The NBL’s newest team will be named the South East Melbourne Phoenix, the league announced today.
The Phoenix will be the NBL’s ninth team, with their first season in the competition being the 2019/20 campaign.
South East Melbourne will wear primarily green uniforms.
A Herald Sun report today named Mitch Creek and Matthew Dellavedova as two of the Phoenix’s targets for player signings.
“When we announced the team we asked the fans to give us their suggestions for a name. We received hundreds of names but eventually chose Phoenix, a name that represents the rebirth of basketball in South East Melbourne,” South East Melbourne GM Tommy Greer said.
“Basketball has a proud heritage in South East Melbourne having produced some of Australia’s greatest players and teams. Now the fans once again have a team to call their own, the Phoenix.
“Not only do we think we it’s a strong name but we have chosen colours that will make a bold statement and help unite fans across South East Melbourne when we enter the NBL next season.”
