Central Coast Crusaders is a NBL1 East club based in Central Coast, New South Wales. The club fields a team in both the Men's and Women's NBL1 East. The Crusaders play their home games at Breakers Indoor Sports Stadium.
Club history Prior to 2006, a club known as Central Coast Power hosted both a men's and women's team in the Waratah League.Ladder for 2003 Championship MenLadder for 2003 Championship WomenLadder for 2004 Championship MenLadder for 2004 Championship WomenLadder for 2005 Championship MenLadder for 2005 Championship Women For the 2006 season, the Power departed and in came a new men's team known as the Central Coast Crusaders.Ladder for 2006 Championship MenLadder for 2006 Championship Women
In 2016, the Crusaders were coached by former Sydney Kings player and coach, Ian Robilliard.Central Coast Crusaders ready to fire under new coach Ian Robilliard
In 2018, a Crusaders women's team entered the Waratah League for the first time.Ladder for 2017 Championship WomenLadder for 2018 Championship Women
In 2019, the Crusaders men's team won their first Waratah League championship, defeating the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles 74–72 in the grand final.2019 SPALDING WARATAH SENIOR LEAGUE FINALS WEEKEND SCORE RECAP
In 2020, the Crusaders women's team lost in the grand final to the Norths Bears.
The Waratah League was rebranded as NBL1 East for the 2022 season.
In 2025, the Crusaders women finished with a league-worst 1–19 record, their worst season to date.
References
External links Central Coast Basketball website Official NBL1 club website