The Winter 2026 season is here, with MBA’s Wednesday night Over 35 Men’s and Over 35 Women’s competitions tipping off this Wednesday 22nd April at Bentleigh Secondary College.

The McKinnon Cougars returned to GESAC for a four-game home stand across the weekend, with the Youth & Championship Women continuing their strong form while both men’s sides were tested in Sunday matchups.

The McKinnon Cougars were back in action across a busy weekend of Big V competition, with six games played across Youth and Championship levels.

MBA are pleased to announce the signing of import Kayce Vaile for the Big V Championship Women 2026 season.

Good luck to all of our Junior Cougars competing at the Adelaide Easter Classic this weekend!

McKinnon Basketball would like to thank everyone who played a role in delivering a fantastic Grand Finals series, with weekend action across GESAC and Bentleigh Secondary College followed by Wednesday night finals at Brighton Secondary College.

MBA is proud to recognise several referees who have earned selection and promotion across Basketball Victoria leagues ahead of the 2026 season.

On behalf of McKinnon Basketball, we extend our sincere and heartfelt thanks to Peter and Melinda Wilkins for their extraordinary dedication, commitment and service to the McKinnon Basketball community through their leadership of Ormond Jets over the past 17 years.

The McKinnon Cougars had all 4 Big V teams in action across the weekend, with the Championship Men and Women opening their 2026 campaigns while the Youth Men and Youth Women continued their seasons in Round 3, with both women’s teams playing their first home games of the year.

James McKinnon says a new look McKinnon roster is embracing the challenge of building its own identity, as the Cougars Championship Men prepare to open the 2026 Big V season on Saturday night against Melbourne Uni.

MBA are pleased to announce that Luke Lyngberg has signed with the McKinnon Cougars for the Big V Championship Men 2026 season.

MBA are pleased to announce that Michael Aminov has signed with the McKinnon Cougars for the Big V Championship Men 2026 season.

MBA is set for a big weekend of Grand Final action, with teams across the competitions preparing for their final games of the season.

McKinnon Basketball Association are pleased to announce that Ricki DeHaan has signed with the McKinnon Cougars for the Big V Championship Men 2026 season.

McKinnon Basketball Association are pleased to announce that Luke Logan has signed with the McKinnon Cougars for the Big V Championship Men 2026 season.

MBA is seeking an energetic, organised and community-minded Competition & Integrity Coordinator to join our team in a unique full-time role that blends competition operations, governance, integrity and weekend game day delivery.

Mason Rogers says the professionalism, talent and long-term vision at McKinnon made the club the right fit, as the Cougars Championship Women prepare to open their 2026 Big V season on Sunday afternoon at GESAC.

McKinnon Basketball Association are pleased to announce that Mia Kellock has signed with the McKinnon Cougars for the Big V Championship Women 2026 season.

McKinnon Basketball Association are pleased to announce that Sarae Beveridge has signed with the McKinnon Cougars for the Big V Championship Women 2026 season.

McKinnon Basketball Association are pleased to welcome Nate Raymond back to the McKinnon Cougars for the Big V Championship Men 2026 season.