Big V

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Big V
Big V logo.png
Sport Basketball
Founded2000
First season2000
General managerMatt Royal
No. of teamsMen: 12
Women: 10
Country Australia
Continent FIBA Oceania (Oceania)
Most recent
champion(s)		Men: McKinnon Cougars (3rd title)
Women: Bulleen Boomers (3rd title)
Most titlesMen: 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.

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History

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]

Current teams

Men

Women

List of Champions

MenWomen
Teams Gold Cup icon.svg Year(s) wonTeams Gold Cup icon.svg Year(s) won
Ringwood Hawks 52012, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018 Hume City Broncos 62007, 2008, 2009, 2013, 2014, 2016
Shepparton Gators 32000, 2001, 2003 Ballarat Miners 32000, 2001, 2002
McKinnon Cougars 32019, 2023, 2025 Eltham Wildcats 32005, 2011, 2012
Sandringham Sabres 22002, 2005 Werribee/Wyndham Devils 32019, 2022, 2024
Dandenong Rangers 22006, 2007 Melbourne Tigers 22003, 2004
Melbourne Tigers 22008, 2009 Sunbury Jets 22017, 2018
Waverley Falcons 22010, 2011 Bulleen Boomers 22023, 2025
Corio Bay Stingrays 22013, 2015 Sandringham Sabres 12006
Wyndham Devils 22022, 2024 Geelong Lady Cats 12010
Hume City Broncos 12004 Ringwood Hawks 12015

Victorian Basketball League

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]

Champions (1987–1999)

YearDivision One MenDivision One WomenRef
1987Eltham [10] [11]
1988Coburg
1989Swan HillBroadmeadows
1990MilduraEltham
1991Horsham Bendigo
1992Werribee Bendigo
1993WerribeeHeyfield
1994Shepparton Waverley
1995Werribee Ballarat
1996Werribee Ballarat
1997Warrnambool Ballarat
1998Warrnambool Ballarat
1999 Ringwood Ballarat

References

  1. ↑ "Basketball Australia Annual Report 2000" (PDF). Basketball Australia . Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 March 2012.
  2. ↑ "ACC National Finals 2009 and onwards". Basketball Queensland. 26 November 2008. Archived from the original on 20 January 2022. Retrieved 20 January 2022.
  3. ↑ "Basketball Victoria statement – COVID-19". BigV.com.au. 13 March 2020. Archived from the original on 22 March 2020. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
  4. ↑ "COVID-19 League Updates". BasketballVictoria.com.au. 27 March 2020. Archived from the original on 15 April 2020. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
  5. ↑ "2021 Big V season set to go". BigV.com.au. 15 January 2021. Archived from the original on 17 January 2021. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
  6. ↑ "BV RETURN TO SPORT UPDATE (01/09/2021)". Frankston & District Basketball Association. 1 September 2021. Retrieved 22 March 2022.
  7. ↑ "BIG V SEASON CANCELLED". Frankston & District Basketball Association. 1 September 2021. Retrieved 27 July 2024.
  8. ↑ "2024 Big V Divisional Structures". BasketballVictoria.com.au. Archived from the original on 29 December 2023. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
  9. ↑ "2025 Big V Divisional Structures". BasketballVictoria.com.au. Archived from the original on 24 January 2025. Retrieved 24 January 2025.
  10. 1 2 3 "Women's Champion Teams Year by Year". BigV.com.au. Archived from the original on 10 September 2007.
  11. 1 2 3 "Men's Champion Teams Year by Year". BigV.com.au. Archived from the original on 10 September 2007.
  12. ↑ "History". Country Basketball League. Archived from the original on 18 May 2015.
  13. ↑ "The CVIBL,VBL and Big V History". Whittlesea City Basketball Association. Archived from the original on 18 March 2024.
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