The Adelaide 36ers were an NBL heavyweight — but glory has since proved elusive
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The Adelaide 36ers were an NBL heavyweight — but glory has since proved elusive

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In short: Once dominant in the NBL, the Adelaide 36ers have languished since their last championship in 2002. The Adelaide 36ers used to be an NBL powerhouse, boasting multiple championship titles under head coach Phil Smyth, and inspired on the court by the likes of acclaimed captain Brett Maher. Former Adelaide 36ers championship player Rupert Sapwell often catches up with ex-teammates to reflect on the good old days. "I think in recent years Adelaide's developed a mercenary culture, a lot of players change over, a lot of coaches change over," he said. "It's been 20-odd years since our last title — we won three in five years and sometimes you take for granted just how hard it is," Sapwell said.

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Adelaide 36ers sack head coach Scott Ninnis, name American Mike Wells as replacement
4 months, 1 week ago

Adelaide 36ers sack head coach Scott Ninnis, name American Mike Wells as replacement

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Adelaide 36ers coach Scott Ninnis has been sacked less than two months out from the 2024-25 NBL season. In a brief statement posted on their website, the 36ers said club management had met with Ninnis on Monday morning to "inform him he has been released from his role". The club said the move had taken "immediate effect" and Ninnis would …

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