Might be time for a coaching change at Melb Uni after talking up how talented their roster is over the summer and at Ballarat tournament. Last nights loss to the previous winless Sunbury definitely under achieving in Div 1

Warrandyte's D1 men would also be feeling the pressure after another loss, this time at home to Chelsea

Another loss Melb Uni, the vultures are circling proves it wasn't coaching that got them titles it was the players in Cuffe And more recently Norton.

Cracking game of Big V basketball at TLC with Bulleen taking on Corio Bay.

Boomers by 3 in OT ... big win ...

Standerfer huge with 38 points, Rose just finding his feet with a quiet 22.

Best Big V game in recent history. Absolutely fantastic to watch! Quality of the players was first rate.

Osborne was freakish even if he did step over the line on his three...

Corey was a monster and clutch at the line with Mike tearing it up int he first qtr but well held after that.

The 2 teams to beat I would think.....

@kdb best game of this season thus far...awesome to watch.

Both teams loads with talent...I think they'll both be fighting it out with Waverley as the best 3 teams in the comp, but stilll early an injuries and form can change.

@TigerWatcher - Havent seen Waverley yet but next week will be another cracker for Bulleen and another test for the boys.

But agree, Waverley and even Ringwood if they can find some form pose a threat on any given night.

I know its early but shaping up to be an exciting season coming up with a number of upsets already and quality play from a number of teams.....

If only the NBL could get this exciting.. lol

@TigerWatcher - Havent seen Waverley yet but next week will be another cracker for Bulleen and another test for the boys.

But agree, Waverley and even Ringwood if they can find some form pose a threat on any given night.

I know its early but shaping up to be an exciting season coming up with a number of upsets already and quality play from a number of teams.....

If only the NBL could get this exciting.. lol

Shannon Erskine played his 450th SEABL/Big V game for Mildura on Saturday night. A great Achievement for one of the real good guys of Australian Basketball.

@anon - That did surprise me a bit, it may have been because he is foul prone and they were already in the bonus.

Regardless, Was a great spectacle for the game of bball and some good coaching from both teams.

@Kdb - Thanks Coach ^

This week will be another cracker for Bulleen taking on Waverley at the Falcon's Nest Sunday 28th. The VYCM kick off at 12.30 pm with Deng Adel on fire and then the big one as the SCM face off at 2.30 pm. Catch all of the action on FalconsTV at www.mindittv.net/wba

The Big V and SEABL have one thing over the NBL IMO, the opportunity to develop real tribalism and an atmosphere of intense rivalry generated through their association and connection with the local basketball community...

Tips for this week:
Stingrays v Sherbrooke:
Stingrays will want to bounce back after last weeks thriller loss in overtime to Bulleen. Stingrays will be too strong for Sherbrooke and will want to put in a 4 qtr effort.

Expect Eric Williams, Stefan Osborne and Ma'alo Hicks to continue good form.
Stingrays by 20 plus

Ringwood v Hume City:
This should be a good game. Both teams are struggling at the moment and are desperate for a win. JB has been monstrous and ABK has been good too for the Broncos. If the Broncos can maintain Snowball they are in for a shot but if he gets freedom it will be all over for the Broncos.

Jermaine Maybank really needs to step up for the Broncos, his hand is hopefully nearly 100%. His stats for the season are 6.3ppg, 4.3rpg, 3asp and shooting at 29.4%.

Ringwood too strong with depth but if the Broncos can get more to share the load, they could cause an upset and ruin Ringwoods chances of going back to back.

Melbourne Tigers v Eltham Wildcats:
Eltham should get the win here if they have their full team. They are very up and down on who is playing but Cuffe should lead the way and get the win.

Waverley Falcons v Bulleen:
Match of the round, no doubt about it. 2 title contenders going head to head. Will be interesting to see if Bulleen can back it up against another heavyweight team. Waverley too much depth.

Tip: Waverley...just at home.

Diamond Valley v Werribee:
This should be a very high scoring game. Both teams love to run and gun and should be a shoot out. No Oswald for Werribee hurts them inside and that could be the difference.

DV by 5 in what should be an entertaining game.

Two top of the table clashes this Sunday the 26th April at the Waverley Basketball Stadium as the VYCM Falcons (1st) take on the Bulleen Boomers (3rd). Who will come away with bragging rights? Make it to the stadium at 12.30 pm AEST to see what the hype about Deng Adel, Kuany Kuany and the rest of the strong Falcons squad is all about. Then at 2.30 pm AEST the SCM (2nd) face off against Bullen (1st) but this time the ladder positions are reversed. Bulleen has been the surprise packet of the competition so far with the Falcon's just quietly going about their business. Will Sedale (Unguardable) Threatt, Ivan (the Destroyer) Platenik, and the rest of the team prove too much to handle, or will the Corey Standerfer led Boomers do a number on the 2 times champions.

Find out by attending the games in person or online at http://www.mindittv.biz/wba