Ace Adama led the way with 15 points and three steals as our Youth League Men continued their strong start to the Big V season with a 92-71 road win against Blackburn at Mullum Mullum Stadium on Sunday.

Owen Ireland added 14 points (on 7-of-9 shooting) and six rebounds in 19 minutes and Jesse Macleod had 14 points, five boards and four assists for Camberwell, which took control of this one with a 28-15 second quarter and never looked back on the way to its third straight win.

Camberwell improved to 3-0 and closed Round 2 in second place behind also unbeaten Sunbury (3-0) and ahead of McKinnon (2-0) and Bendigo (2-1).

In other Dragons Big V action over the weekend:

Eleni Valos (below) finished with a game-high 19 points, nine rebounds, seven steals and three assists to lead our Division 1 Women to a 53-46 road win in their season opener against Collingwood. Anna Burrows added a 13-point, 11-rebound double-double for Camberwell, which needed a 13-8 final quarter to shake off its host.

And our Youth League Women dropped back-to-back games, against visiting Bellarine at BSC on Saturday night and on the road against Western Port on Sunday. Gemma Watson (below) had a team-high 22 points in a 67-59 loss to Bellarine, while Mia Demarte closed with 14 points, six rebounds and eight steals in a 51-47 loss at Western Port.

DRAGONS PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

Youth League Women v Bellarine – Gemma Watson
Youth League Women at Western Port – Mia Demarte
Division 1 Women at Collingwood – Eleni Valos
Youth League Men at Blackburn – Ace Adama

COMING UP NEXT WEEKEND

Saturday, March 28

Youth League Women – Dragons v Whittlesea, 5pm at Boroondara Sports Complex
Division 1 Women – Dragons v Whittlesea, 7pm at Boroondara Sports Complex

Sunday, March 29

Championship Men – Dragons v Hume City, 12pm at Balwyn High School
Youth League Men – Dragons at Coburg, 1pm at Coburg Basketball Stadium

For more information about Camberwell Dragons Big V program, email [email protected]

For more information about Camberwell Dragons Big V program, email [email protected]

PHOTOS: Craig Dingle, Melbourne Sports Photography.

Camberwell Basketball is delighted to announce it will host its first Mental Health Awareness Week from April 26-May 2.

Our Association is planning to shine a light on this important issue, which impacts so many lives in our – and the wider – community, and will release full details of the week shortly, including a quality line-up of guest speakers and presenters. Speakers will present at local venues on Monday, April 27 and Thursday, April 30 (from 7pm). Please save the dates.

Mental Health Awareness presentations and activities will be open to all members of the Camberwell Basketball community – including those involved with the Dragons and/or the Community Basketball League – and their families. If you have a particular interest in this space and would like to help organise these activities and / or share your own personal story, please email Andrew Johnstone at [email protected]

For more information about Mental Health Awareness Week, watch our social media platforms and the Camberwell Basketball website for regular updates, or email [email protected]

This weekend’s Camberwell Dragons Big V Game Day program, with Youth League Women’s captain Amelie Atkinson on the cover, is online now.

To get yours before tonight’s clash between our YLW and Bellarine at Boroondara Sports Complex (6pm), scan the QR Code or click HERE

Our Dragons enter tonight’s game with a 2-0 record after opening their season with wins against Sunbury and Albury Wodonga last weekend. Bellarine is 1-1.

It’s the first of two games this weekend for the YLW, who back up on the road against Western Port at Somerville tomorrow afternoon.

In other Dragons’ Big V action this weekend, our Division 1 Women open their season against Collingwood at Collingwood College tonight (6pm) and our Youth League Men (2-0) play Blackburn at Mullum Mullum Stadium tomorrow (2.30pm).

The season opener for our Championship Men is still a week away. They’ll host Hume City at Balwyn High School next Sunday (March 29, 12pm).

PHOTO: Craig Dingle, Melbourne Sports Photography.

Camberwell Basketball and the Dragons are proud to be associated with Maddock Property again in 2026.

Maddock Property returns as a Camberwell Basketball Partner and we thank them for their continued support of our program, including the Dragons, the Community Basketball League and Camberwell In Business.

About Maddock Property

At Maddock Property, our mission is to make the property journey as seamless, and stress-free as possible. We understand that buying and selling a home is not just about the transaction – it’s about securing a future, building a home and creating lasting memories.

Our expertise spans buyer’s advocacy, sales advocacy, and off-market property acquisition – giving our clients a significant advantage in a competitive market. As a leading Boroondara Buyers Advocate, Bec takes the time to understand the unique needs and goals of each family, to provide bespoke, discreet, and professional services.

With unparalleled local market knowledge and extensive industry connections, Bec will guide you to make well-informed decisions. Whether you’re purchasing your dream home, upgrading to a larger space, or managing the sale of your property, Bec is here to guide you through every step, ensuring you save time, money and achieve an outcome worth celebrating for you and your family.

For an obligation-free chat, contact Bec Maddock on 0419 136 368 or email [email protected]

Follow Maddock Property on Instagram: @bec.maddock.property or visit the website HERE.

• Camberwell Basketball Partnerships are on sale now. To find out you and your business can connect with our community for as little as $200, contact Andrew Johnstone at [email protected]

Billy Barton led the way with a pair of double-doubles as Camberwell’s Youth League Men turned back Bendigo and Wyndham to win back-to-back games on the opening weekend of the Big V season.

Making his first appearance for the YLM, Barton closed with 14 points and 12 boards in the Dragons’ 76-64 win against the Braves on opening night at Boroondara Sports Complex (BSC) and then went to work on Wyndham at Balwyn High School on Sunday afternoon – finishing with 24 points, 17 boards, four assists and three blocks in a 99-90 Camberwell win.

Jesse Macleod added 20 points, six rebounds and five assists for the Dragons, who outscored their guest 56-41 after halftime, and Caleb Lingwood-Smith (below) had 15 points and five boards to go with his 19-point, 11-rebound haul against Bendigo on opening night.

It was an impressive start to the season by the YLM and one matched by our Youth League Women, who opened their campaign with a hard-fought road win against Sunbury on Saturday before cruising past Albury Wodonga at Balwyn High on Sunday.

Jessica Del Brocco had a game-high 14 points, five rebounds and four steals to pace Camberwell and Hannah Morsi reeled in 19 boards to go with four points for the Dragons, who shook off a slow start to outscore Sunbury 36-21 in the second half on their way to a 61-49 win.

Camberwell made short work of the Bandits on Sunday, setting up its 80-47 win with a 39-17 first half. Gemma Watson (below) led the Dragons with a team-high 16 points, four rebounds and three assists and captain Amelie Atkinson finished with nine points and four assists.

TERMINUS PLAYERS OF THE WEEK, MARCH 14-15, 2026

Dragons YLM v Bendigo – Caleb Lingwood-Smith
Dragons YLM v Wyndham – Billy Barton
Dragons YLW @ Sunbury – Hannah Morsi
Dragons YLW v Albury Wodonga – Gemma Watson

COMING UP NEXT WEEKEND

Dragons YLW v Bellarine – Saturday, March 21 at Boroondara Sports Complex, 6pm; Sunday, March 22 @ Western Port, 1pm
Dragons YLM @ Blackburn – Sunday, March 22 at Mullum Mullum Stadium, 2.30pm
Dragons Division 1 Women @ Collingwood – Saturday, March 21 at Collingwood College, 6pm

For more information about Camberwell Dragons Big V program, contact [email protected]

PHOTO: Craig Dingle, Melbourne Sports Photography.

Camberwell Basketball is proud to introduce world-class Disability Extreme Athlete Bobby Bajram as an ambassador of the Camberwell Dragons.

The youngest person in Australia diagnosed with Multiple sclerosis – at the age of 13 more than 40 years ago – Bobby has gone on to scale some of the world’s highest mountains and is now in training to climb Mount Everest in 2027.

“Bobby’s inspiring story is one of extraordinary courage, determination and resilience, and we’re excited to welcome him into our community,” Camberwell Basketball Communications, Community Engagement and Partnerships Manager Andrew Johnstone said.

“He brings an infectious and upbeat personality, genuine warmth and an enormous energy to our program and will quickly become a very popular member of our club. We’re proud to have him on board with us as an ambassador and look forward to doing great things together.”

Bobby, pictured here with Camberwell Basketball committee member Brent Lomer (left) and president ST Tan (right), will be out and about often with the Dragons in his new role – attending games, training sessions and club events – so if you see him on your travels, please introduce yourself and make him feel welcome.

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Bobby has a long history with basketball dating back to the ’70s, when he played and refereed at the old Albert Park Stadium. He is already well know to some members of the Dragons program after speaking at a Camberwell In Business networking event last year.

We thank Bobby for his commitment to Camberwell Basketball and the Dragons and will have more to share about his story soon.

For more information, email Andrew Johnstone at [email protected]

PHOTOS: Craig Dingle, Melbourne Sports Photography.

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The good times are back for Camberwell’s Youth League Men and Women, with both teams in action on opening weekend of the Big V season.

Our YLM host visiting Bendigo at Boroondara Sports Complex (BSC) on Saturday night (7pm) before backing up for their home opener against Wyndham at Balwyn High School (BHS) on Sunday afternoon (2pm). That one’s the second game of a double-header also featuring our YLW, who tip things off against Albury Wodonga at 12pm.

The YLW, with Paris Joannides calling the shots in his first game as head coach, will open their campaign on the road against Sunbury at Boardman Stadium on Saturday night (6pm).

DRAGONS THIS WEEK

Saturday, March 14
Dragons YLM v Bendigo at Boroondara Sports Complex, 7pm
Dragons YLW at Sunbury, 6pm

Sunday, March 15
Dragons YLW v Albury Wodonga at Balwyn High School, 12pm
Dragons YLM v Wyndham at Balwyn High School, 2pm

BIG V SEASON PASS

Our 2026 Big V Season Pass (below) is your ticket to the best basketball action in town in 2026!

Get yours today for just $40 (plus online booking fee) and see your Dragons live at home as many times as you like throughout the regular season. The pass admits you to all Big V regular season games featuring our Championship Men, Division 1 Women, and Youth League Men and Women at Boroondara Sports Complex and Balwyn High School, so we’ve got you covered.

Order yours HERE today.

• For more information about the Dragons Big V program, including our range of partnership opportunities, email Communications, Community Engagement and Partnerships Manager Andrew Johnstone at [email protected] or call 0425 791 610.

Here’s your ticket to the best basketball action in town in 2026!

Get your Big V Dragons Season Pass for just $40 (plus online booking fee) to see your Dragons live at home as many times as you like throughout the 2026 regular season.

The pass can be used for all Big V regular season games for our Championship Men, Division 1 Women and Youth League Men’s and Women’s teams at Boroondara Sports Complex (BSC) and Balwyn High School (BHS), so we’ve got you covered.

To order yours online today, click HERE.

BIG V DRAGONS THIS WEEK

The opening weekend of the season for our Youth League Men and Women is just days away.

The YLM host Bendigo in a standalone game at BSC on Saturday night (7pm, March 14) before backing up against Wyndham at BHS on Sunday (2pm, March 15), while the YLW open on the road against Sunbury on Saturday night before hosting Albury Wodonga in the early game at BHS on Sunday (2pm).

Paris Joannides enters his first season as the head coach of our YLW. Fraser Kennedy is back for his fourth season as head coach of the YLM.

Camberwell’s Division 1 Women open their regular season campaign on the road against Collingwood on March 21, while our Championship Men will host Hume City in their season opener at Balwyn High School on March 29.

• For more information about the Dragons Big V program, including partnership opportunities, email Communications, Community Engagement and Partnerships Manager Andrew Johnstone at [email protected] or call 0425 791 610.

Camberwell Basketball and the Dragons are proud to be associated with Ellis Renovations in 2026. Ellis Renovations shares our passion for our community and joins us as a valued Camberwell Basketball Partner.

ABOUT ELLIS RENOVATIONS

Stuart from Ellis Renovations is happy to be on board with the Camberwell Dragons again.

Since arriving at the club almost 20 years ago to compete on Friday nights in the junior rep program, along with coaching and being involved with the senior men’s team, Stuart (pictured) has been around the club in one way or another.

So, becoming a club sponsor is a natural and fitting progression for Stuart and his renovation company, which is now offering free quotes and building contracts on any renovation works for members of the Camberwell Basketball community.

Ellis Renovations is a carpentry-led building company thats offers high-quality service and execution on domestic renovations in the eastern suburbs.

It specialises in renovations, including kitchens, bathrooms, internal modifications, load-bearing wall removals, outdoor entertainment areas, extensions and full interior makeovers.

Ellis Renovations is a licenced building company that provides you with domestic building insurance so you have ease of mind while renovating your family home.

For more information, visit its website HERE or follow @ellis.renovations  on Instagram.

Thank you for supporting those who support us.

• 2026 Camberwell Basketball and Dragons partnerships are on sale now. To find out how you and your business can connect with our engaged and vibrant community for as little as $275 a year, contact Andrew Johnstone at [email protected] or call 0425 791 610.

Camberwell Basketball and the Dragons are proud to continue our association with Squires Loft Camberwell in 2026.

Squires Loft Camberwell shares our commitment to our community and returns as a valued Camberwell Basketball Partner after powering our program for the past two years. We thank them for their continued support.

ABOUT SQUIRES LOFT CAMBERWELL

Squires Loft Camberwell, The Steak Specialists.

Since 1993 Squires Loft has been combining the finest range of Australian meats to provide a memorable dining experience. The cornerstone of our success is our proprietary sauces and baste, and custom-built grills allowing for a unique cooking process that creates an incredible taste profile.

Most importantly, our top-quality beef is primarily sourced from the Western District of Victoria and the lush pastures of Gippsland, renowned for producing premium grass-fed beef excelling in taste and tenderness.

Squires Loft Camberwell is at 6/436 Burke Road, Camberwell. Call 03 9889 7888 or visit the website at squiresloftcamberwell.com.au And remember to tell them Camberwell Basketball sent you.

• 2026 Camberwell Basketball and Dragons partnerships are on sale now. To find out how you and your business can connect with our engaged and vibrant community for as little as $275 a year, contact Andrew Johnstone at [email protected] or call 0425 791 610.