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| Sport | Basketball |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2000 |
| First season | 2000 |
| General Manager | Matt Royal |
| No. of teams | Men: 12 Women: 10 |
| Country | Australia |
| Continent | FIBA Oceania (Oceania) |
| Most recent champion(s) | Men: Wyndham Devils (2nd title) Women: Wyndham Devils (3rd title) |
| Most titles | Men: Ringwood Hawks (5 titles) Women: Hume City Broncos (6 titles) |
| Official website | BasketballVictoria.com.au |
The Big V is a semi-professional basketball league in Victoria, Australia, comprising both a men's and women's competition.
The Big V Conference was established in 2000 and joined the Australian Basketball Association (ABA). [1] The ABA ceased operations following the 2008 season, resulting in the Big V becoming independent. [2]
The 2020 season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [3] [4] [5] The 2021 season was abandoned mid-season due to the pandemic. [6] [7]
As of 2025, the league's premier divisions are Championship Men and Championship Women. The Big V also has Division One and Division Two as well as a number of youth divisions. [8] [9]
| Men | Women | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teams |  | Year(s) won | Teams | | Year(s) won |
| Ringwood Hawks | 5 | 2012, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018 | Hume City Broncos | 6 | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2013, 2014, 2016 |
| Shepparton Gators | 3 | 2000, 2001, 2003 | Ballarat Miners | 3 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Sandringham Sabres | 2 | 2002, 2005 | Eltham Wildcats | 3 | 2005, 2011, 2012 |
| Dandenong Rangers | 2 | 2006, 2007 | Werribee/Wyndham Devils | 3 | 2019, 2022, 2024 |
| Melbourne Tigers | 2 | 2008, 2009 | Melbourne Tigers | 2 | 2003, 2004 |
| Waverley Falcons | 2 | 2010, 2011 | Sunbury Jets | 2 | 2017, 2018 |
| Corio Bay Stingrays | 2 | 2013, 2015 | Sandringham Sabres | 1 | 2006 |
| McKinnon Cougars | 2 | 2019, 2023 | Geelong Lady Cats | 1 | 2010 |
| Wyndham Devils | 2 | 2022, 2024 | Ringwood Hawks | 1 | 2015 |
| Hume City Broncos | 1 | 2004 | Bulleen Boomers | 1 | 2023 |
In 1987, a precursor league to the Big V was established. A women's competition was introduced first followed by a men's competition in 1989. It was known by many names, including Victorian Women's Conference, Country Victorian Invitation Basketball League (CVIBL), and Victorian Basketball League (VBL). [10] [11] [12] [13] From 2000 onwards, the VBL's divisions transitioned into becoming Big V's Division One and Division Two under Championship Men and Championship Women. [10] [11]
| Year | Division One Men | Division One Women | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Eltham | [10] [11] | |
| 1988 | Coburg | ||
| 1989 | Swan Hill | Broadmeadows | |
| 1990 | Mildura | Eltham | |
| 1991 | Horsham | Bendigo | |
| 1992 | Werribee | Bendigo | |
| 1993 | Werribee | Heyfield | |
| 1994 | Shepparton | Waverley | |
| 1995 | Werribee | Ballarat | |
| 1996 | Werribee | Ballarat | |
| 1997 | Warrnambool | Ballarat | |
| 1998 | Warrnambool | Ballarat | |
| 1999 | Ringwood | Ballarat | |
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