It wasn't the season Gippsland United Basketball fans wanted in 2026 Big V Mens Championship division.

Injuries cruelled the the team right throughout the season leaving the club to scramble to find replacement players and search for momentum.

Ilisia Washington was a late call up to fill a vacant import position after Jalin Wimberly tore his achilles on the eve of the season.

Known as Iceman to his teammates, Ilisia sat down with Ed to discuss his journey in the spot and his drive to get the best out of himself whilst searching for success with Gippsland United.

Enjoy another yarn on Talking Gippsland - Local voices with Local Stories

It wasn't the season Gippsland United Basketball fans wanted in 2026 Big V Mens Championship division.
Injuries cruelled the the team right throughout the season leaving the club to scramble to find replacement players and search for momentum.
Ilisia Washington was a late call up to fill a vacant import position after Jalin Wimberly tore his achilles on the eve of the season.
Known as Iceman to his teammates, Ilisia sat down with Ed to discuss his journey in the spot and his drive to get the best out of himself whilst searching for success with Gippsland United.
Enjoy another yarn on Talking Gippsland - Local voices with Local Stories

Ed is waking you up every weekday on Triple M 94.3 + 97.9 Gippsland.

Ed is waking you up every weekday on Triple M 94.3 + 97.9 Gippsland.