Local hero: Ray Borner on his return to coaching the Ballarat Miners

The four-time Olympian is determined to develop local talent and build sustainable success at his hometown team.

Photo credit: supplied - Ballarat Miners/Kirstin Pluck Gameday Sports Photography

Ray Borner is one of Ballarat’s favourite sons. Born in the city in 1962, he became one of the most decorated bigs of his era, representing the Boomers at four Olympic Games and four FIBA World Championships, winning an NBL Most Valuable Player award (1985) and playing a st…