SQUAD SET FOR U19 EMU’S AHEAD OF FIBA WORLD CUP

Basketball Australia
Written by Jaylee Ismay
13 February, 2025

Media Release: Basketball Australia 

Basketball Australia has announced an extended 25-player squad for the U19 Emus ahead of the FIBA U19 Men’s Basketball World Cup.

Basketball NSW congratulates Emmett Adair (Norths Bears), Flynn Pavely (Manly Warringah Sea Eagles), James Dyson Merwe (City of Sydney Comets) and Goc Malual (Blacktown Storm)  on their selection, along with Head Coach Robbie McKinlay (Sutherland Sharks/CoE)  and Assistant Coach Jacob Jackomas (City of Sydney Comets).

The selected athletes will take part in an initial training camp at the Centre of Excellence, Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra, from March 17–20 as preparations begin for the upcoming World Cup.

Head Coach Robbie McKinlay and his staff will use the four-day intensive as a foundation for the Emus’ campaign in Switzerland this June.

McKinlay will operate alongside Joel Khalu and Jacob Jackomas who have been selected as assistant coaches. 

“This is the start of the journey towards the World Cup so it’s an exciting time for these young players. We are looking forward to having such a deep and versatile group in camp,” said McKinlay. 

Emmett Adair NSW 
Roor Akhuar VIC 
Che Brogan VIC 
Ryder Cheesman VIC 
Indy Cotton QLD 
Dash Daniels VIC 
Alex Dickeson SA 
James Dyson Merwe NSW
 Luke Fennell VIC 
Jacob Furphy TAS 
Mason Honeyman QLD / NCAA 
Mading Kuany VIC 
Goc Malek NSW
Jesse Mcintosh VIC 
Ajak Nyuon ACT 
Flynn Pavely NSW 
Ned Renfree VIC 
Cooper Rowlings QLD 
Henry Sewell VIC 
Roman Siulepa** QLD 
Marcus Vaughns VIC 
Nash Walker TAS 
Ben Waller VIC 
Jack Whitbourn VIC / NCAA 
Rocco Zikarsky ** QLD