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WELCOME TO GEELONG UNITED BASKETBALL’S WEEKLY UPDATE.
IN THIS EDITION:
- WNBL Update
- NBL1 Update
- NBL1 Finals
- Big V Youth League Update
- VJBL 2025 Try Outs – Save The Date
- VJBL 2025 Coaching Applications
- VJBL 2025 Try Out Lead Coaches Applications
- Read The Play Fundraiser Breakfast
- SEDA College Information Session
WNBL UPDATE:
Last week was a big one, as we announced not one, but two brand new signings for our WNBL franchise.
Elissa Brett joins Geelong United’s maiden WNBL side fresh off a five year stint in the US college system, most recently with the Wolverines at the University of Michigan. Read more about her signing here.
Gemma Potter joins Geelong United following the current NBL1 South season, where she has been playing with the Diamond Valley Eagles averaging 19.15 points, 3.23 assists and 7 rebounds for the season. Read more about her signing here.
And if you would like your business to be a part of the Geelong United WNBL journey, corporate partnership opportunities are now open.
Corporate sponsorship of women’s elite sport has the power to help change the course of history.
To enquire, contact GUB’s GM of Partnerships & Marketing, Connie Bolger: cbolger@geelongunitedbasketball.com.au
NBL1 UPDATE:
Our teams went 2 from 4 across the weekend, which unfortunately for the Women has seen them drop out of finals. The men however claimed the last spot in the finals with back to back wins.
WOMEN:
Waverley def. Geelong 120 – 102
Lasha Petree – 36 PTS, 7 REB, 4 STL
Shaneice Swain – 19 PTS, 6 REB, 2 AST
Jada Rice – 17 PTS, 16 REB, 2 AST
Diamond Valley def. Geelong 95 – 84
Shaneice Swain – 22 PTS, 1 REB, 3 STL
Eve Braslis- 17 PTS, 5 REB, 2 AST
Lasha Petree – 12 PTS, 7 REB, 2 AST
MEN:
Geelong def. Waverley 102 – 74
Latrell Jones – 31 PTS, 12 REB, 3 AST
Owen Odigie – 14 PTS, 7 REB, 4 AST
Ma’alo Hicks – 13 PTS, 9 REB, 2 AST
Geelong def. Diamond Valley 83 – 72
Liam Herbert – 28 PTS, 4 REB, 5 STL
George Blagojevic – 22 PTS, 14 REB, 1 AST
Latrell Jones – 11 PTS, 3 REB, 1 AST
NBL1 FINALS:
Thanks to their strong run home, our NBL1 Men’s squad claimed 8th place on the ladder, and with it, the last spot in the NBL1 South Finals.
This Saturday night, they’ll play away to Eltham at Montmorency Secondary College.
Catch all the action live here.
BIG V YOUTH LEAGUE UPDATE:
Two big wins, paired with some big individual numbers across the board for our Navexa Geelong United YL squads.
Both teams are back in action this weekend with a home double header, then an away game for the Men to wrap up the regular season – Keep an eye on our Geelong United Basketball socials for all the details.
VJBL 2025 TRY OUTS:
VJBL try outs are opening soon, so make sure you save the following dates:
U12 boys – 21/9 & 5/10
U14 boys – 21/9 & 5/10
U16 boys – 21/9, 4/10 & 5/10
U18 boys – 21/9, 4/10 & 5/10
U20 boys – 22/9 & 6/10 (same day as U20 girls)
U12 girls – 22/9 & 6/10
U14 girls – 22/9 & 6/10
U16 girls – 20/9, 22/9 & 6/10
U18 girls – 20/9, 22/9 & 6/10
U20 girls – 22/9 & 6/10 (same day as U20 boys)
VJBL 2025 COACHING APPLICATIONS:
Are you ready to help guide our aspiring athletes into the future?
Become a coach in Geelong United’s VJBL pathway system!
Applications are now open – Find out more here.
VJBL 2025 TRY OUT LEAD COACHES APPLICATION:
This is your chance to help us decide who will be united in 2025.
We are currently looking for lead coaches to help us find Geelong’s most talented juniors for our VJBL teams.
To get involved, register your interest here.
READ THE PLAY FUNDRAISER BREAKFAST:
SEDA COLLEGE INFORMATION SESSION:
Does your child have a passion for the sport & recreation industry?
Complete Years 11 and 12 at SEDA College and combine their passion for Sport whilst completing their secondary education.
Discover the SEDA College difference and come along to the Geelong Information Session – Monday 29th July – and experience their unique, practical education programs.
Registration is required.
DATE: Monday 29th July
TIME: 7pm
LOCATION: Geelong Arena, 110 Victoria Street, North Geelong
BOOK NOW: https://seda.vic.edu.au/events/
Applications are open for 2025 and places are filling fast!
SEDA College – You bring the passion, SEDA Brings the education.
Our mailing address is:
Geelong United Basketball
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