The 2024 Spalding Waratah Junior Premier League & U12 State Championships season concluded with an electrifying weekend of finals, showcasing the best of youth basketball in New South Wales from August 2-4.
Over the course of the three days, 64 teams across eight divisions demonstrated their skills, determination, and sportsmanship, culminating in an unforgettable finals weekend. The atmosphere was palpable, demonstrating the hard work and dedication of all participants throughout the season.
Basketball NSW extends heartfelt thanks to the coaches, managers, technical officials, volunteers, delegates, athletes, and their parents and carers. Their unwavering commitment was vital to the season’s success, ensuring that every game was played with integrity and enthusiasm.
Special appreciation goes to Penrith Basketball Association, Hawkesbury Basketball Association, and the staff and volunteers across the three venues—Penrith Valley Regional Sports Stadium, Hawkesbury Indoor Stadium, and St Paul’s Grammar School. Their outstanding efforts in hosting the finals weekend provided a seamless and memorable experience for everyone involved.
We would also like to extend our gratitude to Penrith City Council for their support in Presenting the weekend, along with Councillor Todd Carney, Mayor of Penrith for attending to assist with our Medal Presentations.
Congratulations to all the 2024 winners, MVPs, and the referees appointed to the grand final matches.
The full list of achievements is provided below:
U12 Girls
Winners: Sydney Comets
Runners Up: Hills Hornets
MVP: #14 Anna Li, Sydney Comets
Appointed Technical Officials: Hayden Blais & Lilly Hogan
U12 Boys
Winners: Sydney Comets
Runners Up: Hornsby Ku-Ring-Gai Spiders
MVP: #13 Temuge Munkhsaikhan, Sydney Comets
Appointed Technical Officials: Christopher Nader & Vince Bolos
U14 Girls
Winners: Central Coast Rebels
Runners Up: Penrith Panthers
MVP: #11 Molly Smith, Central Coast Rebels
Appointed Technical Officials: Lucas Nicol & Caitlyn Bloomfield
U14 Boys
Winners: Norths Bears
Runners Up: Newcastle Falcons
MVP: #60 Lucas Ajaka, Norths Bears
Appointed Technical Officials: Lachlan Nicholas & Ashton Tulk
U16 Girls
Winners: Sydney Comets
Runners Up: Illawarra Hawks
MVP: #10 Mia Marshall, Sydney Comets
Appointed Technical Officials: Jake Jennings & Emmy Prykiel
U16 Boys
Winners: Bankstown Bruins
Runners Up: Norths Bears
MVP: #10 Antonio Browne, Bankstown Bruins
Appointed Technical Officials: Ryan Blundell & Heath Williams
U18 Girls
Winners: Norths Bears
Runners Up: Coffs Harbour Suns
MVP: #22 Ruby Perkins, Norths Bears
Appointed Technical Officials: Maddie Suprain & Davina Kuang
U18 Boys
Winners: Norths Bears
Runners Up: Sydney Comets
MVP: #21 Joaquin Gonzalez, Norths Bears
Appointed Technical Officials: Yashar Elliin & Bailey Baxter
As the season comes to a close, Basketball NSW looks forward to continuing to foster the growth and development of basketball in the state. The future is bright for our young athletes, and we can’t wait to see what the next season holds.
To view the photo gallery from the 2024 finals weekend, please CLICK HERE.