Falcons retain stars, add exciting young talent
11/12/2019

The Waverley Falcons have wasted no time locking in some of their star players from the 2019 season, along with a couple of exciting new additions. Import big man Deondre McWhorter is back for another season of big slam dunks, and joining him from the USA will be guard Troy Steward, and exciting long range shooting and explosive athlete. The Falc... [READ MORE]

Big V and NBL1 Tryouts
01/10/2019

Players wishing to be considered for the Falcons Big V Youth and NBL1 Senior teams are invited to attend the upcoming try-outs. Big V Youth Women / NBL1 Women Thursday October 10 Thursday October 17 Thursday October 24 6:30pm - 8:00pm Waverley Basketball Centre Big V Youth Men / NBL1 Men Thursday October 10 Thursday October 17 Thursday Oc... [READ MORE]

Falcons nominated for NBL1 awards
14/08/2019

Although the Falcons inaugral NBL1 campaign may have come to an end, however the Falcons have had one last piece of good news before we close the curtains on an exciting season. Four Falcons players have been nominated for MVP awards for the NBL1 league. Carly Ernst and Tegan Cunningham have been nominated for the women's MVP awards, while Dyaln ... [READ MORE]

Falcons NBL1 Women into finals
25/07/2019

Looking unlikely at the mid-point of the season, the Falcons NBL1 Women have unleashed an impressive 8 game winning streak to sneak into the finals of this first NBL1 season. The Falcons overcame a slow start to the season as their WNBL experience lifted the group and the close losses started to become wins. Two wins from two games in their recen... [READ MORE]

Indigenous Round
11/07/2019

This Sunday, June 14th is the final home double-header of the inaugural NBL1 season for the Waverley Falcons. The Falcons will be taking on the Knox Raiders, Women at 12:30pm and Men at 2:30pm. The NBL1 league is celebrating Indigenous Round this weekend to respect the traditional owners of the land on which we play the great game of basketball. ... [READ MORE]

Injury update
27/06/2019

 INJURY UPDATE:  The NBL1 starter Matt Hancock has unfortunately been ruled out for the remainder of the NBL1 season after undergoing surgery on his left knee.  An incident in Game 1 this season has seen Matt suffer with ongoing knee pain and recent scans revealed internal damage. He was to undergo a standard knee arthroscope howev... [READ MORE]

Ashy Basketball Club to join NBL1 teams
12/06/2019

Sunday July 16th promises to be an exciting day at the Falcon Nest. Not only are our NBL1 Falcons teams taking on fierce rivals Ringwood in a rivalry round Double Header, the Ashy Basketball Club will also be on hand to support the Falcons and get involved in the game. With in-game competitions, pre-game introductions, half-time games, photo oppo... [READ MORE]

Glen Iris Scorpions day at the NBL1

The Glen Iris Scorpions will be celebrating a club event at this Sunday's NBL1 Double Header. Events will include competitions, giveaways and half-time games. In a WBA first we will also have hot jam donutes for sale, which is sure to be a most welcome development in this cold, cold weather. Join us for a big afternoon this Sunday, June 2nd, as ... [READ MORE]

Dylan Travis hits game winner
22/05/2019

Falcons star Dylan Travis hit an incredible game winning shot in Bendigo on Saturday Night as the Falcons Men pulled off an impressive upset win over the highly fancied Braves. With the scores tied and time winding down Travis let fly with a one-footed running three-pointer which found nothing but the bottom of the net to leave the Bendigo locals ... [READ MORE]

Falcons to take on nation's young stars
08/05/2019

In another highlight of the inaugural NBL1 season, the Falcons will take on the nation's best young players when the Basketball Australia Center of Excellence visits the Falcons Nest this week. Known previously as the AIS, this program has helped develop the likes of Andrew Bogut and Patty Mills over the years, and has another bumper crop of futur... [READ MORE]

Falcons celebrating NBL1 pathways
18/04/2019

The new NBL1 league has created a mighty stir around the Victorian basketball community. Associations like Waverley are thrilled to now offer a pathway from introdoction programs and junior domestic programs right through to Australia's elite Winter competition. Read more about how the NBL1 is creating new pathways in Victorian basketball here. [READ MORE]

NBL1 Round 1 this weekend
27/03/2019

The big day is nearly upon us. The first ever Falcons NBL1 home Double Header is on this Sunday, March 31. It is a day that has been months, even years in the making. It is sure to be a spectacular day. The Falcons have left no stone unturned in creating a venue and atmosphere above and beyond anything experienced previously at the Nest. Here are... [READ MORE]

Falcons roll through practice matches as season nears

The Falcons are heading into the first ever NBL1 season full of momentum after a successful series of pre-season hitouts. Both the Falcons Men and Women have recorded wins against a range of Big V State Championship and NBL1 opponents. Although nobody doubts that it will be a different level of competition once the regular season gets underway, t... [READ MORE]

Falcons Family Day
08/02/2019

Falcons Family Day is on again in 2019 on Sunday, February 17. This is a day for the entire Falcons program t come together and celebrate the start of another exciting season, from the Senior Falcons teams right through to the junior program. Senior Falcons players will be joining junior teams at training in the morning, after which all 4 Senior ... [READ MORE]

WNBL stars, DPOY headline Falcons re-signings
18/12/2018

Moving into the Victorian elite league for its inaugural season, the Falcons Mens and Womens teams will have some of its most experienced players to lean on as they adjust to the new league. State Championship Men Defensive Player of the Year Michael Harper and ex-NBL guard Brad Kelleher join a host of other returning players for the Falcons first... [READ MORE]