Warrick Giddey
Warrick Giddey is an Australian basketball coach and former professional player.
Early life
Giddey was a star athlete at Keira High School in Wollongong, where in 1985 he was selected to represent the Australian Schoolboys in rugby league, rugby union, and basketball.He was the first student to ever represent the Australian Schoolboys in both rugby codes in the same year.
Playing career
Giddey played 449 games in the National Basketball League for the Illawarra Hawks and Melbourne Tigers. Giddey won two NBL championships as a member of the Tigers in 1993 and 1997.Giddey's number 6 was retired by the Tigers and his jersey hangs in the rafters of John Cain Arena.
Post-playing career
Giddey remained associated with the Tigers after his playing retirement. He ran the Community and School programs for the team under its new name Melbourne United. He previously worked as an assistant coach and in club administration.On 4 February 2022, Giddey was named as head coach of the Melbourne Tigers women's team for the 2022 NBL1 South season. He returned as head coach for the 2023 season.