Legendary coach immortalised on 36ers jersey

Photos: Adelaide 36ers Media

The Adelaide 36ers will remember their late championship-winning coach Ken Cole during the Hungry Jack's NBL27 Season, with a special tribute on their jerseys.

Cole's signature will adorn the 36ers playing jerseys, with the black tape feature now built into the design of both the home and away variations.

Fittingly, this special tribute comes 40 years on from Cole's incredible championship achievement with his 'Invincibles' side, guiding Adelaide to the title over Brisbane in 1986.

A member of both the Adelaide 36ers and Australian Basketball Halls of Fame, Cole passed away in March at the age of 82, after battling cancer for more than a decade.

He maintained his connection with the club in his role as its number one ticket holder, attending games right up until his passing.

During the NBL26 Playoffs and Championship Series, 36ers players wore black tape on the left shoulder of their jerseys with the word 'Ken' written on it.

The Sixers face Illawarra (September 3) and Cairns (September 5) at the CODE Sports NBL Blitz tournament in Bendigo before tipping off the season against Melbourne United on September 19 at John Cain Arena.