| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1963-11-21) 21 November 1963 (age 61) 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 |
Peter Scantlebury MBE (born 21 November 1963) is a former international professional basketball player who was capped 131 times for England.
Scantlebury began his playing career in 1981 with Guildford. He scored 9,502 points and won nine British Basketball League winners' medals in his National League career. He made his debut for England in 1986 and scored 1,069 points in an international career that lasted until 2002. He was appointed an MBE in 2002 for his services to basketball.
He was appointed head coach of Sheffield Sharks in 2003, leading them to the Haribo Cup trophy and BBL Championship play-off title in 2004, and was appointed head coach of England's men's basketball team in 2004, coaching them to a bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne in 2006.
Also now he is a head of y11 for Aston Academy, a high school in Swallownest, England.
Coaching careers
- 2003–2008 Sheffield Sharks
- 2004–2006 England national team – Won Bronze at the 2006 Commonwealth Games
Playing career
- 1998–2003 Sheffield Sharks
- 1997–1998 Newcastle Eagles
- 1993–1997 Thames Valley Tigers
- 1991–1993 London Towers
- 1989–1990 Sunderland
- 1985–1989 Bracknell Pirates /Tigers
- 1984–1985 Winthrop University
- 1981–1984 Guildford / Bracknell Pirates
References
- "Peter Scantlebury player profile 2001". FIBA Archive. FIBA. 2001. Retrieved 28 August 2017.
- ^ "England opt for Scantlebury". BBC Sport. 2 April 2004. Retrieved 28 August 2017.
- ^ "Sharks opt for Scantlebury". BBC Sport. 23 May 2003. Retrieved 28 August 2017.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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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