Ash Arnott to Lead Keilor Thunder Men

Keilor Thunder have struck with an exciting announcement, appointing Ash Arnott as the new Head Coach of their NBL1 South Men's team.

Arnott brings an impressive resume to the role, with experience as an assistant coach for the Basketball Australia Centre of Excellence and the U17 Australian World Cup team. He has also contributed to the U16 Australian Asia Cup team’s gold-medal victory and led the U15 Oceania Australian team to gold as Head Coach. Additionally, Arnott previously served as a Basketball Victoria Metro-Men High-Performance Coach.

Expressing his enthusiasm for the new role, Arnott said.

"I’m excited to be the next men’s head coach of Keilor and being a part of the KBA family. I am passionate about building a strong men's senior program that emphasises hard work, and toughness that will lead to an enjoyable style of play both for the players and the spectators.”

“I look forward to contributing to a team culture that fosters excellence on and off the court. I’m thankful for the trust put in me by Jackson and the board to lead this team. I’m excited to hit the court and get to work”

Keilor Thunder GM Jackson Taylor shared his excitement about the new appointment.

"We are thrilled to welcome Ash Arnott as our new NBL1 Men’s Head Coach. Ash's values align seamlessly with that of our organisation, and we are excited for him to bring his exceptional professionalism and expertise to both the head coach role and our entire development pathway. Ash’s vision and dedication perfectly match our goals, and we look forward to the positive influence he will have on our NBL1 program and broader association."