WELCOME TO GEELONG UNITED BASKETBALL’S WEEKLY UPDATE.
IN THIS EDITION:
NBL1 Update:
Women now at a perfect 20 – Men fall just short:
Our women’s squad have come out of the weekend with 2 more wins, taking their perfect run to 20 wins in a row for the season with two games left to come before finals.
Taylor Mole was the standout on Saturday night knocking down 20 points, along with 12 rebounds and 2 blocks. Speaking with the Geelong Advertiser, Taylor says she’s feeling “pretty close to old Taylor” following her comeback from a serious back injury which derailed her WNBL campaign. Read her full chat with the Addy here.
Our men’s squad were unfortunately not as successful, losing both outings for the weekend, signalling a definitive end to their season with finals now out of reach with only two regular season games left to play.
Tristan Forsyth lead the way for the home side once again with 24 points, and whilst he was well supported by George Blagojevic and Kaelen Malone who were both in double digits for the game, it wasn’t enough to get over the line against Casey, eventually falling by 6 points.
Next home game:
We’re back home this Saturday night for our last regular season home games! Don’t forget to grab your tickets to our round 15 clash against Eltham. Women from 5pm, Men from 7pm – Get your tickets here.
2025 NBL1 Home Schedule:
Get the downloadable home schedule here.
Big V Youth League Update:
Another 4 game weekend is in the books for our Navexa YL teams.
A big effort from our YL1 women who won both outings and now sit 3rd overall on 14-6 for the season so far.
Our VYC men went 1 from 2 with an impressive win over Casey on Saturday afternoon, but were unable to continue that momentum through to Sunday in Waverley.
With our men’s squad now done for the season, we look ahead to this weekend for the remaining games for our women’s side
This week:
Super Camps Are Back:
There are 3 more Super Camps to come for the July school holidays!
These camps are aimed to help build your skills and make you more confident on the court. Book for multiple camps to receive great discounts!
Get more details on Super Camps here.
VJBL Tryouts:
Our VJBL Tryouts are fast approaching!
Save the date for our October tryouts, and you could soon be donning a GUB jersey for the 2025/26 season!
For boys who have not played VJBL before and wish to try out for our U14, U16 and U18 squads, the first pre-screening tryout will be happening on September 14. If successful at this tryout, you will be invited to the following October tryouts.
Registration for the September pre-screening tryout are now open here.
Registrations for October VJBL tryouts will be released soon!
Practice Like A Pro:
Practice Like a Pro is a 6-week high-intensity skill development program built to mirror how professional players train.
Each week, players will step into a purposefully designed session that follows the same structure, standards, and flow as a pro-level workout — focused on efficiency, detail, and game-ready execution.
Registrations are now open – Find out more here.
Future United Stars:
Do you want to be a star of the future?
The Future United Stars program is a skill development program that will teach players how to be able to play competitively.
This program will be coordinated by GUB’s Coach & Athlete Development Manager, Simon Nicholson and coached by GUB’s U12 VJBL Coaches.
Registrations are now open – Find out more here.
Momentum Hoops:
Geelong United Basketball has teamed up with Freedom Sports to bring you its latest program, Momentum Hoops.
This skill-development initiative is for junior wheelchair basketball players aged 8+. Enjoy an inclusive program focusing on building basketball skills, confidence, and teamwork, while empowering young athletes to reach their full potential in a supportive and fun environment.
Find out more here.
Play Her Way:
Geelong United is excited to launch the new Play Her Way Program – a girls-only skill development initiative for junior players aged 12+.
Designed to enhance fundamental skills, this program caters to all levels, from beginners to experienced players.
Whether you’re just starting or looking to refine your abilities, Play Her Way offers a supportive environment for growth and development on the court.
Join us and take your game to the next level!
Term 3 registrations are open now – Find out more here.
Step Above Skills Sessions:
Take your game to the next level!
Geelong United Basketball’s Step Above Skills Sessions are all about stepping up your game and learning the skills that will help you get ahead of the pack.
These sessions are for VJBL athletes and others wanting to improves their skills by attending one or both sessions. Hosted by special guest Geelong United NBL1 players (Lilly Rotunno, Kaelen Malone, Hannah Hank & Tristan Forsyth), each session will be focused on specific skills based development that will help all athletes better their game.
Sessions are coming up from July 8!
Find out more here.
VJBL Coaching Applications:
Calling all Coaches!
GUB is now seeking Head Coaches and Assistant Coaches for the 2025/26 VJBL season.
With support from Coach & Athlete Development Manager Simon Nicholson, a growing team of experienced Coaches, and a clear style of play across all teams — our coaches are backed to lead, learn, and elevate their craft in a player development-focused environment.
Whether you’re a returning coach or ready to take the next step, GUB offers a place to grow and make a real impact in the VJBL space.
Submit your Expression of Interest here and be part of something bigger.
Our mailing address is:
Geelong United Basketball
Beyond Bank Stadium
20 Crows Road
Belmont, Victoria 3216
Australia
