About Us
Our Story
Connecting Our Community Through Basketball
The Noosa District Basketball Association (NDBA) is a not-for-profit organisation serving the Noosa region, with over 850 members across 100+ teams, including juniors, senior men’s and women’s competitions, and inclusion teams. Our players come from a wide area, including Greater Noosa, the coastal region and the Hinterland.
Founded in August 1992 by Norman Elsom, the club applied for incorporation with the Queensland Department of Justice, proposing names like Noosa District Basketball Association, Tewantin Basketball Association, and Noosa/Tewantin Basketball Association. The first name was chosen, and by early 1993, the NDBA began playing at the Noosa Leisure Centre, our home to this day. Over the past 30 years, thousands of players, officials, coaches and parents have represented the Noosa Cyclones.
Our club fosters an inclusive, supportive environment where athletes of all ages and abilities can thrive. We believe basketball can inspire and transform lives, and we are dedicated to the growth of both our members and volunteers.
Values
Shaping the Future of Noosa Basketball
Driving Excellence, Fostering Growth, and Uniting Our Community Through Shared Values
Vision
NDBA does everything to the highest quality to meet their aligned values in order to produce the highest quality service and product within their restricted parameters. NDBA will continue to review, reflect and refine processes to further elevate the club into the future.
Mission
Provide the Noosa Community with the ability to grow, develop and participate in the sport of basketball.
Values
Respect, Integrity, Humour, Living Well, Teamwork, Inclusiveness.
Our Committee
Meet the dedicated Leaders
The Noosa District Basketball Association is proudly supported by a dedicated Committee of passionate volunteers who help run the club day-to-day. Their commitment ensures the smooth operation of our competitions, events, and programs. You’ll find our Committee members at all Noosa basketball events – always happy to chat, answer questions, or listen to any concerns you may have.
For all initial enquiries, please contact our Operations Manager, who is your first point of contact and will help direct your query to the right person if needed. We’re here to support our members and grow the game together! Our current committee members are as follows:
Notable Noosa Cyclones past member
Nelson Kahler
Maltese-Australian 6’9” power forward / centre currently playing for the NBL1 Sunshine Coast Phoenix. Nelson was born on May 22, 1994 in Noosa Heads and started his basketball career as a Noosa Cyclones Junior and Senior Player. He went on to the following successes;
– 2013-15 Eastern Wyoming JC (JUCO)
– 2015-16 Suncoast Clippers (QBL)
– 2015-17 Colorado State University (NCAA2)
– 2017 Logan Thunder (QBL)
– 2017-18 Itzehoe Eagles (Germany-ProB)
– 2018 Brisbane Capitals (QBL)
– 2018-19 Azpeitia Azkoitia Iraurgi Saski Baloia (Spain-LEB)
– 2019 Rockhampton Rockets (QBL)
– 2020-Present Sunshine Coast Phoenix (NBL1)
– Maltese National Team 2022 & 2023 (Silver)
– Recently Australia in FIBA 3X3
Notable Noosa Cyclones past member
JONO JANSSEN
New Zealand-Australian 6’9” power forward / centre currently playing for the NZNBL Otago Nuggets. Jono was born on April 10, 1995 in South Africa. He grew up in NZ before coming to Australia in 2008. He started playing basketball as an U14's junior for the Noosa Cyclones that year and continued to play to U18’s. He has since gone on to the following successes;
– 2014-16 Cleveland State University (NCAA)
– 2016-19 Hawai’i Pacific University (NCAA2)
– 2019 Canterbury Rams (NZNBL)
– 2019-20 Sigal Prishtina (Kosovo, FBK, Europe cup)
– 2021 New Zealand National team
– 2021 Hawke’s Bay Hawks (NZNBL)
– 2021-22 Gréngewald Huerschuert (Luxembourg)
– 2022-23 Sunshine Coast phoenix (NBL1)
– 2023-24 US Heffingen BC (Luxembourg)
– 2024 Rockingham Flames (NBL1)
– 2025-Present Otago Nuggets (NZNBL)
Notable Noosa Cyclones past member
LIAM SWITZER
Australian 6’11” power forward / centre. Liam was born October 21, 2005 in Traralgon, Victoria, then moved to Noosaville Queensland in 2014. He started playing basketball as an U12's junior for the Noosa Cyclones and continued to play to U18’s. He is at the start of his career with a bright future ahead. Career highlights to date;
– 2022-2025 Sunshine Coast Phoenix (NBL1)
– 2024 U20 Queensland State Team
– 2024/2025 Freshman year at Fresno Pacific University Starter (PacWest NCAA Division 2)
Notable Noosa Cyclones past member
Jackson Birmingham
Jackson Birmingham, a 6”3 PG/Wing currently playing NCAA Division 2 for the University of Arkansas Monticello.
Jackson was born on the 29th of May 2003. He played basketball as a junior for Noosa Cyclones from 2012 then going on the play representative for the Sunshine Coast Phoenix Juniors, QSL and NBL1.
- 2012-2017 Noosa Cyclones
- 2017-2022 Sunshine Coast Phoenix Junior Rep/QSL/NBL1
- 2022-2023 Waverly Falcons VBL
- 2023-2024 Central Maine Community College NJCAA D2
- 2024-2025 Bismarck State College NJCAA D1
- 2025-Current University of Arkansas Monticello NCAA D2
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