WELCOME MEEKNESS PAYNE | NBL1 MEN

Hills Basketball is beyond thrilled to announce that Meekness Payne is returning to the Hive for the 2026 NBL1 East season!

After making his mark and winning over the hearts of our community in 2025, Meek is back to pick up right where he left off & take his game to a new level in 2026.

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WELCOME SHERRIE CALLEIA | NBL1 WOMEN

Hills Basketball is beyond thrilled to announce that hometown hero Sherrie Calleia is returning to the Hive for the 2026 NBL1 East season!

A standout junior for the Hornets, Sherrie’s journey has come full circle. She returns to Hills with an elite resume, including multiple WNBL seasons with the Sydney Flames and UC Capitals. After an injury in her first game of the season in 2025 for the Hornets, she makes her return back & better than ever! 🐝

Sherrie’s impact on this association goes far beyond the box score. We can’t wait to see her leading the charge on our home floor!

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WELCOME SHAUN STEWART | NBL1 MEN

Hills Basketball is excited to announce that Shaun Stewart will be joining our 2026 NBL1 East Men.

Shaun joins the Hive after a standout stint with the Goldfields Giants, where he established himself as one of the most explosive guards in the NBL1 West. His professional experience and veteran leadership are set to make a massive impact on our 2026 campaign.

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WELCOME JADE KIRISOME | NBL1 WOMEN

Hills Basketball is excited to announce that Jade Kirisome will be joining our 2026 NBL1 East Women.

Jade joins the Hive with an elite winning pedigree, arriving fresh off back-to-back championships in the New Zealand Tauihi Basketball Aotearoa league. A standout talent with a decorated collegiate career at St. Mary’s, Jade’s championship experience and defensive tenacity will be a major asset to our 2026 campaign.

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WELCOME NED CARR | NBL1 MEN

Hills Basketball is excited to announce that Ned Carr will be joining our 2026 NBL1 East Men.

Ned joins us after a dominant stint in the Big V with the Pakenham Warriors, where he averaged a massive 22.5 PPG and 10 RPG. A former Dandenong Ranger with NBL1 South experience and a background in the 3x3 circuit, Ned is ready to bring that same intensity to the NBL1 East.

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SKILLS & DRILLS | DRIBBLING PART 2

If you can’t control the ball, you can’t control the game. This week on Skills & Drills, we’re mastering the foundations of elite handles.

Last week we laid the groundwork, this week we`re taking you through some variations and combos to move through as you progress.

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MINIBALL | PLAY BASKETBALL!

Miniball is the first step for transitioning your child into playing local competition. Miniball caters for U9 – U12 age groups (2015 – 2018 born).

If you want to play Miniball in the Winter 2026 Competition but do not have a team, please watch our Miniball webinar. Once you have watched the Miniball webinar, you will be able to complete the nomination form for your child to play in our Winter 2026 season. Please keep in mind that placement is not guaranteed.

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