Scotland's men's 3×3 basketball side slipped to a 21‑13 loss against New Zealand on the opening day of the Commonwealth Games, a result that has dropped them to third place in Pool A.
Earlier in the same session the Scottish squad had edged out Nigeria 21‑16, a win that briefly raised expectations, but the defeat to the Kiwis left them behind Australia and New Zealand, both of whom have each compiled four victories, with Australia holding a game in hand.
The group standings illustrate a tightly contested competition, with Australia and New Zealand perched at the summit while Scotland fights to climb back into contention.
Wheelchair basketball dominance
In contrast to the setback on the court, Scotland's wheelchair basketball programmes have been flourishing, topping both the men's and women's pools.
The men's wheelchair team dispatched Malaysia 18‑6 to secure top spot in Pool B with two victories, while the women's side, alongside Wales, also finished second in Pool B after a convincing 21‑4 win over India.
The dual successes in wheelchair competition provide a bright counterpoint to the senior men's basketball team's early exit, underscoring Scotland's growing strength across disability sport.