Adelaide 36ers Legends Brett Maher and Scott Ninnis Return

Club legends Brett Maher and Scott Ninnis return to the 36ers as the new Community Coaches.

With the support of our Community Partner HomeStart Finance, the legends will run programs alongside Head Coach Conner Henry and the 36ers players which will include the school holiday training camps kicking off in October, primary and secondary school clinics and district basketball coaching clinics.

Click here to register for the school holiday clinic from October 6 - 8.

Brett and Scott will bring over 40 years of experience to young 36ers basketball fans promoting basketball participation and development and supporting South Australian basketball pathways and competitions targeting kids of all age, gender and ability.

Brett’s 17-year career saw him play for his hometown club the Adelaide 36ers from 1992 until 2009. He captained the team from 1997, won six club MVPs, played in the 1998, 1998-99 and 2001-02 Grand Final series' and was a two-time Grand Final MVP. A triple time Olympian, he represented Australia in the Atlanta 1996, Sydney 2000 and Athens 2004 Olympic Games. Brett’s #5 Jersey now hangs in the 36ers home venue which is also named the Brett Maher Court.

“The club has been a part of our lives for so many years. We have had success, made friendships for life and made an impact on so many kids - so we are thrilled to be involved to continue on the legacy,” Brett said.

Scott joined the 36ers in 1986 and was a part of their inaugural Championship Team. He played in the 1992 Melbourne Magic Championship Team before returning to Adelaide in 1993 when he won the NBL's Most Improved Award. After the 1998 Championship, Scott retired as a player but continued as an Assistant Coach for six seasons from the 1998-99 season and was Head Coach from 2008-10.

“We are thrilled to be involved with the club and engage with the community to expose basketball to young kids, giving them the same opportunity that we had as kids. We have had experiences where kids who attended the holiday and school clinics have been hugely impacted and it has turned them into 36ers fans for life!” Scott said.

Adelaide 36ers CEO Ben Kavenagh said, “Brett and Scott are both Adelaide 36ers legends. We’re looking forward to them working alongside Conner Henry and our players to mentor kids and teach them about basketball. The camps and school visits are a unique opportunity for kids to learn from some of the greatest.”

The Adelaide 36ers Junior Basketball Camps will be held each school holiday period, the three-day camps are for children of all ages, genders and abilities.  Adelaide 36ers players and Coach Conner Henry will also attend the camps.

Camp details:

6 - 8 October 2020
Wayville Sports Centre
142 Rose Terrace, Wayville SA 5034
$190 per child

For more on community programs visit our Community Programs Page