Sunbury Basketball Association

VJBL GRAND FINALS 🏆🏀

The biggest games of the season are here.

Wishing all our teams competing in the VJBL Grand Finals this weekend the very best of luck!

You’ve worked hard all season to get here, now it’s time to leave it all on the court and bring home the championship.

BIG V AWARDS WINNERS 🏆

DAVID ANGOVE – GOLDEN HANDS

Awarded to an individual who excelled in Assist to Turnover ratio and steals, week in, week out, David was relied upon to guard the opposition’s best players, averaging a league-high 3.4 steals per game while also contributing 4.3 assists. His ability to impact the game at both ends of the floor, combining elite defensive pressure with the vision and composure to facilitate for his teammates, made him a hugely influential player and a deserving winner of the Golden Hands Award.

BIG V AWARDS WINNERS 🏆

WILL SCATCHARD – COACH OF THE YEAR

In Will’s second season as Youth League Men’s Head Coach, he guided the team from a relegation battle early in the season to an incredible second place finish, ending the regular season with an impressive 16–4 record. Despite also juggling his state team commitments, Will never wavered in his dedication, support, and leadership of our Youth League Men’s team. The growth and development we’ve seen from this group throughout the season is a true reflection of Will’s coaching and commitment. We couldn’t be prouder to see Will acknowledge as the YL1M Coach of the Year!

BIG V AWARDS WINNERS 🏆

ALEX GRAY & ANGUS PALMER – ALL STAR FIVE ⭐

Joint winners of the team’s MVP awards, both have been named in the Big V All Star Five.

In his first full season of Youth League, ANGUS PALMER led the team in scoring, averaging 18 points per game while also pulling down 10 rebounds per game. His length, versatility and ability to impact the game in multiple ways created constant problems for opposition team's week in, week out. His season was highlighted by an outstanding 30-point, 20-rebound performance against Bulleen, and his consistent impact throughout the season was recognized with a well-deserved All Star 5 selection.

Fresh out of U18s, ALEX GRAY made an immediate impact at Youth League level with his relentless competitive energy and elite scoring ability. Alex consistently filled the stat sheet, averaging an impressive 17 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 steals per game. Alex always found a way to make winning plays, doing whatever was required to give his team the best chance of success and consistently willing us over the line in big moments. His competitiveness, toughness and ability to influence winning at both ends of the floor established him as one of the league’s standout performers, ultimately earning him recognition of an All Star 5 selection.

VJBL 2026/27 HEAD COACHES

Introducing and congratulations to the coaches named as Sunbury Jets 1st Team coach for VJBL 2026/27.

WELL DONE! 💙

The Volunteer of the Month for September, goes to Julie McSwiggan from Rupertswood Basketball Club.

For around 15 years, Julie has been a valued and dedicated member of the Rupertswood Basketball Club family. She first became involved when her two sons started playing and has continued to give her time and support ever since.

Julie has served as Club Secretary for around 10 years and, more recently, also as the Child Welfare Officer. She is someone the club can rely on, always approaching situations calmly and with the best interests of the club and its members at heart.

Julie also puts her hand up for grant applications, helps polish club documents and is always willing to assist wherever needed - often quietly behind the scenes.

When asked why she volunteers, her response was simple: “I just wanted to help out.”

That pretty much sums her up. She doesn’t seek recognition; she simply sees something that needs doing and gets on with it.

Thank you, Julie, for your years of dedication, care and service to Rupo Basketball Club. We truly appreciate everything you do.

VJBL FINALS RESULTS - WEEK 3

Congratulations to the teams that have progressed into the grand final.

Fixtures will be released later on in the week, stay tuned!

THANK YOU, WILL!

SBA wishes to announce that Basketball Operations Manager Will Scatchard will be stepping away from his full-time role to return to university study.

Since joining us in February 2024, Will has made an enormous contribution to our Association. He has grown tremendously as a leader and basketball professional, strengthened our programs and made a lasting impact on our coaches, players, staff and wider community.

While we are incredibly sad to see him leave, we are proud of what he has achieved and excited for the next chapter of his journey.

Thank you, Will, for your energy, commitment and care. We wish you every success with your studies and know you will go on to achieve great things.

You’ll always be part of the SBA family. 💙

Read the full statement, here: https://www.sunburybasketball.com.au/post/statement-will-scatchard-departs-sunbury-basketball-association

VJBL FINALS FIXTURES - WEEK 3

Best of luck to all of our VJBL teams competing this week for a place in the grand final!

Get down this Friday and Sunday and support our Jets. ✈️

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR AUGUST REFEREE OF THE MONTH!

Grace continues to impress with her fantastic attitude and work ethic. Her ability to take on feedback, implement it into her refereeing and continually look for ways to improve has been outstanding.

She is always willing to put the team first, regularly stepping up to help when needed and picking up extra games to support her fellow officials and the wider referee program.

As a young referee with a great approach to her development, Grace has a very bright future ahead of her!