Maitland Mustangs
| Maitland Mustangs | |
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| Leagues | NBL1 East |
| Location | Maitland, Australia |
| Team colors | red, white |
| Championships | NBL1 East Men: 1 (2024) |
Maitland Mustangs is an Australian basketball club based in Maitland, Australia. The Mustangs play in the NBL1 East conference within the Australian NBL1. The team is coached by Luke Boyle.[1]
History
[edit]The Mustangs joined NBL1 East for its inaugural 2021 season, previously competing in the Waratah League for over two decades.[2]
Maitland came close to its first title many times, finishing as runner-ups in the Waratah League and NBL1 East three times. In 2010, the Mustangs lost 65-60 to the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles. In 2022 and 2023, Maitland suffered heart breaking losses losing to the Canberra Gunners 76-73 in 2022 and to the Sutherland Sharks 83-80 in 2023.
In 2024, the Mustangs won its first ever championship in team history, winning the NBL1 East men’s championship 86-67 over the Canberra Gunners.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "MAITLAND MUSTANGS". australiabasket.com. Australia Basket. Retrieved January 7, 2025.
- ^ "NBL1 East Team Introduction – Maitland Mustangs". rookieme.com. Rookie Me Central. Retrieved January 7, 2025.
- ^ "Recap NBL1 East - Men's Grand Final". nbl1.com. NBL1. Retrieved January 7, 2025.