West Adelaide Basketball Club

The West Adelaide Basketball Club commenced in name in 1951 as a progression of the Kingston Basketball Club, which was established in 1946. The 'Bearcat' name was taken because of a close association with the University of Cincinnati in the USA. After occupying various stadiums over the years (including at Forestville, Bowden and Athol Park), in 1994 the Club relocated to the current Port Adelaide Stadium which is now our home.

The Club has a proud tradition as the State’s most successful senior club, winning many Men’s and Women’s championships now displayed proudly as banners inside our stadium (and listed below). Our Men’s team was a foundation member of the National Basketball League and gave the Club its finest moment when it won the NBL title in 1982. Our team still has the best win/loss record in NBL history! Our Women’s team was also a foundation member of the Women’s National Basketball League. The Club has produced many Australian and Olympic players, many of whom are displayed in our Hall of Fame.