Matt Shanahan

{{Infobox basketball biography

| name = Matt Shanahan

| image =

| number =

| league =

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| position = Guard

| height_cm = 195

| weight_kg = 93

| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1976|7|13}}

| birth_place = Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

| high_school =

| college =

| career_start = 1993

| career_end = 2012

| coach_start = 2007

| coach_end = 2014

| years1 = 1993

| team1 = Australian Institute of Sport

| years2 = 1994–1998

| team2 = North Melbourne Giants

| years3 = 1994–1996

| team3 = North East Melbourne Arrows

| years4 = 1998–1999

| team4 = Brisbane Bullets

| years5 = 1999

| team5 = Wollongong Hawks

| years6 = 1999–2000

| team6 = Cairns Taipans

| years7 = 2000–2002

| team7 = Wollongong Hawks

| years8 = 2003

| team8 = Canberra Cannons

| years9 = 2003–2004

| team9 = Kilsyth Cobras

| years10 = 2003–2004

| team10 = Hunter Pirates

| years11 = 2004–2006

| team11 = Perth Wildcats

| years12 = 2005

| team12 = Stirling Senators

| years13 = 2006

| team13 = Kilsyth Cobras

| years14 = 2006–2008

| team14 = South Dragons

| years15 = 2007

| team15 = Ballarat Miners

| years16 = 2008

| team16 = Waverley Falcons

| years17 = 2009

| team17 = Kilsyth Cobras

| years18 = 2010–2012

| team18 = Coffs Harbour Suns

| cyears1 = 2007

| cteam1 = Ballarat Miners

| cyears2 = 2008

| cteam2 = Waverley Falcons

| cyears3 = 2010–2012

| cteam3 = Coffs Harbour Suns

| cyears4 = 2013–2014

| cteam4 = Knox Raiders

| highlights =

3× NBL champion (1992, 1994, 2001)
All-SEABL South Team (2003)

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Matthew Shanahan (born 13 July 1976) is an Australian basketball coach and former player. He played 15 seasons in the Australian National Basketball League (NBL).

Early life

Shanahan was born in Melbourne, Victoria.{{cite web|url=http://www.nbl.com.au/default.aspx?s=wildcats_playerprofile&profile=36|title=Matthew Shanahan|work=NBL.com.au|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041127055658/http://www.nbl.com.au/default.aspx?s=wildcats_playerprofile&profile=36|archive-date=27 November 2004}} He grew up playing at the Nunawading Association.

Professional career

Shanahan was a junior with the South East Melbourne Magic when they won the 1992 NBL championship.{{cite news | last=Howell | first=Stephen | title=Travelling man wants to end journey with Dragons | date=21 March 2006 | work=The Age| url=http://theage.com.au/news/basketball/travelling-man-wants-to-end-journey-with-dragons/2006/03/20/1142703286326.html}} In 1993, he played for the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) in the South East Australian Basketball League (SEABL).{{cite web|url=http://www.ausport.gov.au/ais/sports/basketball/athletes/past_athletes |title=Past Athletes |work=ausport.gov.au |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140212073754/http://www.ausport.gov.au/ais/sports/basketball/athletes/past_athletes |archive-date=12 February 2014}}{{cite web|url=https://websites.mygameday.app/team_info.cgi?action=PSTATS&pID=196090520&client=0-3363-150604-210265-4362809|title=Player statistics for Matt Shanahan – CBA - SOUTH MEN (1993)|work=SEABL|access-date=15 March 2024}}

In 1994, Shanahan made his NBL debut for the North Melbourne Giants,{{cite web|url=https://websites.mygameday.app/team_info.cgi?action=PSTATS&pID=190395523&client=0-189-88246-125702-11145381|title=Player statistics for Matthew Shanahan – 1994|work=NBL|access-date=15 March 2024}} winning his second NBL championship that year. He continued with the Giants in 1995,{{cite web|url=https://websites.mygameday.app/team_info.cgi?action=PSTATS&pID=190395523&client=0-189-88246-125697-11145381|title=Player statistics for Matthew Shanahan – 1995|work=NBL|access-date=15 March 2024}} 1996,{{cite web|url=https://websites.mygameday.app/team_info.cgi?action=PSTATS&pID=190395523&client=0-189-88246-125700-11145381|title=Player statistics for Matthew Shanahan – 1996|work=NBL|access-date=15 March 2024}} 1997,{{cite web|url=https://websites.mygameday.app/team_info.cgi?action=PSTATS&pID=190395523&client=0-189-88246-125723-11145381|title=Player statistics for Matthew Shanahan – 1997|work=NBL|access-date=15 March 2024}} and 1998.{{cite web|url=https://websites.mygameday.app/team_info.cgi?action=PSTATS&pID=190395523&client=0-189-88246-125706-11145381|title=Player statistics for Matthew Shanahan – 1998|work=NBL|access-date=15 March 2024}} During this time, he also played for the North East Melbourne Arrows in the SEABL in 1994,{{cite web|url=https://websites.mygameday.app/team_info.cgi?action=PSTATS&pID=196090520&client=0-3363-0-210255-16891621|title=Player statistics for Matt Shanahan – CBA - EAST MEN (1994)|work=SEABL|access-date=15 March 2024}} 1995,{{cite web|url=https://websites.mygameday.app/team_info.cgi?action=PSTATS&pID=196090520&client=0-3363-0-210274-16891621|title=Player statistics for Matt Shanahan – CBA - SOUTH MEN (1995)|work=SEABL|access-date=15 March 2024}} and 1996.{{cite web|url=https://websites.mygameday.app/team_info.cgi?action=PSTATS&pID=196090520&client=0-3363-0-210294-16891621|title=Player statistics for Matt Shanahan – CBA - EAST MEN (1996)|work=SEABL|access-date=15 March 2024}}

For the 1998–99 NBL season, Shanahan joined the Brisbane Bullets.{{cite web|url=https://websites.mygameday.app/team_info.cgi?action=PSTATS&pID=190395523&client=0-189-88250-125694-11145237|title=Player statistics for Matthew Shanahan – 1998/99|work=NBL|access-date=15 March 2024}}

After starting the 1999–2000 NBL season with a one-game stint with the Wollongong Hawks,{{cite web|url=https://websites.mygameday.app/team_info.cgi?action=PSTATS&pID=190395523&client=0-189-12315-125712-369910|title=Player statistics for Matthew Shanahan – 1999/00 Wollongong Hawks|work=NBL|access-date=15 March 2024}} Shanahan joined the Cairns Taipans in November 1999 and played 22 games.{{cite web|url=https://websites.mygameday.app/team_info.cgi?action=PSTATS&pID=190395523&client=0-189-88243-125712-11144829|title=Player statistics for Matthew Shanahan – 1999/00 Cairns Taipans|work=NBL|access-date=15 March 2024}}

For the 2000–01 NBL season, Shanahan re-joined the Wollongong Hawks.{{cite web|url=https://websites.mygameday.app/team_info.cgi?action=PSTATS&pID=190395523&client=0-189-12315-125714-369910|title=Player statistics for Matthew Shanahan – 2000/01|work=NBL|access-date=15 March 2024}} He won his third NBL championship that year. He played a second season with the Hawks in 2001–02.{{cite web|url=https://websites.mygameday.app/team_info.cgi?action=PSTATS&pID=190395523&client=0-189-12315-125708-369910|title=Player statistics for Matthew Shanahan – 2001/02|work=NBL|access-date=15 March 2024}} He started the 2002–03 NBL season with the Hawks but left in November 2002.{{cite web|url=https://websites.mygameday.app/team_info.cgi?action=PSTATS&pID=190395523&client=0-189-12315-125704-369910|title=Player statistics for Matthew Shanahan – 2002/03 Wollongong Hawks|work=NBL|access-date=15 March 2024}}

In February 2003, Shanahan joined the Canberra Cannons for the rest of the 2002–03 season.{{cite web|url=https://websites.mygameday.app/team_info.cgi?action=PSTATS&pID=190395523&client=0-189-88251-125704-11144594|title=Player statistics for Matthew Shanahan – 2002/03 Canberra Cannons|work=NBL|access-date=15 March 2024}}

After playing for the Kilsyth Cobras in the 2003 SEABL season,{{cite web|url=https://websites.mygameday.app/team_info.cgi?action=PSTATS&pID=196090520&client=0-3363-126354-104104-16890001|title=Player statistics for Matt Shanahan – SEABL MEN (2003)|work=SEABL|access-date=15 March 2024}} where he earned All-SEABL South Team honours,{{cite web|url=http://www.seabl.com.au/uploads/media/SEABL_All_Time_Award_Winners.pdf|title=SEABL All Time Award Winners|work=SEABL.com.au|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141210224114/http://www.seabl.com.au/uploads/media/SEABL_All_Time_Award_Winners.pdf|archive-date=10 December 2014|page=9}} Shanahan joined the Hunter Pirates for the 2003–04 NBL season.{{cite web|url=https://websites.mygameday.app/team_info.cgi?action=PSTATS&pID=190395523&client=0-189-12318-125696-369913|title=Player statistics for Matthew Shanahan – 2003/04|work=NBL|access-date=15 March 2024}}

Shanahan played a second season for the Cobras in 2004{{cite web|url=https://websites.mygameday.app/team_info.cgi?action=PSTATS&pID=196090520&client=0-3363-126354-104103-16890001|title=Player statistics for Matt Shanahan – SEABL MEN (2004)|work=SEABL|access-date=15 March 2024}} and then joined the Perth Wildcats for the 2004–05 NBL season.{{cite web|url=https://websites.mygameday.app/team_info.cgi?action=PSTATS&pID=190395523&client=0-189-12314-125703-369909|title=Player statistics for Matthew Shanahan – 2004/05|work=NBL|access-date=15 March 2024}}

After playing for the Stirling Senators of the State Basketball League (SBL) in 2005,{{cite web|url=http://www.basketballwa.asn.au/pics/complete_stats_all_teams_msbl_11.pdf|title=complete stats all teams msbl 11|work=Basketball Western Australia|access-date=15 March 2024|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050617215346/http://www.basketballwa.asn.au/pics/complete_stats_all_teams_msbl_11.pdf|archive-date=17 June 2005}} Shanahan re-joined the Wildcats for the 2005–06 NBL season.{{cite web|url=https://websites.mygameday.app/team_info.cgi?action=PSTATS&pID=190395523&client=0-189-12314-125705-369909|title=Player statistics for Matthew Shanahan – 2005/06|work=NBL|access-date=15 March 2024}}

Shanahan had a second stint with the Kilsyth Cobras in 2006{{cite web|url=https://www.thecourier.com.au/story/594443/new-recruits-prepare-for-miners-debut/|title=New recruits prepare for Miners debut|work=The Courier|date=8 March 2007|access-date=15 March 2024}} and then joined the South Dragons for the 2006–07 NBL season.{{cite web|url=https://websites.mygameday.app/team_info.cgi?action=PSTATS&pID=190395523&client=0-189-12319-125715-369914|title=Player statistics for Matthew Shanahan – 2006/07|work=NBL|access-date=15 March 2024}}

After serving as player-coach with the Ballarat Miners in the 2007 SEABL season, Shanahan returned to the Dragons for the 2007–08 NBL season.{{cite web|url=https://websites.mygameday.app/team_info.cgi?action=PSTATS&pID=190395523&client=0-189-12319-125701-369914|title=Player statistics for Matthew Shanahan – 2007/08|work=NBL|access-date=15 March 2024}}

In 2008, Shanahan had a brief playing stint with the Waverley Falcons in the Big V.{{cite web|url=https://websites.mygameday.app/team_info.cgi?action=PSTATS&pID=191473466&client=0-7930-99144-113832-12877529|title=Player statistics for Mathew Shanahan|work=Big V|access-date=15 March 2024}}

In 2009, Shanahan averaged 11.8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.8 assist per game with the Kilsyth Cobras.{{cite web|url=https://www.kilsythbasketball.com.au/cobras-bolster-line-up-with-veteran-experience/|title=COBRAS BOLSTER LINE UP WITH VETERAN EXPERIENCE|work=kilsythbasketball.com.au|date=27 November 2009|access-date=15 March 2024}}

National team

Shanahan competed for Australia at the 1995 FIBA Under-19 World Championship.

Coaching career

Shanahan served as player-coach of the Ballarat Miners in the 2007 SEABL season, with the team missing the playoffs.{{cite web|url=http://seabl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/SEABL_2018_Media-Guide01.pdf|title=SEABL 2018 Media Guide|work=SEABL.com.au|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180813030138/http://seabl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/SEABL_2018_Media-Guide01.pdf|archive-date=13 August 2018|page=18}}

In 2008, Shanahan served as head coach of the Waverley Falcons in the Big V.{{cite web|url=https://www.waverleybasketball.com/show_news_item.asp?news=75|title=Championship Men FINAL at Waverley Sunday|work=waverleybasketball.com|date=25 July 2008|access-date=15 March 2024}}

In 2010, Shanahan joined the Coffs Harbour Suns of the Waratah League Division 1 as player-coach.{{cite web|url=https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/nsw/coffs-harbour/sport/a-ray-of-sunshine/news-story/833530108845c908e182f4f9e5c4d110|title=A ray of sunshine|work=The Daily Telegraph|publisher=The Coffs Coast Advocate|date=31 March 2010|access-date=15 March 2024}}{{cite web|url=https://www.nbnnews.com.au/2010/08/14/suns-bow-out-of-state-league-basketball/|title=SUNS BOW OUT OF STATE LEAGUE BASKETBALL|work=nbnnews.com.au|date=14 August 2010|access-date=15 March 2024}} He helped the Suns win the Division 1 state league title in 2012 with grand final MVP honours.{{cite web|url=https://www.bnsw.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/2012-BNSW-Annual-Report.pdf|title=2012 BNSW Annual Report|work=Basketball New South Wales|access-date=15 March 2024}}{{cite web|url=https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/nsw/coffs-harbour/sport/suns-men-are-state-league-champs/news-story/638f0f896e057a712504ece342e13737|title=Suns men are State League champs|work=The Daily Telegraph|publisher=The Coffs Coast Advocate|date=2 September 2012|access-date=15 March 2024}} He left Coffs Harbour Basketball in December 2012 after three years as operations and development manager.{{cite web|url=https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/nsw/coffs-harbour/sport/the-dawn-of-a-new-challenge-for-suns-player-coach-matt/news-story/40b7cf4566c1c7b981aacd0b418da2c6|title=The dawn of a new challenge for Suns player coach Matt|work=The Daily Telegraph|publisher=The Coffs Coast Advocate|date=5 December 2012|access-date=15 March 2024}}

Shanahan joined the Knox Raiders as head coach for the 2013 SEABL season.{{cite web|url=http://www.seabl.com.au/index.php?id=257&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=6205&cHash=22103a58f0|title=MATT SHANAHAN TO COACH KNOX RAIDERS IN 2013|work=SEABL.com.au|date=10 November 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130501021746/http://www.seabl.com.au/index.php?id=257&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=6205&cHash=22103a58f0|archive-date=1 May 2013|access-date=15 March 2024}} He returned as coach in 2014.{{cite web|last=Ryan|first=Conor|url=https://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/east/end-of-era-as-pillars-of-knox-raiders-success-depart-club/news-story/7959b0452edb2ec551729577444d2ce4|title=End of era as pillars of Knox Raiders' success depart club|work=Herald Sun|publisher=Knox Leader|date=5 February 2014|access-date=15 March 2024}} After sitting out the 2015 season, the Raiders returned in 2016 in the Big V. Darryl McDonald was named men's coach, as Shanahan continued on as Knox Basketball's development manager.{{cite web|url=https://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/outer-east/big-v-welcomes-knox-basketball-to-the-fold-after-year-of-turmoil/news-story/bd724fe6523679ec825a54982419df46|title=Big V welcomes Knox Basketball to the fold after year of turmoil|work=Herald Sun|publisher=Knox Leader|date=14 November 2015|access-date=15 March 2024}}

In 2023, Shanahan served as head coach of the Australian Catholic University men's and women's basketball teams in the University Basketball League (UBL).{{cite web|url=https://staff.acu.edu.au/our_university/news/2023/january/new-opportunities-through-sport|title=New opportunities through sport|work=Australian Catholic University|date=18 January 2023|access-date=15 March 2024}}{{cite web|url=https://staff.acu.edu.au/our_university/news/2023/march/university-basketball-league-season-kicks-off|title=University Basketball League season kicks-off|work=Australian Catholic University|date=16 March 2023|access-date=15 March 2024}}

References

External links

[https://nbl.com.au/player/3717/29385/matthew-shanahan NBL profile]
[https://web.archive.org/web/20041127055658/http://www.nbl.com.au/default.aspx?s=wildcats_playerprofile&profile=36 NBL profile (2004)]

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Category:Australian men's basketball players

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Category:Cairns Taipans players

Category:Canberra Cannons players

Category:Hunter Pirates players

Category:North Melbourne Giants players

Category:Perth Wildcats players

Category:South Dragons players

Category:South East Melbourne Magic players

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Category:Basketball players from Melbourne

Category:Sportsmen from Victoria (state)