The KwaZulu Marlins are a South African basketball team based in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. Established in 1994, the Marlins play in the Basketball National League (BNL).
KwaZulu Marlins | |
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League | BNL |
Founded | 1994 |
History | KwaZulu Marlins (1994–present) |
Location | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa |
Team colours | Blue, Purple and Grey |
Chairman | George Fletcher |
Head coach | Graig Gilchrist |
Championships | 2 (1997, 2024) |
The Marlins won the Premier Basketball League in 1997 and the BNL in 2024,[1] and were runners-up in 2007.[2] The team is coached by Graig Gilchrist since 2013.[3] Notable former players include Samkelo Cele and Thabo Sithole.
Honours
editPremier Basketball League / Basketball National League[4]
- Champions (2): 1997, 2024
- Runners-up (1): 2007
- Semi-finalist (4): 2013, 2018, 2021, 2023
- Runners-up (1): 2007
Head coaches
edit- Graig Gilchrist: (2013–present)[3]
References
edit- ^ @bnlsa (20 October 2024). "Kwa-Zulu Marlins are the 2024 Men's Champions! [...]" – via Instagram.
- ^ "South Africa - Panthers crowned the PBL champions". FIBA.basketball. 27 February 2007. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
- ^ a b Lehohla, Manyehlisa (19 June 2023). "Gilchrist reflects on glorious, but short-lived PBL". The Big Tip Off. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
- ^ "Kwa-Zulu Marlins basketball, News, Roster, Rumors, Stats, Awards, Transactions, Details-afrobasket". Eurobasket LLC. Retrieved 28 December 2023.