiating.
Since then he has coached at all age groups, even teaching in his mother tongue Gaelic. As a student he attended UWS where he now works, also coaching the University’s Men’s Basketball team.
Why Volunteer?
“I wanted to give back to the sector that gave me so much but also ensure others could get the same amazing opportunities I have been so lucky to experience. I am passionate about pushing the sport forward and provide students in Scottish University and College Basketball an amazing experience.
“I enjoy seeing our members thrive in the events and competitions we put on and how valuable they are to their student clubs and their own journeys.”
