Big V
Australian semi-pro basketball league
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::summary Australian semi-pro basketball league ::
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| title | Big V |
| logo | Big V logo.png |
| sport | Basketball |
| founded | 2000 |
| inaugural | 2000 |
| general_manager | Matt Royal |
| teams | Men: 12 |
| Women: 10 | |
| country | Australia |
| continent | FIBA Oceania (Oceania) |
| champion | Men: McKinnon Cougars (3rd title) |
| Women: Bulleen Boomers (3rd title) | |
| most_champs | Men: Ringwood Hawks (5 titles) |
| Women: Hume City Broncos (6 titles) | |
| website | BasketballVictoria.com.au |
| :: |
::callout[type=note] the basketball league in Australia ::
| title = Big V | current_season = | last_season = | upcoming_season = | logo = Big V logo.png | pixels = | caption = | formerly = | sport = Basketball | founded = 2000 | inaugural = 2000 | folded = | general_manager = Matt Royal | teams = Men: 12 Women: 10 | country = Australia | continent = FIBA Oceania (Oceania) | champion = Men: McKinnon Cougars (3rd title) Women: Bulleen Boomers (3rd title) | most_champs = Men: Ringwood Hawks (5 titles) Women: Hume City Broncos (6 titles) | 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.
History
The Big V Conference was established in 2000 and joined the Australian Basketball Association (ABA). The ABA ceased operations following the 2008 season, resulting in the Big V becoming independent.
The 2020 season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2021 season was abandoned mid-season due to the pandemic.
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.
Current teams
Men
- Bellarine Storm
- Blackburn Vikings
- Camberwell Dragons
- Hume City Broncos
- Keysborough Cougars
- McKinnon Cougars
- Melbourne University
- Pakenham Warriors
- RMIT Redbacks
- Shepparton Gators
- Sunbury Jets
- Wyndham Devils
Women
- Bellarine Storm
- Bulleen Boomers
- Hume City Broncos
- McKinnon Cougars
- Pakenham Warriors
- Sherbrooke Suns
- Sunbury Jets
- Warrandyte Venom
- Warrnambool Mermaids
- Wyndham Devils
List of Champions
Main article: List of Big V champions
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| Men | Women | Teams | [[File:Gold_Cup_icon.svg]] | Year(s) won | Teams | [[File:Gold_Cup_icon.svg]] | 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 | ||
| McKinnon Cougars | 3 | 2019, 2023, 2025 | Eltham Wildcats | 3 | 2005, 2011, 2012 | ||
| Sandringham Sabres | 2 | 2002, 2005 | Werribee/Wyndham Devils | 3 | 2019, 2022, 2024 | ||
| Dandenong Rangers | 2 | 2006, 2007 | Melbourne Tigers | 2 | 2003, 2004 | ||
| Melbourne Tigers | 2 | 2008, 2009 | Sunbury Jets | 2 | 2017, 2018 | ||
| Waverley Falcons | 2 | 2010, 2011 | Bulleen Boomers | 2 | 2023, 2025 | ||
| Corio Bay Stingrays | 2 | 2013, 2015 | Sandringham Sabres | 1 | 2006 | ||
| Wyndham Devils | 2 | 2022, 2024 | Geelong Lady Cats | 1 | 2010 | ||
| Hume City Broncos | 1 | 2004 | Ringwood Hawks | 1 | 2015 | ||
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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). From 2000 onwards, the VBL's divisions transitioned into becoming Big V's Division One and Division Two under Championship Men and Championship Women.
Champions (1987–1999)
::data[format=table] | Year || Division One Men || Division One Women || Ref | |---| | 1987 | | 1988 | | 1989 | | 1990 | | 1991 | | 1992 | | 1993 | | 1994 | | 1995 | | 1996 | | 1997 | | 1998 | | 1999 | ::
References
References
- "Basketball Australia Annual Report 2000". [[Basketball Australia]].
- (26 November 2008). "ACC National Finals 2009 and onwards". Basketball Queensland.
- (13 March 2020). "Basketball Victoria statement – COVID-19". BigV.com.au.
- (27 March 2020). "COVID-19 League Updates". BasketballVictoria.com.au.
- (15 January 2021). "2021 Big V season set to go". BigV.com.au.
- (1 September 2021). "BV RETURN TO SPORT UPDATE (01/09/2021)". Frankston & District Basketball Association.
- (1 September 2021). "BIG V SEASON CANCELLED". Frankston & District Basketball Association.
- "2024 Big V Divisional Structures". BasketballVictoria.com.au.
- "2025 Big V Divisional Structures". BasketballVictoria.com.au.
- "History". Country Basketball League.
- "The CVIBL,VBL and Big V History". Whittlesea City Basketball Association.
- "Women's Champion Teams Year by Year". BigV.com.au.
- "Men's Champion Teams Year by Year". BigV.com.au.
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