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Big V

The Big V is a semi-professional basketball league in Victoria, Australia, comprising both a men's and women's competition.

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Big V
SportBasketball
Founded2000
First season2000
General managerMatt Royal
No. of teamsMen: 11
Women: 10
CountryAustralia
ContinentFIBA Oceania (Oceania)
Most recent
champions		Men: McKinnon Cougars (3rd title)
Women: Bulleen Boomers (3rd title)
Most titlesMen: Ringwood Hawks (5 titles)
Women: Hume City Broncos (6 titles)
Official websiteBasketballVictoria.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.345 The 2021 season was abandoned mid-season due to the same reason.67

As of 2025, 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.89

Current teams

Men

  • Bellarine Storm
  • Camberwell Dragons
  • Gippsland United
  • Hume City Broncos
  • McKinnon Cougars
  • Melbourne University
  • Pakenham Warriors
  • RMIT Redbacks
  • Sunbury Jets
  • Warrandyte Venom
  • Wyndham Devils

Women

  • Bellarine Storm
  • Bulleen Boomers
  • Hume City Broncos
  • McKinnon Cougars
  • Pakenham Warriors
  • Sherbrooke Suns
  • Sunbury Jets
  • Warrandyte Venom
  • Warrnambool Mermaids
  • Western Port Steelers

List of Champions

Men Women
Teams Year(s) won Teams Year(s) won
Ringwood Hawks 5 2012, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018 Hume City Broncos 6 2007, 2008, 2009, 2013, 2014, 2016
Shepparton Gators 3 2000, 2001, 2003 Ballarat Miners 3 2000, 2001, 2002
McKinnon Cougars 3 2019, 2023, 2025 Eltham Wildcats 3 2005, 2011, 2012
Sandringham Sabres 2 2002, 2005 Werribee/Wyndham Devils 3 2019, 2022, 2024
Dandenong Rangers 2 2006, 2007 Melbourne Tigers 2 2003, 2004
Melbourne Tigers 2 2008, 2009 Sunbury Jets 2 2017, 2018
Waverley Falcons 2 2010, 2011 Bulleen Boomers 2 2023, 2025
Corio Bay Stingrays 2 2013, 2015 Sandringham Sabres 1 2006
Wyndham Devils 2 2022, 2024 Geelong Lady Cats 1 2010
Hume City Broncos 1 2004 Ringwood Hawks 1 2015

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).10111213 From 2000 onwards, the VBL's divisions transitioned into becoming Big V's Division One and Division Two under Championship Men and Championship Women.1011

Champions (1987–1999)

Year Division One Men Division One Women Ref
1987 Eltham 1011
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

References

  1. "Basketball Australia Annual Report 2000" (PDF). Basketball Australia. Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 March 2012.
  2. "ACC National Finals 2009 and onwards". Basketball Queensland. 26 November 2008. Archived from the original on 20 January 2022. Retrieved 20 January 2022.
  3. "Basketball Victoria statement – COVID-19". BigV.com.au. 13 March 2020. Archived from the original on 22 March 2020. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
  4. "COVID-19 League Updates". BasketballVictoria.com.au. 27 March 2020. Archived from the original on 15 April 2020. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
  5. "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.
  6. "BV RETURN TO SPORT UPDATE (01/09/2021)". Frankston & District Basketball Association. 1 September 2021. Retrieved 22 March 2022.
  7. "BIG V SEASON CANCELLED". Frankston & District Basketball Association. 1 September 2021. Retrieved 27 July 2024.
  8. "2024 Big V Divisional Structures". BasketballVictoria.com.au. Archived from the original on 29 December 2023. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
  9. "2025 Big V Divisional Structures". BasketballVictoria.com.au. Archived from the original on 24 January 2025. Retrieved 24 January 2025.
  10. "Women's Champion Teams Year by Year". BigV.com.au. Archived from the original on 10 September 2007.
  11. "Men's Champion Teams Year by Year". BigV.com.au. Archived from the original on 10 September 2007.
  12. "History". Country Basketball League. Archived from the original on 18 May 2015.
  13. "The CVIBL,VBL and Big V History". Whittlesea City Basketball Association. Archived from the original on 18 March 2024.
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