If you have any questions about joining, training, or coaching, please feel free to reach out at basketball@ed.ac.uk or connect with us on Facebook and Instagram (@UofEBasketball)!
Welcome to Edinburgh University Basketball Club (EUBC)!
We currently have seven teams within the club: four men’s teams and three women’s teams, competing across various levels. Our squads participate in a range of competitions, including the Scottish National League, British University and Colleges Sport (BUCS), and Scottish Student Sports competitions. Additionally, we have a mixed development team that plays within the intramural league.
With a diverse array of teams, EUBC offers basketball opportunities for everyone, from beginners to elite performance levels. We proudly became the first Scottish basketball representatives at the elite level of BUCS competition, with both our men’s and women’s first teams competing in the Northern Premier League. In the 2022/23 season, both our Men’s and Women’s 1st teams claimed victory in the SSS National Championships!
We play our home games at the Pleasance Sport & Exercise Complex and St. Leonard’s Land Games Hall in central Edinburgh. The Pleasance hosted a FIBA competition in 2008 and was the home of the Basketball Scotland National Finals weekend from 2007-2013. Home games take place on Wednesday afternoons and evenings—entry is free, and supporters are always welcome!
Team Overview
Women’s First Team
Our Women’s First Team is one of the elite performance teams within the University of Edinburgh’s successful Sports Union. Competing in the BUCS Premier League, the highest division in BUCS basketball, these players train four times a week with two conditioning sessions and a game. They benefit from some of the finest strength and conditioning facilities in the country at the Pleasance. This year, our W1 team rep is Eabha Kerr, and they are coached by Bart Sengers.
Men’s First Team
Our Men’s First Team competes in the BUCS 1A league and participates in both the Scottish Cup and the BUCS British Cup. They are aiming for promotion to the BUCS Premier League and train three times a week under the guidance of coach Mat Kruczynski. The team rep for this year is Luke Gardner.
Women’s Second Team
The Women’s Second Team competes in BUCS 1A. They went undefeated in BUCS during the 2019/20 season, winning the 1A league against other Scottish universities. The W2 team trains twice a week, with a game each Wednesday. This year, their team rep is Elena Mendez Legarra, with coaching by Tobias Andersen and Ben Ritch.
Men’s Second Team
The Men’s Second Team competes in BUCS 2A and trains 2-3 times a week, led by coaches Rob Gilmour and Georgia Taylor. Their team rep is Hugo Gamez.
Women’s Third Team
Competing in BUCS 2A, our Women’s Third Team trains twice a week, with a Wednesday game. Their team rep this year is Morgana Angeli, and they are coached by Jay Zou.
Men’s Third Team
Competing in the BUCS 3A league, our Men’s Third Team trains twice a week and has a game on Wednesday. Their team rep is Nathan Vernel, coached by Beau Davidson and Kam Banz.
Men’s Fourth Team
The Men’s Fourth Team competes in BUCS 4A. They train twice a week and play every Wednesday. Their team rep is Armin Ramhorst, with coaching from Hugo Gamez and Alvaro Beattie.
Development Team
The mixed development team trains once a week and plays games every second Saturday in the intramural league. They aim to encourage participation and help players progress to our BUCS squads. The development team is coached by Craig Miller.
Committee
President - Rita Garcia Hernandez
Vice-President - Rob Gilmour
Treasurer - Elizabeth Brown
Men's Secretary - Nathan Vernel
Women's Secretary - Jovan Krivokapic
Membership Officer - Kam Banz
Wellbeing and Child Protection Officer - Shoug Khuraibet
Publicity Officer - Ana Nevares
Social Secretaries - Craig Miller & Anouk Patel
National League Team Rep - Jenni Torrance
CONTACT: If you have any questions with regards to getting involved with the club then e-mail us on basketball@ed.ac.uk.
Website: http://edinburghuniversitybasketball.com/
Instagram - @UofEBasketball
Facebook - @UofEBasketball
Twitter - @UofEBasketball
Please be aware, to join this club you must have purchased a Sport & Exercise Gym Membership, which is available HERE.
Our Club Values:
- Inclusion
- Diversity
- Togetherness
- Respect