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| Sydney Comets | |
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| Leagues | NBL1 East |
| Location | Sydney, Australia |
| Team colors | green, gold |
| Championships | NBL1 East Men: 5 (2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2015) NBL1 East Women: 1 (2008) |
Sydney Comets is an Australian men's basketball club based in Sydney, Australia. The Comets play in the NBL1 East conference within the Australian NBL1. The team is coached by Lachlan Lonergan.[1]
History
[edit]Originally playing in the Waratah League, the Comets men's team were champions in the 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2015 seasons.[2][3] The Comets women's team were champions in the 2008 season.[4]
For the 2023 season it was announced that the Comets would be joining NBL1 East as an expansion club.[5]
Notable players
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Biwali Bayles- Obi Kyei
- James Hunter
- Shyla Heal
- Luke Kendall
- Eban Hyams
- Kelly Wilson
- Wani Swaka Lo Buluk
- David Barlow
References
[edit]- ^ "Sydney Comets". australiabasket.com. Australia Basket. Retrieved December 30, 2024.
- ^ "History - Waratah League". mygameday.app. Waratah League. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
- ^ "2015 Championship Men Results". mygameday.app. Waratah League. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
- ^ "History - Waratah League". mygameday.app. Waratah League. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
- ^ "2023 NBL1 EAST TEAMS ANNOUNCED". bnsw.com. Basketball New South Wales. Retrieved December 30, 2024.