It’s dunk or stunk for kids

Vincent Lavandier has told his Glasgow Rocks rookies today’s BBL Trophy tie is their chance to shine.

The Rocks are expected to demolish non- league select Wales at the Emirates to bag a quarter-final berth.

But Lavandier intends to throw Glasgow’s kids in for the first-round showdown.

He said: “It’s a useful game after the New Year break and an opportunity to give the younger players some extended time on the court, which we want to take.

“Kieran Allen’s had a few games here and there and has been a good surprise. Alex Geddes has also made progress and we’re trying to stop him putting too much pressure on himself.

“And although Callum Mortimer hasn’t been able to practise with us too much, we see a lot of potential.

“We will try to put them in the game beside some of the experienced guys and see how they fare.”

Caledonia Pride lost 68-56 to Leicester Riders in the Women’s Br i t i sh

Basketball League yesterday despite a game- high 21 points from Hannah Robb. Scots curling duo Ross Paterson and Bruce Mouat are in quarter-final action at the Perth Masters today after group strolls.

Eu r o p e a n b r o n z e medallist Paterson and his rink beat Swiss Yannick Schwaller 6-4 to make it four group games unbeaten.

Defending champion Mouat then downed Steffen Walstad of Norway 4- 0 last night to do likewise. World Cup singles champion Dar ren Herewini won on his BDO World Championship bow.

The Kiwi beat Simon Stainton 3-1 on day one of the darts tournament at Indigo at The O2 in London.

Belgian slinger Mario Vandenbogaerde crushed Pole Sebastian Steyer 3- 0 as Dutchman Chris Landman beat fourth seed Dave Parletti of England 3-2.

Aussie Justin Thompson whitewashed Englishman Scott Williams 3- 0, while in the women’s draw Aussie Corrine Hammond beat Swede Vicky Pruim 2- 0.