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4 unusual facts about Adelaide Arena


Adelaide Arena

Adelaide 36ers centre Daniel Johnson was named as starting centre for the South Stars team, while 36ers players Mitch Creek and Stephen Weigh were named as participants in the Slam Dunk competition and 3-Point Shootout respectively.

Making his debut for the Adelaide 36ers was an 18 year old local junior named Brett Maher who played 24:45, scoring 11 points and grabbing 7 rebounds.

Top scoring for the 36ers that day were Butch Hays (26), Mark Davis (25) and Mark Bradtke (21).

The Dome was purchased by Eddy Groves (ABC Learning CEO and Brisbane Bullets team owner) and Mal Hemmerling in 2006 for A$3.95 million.


Findon, South Australia

Findon is home to the 8,000 seat Adelaide Arena, home of the four time National Basketball League champions the Adelaide 36ers and sometimes home of five time Women's National Basketball League champions the Adelaide Lightning.


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