The McKinnon Cougars will turn pink this weekend as the club’s annual Pink-Out Round returns across both VJBL and Big V competitions, raising funds and awareness for Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA).

The McKinnon Cougars enjoyed a strong Big V weekend with five wins from five games across Saturday and Sunday, highlighted by road victories for both Championship sides and dominant Sunday performances from the club’s youth teams.

McKinnon Basketball’s referee program continues to produce strong results across representative basketball, with several officials recently achieving significant career milestones across Big V, National Championships and NBL1 South competition.

MBA is seeking an energetic, organised and development-focused Junior Development Officer to support the delivery and growth of our junior representative pathway in a unique part-time role.

The McKinnon Cougars opened a busy Big V weekend with six games across Saturday and Sunday, finishing with four wins from six outings across Youth League One Men, Victorian Youth Championship Women and Championship division action.

McKinnon Basketball Association would like to welcome all players, coaches, team managers and clubs to the Winter 2026 Junior Domestic Season.

The McKinnon Cougars were on the road across Sunday’s Big V action, with both Championship sides collecting important wins over Warrandyte Venom, while the Youth Women were tested by Sandringham. With the Youth Men on the bye, McKinnon finished the day with two valuable senior victories from three away fixtures.

McKinnon Basketball will be proudly represented on Tuesday night, with Mitch Barry and Mason Rogers selected for the Big V Championship Select Team.

MBA would like to share an update with the MBA Domestic Competition community following some recent changes within our front office operations team.

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.