Anna Burrows erupted for a season-high 35 points to lead our Big V Division 1 Women to a 71-65 win against visiting Melbourne University at Balwyn High School today.

Burrows (pictured) added four rebounds, three assists and three steals for the Dragons, who shook off a slow start to celebrate Zoe Scott’s 150th Big V game for Camberwell in style.

Eleni Valos had seven points, seven rebounds, three assists and three steals for the Dragons, who improved to 4-3.

In the second game of today’s double header at Balwyn, Melbourne University pulled away in the second half for a 98-89 win against our Championship Men.

Mike Reeves posted his third straight double-double for the Dragons, finishing with 25 points and 13 rebounds. Trent Andre added 18 points, six rebounds and four assists, and Tori Odom also finished with 18 points.

Photo: Craig Dingle, Melbourne Sports Photography.

Zoe Johnson and Sophie Jones posted double-doubles as our Youth League Women pulled away in the second half for an impressive road win against Hume City at Broadmeadows on Saturday night.

Johnson closed with 18 points, 12 rebounds and four steals and Jones (pictured) had 14 points and 14 boards for the Dragons, who outscored their host 49-24 over the final 20 minutes on their way to an 88-55 road win.

Captain Maddy Grossman added 17 points for Camberwell, which improved to 6-1.

In other Dragons Big V action on Saturday night, our Youth League Men couldn’t keep up with Bulleen on the road – the Boomers rolling to an 88-63 win. Ace Adama led Camberwell 11 points.

DRAGONS TODAY (Sunday, April 27)
Dragons favourite Zoe Scott will play her 150th Big V game for Camberwell when our Division 1 Women host Melbourne University at Balwyn High School this afternoon (12pm).

That game’s the first of a double header also featuring our Championship Men. Shawn King’s team is also hosting Melbourne Uni, with that one scheduled to tip off at 2pm. Tickets available at the door.

This weekend’s Big V Game Day program, with Zoe Scott on the cover, is available now. To get yours, click or scan the QR Code on display at Balwyn High School today.

Zoe Scott will become only the fifth woman in Camberwell Dragons history to play 150 Big V games for our club when she hits the hardwood at Balwyn High School with our D1 Women’s team for Sunday’s date with Melbourne University.

It’s going to be a special afternoon for a Camberwell favourite and, fittingly, the former Balwyn Blazers and Dragons junior features on the cover of this week’s Big V Game day program, which is online now. To check it out, click or scan the QR Code on display at Balwyn High tomorrow.

To celebrate this special milestone with Zoe, be there at 12pm to see the Dragons, who entered last weekend’s Easter break with a 3-3 record, go at it with Melbourne Uni (1-3).

That one is the first of two games at Balwyn High on Sunday, with our Championship Men’s team also hosting Melbourne University from 2pm. American big man Mike Reeves has been in good touch for the Dragons and will be chasing a third straight double-double after putting up 27 points and 15 rebounds in Camberwell’s most recent outing – a 79-76 road loss at Pakenham.

In other Dragons action this weekend, our Youth League Women (5-1) play Hume City (4-2) on the road at Broadmeadows on Saturday night (7.30pm) and our Youth League Men (5-2) will also be at work away from home on Saturday. They’ll go head to head with Bulleen (4-1) at Bulleen Templestowe Basketball Stadium from 8pm.

DRAGONS NOTEBOOK

Zoe Scott will become only the fifth woman in club history to play 150 Big V games when she leads the Dragons D1 Women’s team into battle against Melbourne University on Sunday, and only the ninth Dragon overall to reach that milestone … Dragons Championship Men’s team big man Mike Reeves averaged 21 points and 17 rebounds over his past two games and will be chasing a third straight double-double against Melbourne University on Sunday.

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The Terminus will host a Camberwell Dragons Club Night from 5pm on Sunday, May 18, with all welcome. Children aged 12 and under will eat free and bookings are required. To secure your table today, click HERE For more information about the night, click HERE or contact The Terminus Reservations Team at 9481 3182. The Terminus is a long-time supporter of Camberwell Basketball and the official Hospitality Partner of Camberwell Dragons. You’ll find The Termi at 492 Queens Parade, Fitzroy North.

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If you’re interested in coaching a junior representative team at Camberwell Dragons, then this one is for you. Junior Dragons Boys Director of Coaching Steve Lunardon will present a free and interactive 90-minute Intro to Rep Coaching session at the Camberwell District Basketball Office (CDBA) from 7pm on Monday night, May 19. To find out everything you need to know about this session, click HERE or contact Andrew Johnstone at [email protected] The CDBA office is at 606 High Street, Kew.

For more information about the Dragons Big V program and Camberwell Basketball, email [email protected] or call Andrew Johnstone on 0425 791 610.

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Are you a domestic basketball coach looking to take another step in your coaching journey but not sure where to go next?

Or perhaps you’re a former representative-level coach thinking about returning to the sidelines but wondering whether you really have the time to do it all again.

If you’ve got questions to ask and some time to spare on Monday night, May 19, Camberwell Dragons Boys Director of Coaching Steve Lunardon will be at the CDBA office in Kew to arm you with the information you need to help you decide whether representative basketball coaching is for you.

Steve will cover a range of topics and answer your questions in this free and interactive 90-minute session, including, but not limited to:

•  Can anyone coach a rep basketball team?

•  What are the traits of a successful coach?

• How much time do you need to commit?

•  The importance of Communication – with players, parents and guardians.

•  How to prepare a training plan.

• The satisfaction that comes with coaching a representative-level team and playing such an important role in helping our young athletes become the best they can be – on and off the court.

•  The support network available to coaches at Camberwell Dragons.

Participants will be encouraged to ask questions throughout and Steve will be available after the session to answer any questions or address topics that may not have been covered during the presentation.

What: Intro to Rep Coaching with Camberwell Dragons Boys Director of Coaching Steve Lunardon.

Where: Camberwell District Basketball Association (CDBA) Boardroom, 606 High Street, Kew.

When: 7pm-8.30pm, Monday, May 19, 2025. 

RSVP: To Andrew Johnstone by close of business on Friday, May 16: [email protected]

More more information and to find out whether this session will be of value to you, contact: Andrew Johnstone at [email protected]

Results of Camberwell Dragons Grand Finals played at the 2025 Adelaide Easter Classic on Easter Monday, April 21:

12.1 Girls: RUNNER-UP; Lost 43-34 to Casey in Under 12 Girls Champs Grand Final.
12.3 Girls: RUNNER-UP; Lost 23-20 to Chelsea Gulls in Under 12 Girls B Grade Grand Final.

12.3 Boys: RUNNER-UP; Lost 51-28 to Kilsyth 4 in Under 12 Boys B1 Grade Grand Final.
12.7 Boys: RUNNER-UP; Lost 47-25 to Kingston 2 in Under 12 Boys C2 Grade Grand Final.

14.3 Girls: CHAMPION; Won 27-26 v Melbourne 3 in Under 14 Girls B2 Grade Grand Final.
14.5 Girls (pictured): RUNNER-UP; Lost 28-25 to Border Sports Academy in Under 14 Girls C Grade Grand Final.

14.1 Boys: CHAMPION; Won 34-27 v Mornington in Under 14 Boys A Grade Grand Final.
14.2 Boys: RUNNER-UP; Lost to Full Court Crew Swish in Under 14 Boys B2 Grade Grand Final.

16.3 Girls: RUNNER-UP: Lost 28-26 to Sandringham in Under 16 Girls B1 Grade Grand Final.
16.5 Girls: RUNNER-UP: Lost 25-20 to Melbourne 4 in Under 16 Girls C1 Grade Grand Final.

18.1 Girls: CHAMPION; Won v Nunawading 2 in Under 18 Girls A Grade Grand Final

18.5 Boys: CHAMPION; Won v Blackburn 1 in Under 18 Boys B2 Grade Grand Final.

20.2 Boys: CHAMPION; Won 57-40 v Boronia Buffaloes in Under 21 Men B Grade Grand Final.

Camberwell Dragons thank all players, coaches and their families for their support of our program and for making this year’s Adelaide Easter Classic one to remember.

• Thank you, too, to Drive Smart Driver Academy – the official Partner of our #Adelaide25 campaign. To find out more about Drive Smart Driver Academy, click HERE.

Drive Smart yesterday announced a special offer for Dragons teams (including their families and friends), who reached semi-finals (or the equivalent stage in each grade) and grand finals at the Easter Classic – an additional 5% off their 5 x 90-minute and 10 x 90-minute lesson packages designed to build confidence and skill behind the wheel. To secure your lessons with a 25% discount today, visit drivesmart.net.au

Our Dragons are rolling again on Day 3 of competition at the Adelaide Easter Classic. Team win-loss records at 1.30pm Melbourne time on Sunday, April 20.

12.1 Girls: 4-0.
12.2 Girls: 2-1.
12.3 Girls: 1-3.
12.4 Girls: 1-2.
12.5 Girls: 1-3.
12.6 Girls: 0-2-2.

14.1 Girls: 2-2.
14.2 Girls: 4-0.
14.3 Girls: WON U14 GIRLS B2 TITLE.
14.4 Girls: 3-1.
14.5 Girls: 4-0.
14.6 Girls: 3-2.
14 Girls Development: 4-1.

16.1 Girls: 1-2.
16.2 Girls: 1-2-1.
16.3 Girls: 3-1.
16.4 Girls: 4-0.
16.5 Girls: 3-0.
16.6 Girls: 1-3.

18.1 Girls: WON U18 GIRLS A TITLE.
18.2 Girls: 2-1.
18.3 Girls: 2-2.

20.1 Girls: 3-1.
20.2 Girls: 2-2.

12.1 Boys: 1-3.
12.2 Boys: 0-2-1.
12.3 Boys: 2-1-1.
12.4 Boys: 3-1.
12.5 Boys: 2-3.
12.6 Boys: 2-2.
12.7 Boys: 3-1.
12.8 Boys: 2-2.

14.1 Boys: WON U14 BOYS A TITLE
14.2 Boys: 4-0.
14.3 Boys: 3-2.
14.4 Boys: 2-2.
14.5 Boys: 2-2.
14.6 Boys: 3-2.
14.7 Boys: 2-1.
14.8 Boys: 4-0.

16.1 Boys: 3-0-1.
16.2 Boys: 2-1-1.
16.3 Boys: 1-3.
16.4 Boys: 2-2.
16.5 Boys: 1-3.
16.6 Boys: 4-0.
16.7 Boys: 2-3.
16.8 Boys: 3-1.

18.1 Boys (Pictured): 2-3.
18.2 Boys: 3-1.
18.3 Boys: 2-2.
18.4 Boys: 3-1.
18.5 Boys: WON U18 BOYS B2 TITLE.
18.6 Boys: 2-2.

20.1 Boys: 2-1-1.
20.2 Boys: WON U21 MEN B TITLE.

Camberwell Dragons thank Drive Smart Driver Academy – the official Partner of our #Adelaide25 campaign.

To find out more about Drive Smart Academy, click HERE.

All eyes are on Adelaide this weekend, where 56 junior Dragons teams are running the floor at the annual Easter Classic. The tournament opened in the South Australian capital this afternoon and will continue until Monday.

For regular updates, including photos and videos from the Classic, follow us on Facebook HERE and on Instagram HERE.

• Camberwell Dragons thank official #Adelaide25 campaign Partner, Drive Smart Driver Academy, for its support of our program. Drive Smart offers Dragons and Camberwell Basketball members 20% off 5 x 90-minute lesson and 10 x 90-minute lesson packages designed to build confidence and skill behind the wheel. To book your lessons today, visit drivesmart.net.au

Camberwell Dragons congratulate Mike Reeves, Eleni Valos, Jacinta Li and Chris Allison – our Big V Players of the Week.

– Reeves (pictured) put up a 27-point, 15-rebound double-double for our Championship Men in a road loss at Pakenham on Saturday night.

– Valos followed up her 15-point, six-rebound, four-steal night in a loss at Altona with 26 points and seven boards at Collingwood as our Division 1 Women turned back their host.

– Li delivered 10 points, seven rebounds and five assists as our Youth League Women cruised past visiting Western Port at BSC.

– And Chris Allison flirted with a double-double for our Youth League Men, finishing with nine points, nine rebounds, three steals and three assists in the Dragons’ road loss at Pakenham.

• Camberwell Dragons’ Big V Players of the Week are proudly supported by our long-time Partner The Terminus. To find out what’s happening at the Termi, our home court for club events and good times, click HERE. For details about its upcoming ANZAC Day Eve event featuring AFL greats Sav Rocca and Dustin Fletcher, click HERE.

PHOTO: Craig Dingle, Melbourne Sports Photography.

DRAGONS BIG V PLAYERS OF THE WEEK HONOUR ROLL

Week 1: Zoe Johnson (YLW), Matt Marcun (YLM), Jesse Macleod (YLM)
Week 2: Sophie Jones (YLW), Josh Kohlman (YLM), Matt Marcun (YLM), Anna Burrows (D1 Women)
Week 3: Ace Adama (YLM), Maddy Grossman (YLW), Mia Demarte (YLW), Gemma Fyffe (D1 Women), Tilly Grech (D1 Women), Lachlan Viney (Champ Men)
Week 4: Eleni Valos (D1 Women), Jessica Del Brocco (YLW), Zac Bezzina (YLM), Trent Andre (Champ Men)
Week 5: Mike Reeves (Champ Men), Eleni Valos (D1 Women), Jacinta Li (YLW), Chris Allison (YLM)

OUR WEEK AHEAD

No Dragons Big V games scheduled (Easter break).

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

The countdown is officially on. And with 56 teams preparing to represent Camberwell Dragons at this year’s Adelaide Easter Classic Tournament, we can’t wait to get this show on the road.

Before you go west, though, we’d like to read your stories and see your photos from past trips to Adelaide. So, if you’ve got something you’d like to share with us here – and/or on the official tournament social media platforms and website – please send it to [email protected]

Help us explain why the Adelaide Easter Classic is one of the most highly anticipated events on the Camberwell Dragons calendar!

ADELAIDE EASTER CLASSIC NOTEBOOK
Founded in 1981 , the Adelaide Easter Classic is South Australia’s premier basketball carnival and has hosted some of the best junior basketball teams and players in the country over the past four-and-a-half decades …

… Our special Adelaide Easter Classic edition of the Dragons Den newsletter is out now. To catch up on the latest Dragons and Camberwell Basketball news, click HERE.

Camberwell Basketball Partner Drive Smart Driver Academy is an official Partner of the Dragons’ #Adelaide25 campaign. Drive Smart Driver Academy offers Dragons and Camberwell Basketball members 20% off 5 x 90-minute lessons or 10 x 90-minute lessons designed to build confidence and skill behind the wheel. To book your lessons today, visit drivesmart.net.au

For everything you need to know about the 2025 Adelaide Easter Classic, including fixtures and venue information, visit the official tournament website HERE. …

Follow the tournament on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/easterclassic/ … and on Facebook HERE.

For more information, contact [email protected]

Eleni Valos led the way with a team-high 26 points, seven rebounds and two steals as our Big V Division 1 Women pulled away in the second half for an 84-71 road win at Collingwood on Sunday.

Anna Burrows added 14 points, six boards and two blocks for the Dragons, who hit back after a heavy loss at Altona on Saturday night and improved to 3-3. They’re in fifth place heading into the Easter break and will resume their campaign with a home date against Melbourne University at Balwyn High School on Sunday, April 27.

In the other Dragons Big V game on Sunday’s slate, our Youth League Men couldn’t keep up with their host in the second half at Pakenham.

Camberwell was within two at the half, but the Warriors had too much the rest of the way – outscoring the Dragons 42-27 over the last 20 minutes on their way to an 81-64 win.

Matt Marcun had a team-high 14 points to pace Camberwell and Chris Allison flirted with a double-double (nine points, nine rebounds, three steals) for the Dragons, who slipped to 5-2. Pakenham improved to 4-3.

Next up for our YLM is a road date with Bulleen on April 26.

SATURDAY RESULTS
Youth League Women: Sophie Jones led all scorers with 19 points and Nelly Tragardh closed with 13 as the Dragons improved to 5-1 in Big V Youth League Women’s play with a 95-59 home win against Western Port at Boroondara Sports Complex on Saturday night.

Jones (pictured) added eight rebounds and two steals in just over 22 minutes for Camberwell, which outscored the Steelers 57-28 across the second and third quarters to lay the foundation for its biggest win of the season. Six Dragons scored nine points or more, including Zoe Johnson, who posted a 10-point, 10-rebound double-double in just over 17 minutes.

Division 1 Women: Altona had too much at home for the Dragons. Eleni Valos with a team-high 15 points, six rebounds and four steals for Camberwell in a 73-40 loss.

Championship Men: The Dragons rallied late on the road but couldn’t catch Pakenham at Cardinia Life. The Warriors holding on for a 79-76 win. Mike Reeves had a season-high 27 points, 15 rebounds and three assists to lead Camberwell. Captain Naoum Lazis also had a double-double, finishing with 13 points and 10 boards.

DRAGONS BIG V NOTEBOOK
Lulu Gasparini, from our 14.2 Girls, made a half-court shot look ridiculously easy at the half-time break of Saturday night’s YLW clash between the Dragons and Western Port at BSC. Lulu stepped up and calmly potted the first – and what would be the only – shot fired in the half-court shooting competition and walked away with an Eastside Nutrition voucher. To see Lulu’s shot, click HERE. Big V competition takes a break next week before returning over the ANZAC Day long week, and there will be more exciting competitions and prizes to be won when we resume. Keep following us here and on the Dragons’ social media platforms for updates. Thank you to our great friends at Eastside Nutrition for their great support of Camberwell Basketball and the Camberwell Dragons Big V program …

… After helping drive our Youth League Women to a big win against Western Port on Saturday night, Zoe Johnson had her first outing with our Division 1 Women on Sunday, closing with two points, five rebounds and three assists in just over 20 minutes as the Dragons tamed Collingwood …

… Missed out on seeing our official Big V Game Day program over the weekend? Well, it’s not too late. To get yours, with YLW point guard Jessica Del Brocco on the cover, click

PHOTO: Craig Dingle, Melbourne Sports Photography.