Basketball Australia: Media Release
Nineteen talented young hopefuls will battle for a spot on the final team set to compete at the Asia Oceania Championships (AOZs) in November.
The Under 23 Australian Spinners are gearing up for an exciting few months to round out the year, starting with a selection camp from 26-29 September on the Sunshine Coast, followed by the Asia Oceania Championships (AOZs) in Bangkok, Thailand, from 16-22 November.
The camp will be a crucial preparation phase, as the top three teams at the AOZs will qualify for the Under 23 World Cup to be held in mid 2025.
Basketball NSW is excited to share that two NSW athletes have been selected within the squad: Ethan Hallak & Jackson Gray, along with Head Coach Brett Stibners.
Head Coach Brett Stibners OAM emphasises the importance of a rigorous selection process as the team prepares for the challenges ahead.
“We will be putting players through challenges to see what their strength and weaknesses are so we can put them in positions to succeed on the court, as well as providing feedback in where they can improve.”
As the junior wheelchair program continues to evolve, Stibners envisions a future where the team’s goals go beyond immediate success, focusing on instilling lifelong skills and a genuine connection to basketball.
“My hope for the Spinners is that I want them learn how to play the game right way and find a love for it like I have.”
Squad List:
Ethan Joseph Hallak – NSW
Jackson Thomas Gray – NSW
Alexander Riley Blackmore – SA
Kane Lachlan Downie – SA
Brady Cochrane – VIC
Mitchell Bond – VIC
Braydon Ray Packer – QLD
Mitchell Connor Duncan – QLD
Cooper Emerson Spillane – SA
Natthaphon Hongsri – WA
Eithen Leard* – QLD (Italy)
Rhys Higgins – VIC
