September 2026 – Page 2 – Camberwell Basketball

Bob McKillop Development Clinic

Posted on September 10, 2026September 10, 2026 by Mandy Mathews

Train with Stephen Curry’s College Coach!

Camberwell District Basketball Association is excited to welcome legendary Davidson College Head Coach Bob McKillop for a special development clinic.

Across 33 seasons at Davidson, McKillop recorded 634 NCAA Division I wins, led his teams to 10 NCAA Tournament appearances, and coached Stephen Curry throughout his college career, including Davidson’s famous run to the 2008 NCAA Elite Eight. Players will experience a high-level, competitive clinic focused on skill development, decision-making, and game concepts from one of college basketball’s most respected coaches. This is a rare opportunity for young players to get on court and learn directly from Stephen Curry’s college coach.

Clinic Details

Date: Thursday 1st October
Venue: Kew High School

Session 1 – U14
9:30am – 12:00pm
Girls & Boys born in 2014 & 2015

Session 2 – U16
12:30pm – 3:00pm
Girls & Boys born in 2012 & 2013

Cost: $77

Don’t Miss Out!

Places are limited for this unique opportunity to learn from one of the most accomplished coaches in college basketball history. Join Bob McKillop on court and develop the skills, decision-making, and basketball IQ that have inspired generations of players, including Stephen Curry.

TO REGISTER: https://www.playhq.com/basketball-victoria/register/c4a7b5

Seeking Championship Men’s Head Coach

Posted on September 9, 2026September 9, 2026 by Mandy Mathews

Camberwell Basketball is seeking an experienced, highly motivated and engaging head coach to lead the Camberwell Dragons VBL (formerly Big V) Championship Men’s team.

For more information about this position please click HERE or email [email protected]

TO APPLY:

Please email your application (cover letter and detailed resume) to:

Ross Wignell

Chief Executive Officer

[email protected]

Applications close Wednesday 23rd September 2026.

Shawn King Steps Down as Championship Men’s Head Coach

Posted on September 7, 2026September 7, 2026 by Mandy Mathews

Camberwell Dragons would like to announce that Shawn King has made the decision to step down as Head Coach of our Championship Men’s program.

Over the past two seasons, Shawn has been an outstanding leader, helping drive the continued growth and success of the program. Most notably, he guided the team to its best season on record in 2026, finishing in the top four of the Big V Championship Division.

Shawn’s efforts were also recognised across the league, earning him a nomination for the 2026 Big V Coach of the Year Award.

CDBA’s CEO Ross Wignell said:

“Shawn has made a significant contribution to our Championship Men’s program over the past two seasons. Finishing in the top four this year was a fantastic achievement and a new benchmark for our Championship Men’s program. Shawn should be extremely proud of what he has helped build and we are incredibly grateful for his contribution to Camberwell Dragons.

On behalf of everyone at Camberwell, I thank Shawn for his dedication and leadership and wish him every success for the future.”

We thank Shawn for his dedication, professionalism, and contribution to the club over the past two seasons and wish him all the best in his future endeavours.

Thank you Shawn, for everything you have given to our program.

Conor Mathews Appointed Dragons Youth League Men Head Coach

Posted on September 4, 2026September 4, 2026 by Mandy Mathews

The Camberwell Dragons are excited to announce the appointment of Conor Mathews as our Youth League Men Head Coach.

Conor’s appointment is a perfect example of the Dragons pathway in action. Beginning as a bottom-age Under 14 player, he proudly played his entire junior career with the Dragons while simultaneously beginning his coaching journey within the club.

At just 15 years of age, following several seasons coaching with the Koonung Comets, Conor was appointed Assistant Coach of our 12/1 Boys team. It quickly became evident that he possessed a passion for player development and a deep understanding of the game. He would later become our Under 12 Boys Age Group Head Coach, helping establish a strong foundation that has benefited the entire Dragons program.

Across eleven seasons of coaching at Camberwell, Conor has enjoyed significant success at multiple age groups. His achievements include qualifying several teams for the National Junior Classic and leading the first Dragons team in club history to the Under 14 Club National Championships, a milestone achievement for both Conor and the club.

More recently, Conor has served as Assistant Coach of our Youth League Men program, working closely alongside Fraser Kennedy, while also leading our Under 18/1 Boys team, including another National Junior Classic appearance. His work across both programs has helped strengthen the pathway for our male athletes, creating a seamless transition from junior representative basketball through to Youth League competition.

Camberwell Dragons CEO Ross Wignell said:

We are incredibly proud of Conor and the journey he has taken through the Dragons program. From junior player to Youth League Men Head Coach, his story reflects the values, culture and development opportunities that exist within our club.

Conor’s appointment was a natural choice, and we are excited to see him lead our Youth League Men through the upcoming Youth Qualification Series as they look to establish themselves at the Victorian Youth Championship (VYC) level following their Championship-winning season.

Congratulations, Conor, and best of luck in your new role.

If you are interested in trialling for our Youth League Men, the dates for trials are:

Sunday 20^th September – 12.00pm – 1.30pm Kew High School

Thursday 8^th October – 8.00pm – 9.30pm Camberwell Grammar School

Thursday 15^th October – 8.00pm – 9.30pm Camberwell Grammar School