2026 NBL1 MEN HEAD COACH | REECE POTTER

Hills Basketball is proud to announce that Reece Potter will return as Head Coach of the Hills Hornets NBL1 Men’s team for the 2026 season.

Over the past five years, Reece has played a pivotal role in building a strong and competitive NBL1 program, focusing on the development of local talent and laying the foundations for long-term success.

In addition to his coaching role, Reece continues to drive player growth across our association as Hills Basketball’s High Performance Manager, helping shape the next generation of elite Hornets athletes.

Reece is “Grateful to be reappointed as Head Coach of the Hills Hornets for a sixth season. We’ve learned valuable lessons in 2025 and are committed to building on that foundation as we push for a strong playoff run in 2026. The depth and quality of competition in NBL1 East continues to grow — it’s both a joy and a challenge to coach at this level. I’m truly thankful to Hills Basketball for the opportunity to lead this program again. I look forward to working with our players, staff and the whole Hills community again next season."

Keep your eyes on our socials as we continue to announce our 2026 representative coaches, and view our website to submit an expression of interest for NBL1 trials.
🔗: https://hillshornets.com.au/hornets/rep-trials/ ...

HORNETS OFFICIALS | STATE REFEREE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

13 Hills referees have been selected for the newly redeveloped State Referee Development Program (SRDP), delivered by Basketball NSW.

The SRDP is a 12-week initiative designed to enhance referee performance through online workshops, resource access, coaching engagement, self-regulation skill development, and structured mentoring.

Congratulations to the following officials, whose commitment and excellence throughout the 2025 Senior Representative Season, across both the Waratah Senior League and NBL1 East, have earned them this well-deserved selection.

SRDP Emerging | Brendan Lim

SRDP Accelerate | Xander Palmer, Daniel Robinson, Holly Powell, Josh Garnon, Lachlan Fevre

SRDP Breakthrough | Dave Nicholls, Jacob Brennan, Jayna Bonney, Jesse Brown, Jess Berndt, Kelsey Ortiz, Yashar Ellin ...

2026 NBL1 WOMEN HEAD COACH | ROBERT MEYRICK

Hills Hornets are excited to announce Robert Meyrick is returning to his role as NBL1 Women head coach for the 2026 season. With a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of the game, Rob continues to build on the strong foundation he has established in recent years. His leadership, vision, and commitment to the program have been key to our development, and we’re excited for what lies ahead as we take the next step in our journey.

Rob says “I’m thrilled to continue as Head Coach of the Hills Hornets NBL1 Women`s team. Hills is a special club built on great people, strong values, and genuine community spirit. I’m excited to build on what we’ve achieved together and take another step forward this upcoming season.”

Keep your eyes on our socials as we continue to announce our 2026 representative coaches, and view our website to submit an expression of interest for NBL1 trials.

🔗: https://hillshornets.com.au/hornets/rep-trials/ ...

INTRODUCING | 2025 GRADUATING JUNIORS

Congratulations to the players graduating from the Hills Hornets Junior Representative Program in 2025.
With each player needing to be in the Hills Representative Program for a minimum of seven years, this is a significant achievement.

Well done to each of our graduates who should all be incredibly proud and we look forward to watching your basketball careers and young lives unfold. They have officially finished their junior career, but will always be a part of the Hornets family.

https://hillshornets.com.au/graduating-under-18s-2025/ ...

U14 NATIONALS | BRONZE MEDALISTS

What a journey for our Hornets U14 Boys! After a tough opening loss to their eventual bronze medal opponents, our boys regrouped, refocused, and set their sights high. They stormed through the rest of pool play, finishing 2nd and advancing to the Championship Division, placing them among the top 12 teams in the country.

From there, the competition only intensified. They went toe-to-toe with the eventual silver medallists, held their nerve through pressure moments, and pushed their way into the quarter finals, where a gritty 5-point victory solidified their place in the top four in Australia.

A semi-final battle with the gold medallists didn’t go our way — but true Hornets never back down. The boys came out with fire and purpose in the bronze medal match against Dandenong Rangers, dominating from start to finish to claim an incredible bronze medal finish! 🥉

This team played with heart, pride, and the relentless energy that defines what it means to bleed green. 💚 Their resilience, teamwork, and belief in each other have made our entire Hornets community proud.
And to our families, friends, and fans, you were the #1 support crew all week long! Your cheers echoed through every screen, watching & supporting along at home.

Congratulations, Hornets! You’ve shown Australia what the Hills Hornets are all about. 💚🖤🐝 ...