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Sutherland Sharks is an Australian basketball club based in Sutherland, Australia. The Sharks play in the NBL1 East conference within the Australian NBL1. The team is coached by Patrick Williamson.[1] The Sutherland Sharks sponsor both a men's and women's team.
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| Leagues | NBL1 East |
| Location | Sutherland, Australia |
| Team colors | black, blue |
| Championships | NBL1 East Men: 4 (2006, 2007, 2008, 2023) NBL1 East Women: 3 (1993, 1995, 2021) |
History
editThe Sharks have won four titles in the men's NBL1 East in 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2023. In the women's NBL1 East, the Sharks have three championships in 1993, 1995, and 2021.
In October 2021, the Sharks were unveiled as one of the inaugural 12 teams competing in the NBL1 East league.[2]
On August 12, 2023, the Sharks men's club won the 2023 NBL1 East championship in front of a sold-out crowd at the Sydney Uni Sports & Aquatic Centre in Sydney, Australia.[3] Sutherland would proceed to the 2023 NBL1 National finals where it would represent the East Conference and finish in 4th place in the tournament.
References
edit- ^ "Sutherland Sharks". australiabasket.com. Australia Basket. Retrieved January 1, 2025.
- ^ "NBL1 East teams unveiled". NBL.com. NBL. Retrieved January 1, 2025.
- ^ "RECAP NBL1 EAST GRAND FINALS". bnsw.com. Basketball New South Wales. Retrieved January 1, 2025.