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Made in Japan. Based in Melbourne🇦🇺
Basketball. Coffee. Art.
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They asked where the male coaches were, we responded with a gold medal🏀👑🥇

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More than just basketball. 🏀

A little style, a lot of culture, and some fresh kicks on and off the court.

Big love to @pumaau for being part of the BON experience. 🤝🏾
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📸: @akasi.productions @anthony.loupetis.photography

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For the first time in UniMelb's history of competing in the UBL, our women's team have earned a spot in the Grand Final 🥳

They had to beat the reigning UBL Champions to get there, and like true underdogs, they dug deep and pulled off an emphatic 27 point win!

They've got 1 MORE to get, but whatever the result we are already so proud 👏👏👏

#ubl #basketball #melbunisport #unisport

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Every nation. Every player. Every moment. 🌍🏀
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📸: @akasi.productions

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The girls showed they mean business in their commanding 30 point Quarter Final win over UON 💪

This was their last home game and they made sure the crowd had something to cheer about!

Next week they head to Adelaide to compete... stay tuned for details 🤭

#ubl #melbunisport #unisport

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WOMENS DIV | Team Australia 🇦🇺

Battle of Nations
2-4 October
The Labb Sunshine | 19 Ralston Avenue, Sunshine north, vic 3020

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Random little things that make me happy lately 🤍🦜

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Clean sweep of awards including best looking team 🫶🏼

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The giggle factory working overtime ❤️‍🔥

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All star 5 & MVP winners. Shot for @vbl_official 📸

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@bigv_ball awards night arrival pics 📸 held @pullmanalbertpark

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🏆 BIG V AWARDS 🏆

What a season for the Black Angels! 🖤🏀

We’re incredibly proud to celebrate our players and coaches who have been recognised with league-wide Big V awards following an unforgettable 2026 season.

🏆 Josiah Smith — Coach of the Year
🏆 Josh Turton — Coach of the Year
⭐ Ai Yamada — All-Star 5
🛡️ Ai Yamada — Defensive Player of the Year
👐 Ai Yamada — Golden Hands
⭐ Lana Hollingsworth — All-Star 5

From coaching excellence to individual brilliance on the court, these awards are a huge recognition of the talent, dedication and hard work across our Big V program.

Congratulations to Josiah, Josh, Ai and Lana on an outstanding season! 🖤

Go Black Angels! 🏀

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