Good times for members of our Big V Youth League Men’s team, who called in to show their support for our great friends at Plus Fitness Hawthorn East.

The guys, who have begun their preparation for next year’s Big V campaign, were in the house to meet the team and check out the facilities as part of the centre’s Open Day festivities.

• To learn more about Fitness Hawthorn East – the Major Gym Partner of the Camberwell Dragons
Big V Men’s Program – click HERE.

• To find out and your business can benefit from partnering with Camberwell Basketball, contact Communications, Community Engagement and Partnerships Manager Andrew Johnstone on 0425 791 610 or email [email protected]

After sharing our passion for our great game with more than 350 students at Canterbury Girls’ Secondary College this year, Camberwell Basketball looks forward to continuing its partnership with the school in 2026.

Camberwell Basketball Communications, Community Engagement and Partnerships Manager Andrew Johnstone today thanked students, teachers, staff and families at Canterbury Girls’ for their wonderful support of our program, and for welcoming us into the CGSC community.

“Camberwell Basketball has loved building a relationship with students and staff at Canterbury Girls’ Secondary College this year, and greatly appreciates being made to feel a part of such a special community,” Johnstone said.

“Our Camberwell Dragons coaches were made to feel at home from day one and were genuinely impressed by the students’ respect, enthusiasm and engagement throughout the program. We hope the students who participated enjoyed it as much as we did.

“Camberwell Basketball truly values this partnership, and we’re excited to explore more on- and off-court opportunities with CGSC in 2026.”

Across the first year of our partnership with CGSC, Dragons coaches delivered a program of fun and engaging training sessions featuring drills, skill-building activities and game-based learning, with a focus on building confidence, communication, teamwork and promoting a love of the game.

“Canterbury Girls’ Secondary College are proud to celebrate our strong partnership with Camberwell District Basketball Association, whose coaches enriched our PE program throughout 2025 with energetic, skill-focused sessions across multiple year levels,” Senior VCE Physical Education and Health Teacher Alexandra Pavlidis said.

“More than 350 students benefited from high-quality coaching that built confidence, teamwork, and a love of basketball.

“We extend our sincere thanks to the Camberwell Dragons coaching staff and Andrew Johnstone for their professionalism and positive impact on our students. We look forward to continuing this partnership in 2026, including exciting work experience opportunities for next year’s Year 10 students.”

Camberwell Basketball extends its thanks to Dragons coaches Lisa Ong, Lucy Patel, Josh Kohlman and Michael Fowler for their outstanding on-court contributions and commitment to making this program an outstanding success.

For more information about Camberwell Basketball’s partnership with Canterbury Girls’ Secondary College, contact Andrew Johnstone at [email protected]

The Camberwell Dragons community came out in force at Kew High School on Sunday to celebrate another huge year for our program.

Hundreds of young Dragons players and their families gathered for a jam-packed and fun-filled Family Day that included shooting competitions, skills clinics, an All-Star Game featuring players from the club’s Under 16 and Under 18 programs, and a spirited and entertaining hit-out between our Under 12s and players from our Big V program.

Thank you to the many players, coaches, volunteers, families and Partners – in particular, BNF Coaching, No Limits Basketball, Drive Smart Driver Academy, Plus Fitness Hawthorn East, Eastside Nutrition (all of whom were on site), and Bennet’s Butchery – who helped to make our special day possible.

More photos and updates to come.

The Dragons were out in force at Kew High School for Family Day. ALL PHOTOS: Craig Dingle, Melbourne Sports Photography.

Camberwell Basketball is delighted to welcome Bennet’s Butchery as its inaugural Youth Development and Community Impact Partner.

“We’re committed to developing young people and making a real difference, and excited to be associated with a local business that shares our passion for community,” Camberwell Basketball Communications, Community Engagement and Partnerships Manager Andrew Johnstone said.

“As a seventh-generation family butchery in Canterbury offering quality meats and their in-house chef-cooked range of foods and in-house smoked hams and bacon since 1854, Bennet’s is all about serving its community, and we thank Leanne and the team there for backing our program. Please support them the way they support us.”

Bennet’s Butchery owner Leanne Bennet said she was proud to partner with Camberwell Basketball.

“Camberwell Basketball and the Dragons are doing some exciting things on and off the court while supporting youth in our community, and we’re delighted to be part of building something special with them.”

Visit Bennet’s Butchery at 82 Maling Road, Canterbury, to explore its range of quality meats and and in-house chef-cooked range of foods and in-house smoked hams and bacon. And when you do, remember to tell them Camberwell Basketball sent you.

For more information about our Youth Development and Community Impact Partnership package, contact Andrew Johnstone on 0425 791 610 or email [email protected]

Looking for something to do after Camberwell Dragons Family Day on Sunday (December 7)? Our good friends at South East Melbourne Phoenix have you covered – and at a great price, too!

To see them go head to head with top-of-the-table Melbourne United in a National Basketball League blockbuster at John Cain Arena for 20% off the usual price of General Admission tickets, buy your tickets at Ticketek and use the code CD2020.

Phoenix (9-4) enters tonight’s road game against Illawarra in third place, behind United and Adelaide.

Tip-off time is 2.30pm, so you can enjoy all Family Day has to offer and still have plenty of time to get to the game.

Returning guards Amelie Atkinson (pictured), Jessica Del Brocco and Maddy Grossman feature on Camberwell Dragons Youth League Women’s Squad for the 2026 Big V season.

More to come on this story.

PHOTO: Craig Dingle, Melbourne Sports Photography.

Matt Marcun (pictured), Jesse Macleod and Josh Kohlman are among the familiar faces returning to lead the Camberwell Dragons Big V Youth League Men’s team next season.

Other returnees to the squad announced at the weekend include Ace Adama, Caleb Lingwood-Smith, Tyson Mackenzie and Will Sinclair, while Angus Nelson is back at Camberwell after a season at Ringwood.

Owen Ireland makes the step up from the Dragons’ Under-20s, Billy Barton, Jake Johnston, Noah Lacombre, Adrian Mandarino are new to our program, and Jason He, Jono Mayes and Xavier Phan were named as Development Players.

PHOTO: Craig Dingle, Melbourne Sports Photography.

Camberwell Basketball will launch its School Holiday Camp program with an Under 12 Representative Development camp for Boys and Girls at Kew High School on January 19, 2026. Read on for the full schedule of full-day camps.

Monday, January 19, 2026

Boys and Girls Under 12 Representative Development Camp – 9.30am-3pm at Kew High School.

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Boys and Girls Aged 7-12 Domestic Shooting Camp – 9.30am-3pm at Kew High School.

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Boys and Girls Born 2013-15 Hoops IQ Camp – 9.30am-3pm at Kew High School.

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Boys and Girls Aged 7-12 Domestic Development Camp – 9.30am-3pm at Kew High School

All Camberwell Basketball School Holiday Camps are $90. To register for one or more of our camps, click HERE.

For more information, email [email protected]

Camberwell District Basketball Association (CDBA) is seeking a full-time Representative and Programs Administrator.

So, if you’re ready to make a difference with one of the fastest-growing basketball Associations in Victoria, we want to hear from you.

For more information about this exciting role, including the full position description, click HERE or contact Camberwell Basketball Communications, Community Engagement and Partnerships Manager Andrew Johnstone: [email protected]

Applications must close on December 5.

#CDBAopportunities

It’s second versus third in the National Basketball League at John Cain Arena tonight, with Nathan Sobey and South East Melbourne Phoenix going head to head with Bryce Cotton and the Adelaide 36ers.

And you and your family can be there to see the action unfold for a great price!

Click HERE to get your tickets and use the code in the graphic to get 20% off General Admission tickets.

Phoenix (third, 9-3) is coming off a 103-76 road win at Brisbane on Thursday night, while Cotton delivered a 31-point, 13-assist masterclass in Adelaide’s 97-85 Ignite Cup game win against defending NBL champion Illawarra on Wednesday, so tonight’s showdown has the makings of a classic. The Sixers are 10-3.

Game time is 8pm.