Wyndham Basketball is pleased to announce the appointment of MATT STEPHENS as Head Coach of the State Championship Women and BRIAN ROLPH as Head Coach of Youth League Men for the upcoming 2026 season.

Having guided the Youth Women in 2025, when the position for SCW was advertised, Matt saw the opportunity and applied.

“We’ve started laying the foundations for the 2026 season with open runs with the Youth Women and Senior players, and we know we’ll need to build steadily towards competing in 2026. We are excited to face that challenge while continuing to give Wyndham pathway players the chance to represent Wyndham in Big V and make an impact.” Stephens said.

“We are excited that Matt is taking on the role as Head Coach of our Senior Women’s team in 2026. Matt was an integral part of 2025 Big V season and it’s always a success when we can promote within the Association.” said Leigh Bellingham (WBA Representative Chairperson).

BRIAN ROLPH joins Wyndham Basketball as Head Coach for the first time. With a strong coaching and playing background along with experience across the Big V landscape, Wyndham see Coach Rolph proving leadership, and guidance to the Youth Men moving forward. “I’m grateful for the opportunity to join the club for 2026 and lead the Youth Men” Rolph said. Focusing on the integration with the U18 VJBL and the Senior Men’s Program (under coach Stuart McMurray) as an essential building block in consolidating the pathway for our players.

🏀 VJBL Team Selections for 2025/2026 Announced!

Wyndham Basketball is excited to announce the official VJBL Team Selections for the 2025/2026 season!
This year’s selection process has been incredibly competitive, showcasing the hard work, skill, and dedication of all players who participated in tryouts.

We congratulate every athlete who has earned their place in the VJBL program and thank all players and families for their continued commitment and passion for basketball.

You can view the full team roster by age group through the links below 👇
Each document includes the list of selected players for every division.

Let’s make the 2025/2026 season one to remember , filled with growth, teamwork, and great basketball moments. 💛💙

#WyndhamBasketball #VJBL #TeamSelections #CommunityBasketball

VJBL Presentation Day: Celebrating Our Award Winners!

On our VJBL Presentation Day, we celebrated some truly amazing individuals as the season came to a close!
We’re proud to announce this year’s top awardees:

• Adam Self Award: Ragge Abeil

• Kevin Hornblower Award: Charlotte Goodfellow

• Female Coach of the Year: Renee Dayao

• Male Coach of the Year: Ken Kirkham

• Coach Encouragement Award: Brady Butler

🌟 Congratulations to all our VJBL award winners! 🌟
This season was full of talent, growth, and teamwork — and these awards highlight just how special our players are. We’re so proud of every single athlete who gave their all on and off the court.

See the full list of this year’s award recipients below 🏀🔥
Photos can be viewed via the link below.
👉 Click here to see the photos

🏀 VJBL 2026 Competition Restructure Announced! 🏀

Basketball Victoria has confirmed a major restructure to the Victorian Junior Basketball League beginning in 2026, with the launch of the Regional League (RL).

This new format replaces the RDL trial and creates a clearer three-tier pathway for junior players:
1️⃣ Victorian Championship (VC) – Elite state-level competition
2️⃣ Victorian Junior League (VJL) – Graded divisions
3️⃣ Regional League (RL) – Geographical pools designed to reduce travel

✨ What changes for each age group?
🔹 Under 12 – VC, VJL 1–5, RL (geographic pools)
🔹 Under 14 – VC, VJL 1–8, RL (geographic pools)
🔹 Under 16 – VC, VJL 1–5+, RL (geographic pools)
🔹 Under 18 – VC, VJL 1–5+, RL (geographic pools)

For more information regarding the introduction of the Regional League (RL), please click here

#VJBL #YouthHoops #CommunitySports #WyndhamBasketball #WyndhamWay

Wyndham Basketball Association Welcomes New Coaching Directors

Wyndham Basketball Association (WBA) is proud to announce the appointment of two outstanding individuals to key leadership roles within our coaching team. Please join us in welcoming Tom Latus as our new Director of Coaching – Domestic, and Matt Stephens as our new Director of Coaching – Representative.

These appointments mark a significant step forward in WBA’s commitment to elevating basketball development at both grassroots and representative levels.

Tom Latus brings with him extensive knowledge and experience in community and domestic basketball. A passionate advocate for participation and inclusion, Tom will work closely with James Welsh (WBA Participation Coordinator) and Kylie Bozanic (WBA Inclusion Officer) to deliver inclusive and engaging programs such as Aussie Hoops, the Domestic Development Academy, Wyndham School Clinics, and Inclusion Programs.

Tom will also play a key role in supporting WBA’s Club Coaching Coordinators, helping to build consistency and confidence across coaching standards. His ability to engage with both coaches and players makes him an exciting addition to the domestic basketball space at WBA.

Matt Stephens is no stranger to the Wyndham basketball community. With over 15 years of coaching experience in the VJBL, 10 years in the Big V, and his current role as a Basketball Victoria High Performance Coach, Matt brings a wealth of expertise and a deep connection to the local basketball scene.

As Director of Coaching – Representative, Matt will lead the development of a progressive and high-impact curriculum for all representative levels, from Under 12s through to Under 20s. He will oversee programs including Rising Stars, Representative Holiday Camps, and our elite High-Performance pathways, while also mentoring our junior representative coaches.

Together, Tom and Matt will provide strong leadership, education, and mentoring to players and coaches alike, supporting them in their development and helping them thrive within their chosen basketball pathways at Wyndham Basketball.

We are excited for the future and confident that their combined experience and vision will help take WBA to the next level.