• Rose Anderson
• Sport: Basketball
• Age: 24
• From: Edinburgh

Biography

Rose Anderson is set to make history as the first Scots basketball player to take part in the Olympics.

The former Portobello High School pupil began her career with Scottish League club, Edinburgh Kool Kats, securing honours at junior level before winning the Scottish League and Cup as a senior in 2006.

She moved to Oklahome, USA, to study after gaining a basketball scholarship, but was unable to play during her final year as she had used up her eligibility under the strict US college rules.

Last year she played in the English women’s first division last season for Cardiff-based club UWIC Archers, helping them to win the league title for the first time.

London 2012 Events

Women’s Basketball

When to watch

Women's 3000m steeplechase round 1: Saturday, 04 August 11:35
Women's 3000m steeplechase final: Monday, 06 August 11:35

And another thing

Anderson's elder brother Kenny is a boxer who won a gold medal at light-heavyweight at the 2006 Commonwealth Games before turning professional.