Geelong United Basketball Weekly Update – May 13

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WELCOME TO GEELONG UNITED BASKETBALL’S WEEKLY UPDATE.

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IN THIS EDITION:

Geelong United Enter The WNBL
NBL1 Weekend Wrap
NBL1 Game Day Tickets vs. Nunawading
Big V Youth League Weekend Wrap
Coach Development Sessions – What’s Up Next
VJBL Laserquest United Teams Of The Week
Community Competition – Become The Naming Rights Partner

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GEELONG UNITED ENTER THE WNBL:

It’s official – We’re in!

Geelong United Basketball are pleased to announce the awarding of a license to enter the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL), starting from this coming 2024-25 season.

Tap here or above to read more.

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NBL1 WEEKEND WRAP:

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Our NBL1 squads won 2 of 4 games across the weekend – Both sides fell short at the hands of Sandringham at home on Saturday night, but Sunday would prove to be a much better day.

On the road in Ringwood, it was a big win for our Women’s squad as Shaneice Swain stuffed the stat sheet with an impressive double double including a huge 30 point haul, Lasha Petree continued her scoring consistency with 22 points, and Sarah Elsworthy came agonisingly close to a triple double including a whopping 9 steals.

For the men, it was a tight back and forth contest all the way that, which would end in one of the most exciting finishes to any game so far this NBL1 South season – With scores level at 81 a piece in the dying seconds, DeMarcus Gatlin off a signature drive dished the ball out to an open Latrell Jones who sealed the win with a corner three.

Women:

Geelong 63 – Sandringham 71

Shaneice Swain – 19 PTS, 3 AST, 1 REB

Lasha Petree – 16 PTS, 3 AST, 8 REB

Sarah Elsworthy – 15 PTS, 7 REB

Ringwood 64 – Geelong 81

Shaneice Swain – 30 PTS, 10 REB, 6 AST

Lasha Petree – 22 PTS, 3 REB, 4 STL

Sarah Elsworthy – 13 PTS, 8 REB, 9 STL

Men:

Geelong 74 – Sandringham 85

Ma’alo Hicks – 18 PTS, 4 AST, 11 REB

DeMarcus Gatlin – 13 PTS, 5 AST, 3 REB

Liam Herbert – 13 PTS, 2 AST, 4 REB

Ringwood 81 – Geelong 84

DeMarcus Gatlin – 21 PTS, 4 REB, 5 AST

George Blagojevic – 20 PTS, 6 REB, 9 AST

Latrell Jones – 20 PTS, 3 REB 2 AST

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We’re back at home this coming Saturday, as we take on Nunawading – Grab a ticket in our raffle for a chance to win a 2024 Geelong United team signed ball plus one of 2 travel accomodation vouchers.

Tap here or the above to get your tickets.

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BIG V YOUTH LEAGUE WEEKEND WRAP:

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1 win, 1 loss for the weekend – The Men’s squad with a significant win, while the Women’s squad came up short, but with some great debut numbers from Kiara Foster.

Another home and away split for our teams this weekend – Check our socials for all the game details.

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COACH DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS:

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It was another great turnout for our Coach Development Sessions last week as NBL1 Men’s head coach, Grant Wallace hosted the “Keys To Developing A Better Shooter” session – A lot of valuable information shared to help our local coaches guide our future superstars along on their basketball journey.

Next up, Grant Wallace is back as he hosts “Basics In Developing A Half Court Man to Man Defence – GU NBL1 Men’s Rules In The Half Court,” Tuesday, June 4

Remember, this session is absolutely FREE, so keep an eye out on our socials for a chance to reserve your spot.

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VJBL LASERQUEST UNITED TEAMS OF THE WEEK:

It was another great night of VJBL action last Friday night.

The Laserquest United Teams Of The Week honours this week though go to the U14B6 and U14G1 teams.

Congratulations all!

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COMMUNITY COMPETITION NAMING RIGHTS SPONSOR:

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Are you ready to shoot some hoops and score big in the local community? We’ve got an amazing opportunity for businesses looking to make an impact.

We’re thrilled to announce that we’re offering Naming Rights Partnership for the Geelong United basketball(GUB) Community Basketball Competition!

🔍 Why should YOUR business jump on this opportunity? Here’s why:

1️⃣ Massive Brand Exposure: Your business name will be front and centre, reaching 9,000 + passionate basketball players and their families both online and in person.

2️⃣ Community Engagement: Show your support for the local community by aligning your brand with a beloved sporting event, fostering goodwill and loyalty.

3️⃣ Targeted Marketing: Reach your ideal audience directly – basketball enthusiasts, families, and active community members who value businesses that support their passions.

4️⃣ PR Opportunities: Gain media coverage and recognition as the official naming rights partner, boosting your brand’s visibility and credibility.

5️⃣ Exclusive Benefits: Enjoy VIP perks such as signage, digital promotion on our platforms, and special mentions during games and events.

Ready to elevate your brand and become an integral part of the Geelong United Basketball community? Don’t miss out on this opportunity! 🚀

To apply, submit your business details via the GUB website ‘Become a Sponsor’ page (link via our profile) and the GUB team will be in touch with the next steps.

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