In simple terms, an identity is a club moniker, nickname or mascot.

An identity can become something that brings people together: something our players & coaches can wear with pride, our families can support, our volunteers can embrace and our wider community can recognise.

The association stopped using the “Devils” moniker in late 2019, coinciding with the broader organisational name change from Werribee Basketball Association to Wyndham Basketball Association.

This process is not about revisiting or replacing our history. Rather, it is about looking forward and exploring what identity, if any, best represents the Wyndham Basketball community today and into the future.

Yes. We welcome all suggestions providing they are in good taste and not offensive.

No. We are not changing the name of Wyndham Basketball Association.

Wyndham is the name of our Local Government Area (Know Your Council – Wyndham City Council) and reflects the geographical community we represent.

Over recent years, many people within our basketball community have asked questions such as “Why don’t we have a name?”, “Why can’t we have a nickname?” and “Why can’t we be the Devils?”

Through the consultation undertaken as part of the development of our Strategic Plan, stakeholders identified the potential value of having an identity that could help build community, pride, recognition and belonging.

As a result, the Wyndham Basketball Executive Committee is inviting the entire Wyndham Basketball community — players, coaches, volunteers, officials, parents, families, supporters, life members, past players, past coaches, past officials, and our clubs and programs — to help explore what an identity could look like.

Quite simply, we want to listen to our community.

If the Wyndham Basketball community wants an identity, we will work together to establish one that reflects our shared values, our history, our community and our future. The goal is to create something that people can feel proud to be part of.

We want to hear from you! You can submit your suggestions through our social media platforms, Facebook and Instagram, or by email to info@wyndhambasketball.com.

Suggestions can be submitted until Sunday, 20 September. We encourage everyone to get involved, share their ideas and encourage others within our basketball community to have their say.

From 25 September, the Wyndham Basketball community will be invited to vote. Following the suggestion period, the top five names will be collated and presented in a community poll.

Voting will close on Sunday, 11 October.

On Monday, 12 October, the Executive Committee will receive the result of the community poll.

From there, the Executive Committee will begin the process of developing and creating the Wyndham Basketball identity. This may include a mascot, merchandise and other exciting opportunities that help bring the identity to life across our association and the broader community.

The result will be publicly announced on Sunday, 28 February 2027, at Eagle Stadium – Court 1, 11:00am.

We look forward to celebrating this moment together with the Wyndham Basketball community.