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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

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

Basketball Illawarra is excited to announce that registrations for our 2026 Youth League Trials  are now open. This is the next step in the Illawarra player pathway, providing opportunities for young athletes to compete at the senior Waratah level and continue their development toward NBL1. The Youth League program plays a key role in bridging the gap between junior representative basketball and elite senior competition — building strong, accountable athletes who represent th

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

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 2025 Representative Coaching at Basketball Illawarra Basketball Illawarra is pleased to announce that we...

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...

Basketball Illawarra is now taking expressions of interest to coach in the Illawarra Hawks junior and senior representative program for...

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

2023 SENIOR HEAD COACH ANNOUNCEMENT The Illawarra Basketball Association is pleased to announce the line up for our Head Coach positions...

Basketball Illawarra understand the stresses that life brings and the pressures of playing sport along with a busy calendar. Due to this,...