History

South Adelaide Mens Basketball Team - Premiers Winter Competition 1965

Won 51 straight games. The record still stands today.

Back Row: W. Crook, D. Shipway, M. AhMatt, J. Clarke, A. Leslie, B. Wakefield

Front Row: N. Spry, D. Whitford, A. Koch (Coach), S. Davie (Captain), B. Whitford, R. Hanam

Trophies won 1965: Gilt Edge Trophy, West End Trophy, Wendts Trophy

The South Adelaide Basketball Club (SABC) was formed in 1952 when the West Rover Men's and Charles Birk Men's basketball clubs amalgamated. The newly formed SABC then went on to become one of the foundation clubs in the sport of basketball in South Australia. In these early years of basketball, the club had much success with men's and women's senior and junior teams. The Men’s ABA team has won many premiership flags, with the most recent coming in the 2022 NBL1 Central season.

SABC still holds the Australian basketball record for 51 straight wins, set in 1965. It has developed many champions who have proudly represented South Adelaide and gone on to represent Australia in the modern Olympics.

From our prominent history have come some of the most recognised and celebrated game personalities in this state and even across the country. These talented individuals have been inducted into our Hall of Fame over the years, and we endeavour to develop strong and gifted players, coaches, and club personnel as we continue on our journey together.

SABC has a long and successful path and looks forward to an even more rewarding future.

Some of our most successful club members include:

Michael Ah Matt – Player, Senior Coach & Olympian

Scott Davie – Player, Olympian, Coach, Committee

Dean Whitford – Player, Reserve Olympian, Club Secretary, Senior Coach

Don Shipway – NBL Player & Coach, Senior Coach, Club President

Mark Davis – NBL Player & Senior Coach

Scott Ninnis – NBL Player, NBL Coach, Olympian

Darryl Pearce – NBL Player & Olympian

Deanna Smith – WNBL Player, 2x Halls Medalist, Australian Representative

Vikki Kelson – WNBL Player, 4x Halls Medalist