We hope you enjoy episode #13 of our Australian Basketball History series - an in depth interview with basketball visionary, Ned "Neddo" Coten.

We sat down with Neddo to get the inside scoop on Australia's performance at the 2023 World FIMBA Maxiball Championships, the largest masters basketball tournament in the world.  He walks us through the key findings of the most comprehensive report ever compiled on masters basketball; talks about why Australia is behind other countries; and articulates a vision for the future of the sport.  

We take a stroll down memory lane, as Neddo reflects on his basketball and business careers … from concrete courts in regional WA, to his role as President and Chair of the Board of Basketball Australia.  Along the say, we remember some of his favourite players, coaches, games and memories.

Neddo is an Australian basketball visionary. He has performed at the highest levels of the sport, both on and off the court … and continues to challenge himself and those around him to be the best that they can be.     

https://www.mythsandlegends.org.au/the-interviews/ned-coten

We hope you enjoy episode #11 of our Australian Basketball History series - a compelling interview with one of Australia's all-time favourite basketballers, Andrew "Parky" Parkinson.

George sat down with Parky to get an update on his ongoing fight against the rare and highly malignant form of cancer, that he was diagnosed with, in 2019. Parky praises the basketball community that rallied to his side; talks about the people and insights that inspired him along the way; and the role that basketball plays in his ongoing fight.

https://www.mythsandlegends.org.au/the-interviews/andrew-parkinson

 We hope you enjoy episode #10 of our Australian Basketball History series – an in-depth interview with Australia's second oldest player, Des de Kretser.

We sat down with 89 year old Des to talk about his early days at Camberwell Boys Grammar; Melbourne's Business Houses and Church competitions; and the players and personalities of the day.  Des talks about playing with Lindsay, Tony and Barry Gaze; his recollections of Mr. Basketball, Ken Watson; coaching Australian youth teams; his long and unwavering commitment to domestic and international Masters basketball; and his plans to compete in the 2024 Pan Pacific Games at 90 years of age!

Des is an incredible statesman for Australian basketball and an absolute gentleman.

To watch Des's interview, please click on the link below:

https://www.mythsandlegends.org.au/the-interviews/des-de-krester

John Styles, a longtime masters basketball player and friend to Myths and Legends, is trying to organise an over 50s masters basketball competition on Thursday nights at Bankstown Stadium - Third Avenue Condell Park, Sydney. 

• Games would be played at 7.30pm or 8.30pm
• Referees and bench duty will be provided
• A bar will also available for players to enjoy a refreshment post-game
• The competition would start around September 2024.

If you, or someone you know, would be interested in playing, please contact George Bej at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or +61 498 001 477.

By being a financial Member of Myths & Legends Australia Basketball Club Inc. you can contribute to the ongoing promotion and participation of Master’s basketball for Men and Women across Australia and around the world.

Myths and Legends provides a range of benefits to club members that come from being a part of the largest Master’s basketball club in Australia.

The comparatively small annual fee of $30 our members pay provides the following:

• Opportunity for individuals to join Myths & Legends teams for tournaments.
• Access to weekly Basketball Training venues.
• Uniform management and additional loan uniforms for major tournaments.
• Option to register via the Myths & Legends Play HQ registration process facilitates personal insurance coverage. 
• Accommodation organised for tournaments, including holding deposits.
• The provision of two Myths & Legends run masters tournaments per year in addition to Myths & Legends participation in Australian Masters games or Pan Pacific games.
• Team management and pre-paid entry fees for registration at major tournaments.
• Event and tournament schedule updates.
• Access to defibrillators, first aid kits, basketballs, coaches’ bags, promotional banners and more.
• Club administration support that includes software, data storage, promotion, grant apps, website maintenance, social media.
• Organisation management that includes public liability insurance, incorporation registration, basketball association affiliations.
• Regular newsletters and information updates.
• Social networking, physical and mental well being.
• Partial subsidy for tournament dinners and special club events.
• Trophies for awards and gifts for international competitions.