Sutherland Sharks (basketball)

Sutherland Sharks is an Australian basketball club based in Sutherland, Australia. The Sharks play in the NBL1 East conference within the Australian NBL1. The Sutherland Sharks sponsor both a men's and women's team.

Sutherland Sharks
Leagues	NBL1 East
Location	Sutherland, Australia
Team colors	black, blue
Championships	NBL1 East Men: 4 (2006, 2007, 2008, 2023) NBL1 East Women: 3 (1993, 1995, 2021)
Website	sutherlandbasketball.com.au

History

The Sharks have won four titles in the men's NBL1 East (previously known as the Waratah League) in 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2023. In the women's NBL1 East, the Sharks have three championships in 1993, 1995, and 2021.

In October 2021, the Sharks were unveiled as one of the inaugural 12 teams competing in the NBL1 East league.^[1]

On August 12, 2023, the Sharks men's club won the 2023 NBL1 East championship in front of a sold-out crowd at the Sydney Uni Sports & Aquatic Centre in Sydney, Australia.^[2] Sutherland would proceed to the 2023 NBL1 National finals where it would represent the East Conference and finish in 4th place in the tournament.

Current Rosters

Men's

2024-25 Sutherland Sharks roster
Players	Coaches
Pos. No. Nat. Name Ht. G/F 1 Cabrera, Adrian F/C 74 Gerlach, Geoffrey G 2 Hutchison, Lochlan (C) F 22 Jamieson, Luke G/F 5 Lake, Angus 2.02 m (6 ft 8 in) G 7 Macarthur, Bailey 1.94 m (6 ft 4 in) F 65 Mulholland, Ryan G/F 12 Noi, Kouat G 50 Paravinja, Jovan G 11 Raynor, Harrison G 65 Spark, Joshua C 14 Spurgin, Jason G 3 Waban, Aaron F 98 Woodbridge, Connor	Head coach Shaun Roger Assistant coach(es) Angus Bourke Legend (C) Team captain (DP) Development player (I) Import player Injured Roster Updated: 19 Apr 2025

Women's

2024-25 Sutherland Sharks roster
Players	Coaches
Pos. No. Nat. Name Ht. G/F 6 Andriejunas, Melinda 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) C 22 Bruce, Mia G 2 Dewhurst, Jordyn G 23 Fabbro, Aliza G/F 21 Garland, Emily F 3 Hawthorne, Laci (I) G 4 Kerry, Madison 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) F 30 Norris, Madeleine G 50 Panousis, Vanessa G 11 Pilitati, Dalen 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) G 14 Waller, Aislinn 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) C 13 White, Olivia (C)	Head coach Jared Wilson Assistant coach(es) Emma Palmer Grace Nicholson Legend (C) Team captain (DP) Development player (I) Import player Injured Roster Updated: 19 Apr 2025

Notable players

• Janet Williams
• Chelsie Schweers
• Brandon Bates
• Shyla Heal
• Wendy Laidlaw
• Kelly Wilson
• Dominic Gilbert

Notable personnel

• Shane Heal (coach)