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).
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League | NBL | ||
Founded | 1999 | ||
History | Cairns Taipans 1999–present | ||
Arena | Cairns Convention Centre | ||
Capacity | 5,300 | ||
Location | Cairns, Queensland | ||
Team colors | Orange, navy, white | ||
Main sponsor | CQUniversity | ||
CEO | Mark Beecroft | ||
President | Troy Stone | ||
General manager | Mark Beecroft | ||
Head coach | Adam Forde | ||
Team captain | Tahjere McCall | ||
Ownership | Taipans Basketball Incorporated | ||
Affiliation(s) | Cairns Marlins | ||
Championships | 0 | ||
Retired numbers | 1 (8) | ||
Website | Taipans.com | ||
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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]