University Basketball League
The University Basketball League Australia (UBL) is back for its third season in 2023, and this time it's bigger and better than ever with two more universities added to the mix! The men's and women's competitions will tip off on 14 March 2023 and will feature nine weeks of home and away games, followed by three weeks of finals, culminating in grand finals on 30 and 31 May 2023.
Attend a home game at the Victoria University Community Sports Stadium - Whitten Oval for a unique experience and to cheer on our students, or watch every game live on UniSportTV.
Meet the coaches
Maxwell Viitala - Women's Head Coach

Maxwell brings a wealth of basketball knowledge and experience to Victoria University's Women's Basketball team. In 2014, he was a representative of the VU Basketball Academy, and was later offered a scholarship to play for Canada's Lakeland College. When returning, his tall stature, at 196 cm, and strong leadership qualities, enabled him to become a pivotal player in the NBL1.
Last year at VU, he took the helm as head coach and guided the team to a National Championship title at Unisport Nationals. His ability to motivate players and to foster a strong team culture, as well as his emphasis on individual development, have been instrumental in the team's success. Maxwell is dedicated to helping the team become the best they can be, while also encouraging them to take responsibility for their performance and work together towards common goals.
Meet our teams
In alphabetical order (surname).
VU Women
- Emily Attard - Bachelor Of Sport Management/Bachelor Of Business
- Eleanor Bollands - Bachelor of Biomedical and Exercise Science
- Ellen Cox - Bachelor Of Midwifery/Bachelor of Nursing
- Aimee Dervan - Bachelor of Education Studies
- Abigail Ferreira - Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Criminology
- Casidhe Green - Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Criminology
- Tegan Hindle - Master of Teaching - Primary Education
- Tamsyn Kirk - Bachelor of Education P-12
- Tasma Nikolic - Bachelor of Exercise Science - Clinical Practice
- Ebony Sans - Bachelor of Psychological Studies - Honours
- Charli Spence - Bachelor of Physical Education and Sport Science
- Emma Stafford - Bachelor of Applied Movement Sciences/Master of Physiotherapy
- Chelsea Suemai - Bachelor of Midwifery/Bachelor Nursing
- Olivia Temos - Bachelor of Sport Management/Bachelor of Business
- Imogen Wardley - Bachelor Of Paramedicine
- Myra Wood - Bachelor Of Education P-12
VU Men
- Grady Barrett - Undergraduate Certificate in Sport Science
- Joshua Burgan - Bachelor of Education P-12
- Benjamin Cawthorn-Breheny - Bachelor of Science (Osteo)/Master of Health Science (Osteo)
- Trent Cousins - Master of Health Science (Osteo)
- Mayen Deng - Bachelor of Business
- Linden Hammersley - Bachelor Biomedical and Exercise Science
- Duncan James - Bachelor of Education (P-12)
- Calvin Jazmin - Bachelor of Physical Education and Sport Science
- Jack Lallo - Bachelor of Construction Management - Honours
- Daniel Lukassen - Bachelor of Sport Science (Human Movement)/Bachelor of Psychological Studies
- Zak Martinez - Bachelor of Criminal Justice and Psychological Studies
- Kyan Mccurley - Bachelor Biomedical and Exercise Science
- Jack Moran - Bachelor Biomedical and Exercise Science
- Zac Polglaze - Bachelor of Sport Science
- Kuol Reech - Bachelor of Health Science
- Daniel Stepanovic - Bachelor of Engineering - Honours (Mechanical Engineering)
- Owen Stephens - Master of Health Science (Osteo)
- Jordan Teunon - Bachelor of Science (Osteo)/ Master of Health Science (Osteo)
- Gene Vocale - Bachelor of Youth Work
VU competition fixture
Women's Fixture
Game | Date | Competing | Time | Where |
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Game 1 | Wednesday 15 March | VU vs UTAS | 3pm | Home |
Game 2 | Tuesday 21 March | VU vs UTS | 1.30pm | Home |
Game 3 | Wednesday 22 March | VU vs USYD | 3pm | Home |
Game 4 | Tuesday 4 April | UWA vs VU | 4pm | Away |
Game 5 | Wednesday 5 April | CU vs VU | 12pm | Away |
Game 6 | Tuesday 18 April | VU vs FED | 1pm | Home |
Game 7 | Wednesday 26 April | MELB vs VU | 6pm | Away |
Game 8 | Thursday 27 April | RMIT vs VU | 6pm | Away |
Game 9 | Wednesday 3 May | UniSC vs VU | 11am | Away |
Game 10 | Tuesday 9 May | VU vs AU | 1pm | Home |
Men's Fixture
GAME | DATE | COMPETING | TIME | WHERE |
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Game 1 | Wednesday 15 March | VU vs UTAS | 1pm | Home |
Game 2 | Tuesday 21 March | VU vs UTS | 3.30pm | Home |
Game 3 | Wednesday 22 March | VU vs USYD | 1pm | Home |
Game 4 | Tuesday 4 April | UWA vs VU | 6pm | Away |
Game 5 | Wednesday 5 April | CU vs VU | 2pm | Away |
Game 6 | Tuesday 18 April | VU vs FED | 3pm | Home |
Game 7 | Wednesday 26 April | MELB vs VU | 8pm | Away |
Game 8 | Thursday 27 April | RMIT vs VU | 4pm | Away |
Game 9 | Wednesday 3 May | UniSC vs VU | 1pm | Away |
Game 10 | Tuesday 9 May | VU vs AU | 3pm | Home |
Cheer on Victoria University
Students, staff and friends are encouraged to show support by cheering on Victoria University at home games played at the VU Community Sport Stadium – Whitten Oval. With court announcers, music, commentators, live streaming and more, the event promises to be a unique experience for spectators.

Check out the results from the 2022 University Basketball League.