The Oxley College Basketball Club was founded in the early 1980’s by Mr Jack Dempsey. As the club grew the school handed the running of the club over to parents and The Eastern Eagles Basketball Club was formed. The club was largely administered in the early days by Jack and his wife Ailsa.

Together they were President, Secretary, Coach, Team Managers, Co-ordinators and even uniform distributors.

Jack had a heart for boys that needed a little guidance and felt that basketball was a way he could impact on their lives in a positive way.

Jack was heavily involved with the setting up of The Eastern Eagles Basketball Club and his desire was to:

"provide an organisation which stands out in the community for its high standards of conduct and values consistent with those of the Bible"

This wording was incorporated into our constitution and as a committee we aim to fulfill Jack’s dream today.

Jack and Ailsa Dempsey both passed away in October 2003.In memory of Jack we annually present the Jack Dempsey Memorial Trophy together with a $250 voucher to a player we believe is consistently displaying character and sportsmanship reflective of Jack's dream.

Jack Dempsey Memorial Trophy Winners

2004 Andrew Preston
2005 Travis Grey
2006 Scott Gladman
2007 Michael Dickson
2008 Thomas Wright
2009 Ben Shaw