By Tara Murray
It’ll be a new looking Wyndham in the Big V men’s championship season.
All of last season’s championship squad had moved on, with a squad mixed with some higher level experience and youth.
New coach Stuart McMurray said the side was entering an excited new chapter and primed to make a significant impact on the championship division.
“The squad boasts a fresh roster of talented players, primarily homegrown talents from the Wyndham area,” he said. “These athletes are eager to showcase their honed skills and determination as they return to Melbourne’s competitive scene.
“As they gear up for their season opener against Keysborough on March 30, this young and hungry Wyndham team has set its sights firmly on a finals berth.
“This season is about more than just wins; it’s a journey of learning, progression, and building a strong community. The players are committed to giving their all on the court, inspiring the next generation of aspiring basketball players in the Wyndham region and proving they are a force to be reckoned with.”
The squad had a number of players who have played at a higher level.
Junior Garbrah said he was excited for the amazing opportunity.
Born in Melbourne, he moved to America to play basketball and played against NBA talent like LaMelo Ball.
Garbrah played college at division 2 school Fort Lewis College playing more than 100 games and captaining the side.
He played in the NBL1 west competition with the Geraldton Buccaneers.
Mayuol Makuac is another who joins Wyndham after playing in the NBL1 West competition.
It was a good off season for Makuac, who won the Country Basketball north-west most valuable player award while playing for Bacchus Marsh.
He averaged more than 21 points a game.
Beau Koscak is another with NBL1 experience.
He played for the Melbourne Tigers in 2022-23 and then played professional 3×3 basketball in Japan.
Xavier Cotton has been at NBL1 West club South West Slammers. He averaged five points a game.
Maluk Adut is a two-time South Sudanese Australian National Basketball Association champion. He has played some Big V with Sunbury Jets.
Spencer Smith has come through the pathways at Wyndham.
He was part of the Wyndham under-18 team last season at the National Junior Classic.
He scored at least 10 points in every game of that tournament.
Gojco Stevkovski comes from college basketball in America and this is his first professional contract.
Wyndham will kick off its season against Keysborough at Rowville Secondary College.
