Illawarra name returned to Hawks NBL franchise following sponsorship and membership drive
TueTuesday 9
FebFebruary 2021 at 2:37am
Players will wear Illawarra Hawks singlets after meeting the requirements of a membership and sponsor drive.
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The Illawarra Hawks have had their full name reinstated after a bizarre few months of geographic limbo after securing new members and sponsors.
Key points:
The league stripped the name from the club last year after it was sold
Hawks owner Dorry Kordahi says today s development is a proud day for the club
The NBL removed the location from the team name last year, after the foundation club was bought by an international syndicate including former co-owner of the Sydney Kings Dorry Kordahi.