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.

The McKinnon Cougars Youth Women and Youth Men continued their Big V 2026 campaigns across Round 2, with the Youth Women splitting a double-header on the road while the Youth Men produced an impressive second-half comeback to defeat the Bulleen Boomers.

McKinnon Basketball is proud to announce a new partnership with The Joint Physiotherapy, further strengthening the support network available to Cougars athletes across all levels of the program.

McKinnon Basketball will deliver a Participation Coaching Course during the upcoming April School Holidays, providing an opportunity for coaches to build their knowledge and confidence ahead of the upcoming Winter 2026 season.

McKinnon Basketball Association are pleased to announce the signing of Angok Angok for the Big V Championship Men 2026 season.

McKinnon Basketball Association are pleased to announce the signing of Josh Uhr-Henry for the Big V Championship Men 2026 season.

McKinnon Basketball Association are pleased to announce the signing of Maighan Hedge for the Big V Championship Women 2026 season.