Profile - Killer B's

In the three seasons from 1986-88, the Hawks boasted one of the NBL’s best playing rosters. Spearheading that cast was the intimidating frontline of Ray Borner, Jim Bateman and Don Bickett - aka The Killer Bs.

In the three seasons from 1986-88, the Hawks boasted one of the NBL’s best playing rosters. Spearheading that cast was the intimidating frontline of Ray Borner, Jim Bateman and Don Bickett - aka The Killer Bs.

Borner was the Australian Boomers starting centre, Bateman provided a potent mix of muscle and finesse at one forward spot and the athletic Bickett added his own unique brand of versatility at the other forward spot.

They didn’t lead the Hawks to a title, but the B’s had fans buzzing in the late 80s