About Us

Champions League Basketball

Matt Hollard and Yvette Williams are the proud Co-Founders of Champions League Basketball (the League), CLB3X3 (the Events), 3X3 Australia (official Pro Series) and Courts N Hoops (the infrastructure) which launched back in 2014.

Along with their 14 3×3 clubs, their vision at CLB is centred around community and grassroots engagement whilst providing an elite pathway that players can aspire to. Their focus as an organisation is to promote a healthy and active lifestyle through the sport of 3×3.

CLB are on a mission to grow the only National 3×3 league for Australia by creating a comprehensive pathway for youth development, starting at the grass roots level and extending that through to the elite level. The league is already providing a number of national and international opportunities as part of strong partnerships with the official 3×3 league in Japan and the 3×3 Australia Pro Series.

With 450+ events, clubs operating solely as 3×3 clubs in regional areas and cities and a dedicated team of experts across the sporting industry, CLB are equipped to handle the rapid growth and popularity this sport has shown both nationally and globally.

Our vision is to bring Australia’s leading 3X3 Basketball League to the wider community, setting the standard on ethics, innovation & sustainability within the global sporting industry.

Our mission is to empower club owners, operators & the wider community by providing a unique platform to build & grow outstanding 3X3 clubs to enhance the lives of others.

GRASSROOTS

Champions League Basketball has harnessed support from all levels of the Basketball community and has been overwhelmed by the positive encouragement, comments and commitment from the governing bodies right down to the junior grass roots level.

CLB is focussed on providing as many cost effective opportunities as possible for our young players to be active and involved in the sport of 3X3. From skills and drills to school holiday programs & FIBA Endorsed Competitions, boys & girls from as young as 8 years old can enjoy active, safe & friendly environments in which they will learn and harness leadership, team building & co-ordination skills, make friends and create lifelong memories.

3X3 has been known to enhance ones 5on5 game and act as a great cardio workout as well. We encourage all skill levels and abilities and happy to answer any questions from teachers, parents, communities, clubs and associations.

Social & elite

CLB is on a mission to have a truly National 3X3 League by the year 2023. From capital cities to regional areas and everything in between, CLB believes every location has the right to an alternative pathway & produce high level teams that can potentially travel the country and ultimately play on the world stage.

FIBA’s World Tour and Masters is our dream and focus and we look forward to receiving expressions of interest to host your own Elite team right through to guiding our existing teams to an Elite level and looking after you so you can get the most out of your sport.

Our competitions will run in both female, male and mixed categories and harness not only the Elite level players but open & social levels as well. Our weekly social competitions are already a highlight across a number of regions with a min of 4 and max of 8 teams competing each night right through to a Grand Final every single time. Not only do you receive a complete competition and instant gratification every time you play, you can also be done in as little as 1.5 hours.

Our events will also engage with Wheelchair Basketball and all abilities wherever possible and we are extremely passionate and focussed on increasing the female engagement within the 3×3 space and collaborating with remote and regional communities to run skills and drills and FIBA Endorsed 3X3 competitions.

MEET THE team

Testimonials

"CLB is the leading entrepreneur of basketball's fastest growing innovation - 3X3 - in Australia. This is a truly exciting time in basketball and it could not be in better hands than with CLB. You want 3X3 done brilliantly in your venue, your town, your state? Call CLB."

"You won't find a more passionate or dedicated team than CLB. A pleasure to be involved with!"

"I've built up a really good & honest relationship with CLB over the last couple of years, they truly understand their craft and do whatever it takes to make things happen. They are super passionate about the 3x3 game and it's evident in the way they go about things."

"Having hosted the Champions League 3x3 final in Melbourne, I had a front row seat to the next great revolution in sport. Fast paced, high energy and professionally run this thing is only going to get bigger and better. Can't wait to be along for the ride."

"I would just like to say a massive thank you for Saturday 🙂 the event was awesome for its first time in our area. Thanks for all of our signage & promotional mentions during the day, it was awesome to be involved in."

"As the official broadcast partner, we look forward to showcasing CLB3x3 basketball to a global audience and put Australian on the world 3x3 map."

"The team at CLB 3x3 have re-ignited my passion for basketball again. Can't thank the guys enough for the opportunities that have presented themselves since joining up with CLB."

"Our experience with CLB3X3 has been nothing short of amazing. We have entered a total of 14 teams into two tournaments with CLB in Canberra and all our players had a great time. We wouldn’t be where we are at in 3X3 without CLB. Can't wait to have you back in the Capital."

"Sports Marketing Australia (SMA) has worked with Champions League Basketball (CLB) over the past 12 months to take Champions League Basketball events to regional areas across Australia. CLB are honest and communicate very well with local Government representatives, which is a trait that not all event owners have."

"Now that it is an Olympic sport, Australia is now starting to catch on to the global phenomenon that is 3x3 basketball and CLB3x3 is are the forefront of that growth."

"Exciting times ahead with the addition of another quality basketball competition to the Australian Calendar. I look forward to being a part of the wheelchair division to compete with these elite level basket ballers."