Cole Anthony sanctioned, free to face Brisbane

07 Nov 2026

melbourne united

Cole Anthony has accepted a sanction for "conduct unbecoming", handed down by Basketball Australia's Integrity Unit.

By

NBL.com.au

Melbourne United star Cole Anthony has accepted a sanction for "conduct unbecoming" in the club's wins over Cairns and New Zealand.

The sanction was handed down by Basketball Australia's Integrity Unit on Saturday.

Basketball Australia released the following statement:
‍A sanction has been accepted by Melbourne player Cole Anthony after demonstrating conduct unbecoming during NBL matches on 31 October and 2 November.

Basketball Australia’s Integrity Unit concluded that Anthony was in breach of the Code of Conduct (Elite Participants).

No further comment will be made by Basketball Australia on this matter.

Anthony will be in action for United against Brisbane on Saturday night, live on ESPN, 9Go! & 9Now.

A sanction has been accepted by @MelbUnited Cole Anthony after demonstrating conduct unbecoming during NBL matches on 31 October and 2 November BA Integrity Unit concluded that Anthony was in breach of the Code of Conduct (Elite Participants) No further comment will be made
— Basketball Australia PR (@BasketballAusPR) November 7, 2026