to a men's representative team in the NBL, the women's program was also a founding member of the historic Women's National Basketball League (WNBL) in 1981. The West Adelaide "Lady" Bearcats competed in the WNBL for 12 seasons (1981–1992). The 1984 season was the highlight of their tenure as they claimed the minor premiership and contested the 1984 WNBL Grand Final, where they lost 78–65 to the Nunawading Spectres. During the teams' time in the NBL and WNBL, both men's and women's sides continued to compete in the SA State League. West Adelaide won four straight men's state league championships between 1979 and 1982, while the women won three championships between 1983 and 1992. NBL honour roll NBL Season by season 1982 NBL Championship team Coach: Ken Richardson References External links WABC's official website Premier League (Australia) teams Defunct National Basketball League (Australia) teams Basketball clubs in Adelaide Basketball teams established in 1957 1957 establishments in Australia