The 2009–10 NBL season was the 32nd season for the Wollongong Hawks in the NBL. After Gujarat NRE provided a financial guarantee, the Hawks were eligible to enter the eight team competition. From almost not being a part of the competition to becoming runners-up, was a great achievement.
| 2009–10 Wollongong Hawks season | |
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| Head coach | Gordie McLeod |
| Captain | Mat Campbell |
| Arena | Wollongong Entertainment Centre |
| NBL results | |
| Record | 16–12 (57.1%) |
| Ladder | 4th |
| Finals finish | Runners-up |
Stats at NBL.com.au | |
Roster
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Regular season
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| Team | Pld | W | L | PCT | Last 5 | Streak | Home | Away | PF | PA | PP | |
| 1 | Perth Wildcats | 28 | 17 | 11 | 60.71% | 3–2 | W2 | 12–2 | 5–9 | 2401 | 2285 | 105.08% |
| 2 | Wollongong Hawks1 | 28 | 16 | 12 | 57.14% | 3–2 | W3 | 13–1 | 3–11 | 2299 | 2270 | 101.28% |
| 3 | Townsville Crocodiles1 | 28 | 16 | 12 | 57.14% | 3–2 | L1 | 10–4 | 6–8 | 2418 | 2369 | 102.07% |
| 4 | Gold Coast Blaze1 | 28 | 16 | 12 | 57.14% | 3–2 | W1 | 12–2 | 4–10 | 2410 | 2376 | 101.43% |
| 5 | New Zealand Breakers | 28 | 15 | 13 | 53.57% | 5–0 | W6 | 9–5 | 6–8 | 2415 | 2340 | 103.21% |
| 6 | Melbourne Tigers2 | 28 | 11 | 17 | 39.29% | 1–4 | L4 | 8–6 | 3–11 | 2338 | 2423 | 96.49% |
| 7 | Cairns Taipans2 | 28 | 11 | 17 | 39.29% | 2–3 | L2 | 10–4 | 1–13 | 2092 | 2239 | 93.43% |
| 8 | Adelaide 36ers | 28 | 10 | 18 | 35.71% | 0–5 | L7 | 7–7 | 3–11 | 2353 | 2424 | 97.07% |
Updated to match(es) played on 14 February 2010. Source: NBL.com.au
Awards
editAnnual season awards
- Community Award: Daniel Jackson
- Defensive Player: Mat Campbell
- Coaches Award: Glen Saville
- Club Person of the Year: Joel Armstrong
- Player's Player Award: Dave Gruber
- Member's MVP: Larry Davidson
- MVP: Larry Davidson