Hobart Devils Explained

Hobart Devils
Nickname:Tassie Devils
Founded:1983
Dissolved:1996
History:Hobart Devils
1983–1986; 1996
Hobart Tassie Devils
1987–1995
Arena:Kingborough Sports Centre (1983–88)
Derwent Entertainment Centre (1989–96)
Capacity:1,800 (Kingborough)
5,400 (DEC)
Location:Hobart, Tasmania
Colors:Green, Red, Yellow, White
Championships:0
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The Hobart Devils are a defunct professional basketball team that competed in the Australian National Basketball League (NBL).

History

The Hobart Devils debuted in the National Basketball League (NBL) in the 1983 season. The team played their home games at Kingborough Sports Centre from 1983 to 1988[1] before moving to the Derwent Entertainment Centre in 1989, where they stayed until folding in 1996.[2]

During Devils home games, the home court arena was often referred to as the "Devils Den" by local TV commentators. They club was known as Hobart Tassie Devils from 1987 to 1995, but reverted to Hobart Devils in its final season. The Devils' most successful season was in 1987 when they recorded 14 wins.

The Devils final match in their history took place on Friday, 27 September 1996 in a 79–101 loss to South East Melbourne Magic at the Derwent Entertainment Centre in Hobart.

Honour roll

NBL Championships: None
NBL Finals Appearances: None
NBL Grand Final Appearances: None
NBL Most Valuable Players: Joe Hurst (1988)
NBL Grand Final MVPs: None
All-NBL First Team: Steve Carfino (1986, 1987)
NBL Rookie of the Year: Justin Cass (1990)
NBL Most Improved Player: Andrew Svaldenis (1992)
NBL Best Defensive Player: None
NBL Top Point Scorer: Paul Stanley (920 pts; 1987)
NBL Coach of the Year: None

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Stubbs. Brett. After 40 years, the Kingborough Sports Centre has become a maker of memories. themercury.com.au. 19 May 2019. 9 March 2024.
  2. News: Tasmania secures new NBL team for 2021/22 season, first since Hobart Devils in 1996 . ABC News . July 2020 . ABC News Australia . 21 January 2024.