NBL24 Indigenous Round jerseys revealed

The Hungry Jack's NBL's Indigenous Round will be held in Round 6.

Every club jersey has a unique story, with all the details below. 

CHECK OUT THE FULL RANGE IN THE NBL STORE

Artist: Jada Fitzgerald
Jada Fitzgerald is a proud Kaurna/Narungga woman from the Adelaide Plains and Yorke Peninsula. Born and raised in the Adelaide Aboriginal community, Jada is the second-born daughter in her family, and her Kaurna birth order name is Warruyu.

Jersey design story
Tarndanya is the Kaurna name for the sight of Adelaide South and the River Torrens. The light blue lines connected by circles represent the River Torrens which surrounds the stadium where the 36ers play.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">We are excited to launch our official NBL24 Indigenous Jersey ????<br><br>Designed by Jada Fitzgerald, these jerseys will be worn for Round 6, Round 8, and Round 9 ?<br><br>They will be available to purchase via the 36ers Store from 9:30am tomorrow.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeAreSixers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WeAreSixers</a> <a href="https://t.co/TUy3gvXxCt">pic.twitter.com/TUy3gvXxCt</a></p>&mdash; Adelaide 36ers (@Adelaide36ers) <a href="https://twitter.com/Adelaide36ers/status/1716610693842313374?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 24, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The four faint yellow stars represent the championships the 36ers have won and the little symbols that surround the jersey number is the symbol for men - there are 15 representing full roster.

The bottom of the jersey has a symbol for flowing water which represents the coastline of South Australia.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Hear the story behind the creation of our Indigenous Jersey, designed by Jada Fitzgerald ?<br><br>We will be wearing these at home on 17th November - grab your tickets here ?? <a href="https://t.co/21nr8A0qxI">https://t.co/21nr8A0qxI</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeAreSixers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WeAreSixers</a> <a href="https://t.co/JOJ09FD7r4">pic.twitter.com/JOJ09FD7r4</a></p>&mdash; Adelaide 36ers (@Adelaide36ers) <a href="https://twitter.com/Adelaide36ers/status/1716673370253877738?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 24, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The circles on the back behind the numbers mean everyone coming together as one to watch and support the team. 

The shorts are a continuation of the River Torrens. 

Artist: Zoe Raymond
Zoe Raymond is a very proud Yindjibarndi and Pinikura woman. 

The artist’s country is in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, but she grew up within the Brisbane (Turrbal & Yuggera) and Sunshine Coast (Gubbi Gubbi/Kabi Kabi) communities. 

Jersey design story
This design is centred around the team and its connection to country. It features symbols that represent the players, community and the surrounding landscapes of Brisbane. The top circles represent the different communities of supporters and sponsors. The centre circle and ‘U’ shapes are representative of the team and players. The hills down the bottom and the background circles represent the Meanjin landscape. 

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Our NBL24 Indigenous Round kit is here ?<br><br>Available: Wednesday, Oct 25th. 10am.<br>Indigenous Round: Thursday, Nov 2nd. 6:30pm. Home court.<br>Full story: <a href="https://t.co/t5kagCTaqI">https://t.co/t5kagCTaqI</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIVERCITYSTRONG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RIVERCITYSTRONG</a> <a href="https://t.co/nAOe2dCsHe">pic.twitter.com/nAOe2dCsHe</a></p>&mdash; Brisbane Bullets (@BrisbaneBullets) <a href="https://twitter.com/BrisbaneBullets/status/1716364533714034977?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 23, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

In addition, the artist has included a serpent (or rainbow serpent) on the jersey, which is the creator of all our waterways, such as Brisbane River. 

Artist: Dale “Malla” Oliver - Kukuyalanji (rainforest region)
Malla boasts an artistic career spanning more than 30 years. 

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">A story we can’t wait to share during Indigenous Round ??? Make sure you join us on November 18 ???? Tickets on sale now! <a href="https://t.co/vtKRCPAFdf">pic.twitter.com/vtKRCPAFdf</a></p>&mdash; Cairns Taipans (@CairnsTaipans) <a href="https://twitter.com/CairnsTaipans/status/1716744491225501820?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 24, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Jersey design story
The uniform is based on an original painting by Dale “Malla” Oliver. The artist has chosen to depict the Taipans through the language of art and illustrate the club and how it captures the entire region – the club of Cairns, for everyone. 

Artist: Aunty Trish Levett
Holder of Knowledge, she is a proud Gundungurra woman from the mountains in the Southern Highlands of NSW (Mittagong). The artist’s traditional name is Kalawatawarra which means dragonfly. The artist uses all different mediums and loves to paint with traditional ochres that mother earth provides.  

Jersey design story
The painting represents the Illawarra Hawks with the hawk in the middle representing the players. The bottom of the painting represents mother earth, the sacred Ngurra (land). The blue is the ocean and the rivers that run into the ocean. The brown lines above the water represent the mountains. The feet are players walking to the court which is shown as a half circle around the hawk.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Our <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NBL24?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NBL24</a> Indigenous Jersey is designed by Aunty Trish Levett and represents the Hawks and the Illawarra.<br> <br>Jerseys available Wednesday 18 October via <a href="https://t.co/JY3HKGVLoZ">https://t.co/JY3HKGVLoZ</a> <br> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeRiseTogether?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WeRiseTogether</a> <a href="https://t.co/kywedRPLkt">pic.twitter.com/kywedRPLkt</a></p>&mdash; Illawarra Hawks Basketball (@illawarrahawks) <a href="https://twitter.com/illawarrahawks/status/1711978916733501921?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 11, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The double U shapes in the corners show the Holders of Knowledge (Elders) who watch over the players. The three circle shapes near the hawk show meeting places. The colours used as dots show the different coloured traditional ochres that our people use in ceremonies and for paintings. 

Artist: Tiffany Hunter
Hunter is a Taungurung woman residing in West Victoria. She is an Artist, Director, and Lead Counsellor at Nerdu Badji Education. 

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">When designing our canvas, Tiffany Hunter aimed to connect the culture of Narrm to the artwork, creating a piece that our city&#39;s Indigenous community could be proud of.<br>Also featured are six circles, one for each of the NBL titles won by Melbourne United &amp; the Melbourne Tigers. <a href="https://t.co/IEQxtwqjtm">pic.twitter.com/IEQxtwqjtm</a></p>&mdash; Melbourne United (@MelbUnited) <a href="https://twitter.com/MelbUnited/status/1716634278493302928?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 24, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Jersey design story
The design is a representation of the club’s purpose: to use the power of basketball to inspire, entertain and enrich people’s lives.

Showcasing United’s commitment to walking the journey with First Nations people towards reconciliation, Hunter endeavoured to represent the club’s history, as well as its path forward.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">We are proud to unveil our Indigenous Round uniform for NBL24, designed by proud Taungurung woman, Tiffany Hunter.<br>Titled ‘Narrm Bundima - Doormala’, the artwork is a representation of our purpose &amp; values, while encapsulating the history of basketball within Melbourne. <a href="https://t.co/dxzDm1QoAc">pic.twitter.com/dxzDm1QoAc</a></p>&mdash; Melbourne United (@MelbUnited) <a href="https://twitter.com/MelbUnited/status/1716621779941433726?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 24, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

From paying homage to the club’s former Champions to capturing the player’s strength and resilience, the design is a true representation of NARRM.

Artist: Anthony Wilson
In his early years, under expert tutorship by some of the country’s top M?ori carvers, Wilson developed his natural creative ability and understanding of M?ori culture. The artist represents the Awatere Marae, Auckland NZ, nation. 

Jersey design story
The design draws from the rich Maori cultural story about pounamu (greenstone) and its origins.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Introducing our indigenous uniforms for NBL24 ?<br><br>Available to purchase on our website in the coming days!<br><br>The Breakers will be wearing these uniforms during indigenous round games including the 3rd, 5th as well as the 10th &amp; 19th of November.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UNBREAKBLE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UNBREAKBLE</a> <a href="https://t.co/8JojgPdvMs">pic.twitter.com/8JojgPdvMs</a></p>&mdash; BNZ Breakers (@NZBreakers) <a href="https://twitter.com/NZBreakers/status/1716961930521530460?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 24, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Poutini is the name of the taniwha swimming up and down the West Coast of the South Island protecting both the people and the spiritual essence or mauri of pounamu, greenstone. Poutini guards the mauri within the treasured stone. The mana or spiritual force of pounamu comes from Kahue (or Ngahue). Poutini as protector of the stone is the servant of Kahue.

Artist: Rosie Paine
Paine is a Yilka, Wongutha, Noongar and Yamatji artist living on Noongar country wither her family. The artist represents Yilka, Wongutha, Noongar and Yamatji areas. 

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Hear from Yilka (Wongutha)/Noongar/Yamatji local artist Rosie Paine on the inspiration behind the design. ???? <br><br>Full story: <a href="https://t.co/9bsLk2djEQ">https://t.co/9bsLk2djEQ</a> <a href="https://t.co/3kE6xvHvL3">pic.twitter.com/3kE6xvHvL3</a></p>&mdash; Perth Wildcats (@PerthWildcats) <a href="https://twitter.com/PerthWildcats/status/1716262538550358434?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 23, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Jersey design story
The word ‘Dandjoo’ in the neck means ‘togetherness,’ which is the main theme of the design.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Introducing our NBL24 Indigenous uniform. ????<br><br>Designed by Yilka (Wongutha)/Noongar/Yamatji local artist and school teacher Roseanne &#39;Rosie&#39; Paine! <a href="https://t.co/04kKliLDUz">pic.twitter.com/04kKliLDUz</a></p>&mdash; Perth Wildcats (@PerthWildcats) <a href="https://twitter.com/PerthWildcats/status/1716260205636600231?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 23, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The four main circles represent the four decades of Wildcats history. The White ‘U’ shapes around the circles represent families and friends coming together. The connecting lines between circles represent the song lines/connection of the many regions of WA - an acknowledgement of Country to all Aboriginal Countries of WA. The larger lines on either side of the main circle elements represents the Wildcats, and how they are united in bringing the state and people together. These winding lines symbolise the trail or ‘bidi’ which represents the journey of the Wildcats to and from every game. The dots included on the background of the artwork are a representation/typical of the art form linked to the greater region (Goldfields) that Rosie represents. 

Artist: Katie Bugden
Bugden is Kamilaroi artist who grew up on Bundjalung land. She is inspired by the vibrant colours of the country she grew up on and the oceans and rivers she spent most of her childhood in. She lives and works on Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung country supporting Indigenous youth.

Jersey design story
There are two components to this design, Bunjil and the background. Bunjil is the creator deity for the people of the Kulin nation and a very important figure to Victorian mobs.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Launching our NBL24 Indigenous Jersey! ? ? ??<br><br>Designed by Katie Bugden, Kamilaroi woman from Bundjalung land. On sale now - <a href="https://t.co/Xc16QlPJQk">https://t.co/Xc16QlPJQk</a> <a href="https://t.co/mf9v1zckoS">pic.twitter.com/mf9v1zckoS</a></p>&mdash; South East Melbourne Phoenix (@SEMelbPhoenix) <a href="https://twitter.com/SEMelbPhoenix/status/1716956443084210423?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 24, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The background includes kangaroo prints; the kangaroo does not walk backwards and this represents the new forward direction the club is heading in with the appointment of a new coach, Mike Kelly. 

The lines in the background represent the tracks that snakes leave behind in the sand. The snake always moves forward and leaves behind a trail to follow, as the club aspires to do.

Artist: Stewart James – Wiradjuri Gibir, Narrangdhura Marrambidya Bila Mayiny.

Jersey design story
This artwork reflects the Sydney Kings’ mission statement: “To relentlessly raise the bar of Basketball in Australia, every day in every way” – RISE WITH US!

The outer edge of this artwork symbolises the strong ancestral grounds on which the Kings represent. This deep legacy holds the strength and the resilience that is still present within all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities today. This strength allows the current playing group to use this power and knowledge, to influence how they will honour those people and players from the past and present.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Read the story behind our Stewart James-designed 2023-24 Indigenous Round uniforms ?<br><br>Grab your own Kings jersey now via our club store ? <a href="https://t.co/3J2oeR8vKe">https://t.co/3J2oeR8vKe</a><br><br>Or alternatively, buy a <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSydneyFlames?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheSydneyFlames</a> singlet now ? <a href="https://t.co/fjUrxJ4jS3">https://t.co/fjUrxJ4jS3</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LetItReign?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LetItReign</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FlameOn?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FlameOn</a> <a href="https://t.co/oPvfYnDtdi">pic.twitter.com/oPvfYnDtdi</a></p>&mdash; Sydney Kings (@SydneyKings) <a href="https://twitter.com/SydneyKings/status/1717045967256703039?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 25, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The inner part of the artwork symbolises the story that echoes this deep legacy. The white journey lines that connect to the centre meeting place symbol, channel all the strength and energy of those people and players from the past and present. The ‘U’ shaped symbols represent the people who continue to share the stories and ensure the legacy and the knowledge continues to move forward.

The centre meeting place represents where the story is right now. The story is continuing the rise of all that has come before and where it will be tomorrow!

Artist: Christina McPherson. 
McPherson is a proud Barada/Kabalbara Kyou (woman), born on Darumbal country (Rockhampton) in 1982 and raised in a small country town called Bluff, Queensland, which is located in the Central Highlands 175.9 kms West of Rockhampton. 

Jersey design story
The Goodithulla's (Eagle) represents McPherson’s  Gukoo (Nana) and all her loved ones that have left earth for the dreamtime and are now watching over all of her family.The middle circle with the Goodithulla in it represents Gukoo Topsy and Country. All the smaller Goodithulla's are all her Aunties and Uncles watching over her and all the outer circles represents her massive family who are on their own journeys but always being looked after, no matter what path or part of the world they are all in. The colours green and white represent the entire family always having a connection to country.