NBA D-League Star Davon Usher returns to Ballarat

October 24th 2017 The GMHBA Ballarat Miners have gladly secured another returning import, Davon Usher for the 2018 SEABL season. For the 2017 SEABL season Davon averaged an impressive, 14.7 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game, a great asset to the Ballarat Miners last season. Davon was a strong force on the court,…

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McDonald’s Miners and Rush Youth League Head Coaches named for 2018

Basketball Ballarat are pleased to announce the 2018 McDonald’s Ballarat Youth League Coaching Staff. To lead the Youth League Rush will be Marcus Jenkins who comments at the appointment “I am proud to be appointed Ballarat Youth League Rush coach again for the second year. I have been involved in the Ballarat program for the past…

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Basketball Ballarat represented in inaugural FIBA classification

October 18th 2017 As international basketball moves into a new qualification era for FIBA World Championships, Basketball Australia has named the athletes to represent the Australian Crocs and Sapphires ahead of the 2017 FIBA Under-16 Asia Cup. This year Basketball Ballarat is proudly represented at U16 National level by athlete Georgia Amoore and coach Nathan…

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Athletic American Marvin signs for second attempt with Miners

October 17th 2017 The GMHBA Ballarat Miners have gladly secured returning import, Marvin King-Davis for the 2018 SEABL season. On paper, Marvin King-Davis definitely doesn’t disappoint, but to his credit is not only a great addition to the roster but to Ballarat’s program as well. For the 2017 SEABL season Marvin averaged an impressive, 15.9…

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NBL Rookie Sam Short Committed to Ballarat

The GMHBA Ballarat Miners are excited to announce that young gun Sam Short has signed on for the next two SEABL seasons. Sam’s pathway from Ballarat’s Junior Program saw him play a big role for the Miners this year, and Melbourne United adding him to their roster for 3 years. Short, a Ballarat local, grew…

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Thrifty Ballarat U/14 Rush Compete at Australian Club Championships

“Ballarat Rush’s under-14 side is preparing to take on some of the best teams from around the country in the under-14 Australian Club Championships, beginning Today.” Read more from the Couriers Daniel Short below: http://www.thecourier.com.au/story/4959009/ballarat-rush-under-14s-set-for-club-championships/?cs=63

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The WNBL is coming to Ballarat!

The WNBL is coming to Ballarat!! Book your tickets now to watch Australian Opals Stars Liz Cambage and Kelsey Griffin take to the floor: https://www.trybooking.com/RJIW See you on the 22nd! 

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Finals to be Live!

We may be sold out… but with thanks to Jeff from Slymedia, McDonald’s Ballarat and Federation University, you can watch the SEABL South Conference Final from wherever you are as we’ll be Livestreaming. You can find the Livestream on our Facebook page @ https://www.facebook.com/BasketballBallarat/ Don’t miss a minute of the action from 7.30pm Saturday Night!!🏀😍#MyTownMyTeam #MinerGang

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BENDIGO BANK – FAMILY OF THE WEEK

Exies Acmy BC were blessed the day the Stute’s arrived at our Club. Despite not having a basketball background, Helen was determined to find some way to contribute to the club her children played with and offered her services as Administration Secretary. Since taking on this role Helen has been instrumental in ensuring the club’s…

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