36ers eye dream team as former Perth coach reunites with Bryce Cotton
Trevor Gleeson has reunited with Bryce Cotton at the Adelaide 36ers, aiming to end the team's championship drought. The duo previously led the Perth Wildcats to three championships in four years, creating high expectations among fans. With a strong roster and renewed optimism, the 36ers are poised for a competitive season ahead.
- ▪Trevor Gleeson and Bryce Cotton previously achieved significant success together with the Perth Wildcats.
- ▪The Adelaide 36ers have not won a championship in nearly 25 years but are hopeful for the upcoming season.
- ▪Cotton had an impressive first season with the 36ers, averaging over 26 points per game.
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analysisCoach Trevor Gleeson joins Bryce Cotton at Adelaide 36ersJBy Jacob KagiTopic:NBLFri 22 May 2026 at 1:00pmFri 22 May 2026 at 1:00pmFri 22 May 2026 at 1:00pmTrevor Gleeson had a successful career in Perth before leaving in 2021. (ABC News: James Carmody)abc.net.au/news/adelaide-36ers-new-coach-trevor-gleeson-bryce-cotton/106710570Link copiedShareShare articleOne of Australian basketball's most successful coaches and one of the national league's greatest players have paired in Adelaide.For long-suffering 36ers fans, it is a dream come true.Trevor Gleeson and Bryce Cotton teamed up for one of the most successful eras in NBL history, leading the Perth Wildcats to three championships in four years.Now, the band is back together.After falling agonisingly short of a first title in nearly…
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