The 2025 State Cup concluded over the weekend, highlighting the exceptional standard of basketball across New South Wales.
Throughout the competition, teams competed for State Cup honours in their respective divisions, delivering high-quality performances and demonstrating exemplary sportsmanship.
Basketball NSW extends its sincere appreciation to the coaches, managers, technical officials, referees, volunteers, and delegates whose dedication and professionalism were instrumental in the successful delivery of the event.
We also acknowledge and thank Shoalhaven Basketball Association, Illawarra Basketball Association along with Illawarra Sports Stadium for their outstanding efforts in hosting the 2025 State Cup. Their organisation, commitment, and hospitality ensured a positive experience for all athletes, officials, and spectators.
Basketball NSW would like to extend its thanks to the Right Honourable Lord Mayor of Wollongong Tania Brown, Federal Member for Wollongong Alison Byrnes & Minister for Planning and Public Places and State Member for Wollongong Paul Scully for their time and support in assisting with several presentations on the Sunday at the Snakepit. Their presence and contribution added to the sense of celebration and community at the event.
We also gratefully acknowledge Destination Wollongong for their valued partnership in supporting the 2025 State Cup for our Under 12 and Under 14 competitions.
Basketball NSW congratulates all finalists, champions, and appointed referees on their achievements, as listed below:
Under 12 Boys Winners – Inner West Bulls
Under 12 Boys Runners Up – Sydney Comets
Appointed Technical Officials – Ryan Truong & Lyla Nardo
Under 12 Girls Winners – Sydney Comets
Under 12 Girls Runners Up – Hills Hornets Red
Appointed Technical Officials – Cara Eades & Finn Wood
Under 14 Boys Winners – Blacktown Storm
Under 14 Boys Runners Up – Albury Cougars
Appointed Technical Officials – Tim Bloomfield & Katelyn Rawlinson
Under 14 Girls Winners – Coffs Harbour Suns
Under 14 Girls Runners Up – Blacktown Storm
Appointed Technical Officials – Ciara Jean-Baptiste & Angus Clarke
Under 16 Boys Winners – Norths Bears
Under 16 Boys Runners Up – Sydney Comets
Appointed Technical Officials – Joshua Elsom & Alice Godfrey
Under 16 Girls Winners – Maitland Mustangs
Under 16 Girls Runners Up – Sydney Comets
Appointed Technical Officials – Maya Horgan & Cooper Skelly
Under 18 Boys Winners – Marrickville Spirit Blue
Under 18 Boys Runners Up – Blacktown Storm
Appointed Technical Officials – Alexander Palmer & Damon Koles
Under 18 Girls Winners – Sutherland Sharks
Under 18 Girls Runners Up – Inner West Bulls
Appointed Technical Officials – Lachy Francis & Reegan Fokes
Basketball NSW would like to recognise the Most Valuable Players from the 2025 State Cup, listed below:
Under 12 Boys MVP – Jacob Rangitahataha (Inner West, no. 28)
Under 12 Girls MVP – Holly Holmes (Sydney, no. 11)
Under 14 Boys MVP – Bastien Milicevic (Blacktown, no. 93)
Under 14 Girls MVP – Blair Hofman (Coffs, no. 14)
Under 16 Boys MVP – Luca Farmer (Norths, no. 43)
Under 16 Girls MVP – Daniella Otto (Maitland, no. 13)
Under 18 Boys MVP – Nico Palacio (Marrickville, no. 1)
Under 18 Girls MVP – Evie Gooding (Sutherland, no. 6)
CLICK HERE to view the Program.
To view the photo gallery from the 2025 Waratah State Cup, please CLICK HERE.