Cairns Taipans

National Basketball League team in Cairns, Australia

The Cairns Taipans are an Australian professional basketball team from Cairns, Queensland. The team plays in the National Basketball League (NBL).

Cairns Taipans
2023–24 Cairns Taipans season
LeagueNBL
Founded1999; 25 years ago (1999)
HistoryCairns Taipans
1999–present
ArenaCairns Convention Centre
Capacity5,300
LocationCairns, Queensland
Team colorsOrange, navy, white
     
Main sponsorCQUniversity
CEOMark Beecroft
PresidentTroy Stone
General managerMark Beecroft
Head coachAdam Forde
Team captainTahjere McCall
OwnershipTaipans Basketball Incorporated
Affiliation(s)Cairns Marlins
Championships0
Retired numbers1 (8)
WebsiteTaipans.com
Uniforms

The Cairns Taipans play their home games at the Cairns Convention Centre, which they gave the nickname "the Snakepit". They are the only not-for-profit team in the league.[1]

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