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Illawarra Basketball is excited to announce the signing of American guard Una Jovanovic  for the 2026 NBL1 Women’s season. Jovanovic joins the Hawks following a standout US college career, bringing with her elite scoring ability, poise under pressure, and a fast-paced style that’s sure to excite Snakepit fans. Head Coach Tom Cranney  said Jovanovic fits the team’s identity perfectly. “I am incredibly excited to have Una on board for this season. She is a phenomenal talent com

The Illawarra Basketball Association is thrilled to announce the signing of Mason Peatling to the Illawarra Hawks NBL1 Men’s team for the 2026 season. Peatling, a two-time NBL champion , won National titles with Melbourne United in 2021 and with Illawarra in 2025, and now brings his winning experience and leadership to the Hawks’ NBL1 program. Peatling is a 28-year-old forward with extensive experience in Australia’s top competitions. He spent three seasons with Melbourne Uni

Basketball Illawarra is pleased to open registrations for the 2026 NBL1 Men’s and Women’s team trials. These trials are a key step in building our senior representative teams for the upcoming season. We’re looking for high-level athletes who want to represent the region, contribute to a professional team environment, and compete at the highest level in NBL1 East. Trial Details Location:  The Snakepit Age Group:  Opens (Senior Level) NBL1 Men Trial 1:  Saturday, 22 November |

Illawarra Basketball Association is pleased to confirm that Matt Flinn will return as Head Coach of the Hawks NBL1 Men’s team for the 2026 season. Flinn’s leadership in 2025 helped re-establish the men’s program as a top-tier contender in NBL1 East. The team finished 15–5 and advanced to the Grand Final, playing an exciting, high-tempo brand of basketball that drew intense crowds and energised the local basketball community. A proud Illawarra junior and experienced coach acro

We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Tom Cranney  as the Head Coach for our NBL1 Women's team for the 2026 season. Cranney brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, returning for his third season at the helm of our NBL1 Women’s program after a short absence, having previously led the Hawks in their inaugural 2022 NBL1 East campaign and the 2023 season, laying a strong foundation for the program's growth. Since his last stint with the NBL1 Women, Cranney has conti

Illawarra Basketball Association is proud to announce that Christian “CJ” Maran has been selected to represent the Syrian National Team...

On Saturday, June 14, our NBL1 Home Game VS Bankstown, we’re inviting all past players, coaches, and team staff from every era of IBA's...

Grab your Membership Package here . IBA Hawks Membership Packages for the upcoming 2025 NBL1 East Season are on sale now! Support your...

IBA Welcomes Kobe McDowell-White to NBL1 Men’s Team Illawarra Basketball Association (IBA) is excited to announce the signing of Kobe...

Illawarra Basketball Association Major Signing: Todd Blanchfield Joins NBL1 Hawks Men's Team Illawarra Basketball Association (IBA) is...

Illawarra Basketball Association (IBA) is proud to announce the appointment of Matthew Flinn, affectionately known as “Flinny,” as the...

Basketball Illawarra is excited to announce the trial dates for our 2025 NBL1 Men’s, NBL1 Women’s, and Youth League teams! This is your...

We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Rod Tremlett  as the Head Coach for our NBL1 Women's team for the 2025 season. Rod joins...

Registration for trials for our Senior Waratah Teams is now open. Please read the below information for details on times and dates and...

Expressions of Interest Open for Illawarra Hawks NBL1 Head Coach Roles The Illawarra Basketball Association (IBA) is currently seeking...

Reminder that the Annual General Meeting will be held this Thursday night: The AGM will be held at Beaton Park Tennis Centre (upstairs)....

Registration for trials for our Senior Teams is now open. Please read the below information for details on times and dates and the link...

The Illawarra Hawks NBL1 team will host touring Indonesia National Team in a game at The Snakepit. Game Date: Friday 21 April Tip Off...

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY Basketball Illawarra is seeking businesses to enter into sponsorship partnerships with the Association. We...

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