Bernard Dent is a long-standing member of the Cairns Basketball community and currently serves as Vice President of Cairns Basketball Incorporated (CBI). Bernard has been involved in basketball for more than 40 years, giving him a deep connection to the sport and a strong understanding of its impact on the local community.

 

Bernard has been a member of the CBI Board for over eight years and is driven by a desire to support the association in any way he can. He is particularly passionate about junior development, with a strong focus on helping young players grow not only as athletes, but as people. Ensuring the continued development of juniors and the sustainable growth of the association is at the heart of his work on the board.

 

What motivates Bernard most is seeing young players progress through the ranks, gaining confidence, skills and life lessons through basketball. Outside of the sport, he enjoys spending time with his family, golf, and horse racing.