The tournament, celebrating its 43rd year, will run semi-finals and grand finals at the Arc.

Its two main grades — A reserve men and A reserve women — headline the Australia Day long weekend competition’s final day.

Warrnambool Basketball Incorporated senior committee chairman Tim Rayner said south-west teams, along with visitors including Big V-aligned clubs Melbourne University and Hawthorn Magic, were expected to do well in the play-offs. 

They are among 46 teams, from as far as Adelaide, in a five-division field.

Rayner said more than 100 games were played over the first two days. 

“It’s gone smoothly. There’s been a lot of good basketball,” he said.

“In master men’s, a local team Celtics have performed really well and they are looking forward to finals. In B women, Parker, a local team including Katie O’Keefe, is doing extremely well.”

Rayner said referee co-ordinator Scott Stickland had helped the event run on track.

“As chairman I thank the senior committee for working tirelessly for putting the event on,” he said.

“Lots of people come year after year.

“It’s good for everyone to meet up and see old friends.”

Meanwhile, Warrnambool Seahawks will play Horsham Hornets in an away Country Basketball League south-west conference semi-final next weekend.

The Seahawks trounced Timboon Taipans 118-81 in the final home-and-away round on Saturday night to shore up fourth spot.

The Shane Smith-coached side finished with an 8-6 record. 

Timboon went winless in its maiden season, and Terang Tornadoes, which suffered a 91-79 loss to Colac on Saturday night, finished with four victories.

Portland fell one game outside the finals with seven wins to its credit.

Warrnambool Mermaids will host Horsham Hornets’ female side in a semi-final after finishing the five-team competition in second spot.