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| Sport | Basketball |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2000 |
| Inaugural season | 2000 |
| General Manager | Matt Royal |
| No. of teams | Men: 12 Women: 10 |
| Country | Australia |
| Continent | FIBA Oceania (Oceania) |
| Most recent champion(s) | Men: McKinnon Cougars (2nd title) Women: Bulleen Boomers (1st title) |
| Most titles | Men: Ringwood Hawks (5 titles) Women: Hume City Broncos (6 titles) |
| Official website | BasketballVictoria.com.au |
The Big V is a semi-professional basketball league in Victoria, Australia, comprising both a men's and women's competition.
History
The Big V Conference was established in 2000 and joined the Australian Basketball Association (ABA).[1] The ABA ceased operations following the 2008 season, resulting in the Big V becoming independent.[2]
The 2020 season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[3][4][5]
As of 2024, the league's premier divisions are Championship Men and Championship Women. The Big V also has Division One and Division Two as well as a number of youth divisions.[6]
Current teams
Men
- Bellarine Storm
- Blackburn Vikings
- Camberwell Dragons
- Hume City Broncos
- Keysborough Cougars
- McKinnon Cougars
- Melbourne University
- Pakenham Warriors
- Shepparton Gators
- Sunbury Jets
- Western Port Steelers
- Wyndham Devils
Women
- Bellarine Storm
- Bulleen Boomers
- Camberwell Dragons
- Hume City Broncos
- McKinnon Cougars
- Pakenham Warriors
- Sherbrooke Suns
- Sunbury Jets
- Warrnambool Mermaids
- Wyndham Devils
List of Champions
| Year | Men | Women | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Shepparton | Ballarat | [7][8] |
| 2001 | Shepparton | Ballarat | |
| 2002 | Sandringham | Ballarat | |
| 2003 | Shepparton | Melbourne | |
| 2004 | Hume City | Melbourne | |
| 2005 | Sandringham | Eltham | |
| 2006 | Dandenong | Sandringham | |
| 2007 | Dandenong | Hume City | |
| 2008 | Melbourne | Hume City | |
| 2009 | Melbourne | Hume City | |
| 2010 | Waverley | Geelong | |
| 2011 | Waverley | Eltham | |
| 2012 | Ringwood | Eltham | |
| 2013 | Corio Bay | Hume City | |
| 2014 | Ringwood | Hume City | |
| 2015 | Corio Bay | Ringwood | |
| 2016 | Ringwood | Hume City | |
| 2017 | Ringwood | Sunbury | |
| 2018 | Ringwood | Sunbury | |
| 2019 | McKinnon | Werribee | [9][10] |
| 2020 | Season cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic | ||
| 2021 | Season abandoned mid-season due to COVID-19 pandemic | [11] | |
| 2022 | Wyndham | Wyndham | [12] |
| 2023 | McKinnon | Bulleen | [13] |
Victorian Basketball League
In 1987, a precursor league to the Big V was established. A women's competition was introduced first followed by a men's competition in 1989. It was known by many names, including Victorian Women's Conference, Country Victorian Invitation Basketball League (CVIBL), and Victorian Basketball League (VBL).[7][8][14] From 2000 onwards, the VBL's divisions transitioned into becoming Big V's Division One and Division Two under Championship Men and Championship Women.[7][8]
Champions (1987–1999)
| Year | Division One Men | Division One Women | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Eltham | [7][8] | |
| 1988 | Coburg | ||
| 1989 | Swan Hill | Broadmeadows | |
| 1990 | Mildura | Eltham | |
| 1991 | Horsham | Bendigo | |
| 1992 | Werribee | Bendigo | |
| 1993 | Werribee | Heyfield | |
| 1994 | Shepparton | Waverley | |
| 1995 | Werribee | Ballarat | |
| 1996 | Werribee | Ballarat | |
| 1997 | Warrnambool | Ballarat | |
| 1998 | Warrnambool | Ballarat | |
| 1999 | Ringwood | Ballarat | |
References
- ↑ "Basketball Australia Annual Report 2000" (PDF). Basketball Australia. Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 March 2012.
- ↑ "ACC National Finals 2009 and onwards". Basketball Queensland. 26 November 2008. Archived from the original on 20 January 2022. Retrieved 20 January 2022.
- ↑ "Basketball Victoria statement – COVID-19". BigV.com.au. 13 March 2020. Archived from the original on 22 March 2020. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
- ↑ "COVID-19 League Updates". BasketballVictoria.com.au. 27 March 2020. Archived from the original on 15 April 2020. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
- ↑ "2021 Big V season set to go". BigV.com.au. 15 January 2021. Archived from the original on 17 January 2021. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
- ↑ "2024 Big V Divisional Structures". BasketballVictoria.com.au. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
- 1 2 3 4 "Women's Champion Teams Year by Year". BigV.com.au. Archived from the original on 10 September 2007.
- 1 2 3 4 "Men's Champion Teams Year by Year". BigV.com.au. Archived from the original on 10 September 2007.
- ↑ "After only losing two games for the ENTIRE SEASON (!)..." facebook.com/BigVBasketball. 24 August 2019. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
- ↑ "After an epic 3-game series Werribee Basketball Association have been crowned..." facebook.com/BigVBasketball. 1 September 2019. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
- ↑ "BV RETURN TO SPORT UPDATE (01/09/2021)". fdba.com.au. 1 September 2021. Retrieved 22 March 2022.
- ↑ "Big V Champions List". BasketballVictoria.com.au. 1 September 2022. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
- ↑ "Championship Men & Women 2023 Champions List!". BasketballVictoria.com.au. 29 August 2023. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
- ↑ "History". Country Basketball League. Archived from the original on 18 May 2015.