To Continue to Deliver Goals for Second Largest Team Sport in the Nation 

Mile End, SA – Basketball SA is delighted to announce that it has reappointed Tim Brenton as Chief Executive Officer to continue to support the sustainability and growth of a beloved sport in South Australia. 

Pictured: Basketball SA CEO Tim Brenton. Photo credit: Sarah Reed

Basketball SA today confirms that it has agreed on a new employment agreement with Tim Brenton, its Chief Executive Officer, which shall commence immediately following the conclusion of his current term. This followed a process conducted by a working group established by the Basketball SA Commission. 

Brenton initially joined Basketball SA on 31 October 2022 on a 3-year contract. During that time, he has strengthened relations across all basketball stakeholders, overseen the opening of the State Basketball Centre, driven advocacy initiatives with the State Government, played a pivotal role in saving the Adelaide Lightning, and launched the One Team One Goal 2025-2028 strategic plan.  

Basketball SA recorded a significant increase in participants across all organised competitions in 2024, driven by grassroots expansion and inclusive programs like the Female Participation Strategy with over 25 per cent of players now female and over 1.3 million Australians playing across the country in the $400M industry, making it the second-largest team sport by participation in Australia. 

Chair of the Basketball South Australia Commission, James Kitching, stated that the Commission was unanimous in reaching the decision to reappoint Brenton, saying: 

“Tim has led the hardworking team at Basketball SA to achieve significant progress across several key areas of the business. His strong stakeholder management skills and values-based leadership have been instrumental in achieving that progress and will be imperative as we seek to deliver on the pillars set out in the strategic plan. On behalf of the Basketball SA Commission, I am pleased to confirm that Tim has been reappointed as Chief Executive Officer.” 

Chief Executive Officer, Basketball South Australia, Tim Brenton, commented: 

“I’m honoured to continue leading Basketball South Australia at such a pivotal time for our sport. Basketball has always been about more than the game itself, it’s about bringing people together, celebrating diversity, and building a thriving community through the sport we love. I look forward to working with our clubs, associations, Commission and partners to strengthen pathways, enhance facilities, and ensure basketball remains a sport for everyone to enjoy in South Australia.” 

Basketball South Australia is the peak body responsible for the development and promotion of basketball in our State. Basketball SA remains committed to strong governance, community engagement, and the continued development of basketball at all levels. More information here 

Media Contact for More Information:   

Cindy Halkias Basketball SA via chalkias@basketballsa.com.au