The next generation of Australia’s best and brightest basketballers have been selected to represent the green and gold
Congratulations to the following NSW athletes who have been selected to represent Australia at the FIBA Oceania Under 17 Championships, to be held in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea October 2-7.
The women’s and men’s teams are both defending their titles at the Championship, the first major FIBA event hosted in Papua New Guinea since the global pandemic.
Gems:
Opal Bird – Manly Warringah Sea Eagles / CoE
Jade Crook – Albury Cougars / CoE
Saffron Shiels – Newcastle Falcons / CoE
Draw:
- October 3rd – 8:00pm: PNG vs AUS – Livestream HERE
- October 4th – 5:45pm: AUS vs NZL – Livestream HERE
- October 5th – 1:15pm: SAM vs AUS – Livestream HERE
Emus:
Emmett Adair – Norths Bears / NBA GA
Goc Malual – Sydney Comets
The Emus will be led by Robbie McKinlay (Sutherland Sharks) as Head Coach.
This year’s edition of the tournament will serve as the first step in the qualification process to the 2025 FIBA U19 World Cup with the top two finishers qualifying to the 2024 FIBA U18 Asia Championship.
Draw:
- October 2nd: GUM vs AUS – Livestream HERE
- October 3rd – 3:30pm: AUS vs SAM – Livestream HERE
- October 4th – 8:00pm: NZL vs AUS – Livestream HERE
- October 6th – 4:45pm: PNG vs AUS – Livestream HERE
Media Release: Basketball Australia