Phoenix smash membership record

The South East Melbourne Phoenix are a celebrating a significant milestone, amassing a record membership figure for the Hungry Jack's NBL26 Season.

The Heartland club, who are 2-1 on the season following Sunday's road win over New Zealand, recently surpassed 5,000 members for the first time ever, highlighting significant growth among their passionate and fast-emerging supporter base.

Phoenix CEO Simon Derrick thanked the club’s long-term, returning, and newest members for their commitment and support.

“We have the best fans in the league and the fact that we’ve reached this mark is testament to our supporters’ devotion and belief in the team and what we’re building towards,” Derrick said in a club statement.

“Our Heartland continues to support us, as they have from day one, and we’re seeing further growth across Victoria and interstate. We are fortunate to be part of such a strong basketball community, with great history and heritage, and we are excited to see more people joining alongside us.

"This milestone gives us all great confidence and momentum, and we hope to keep welcoming many more to the Phoenix family."

It's the third straight year the Phoenix have set a new membership record.

Josh King's team hits the court on Thursday, playing the 36ers at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre from 7.30pm AEDT, live on ESPN.