Warriors are delighted to be new Rocks
Wheelchair basketball
St Mirren Warriors are the newest members of the Glasgow Rocks, having teamed up with the BBL side for the upcoming season.
The Warriors, who only recently changed their name to the West of Scotland Wheelchair Basketball club, have been in existence for more than 30 years and are now making the official switch to be known as the Glasgow Rocks.
The wheelchair team currently have paralympian Gary Davidson on the squad as well as Bobby Park, both of whom have played at GB level.
Rocks co-owner, Duncan Smillie, is excited at the growing nature of the Glasgow Rocks and predicts more to come.
He said: “Bringing the Lady Rocks, Rocks Juniors and Wheelchair organisations under the Glasgow Rocks umbrella is an exciting announcement.
“All three of these organisations are run impeccably and we are honoured to be officially associated with them.
“There will still be total autonomy in their running but we will work hand-in-hand looking for new commercial partners and in our joint strategies going forward.”
And Jen Scally, Glasgow Rocks wheelchair basketball team head coach, is looking forward to being part of the Glasgow Rocks framework and identity.
She added: “We are delighted to be coming on board as part of the Glasgow Rocks family.
“As the only professional basketball team in Scotland, the Rocks lead the way in terms of showcasing the sport of basketball. This is a perfect fit for the squad as the highest level wheelchair basketball team in Scotland.
“Wheelchair basketball is a highly strategic, dynamic sport and we look forward to sharing this with the Glasgow Rocks community.”