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We caught up with coach Jeremy Gu to chat about the VJBL championship, his move to the Dandenong Rangers, and the values that shape everything he does on and off the court.
The August MVP celebrations continue as Melbourne Wolves recognises the standout performers from weeks 3 and 4. This week we shine the spotlight on Luna Gao of the U8 Girls Champions, Anastasia Koinakis of the U18 Girls Arctic Foxes, Armin Farzaneh of the U12 Boys Thunder, Xavier Akhounov of the U10 Boys Alphas, Ruby McNAMARA of the U9 Girls Shooting Stars, Isabel Parry of the U9 Girls Hearts and Austin Attaran of the U8 Boys Thunder, whose fearless play and relentless energy earned them the coveted Crowned MVP Award.
Melbourne Wolves is proud to announce our August MVPs across multiple divisions. These players have delivered standout performances, earned their teammates respect, and represented the Wolves spirit at every tip-off.
Melbourne Wolves is proud to announce our July MVPs across multiple divisions. From the junior courts to senior matchups, these players have delivered standout performances, earned their teammates respect, and represented the Wolves spirit at every tip-off.
Saturday 20 June will go down as one of the greatest days in Melbourne Wolves history. The U8 Girls Champions dominated the Grizzlies 30-13 behind Evelyn Roe's 18-point masterpiece, while the Heat staged an all-time comeback from 9 points down to beat Mentone Mustangs 19-17 in overtime — sealed by Harry French's heroic game-winner with 10 seconds left.
Seven Melbourne Wolves teams are set to compete in Grand Finals this Saturday 20 June at Sandringham Family Leisure Centre. From Arctic to The Capybaras, BRPS to Storm — here is every matchup, tip-off time, and court for the biggest day of the season.
The stage is set for an epic week of finals basketball as 22 Melbourne Wolves teams prepare to compete across six days of semi-final action at Sandringham Family Leisure Centre. From the early-morning Creepers opener to the Friday night blockbusters, every game has a story.
In a top of the ladder clash, the Champions defeated the Grizzlies in a hard fought battle. Evelyn Roe scored 9 points, Ella Niu and Malia Johnson added 4 points each. Champions remain unbeaten.
So far in the season, 5 teams remain undefeated - Champions (U8 Girls), Arctic (U18 Boys), Thunderbolts B (U10 Boys), Timberwolves (U10 Boys), and U16 Suns (U16 Boys).
The Melbourne Wolves have capped off a remarkable Easter Classic campaign, going undefeated across the tournament and finishing the job with a hard-fought Grand Final victory to bring home the silverware.
The Melbourne Wolves are through to the Grand Final of the Adelaide Easter Classic after a composed 54–33 win.
The Melbourne Wolves have kicked off their Easter Classic 2026 campaign in style, securing a strong opening win (62-21).
Noah scored the winning bucket with 21 seconds to go as the Timberwolves edged Mentone Mustang 17-16.
Electric edged out Gladiators 24-19 in a hard-fought derby. Matvii Brtsyiev delivered a Rodman-alike performance with 7 rebounds (4 offensive), while Amogh led all players with 8 rebounds and QQ's back-to-back offensive boards proved the turning point in the second half.
In a historic first full height game, Melbourne Wolves Kobe defeated Mentone Mustang 12-7. Jimmy Vella scored all 12 points with a game-high 7 rebounds, while William Yang led defensively with a game-high 5 steals and the only block of the game.
After three heartbreaking losses all within 4 points, the U16 Suns delivered a statement win, crushing Bayside 47-20. Will Kerr grabbed a monster 20 rebounds — more than Bayside's entire team — while Charlie Murphy led scoring with 13 points and Harry Holmes recorded a game-high 4 steals.
In a closely contested U12 Boys matchup, the Suns fell just short against the Sharks 27-28. Bodhi Ivans led with 13 points while Will Kerr added 12 points in a game defined by strong team defense and valuable learning moments.
Despite playing severely short-handed without three key guards and dealing with injuries, the Gladiators showed tremendous fighting spirit in the U16 C2 grade Grand Final. Jack Robinson led with 13 points as the undermanned squad battled courageously against a full-strength Panthers team.
In a historic moment, the Dire captured the club's first-ever open age A grade championship.
In a stunning upset, the 4th-seeded Gladiators defeated the previously unbeaten Sandy Saints Swishers 31-30 in a dramatic semi-final. Jack Taylor led with 13 points, while clutch plays from Jason Zhang sealed the victory in the final minute.
The Dire Wolves advanced to the grand final with a commanding 49-35 semi-final victory over LDUA. Jonathan Ormando led with 18 points including three 3-pointers, while the team's exceptional ball movement set up a championship showdown.
The Hardcourt Howlers ended their regular season with a hard-fought 35-29 victory over Bullits Dynamite to finish 3rd on ladder. Lucas Buckley scored 11 points, Jack Baker added 14, and Samuel Ford contributed 6 points in the winning effort.
In a historic achievement for the club, Melbourne Wolves Heat defeated Mentone Mustang 8-6 to finish the season first on the ladder with an impressive 8-2 record. Oliver Judson led with 4 points and 4 steals in the crucial victory.
In a thrilling pre-semifinal clash, Melbourne Wolves Storm drew 17-17 with Mentone Mustang Victory to secure their playoff berth as the 7th seed. Teddy Hsu led with 13 points while the team's defensive intensity shone despite controversial officiating.
The Melbourne Wolves Hardcourt Howlers secured a commanding 35-40 victory over Bullits Sigma. Jack Baker led the charge with 14 points, while Robert Koenig contributed 10 points in the 13-point victory.
In a heart-stopping finish, Melbourne Wolves Heat edged out Bullits Galaxy 15-14. Ollie Judson led with 6 points, 5 rebounds and 5 steals, while William Yang delivered the game-winning shot with clutch rebounding and 6 points.
Melbourne Wolves Heat defeated Bullits Galaxy in a thrilling top-of-the-ladder clash, 7:5 the final score.
Melbourne Wolves Heat defeated Bullits Sigma in a thrilling top-of-the-ladder clash, 7:5 the final score.
Melbourne Wolves Heat defeated Mentone Mustang in a thrilling top-of-the-ladder clash, 7:5 the final score.
What a win! The Thunderbolts B executed an incredibly clutch final play, hitting a game-winner with less than 10 seconds to go. Peter Qiu earned Player of the Match honors with his best game of the season, while Leo scored 6 points including the shot of the season.
The U16 Suns delivered a masterclass performance, crushing Bayside 47-20 in their fourth grading game. Will Kerr dominated with 20 rebounds and 12 points, while the team recorded zero turnovers in a complete team effort.
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