SE Melbourne Phoenix
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Fixtures
| Australia NBL | 12/31 06:30 | 14 |
Illawarra Hawks
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SE Melbourne Phoenix 
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| Australia NBL | 01/02 08:30 | 15 |
Sydney Kings
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SE Melbourne Phoenix
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| Australia NBL | 01/05 05:30 | 15 |
Tasmania JackJumpers
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SE Melbourne Phoenix
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| Australia NBL | 01/11 09:00 | 16 |
SE Melbourne Phoenix vs
Brisbane Bullets
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| Australia NBL | 01/14 08:30 | 16 |
Cairns Taipans
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SE Melbourne Phoenix
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| Australia NBL | 01/18 06:30 | 17 |
SE Melbourne Phoenix vs
New Zealand Breakers
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Results
| Australia NBL | 12/21 09:00 | 13 |
[7] SE Melbourne Phoenix v
Adelaide 36ers
[8] 
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W | 106-86 | |
| Australia NBL | 12/15 03:30 | 12 |
[8] SE Melbourne Phoenix v
Melbourne United
[2] 
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W | 109-97 | |
| Australia NBL | 12/12 08:30 | 12 |
[8] Brisbane Bullets
v
SE Melbourne Phoenix [6]
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L | 116-108 | |
| Australia NBL | 12/07 09:00 | 11 |
[8] SE Melbourne Phoenix v
Cairns Taipans
[10]
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W | 99-94 | |
| Australia NBL | 11/30 06:30 | 10 |
[7] SE Melbourne Phoenix v
Illawarra Hawks
[2]
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W | 103-100 | |
| Australia NBL | 11/15 10:30 | 9 |
[6] Perth Wildcats
v
SE Melbourne Phoenix [7]
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L | 97-84 | |
| Australia NBL | 11/10 03:30 | 8 |
[8] SE Melbourne Phoenix v
Cairns Taipans
[10]
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W | 97-74 | |
| Australia NBL | 11/08 08:30 | 8 |
[5] Sydney Kings
v
SE Melbourne Phoenix [7]
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L | 74-69 | |
| Australia NBL | 11/03 03:30 | 7 |
[8] SE Melbourne Phoenix v
Perth Wildcats
[6]
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W | 100-76 | |
| Australia NBL | 11/01 08:30 | 7 |
[7] Tasmania JackJumpers
v
SE Melbourne Phoenix [10]
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W | 77-79 | |
| Australia NBL | 10/26 06:30 | 6 |
[9] SE Melbourne Phoenix v
Illawarra Hawks
[1]
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L | 82-88 | |
| Australia NBL | 10/24 06:30 | 6 |
[2] New Zealand Breakers
v
SE Melbourne Phoenix [10]
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W | 62-88 |
Wikipedia - South East Melbourne Phoenix
The South East Melbourne Phoenix are an Australian professional basketball team based in Melbourne, Victoria. The Phoenix entered the National Basketball League (NBL) in the 2019–20 season. The team play the majority of their home games at John Cain Arena, which they share with fellow NBL team Melbourne United, with some games being played at the State Basketball Centre.
History
With plans to expand the National Basketball League (NBL) beginning with the 2019–20 season, the league sold a franchise licence to Swansea City co-owner Romie Chaudhari in July 2018. It was later announced that the league's ninth franchise would be based in south-eastern Melbourne. On 17 November 2018, the team's name was announced as South East Melbourne Phoenix. The team logo and colours were also revealed. Former NBL player Tommy Greer was the inaugural general manager, Simon Mitchell was the inaugural head coach, and forward Mitch Creek was the first marquee player signing.
The Phoenix debuted in the 2019–20 NBL season, with their first game being on 3 October 2019 against cross-town rivals Melbourne United at Melbourne Arena. The Phoenix won 91–88. They started the season with a 3–0 record before reaching 6–6 after twelve games and then winning three of their final 16 games. They finished the season in eighth position with a 9–19 record. The Phoenix averaged the highest crowd figures ever for a first-year start-up club in Australian Basketball, with a total of 75,179 fans attending their fourteen home games at an average of 5,369 fans per game. Creek and American guard John Roberson were the standout players.
In the 2020–21 NBL season, the Phoenix qualified for their maiden finals berth after finishing in fourth position with a 19–17 record. The team won six out of seven games between rounds 9 and 12. In the semi-finals, the Phoenix lost 2–1 to Melbourne United. Alongside Creek, forward Yannick Wetzell and import Keifer Sykes were key players for the team.
In the 2024–25 NBL season, the Phoenix started by going winless over their first five games, which led to the club parting ways with head coach Mike Kelly. After going 2–1 under interim coach Sam Mackinnon, new coach Josh King took over from round seven.
The team's colors are red, black, and white, and their mascot is a phoenix, symbolizing strength, resilience, and rebirth. The SE Melbourne Phoenix have a dedicated fan base that supports them at home games at the Melbourne Arena.
The roster is made up of talented players from Australia and around the world, who bring a diverse range of skills and experience to the team. The Phoenix are known for their fast-paced, exciting style of play, and have quickly become a force to be reckoned with in the NBL.
Off the court, the SE Melbourne Phoenix are actively involved in the community, participating in various charitable initiatives and events to give back to their fans and supporters. With a strong team culture and a commitment to excellence, the Phoenix are poised to continue making a mark in the Australian basketball scene for years to come.