Frankston Brothers Launch New Weekly 3×3 Basketball League

Frankston brothers Blake and Max Jackson will launch HalfCourt 3×3, a weekly social basketball competition featuring filmed games, music and themed rounds, on Sunday, 9 August.

More than 40 players across 12 teams have registered, with room for up to 24 teams.

Built for Regular 3×3 Basketball

The brothers grew up in Langwarrin and now live in Frankston South. Both have played for the Frankston Blues, while Blake currently plays with the NBL1 Men’s team.

Blake also operates children’s basketball coaching business Ninch Hoops, with Max helping deliver programs across Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula.

They developed HalfCourt after competing in off-season 3×3 events and finding few opportunities to play regularly between tournaments.

“Basketball has always been a massive part of our lives, so it’s exciting to create something new for players around Frankston,” Blake said.

“We want it to be competitive, but most importantly, something people look forward to each week.”

How HalfCourt Works

Each team will play two fast-paced games against different opponents every Sunday night.

Organisers will film every game for player highlights and lowlights, while music, DJs and planned themed rounds will add to the streetball-style atmosphere.

HalfCourt will start with one division for players aged 16 and over, with plans to expand in future seasons.

“We’ve tried to build the type of competition we would want to play in ourselves,” Max said.

“Hopefully HalfCourt gives people a reason to get their mates together, stay involved in basketball and enjoy the social side of it as well.”

HalfCourt 3×3 Registration Details

• First round: Sunday, 9 August
• Time: From 5pm
• Venue: Mount Erin Secondary College, 43 Robinsons Road, Frankston South
• Season: 10 weeks
• Eligibility: Players aged 16 and over
• Player registration: $30 per player
• Weekly team fee: $64 per team
• Registration: HalfCourt online registration