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Stephen Black

b. 1980

Australian basketball player (born 1980)

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Born 1980. Stephen Black is an Australian and Irish basketball player.

Stephen Black (born 5 April 1980) is an Australian former professional basketball player who played 11 seasons in the National Basketball League (NBL). He is the son of Alan Black.

Born in Melbourne, Victoria, Black attended the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) in Canberra in 1998 and 1999. He made his debut in the NBL in October 1998, playing his first five seasons with the Perth Wildcats. He joined the Brisbane Bullets in 2003 and then the Cairns Taipans in 2007. He retired in 2009 having played 298 NBL games. His final season in the NBL was cut short by a back injury.

In 2010, Black coached the South West Metro Pirates in the Queensland Basketball League.

In April 2016, Black replaced his father as head coach of the Willetton Tigers in the State Basketball League. He parted ways with the Tigers in September 2020.

On 27 November 2021, Black was appointed head coach of the Men's NBL1 Bendigo Braves. He served in this position for four seasons until parting ways in 2025.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
Figtree High School
Awards
All-NBL Team; List of NBL champions; NBL Best Sixth Man Award

People in Stephen Black's life

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Stephen Black?

Australian basketball player (born 1980)

When was Stephen Black born?

Stephen Black was born on 5 April 1980 in Melbourne.

What is Stephen Black's occupation?

Stephen Black is a basketball player.

What nationality is Stephen Black?

Stephen Black is Australian and Irish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Stephen Black

· Wikidata: Q3973164

· DBpedia: Stephen Black

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