1986 NBL Championship Team
The Adelaide 36ers won their first NBL championship in 1986. The team had a 26-2 regular season record which included becoming the first team to go through the regular season unbeaten at home with a 14-0 record at the Apollo Stadium. The team defeated the Brisbane Bullets in the NBL's first ever three game Grand Final series 2-1.
Head Coach: Ken Cole
Assistant Coach: Don Shipway
Guards:
Darryl Pearce #4; Scott Ninnis #6; Ray Wood #9; Mike McKay #10; Al Green #15; David Spear #32;
Forwards:
Peter Ali #8; Peter Sexton #12; Mark Sykes #13; Dwayne Nelson #20; Mark Davis #33
Centre:
Bill Jones (c) #14
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