Robert Linton is a Coffs Harbour local who has been away for the last couple of years studying in Melbourne and playing SEABL with Knox Raiders and Frankston Blues. Robert has previously worked as a development officer for CHBA and was hugely popular with kids and parents alike for his can do attitude and extensive basketball knowledge.

Yusuf Qaafow was born in Somalia, East Africa but now calls Australia home. He is the current captain of the Somali National Team and has been playing SEABL in QLD with the Brisbane Spartans. From 2009 to 2012 he was a member of the Melbourne Tigers NBL team. He has also been a 2 time State Champ in the U20’s team, 2 time Under 19 Victorian School boys team MVP, 2 time member of the Allstar 5 for the  Australian School Boys Team. He has also played college basketball in America at Oakton Community College.

We are very excited to welcome these 2 aboard and hope that you’ll welcome them if you see them around the stadium.