Peter Scantlebury MBE (born 21 November 1963[1]) is a former international professional basketball player who was capped 131 times for England.[2]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 21 November 1963 Camberwell, London, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Career information | |
| College | Winthrop (1984–1985) |
| NBA draft | 1985: undrafted |
| Playing career | 1981–2003 |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1981–1984 | Guildford / Bracknell Pirates |
| 1985–1989 | Bracknell Pirates /Tigers |
| 1989–1990 | Sunderland |
| 1991–1993 | London Towers |
| 1993–1997 | Thames Valley Tigers |
| 1997–1998 | Newcastle Eagles |
| 1998–2003 | Sheffield Sharks |
| 1986–2002 | England |
| As coach: | |
| 2003–2008 | Sheffield Sharks |
| 2004–2006 | England |
Scantlebury began his playing career in 1981 with Guildford.[3] He scored 9,502 points and won nine British Basketball League winners' medals in his National League career.[2][4] He made his debut for England in 1986 and scored 1,069 points in an international career that lasted until 2002.[2] He was appointed an MBE in 2002 for his services to basketball.[4][5]
He was appointed head coach of Sheffield Sharks in 2003,[3] leading them to the Haribo Cup trophy and BBL Championship play-off title in 2004,[6][7] and was appointed head coach of England's men's basketball team in 2004,[2][8] coaching them to a bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne in 2006.[9][10]
Also now he is a head of y11 for Aston Academy.
Coaching career edit
- 2003–2008 Sheffield Sharks[11]
- 2004–2006 England national team – Won Bronze at the 2006 Commonwealth Games[10]
Playing career edit
- 1998–2003 Sheffield Sharks[12]
- 1997–1998 Newcastle Eagles[12][13]
- 1993–1997 Thames Valley Tigers[12]
- 1991–1993 London Towers[12]
- 1989–1990 Sunderland[12]
- 1985–1989 Bracknell Pirates /Tigers[12]
- 1984–1985 Winthrop University[14]
- 1981–1984 Guildford / Bracknell Pirates[12]
References edit
- ^ "Peter Scantlebury player profile 2001". FIBA Archive. FIBA. 2001. Retrieved 28 August 2017.
- ^ a b c d "England opt for Scantlebury". BBC Sport. 2 April 2004. Retrieved 28 August 2017.
- ^ a b "Sharks opt for Scantlebury". BBC Sport. 23 May 2003. Retrieved 28 August 2017.
- ^ a b "Scantlebury receives MBE for services to basketball". Get Reading. 18 June 2002. Retrieved 28 August 2017.
- ^ "Queen honours sporting stars". BBC Sport. 14 June 2002. Retrieved 28 August 2017.
- ^ "Cup joy for Sheffield". BBC Sport. 11 January 2004. Retrieved 28 August 2017.
- ^ "Sharks clinch crown". BBC Sport. 2 May 2004. Retrieved 28 August 2017.
- ^ "Basketball: Peter takes top coach role". Manchester Evening News. 13 August 2004. Retrieved 28 August 2017.
- ^ "Sullivan leads England to semis". BBC Sport. 20 March 2006. Retrieved 28 August 2017.
- ^ a b "England men win basketball bronze". BBC Sport. 24 March 2006. Retrieved 28 August 2017.
- ^ "Coach Scantlebury leaves Sharks". BBC Sport. 2 May 2008. Retrieved 28 August 2017.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Factfile: Peter Scantlebury". Britball. Archived from the original on 6 September 2016.
- ^ Taylor, Richard (4 November 1998). "Basketball: Scantlebury leaves Eagles". Independent. Archived from the original on 26 May 2022. Retrieved 28 August 2017.
- ^ "2015–16 Winthrop MBB Yearbook". issuu.com. 24 November 2015. p. 31.
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