It comes as Steve Wright's four year tenure in the top job comes to an end.

Smith has been a part of the Bandits' board for the past four years and has been vice-president for three.

The incoming president said while he has big shoes to fill, he's excited for the challenge.

"I think Steve has done an immaculate job for the last four years as president," Smith said.

"He's set the ground work for exciting times ahead for the Bandits.

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"I felt like I was prepared to stick my hand up to help continue to grow the club."

The Border outfit will head into their second season in the NBL1 competition next year, while the Bandits youth league teams are preparing for their first season in the Big V after making the switch from the NSW Waratah Basketball league.

Smith also has a family connection to the club, with daughter Tahli taking out the womens youth league's most valuable player award this season.

Smith said the club was showing positive signs that they were moving in the right direction.

"We'd love it to turn into a nice big club that all players in Albury-Wodonga would like to aspire to be a part of at some stage," Smith said.

Outgoing president Wright is gearing up to take on his new job as Wodonga and District Turf Club's general manager after it was announced last month.

Brad Chalmers is locked in to coach the Bandits men's side again, with a new women's coach still to come.