Yearly Archive: 2023

June 15, 2023
United enters “must-win” territory
Hoop City Geelong United Supercats coach Grant Wallace is the first to admit his roster is leaving itself with very little wiggle room if it wants to feature in this year’s NBL1 South playoffs. Three consecutive losses before the King’s...
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June 14, 2023
McCarthy happy to be home
Melbourne-raised Matt McCarthy says the prospect of playing close to home was part of the enticement of continuing his basketball career with the Hoop City Geelong United Supercats. The 205cm centre has just arrived back in Australia after a stint...
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June 14, 2023
Women’s Championship Wrap | Round 7
Pivot City has narrowly maintained a share of top spot on the Geelong United Basketball Women’s Winter Championship ladder after holding on for a thrilling one-point win over Wildcats at AWA Alliance Bank Stadium, 59-58. Ella Tofaeono and Eve Braslis combined...
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June 14, 2023
Men’s Championship Wrap | Round 7
A standout performance from young gun Bailey Bruce has helped YMCA overcome Christian College Eagles and consolidate second spot on the Geelong United Basketball Men’s Winter Championship ladder. Bruce dropped 30 points as Y claimed a 90-83 decision at AWA Alliance Bank...
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June 13, 2023
Who’s going dry this July?
Geelong United NBL1 players, coaches, board members, and staff have signed up to help raise funds for Barwon Health’s Andrew Love Cancer Centre. In all, 11 people are part of the Geelong United Basketball team going alcohol-free for July. Hoop...
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June 12, 2023
United strikes gold in Ballarat
Four Geelong United teams have returned home with the spoils of success after winning grand finals at the annual Ballarat Tournament. 35 teams made the trek up the Midland Highway for the weekend, with many having been in VJBL action...
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June 12, 2023
Top-10 finishes for United at Classic
Geelong United has come away from the National Junior Classic basketball tournament with two impressive results. The Troy Parker-coached under-14 (1) Boys have finished fourth overall, while Brendon Matthews’ under-16 (1) Girls have finished eighth. The boys went through their...
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June 9, 2023
Girls Only Supercamp returns
As part of Geelong United Basketball’s Supercamp schedule this winter school holidays, we will be featuring a Girls Only day. All the details you need are right here. Date: Tuesday 4th July (Girls only) Time: 9.30 am – 3.30 pm daily...
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June 7, 2023
United teams look forward to Classic challenge
A chance to test themselves against some of the best club teams from across Australia is a challenge Geelong United junior coaches Troy Parker and Brendon Matthews are looking forward to at this weekend’s National Junior Classic in Melbourne. Parker...
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June 7, 2023
‘Stretch’ to lead Goannas into action
For the Hoop City Geelong United Supercats men’s team, this weekend’s King’s Birthday break provides an opportunity to recharge the batteries in anticipation of a gruelling finish to the NBL1 season. However, United assistant coach Brent Reid isn’t enjoying a...
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