EFFORT and intensity on defence will be a cornerstone of how the Mildura Heat play this Big V Basketball season, according to captain Tarryn Shaddock.

The Division 2 men's side got their season off to the perfect start with a 90-62 victory over Wallan Panthers, and now their attention turns to the high-scoring Maccabi Warriors on Saturday.

The Warriors sunk a division-best 11 three-pointers for ...