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WELCOME TO GEELONG UNITED BASKETBALL’S WEEKLY UPDATE.
IN THIS EDITION:
- WNBL Update
- NBL1 Update
- NBL1 Game Day Tickets vs. Waverley / Game Day Raffle
- Big V Youth League Update
- GUB Welcomes Jack Huxtable
- Girls Only Super Camp
- Read The Play Fundraiser Breakfast
- SEDA College Information Session
WNBL UPDATE:
It’s going to be a big week, as we’ve got another player signing coming!
A hint exclusively for our Weekly Update readers – This Aussie is coming back home after 5 years in the US college system, most recently with the University of Michigan where she went head to head with former college star turned WNBA MEGAstar, Caitlin Clark.
Find out who, later this week.
And don’t forget, founding Memberships are now available for just $15 – And with many people already jumping at the chance to make history, don’t miss out on your opportunity to join them!
Find out more here.
NBL1 UPDATE:
From our four games across the weekend, we went 1 from 4, getting our single win in the men’s home game on Saturday night against Dandenong.
WOMEN:
Dandenong def. Geelong 97 – 79
Shaneice Swain: 25 PTS, 5 REB, 5 STL
Sarah Elsworthy: 22 PTS, 4 REB, 4 AST
Lasha Petree: 13 PTS, 6 REB, 5 STL
Knox def. Geelong 97 – 90
Lasha Petree – 31 PTS, 5 REB, 2 AST
Shaneice Swain – 27 PTS, 3 REB, 7 STL
Jada Rice – 10 PTS, 8 REB, 1 STL
MEN:
Geelong def. Dandenong 78 – 65
George Blagojevic – 36 PTS, 10 REB, 2 AST
Liam Herbert – 15 PTS, 2 REB, 1 AST
DeMarcus Gatlin – 13 PTS, 9 REB, 5 AST
Knox def. Geelong 88 – 78
Latrell Jones – 24 PTS, 3 REB, 2 AST
Ma’alo Hicks – 15 PTS, 9 REB, 2 AST
DeMarcus Gatlin – 9 PTS, 12 REB, 6 AST
NBL1 GAME DAY TICKETS:
We’re back at home THIS FRIDAY as we take on Waverley! This one is gonna be BIG, as we celebrate Read The Play round.
Tap here or the above to get your tickets.
This week’s game night also includes a HUGE Christmas In July Raffle!
BIG V YOUTH LEAGUE UPDATE:
Our Navexa Geelong United Youth League squads hit the court for a Sunday double header, coming away with two big wins!
Jasmine King earned herself a spot on the Big V Youth League’s Round 15 All First Team with her HUGE triple double.
Both teams are back in action this weekend with another home double header on Sunday – Keep an eye on our Geelong United Basketball socials for all the details.
GUB WELCOMES JACK HUXTABLE:
Geelong United Basketball is pleased to welcome our new Pathways WNBL Coordinator, Jack Huxtable.
Reporting to our GM of Pathways, Megan Moody, Jack will serve as the lead administrator for all things concerning our new WNBL franchise.
Read more here.
GIRLS ONLY SUPER CAMP:
Our Super Camps last week were a big school holiday hit, and there’s still more fun to come!
It’s not too late to sign up for this Wednesday’s Girls Only Super Camp, delivered by head coach and NBL1 fan favourite, Lasha Petree.
Registrations and info available 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
AWA Alliance Bank Stadium
20 Crows Road
Belmont, Victoria 3216
Australia
