{"id":2318,"date":"2019-01-30T17:19:30","date_gmt":"2019-01-30T07:19:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/basketball.draftcentral.com.au\/?p=2318"},"modified":"2019-01-30T17:20:26","modified_gmt":"2019-01-30T07:20:26","slug":"victorian-under-18-representatives-named-for-australian-junior-championships","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/basketball\/victorian-under-18-representatives-named-for-australian-junior-championships\/","title":{"rendered":"Victorian Under-18 representatives named for Australian Junior Championships"},"content":{"rendered":"

BASKETBALL Victoria has today announced the Under-18 Victorian squads<\/a> for the 2019 Australian Junior Championships in April. The Vic Metro and Vic Country squads for both men and women were released today, with 10 players and five emergencies in each team. The tournament, to be held in Townsville from April 13-19, will see the country’s best young basketball stars going head-to-head as they strive to take out national glory.<\/p>\n

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VICTORIA COUNTRY U18 MEN \u2013 TEAM LIST<\/strong><\/p>\n

Charlie Molan \u2013 Ballarat
\nJordan Michel \u2013 Shepparton
\nDyson Daniels \u2013 Bendigo
\nChristian D\u2019Angelo \u2013 Traralgon
\nEthan Fiegert \u2013 Ballarat
\nPatrick Ryan \u2013 Phillip Island
\nKeith Robinson \u2013 Phillip Island
\nHamish Carey \u2013 Geelong
\nWilliam Smythe \u2013 Bendigo
\nAustin McKenzie \u2013 Horsham<\/p>\n

EMERGENCIES\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Liam Porter \u2013 Southern Peninsula
\nAustin Shelley \u2013 Pakenham
\nDylan McCauley \u2013 Bendigo
\nTonga Matapule Otutaha \u2013 Melton
\nOscar Hide \u2013 Benalla<\/p>\n

COACH LUCAS ALLEN SAYS:\u00a0<\/strong>“Every year at this time it is exciting,\u201d Allen said. \u201cWe\u2019re all full of confidence and energy ahead of our campaign starting \u2013 the opportunity to get to work every weekend with the best athletes that Country Victoria has to offer never gets old. \u201cWe believe we have selected a team that is versatile, highly skilled and can play at a fast pace. \u201cThere is no player within our team that is pigeon-holed into only being able to play a single position which is certainly exciting.\u201d<\/p>\n

TEAM STAFF<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head Coach: Lucas Allen \u2013 Southern Peninsula
\nAssistant Coach: Joshua Waight \u2013 Shepparton
\nAssistant Coach: Ryan McKew \u2013 Ballarat
\nTeam Manager:\u00a0 Scott Ramsay \u2013 Southern Peninsula
\nDevelopment Coach \/ Selector: Brenton O\u2019Brien \u2013 Geelong
\nMentor: Simon Pritchard<\/p>\n

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Pic: Basketball Victoria<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

VICTORIA METROPOLITAN U18 MEN \u2013 TEAM LIST<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mason Perry\u00a0 \u2013 Dandenong
\nJoshua Giddey \u2013 Melbourne Tigers \/ CoE
\nLeyi Adebayo \u2013 Dandenong
\nMatthew Debney \u2013 Eltham
\nPaul Tsapatolis \u2013 Melbourne Tigers
\nMarcus Windhager \u2013 Dandenong
\nJosh Duach \u2013 Kilsyth
\nHarry Johnson \u2013 Knox
\nZac Taylor \u2013 Dandenong
\nRiley Simmons \u2013 Dandenong<\/p>\n

EMERGENCIES\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Roosevelt Williams \u2013 Kilsyth
\nErik Kafritsas \u2013 Diamond Valley
\nNicholas Woodall \u2013 Bulleen
\nJyelin Moli \u2013 Dandenong
\nLachlan Vander Vorm\u00a0 \u2013 Kilsyth
\nHarrison Bowater \u2013 Dandenong
\nCurtis Brecko \u2013 Nunawading<\/p>\n

COACH DARREN PERRY SAYS:\u00a0<\/strong> \u201cThe 2019 team will be quick, be able to play any style of game, be disruptive on defence and have players that can play multiple positions at both ends of the floor,\u201d Perry said. \u201cJosh Giddey<\/strong> has been accepted to the COE (Centre of Excellence) this year and it\u2019s his first state selection so he\u2019ll be looking to make a significant impact and Paul Tsapatolis<\/strong> is the most experienced player representing Victoria Metro and will provide the interior play we need to be successful. \u201cWhile these two guys will be a focal point for opposition defences, the coaching staff is looking forward to all 10 players making valuable contributions over the course of the tournament.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a serious task to evaluate and select players ready to represent the state at any time \u2013 it\u2019s exciting for the group to compete with four first time representatives, five second time representatives and one third time representative. \u201cThere\u2019s a great mix of seven top age and three bottom age players and to have nine clubs represented in the wider squad to prepare for the Nationals \u2013 Eltham, Melbourne, Keilor, Dandenong, Diamond Valley, Knox, Kilsyth, Bulleen and Nunawading.\u201d<\/p>\n

TEAM STAFF<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head Coach: Darren Perry \u2013 Dandenong
\nAssistant Coach: Craig Stratford \u2013 Eltham
\nAssistant Coach: Darren Smith \u2013 Nunawading
\nTeam Manager: Mark Sainsbery \u2013 McKinnon
\nDev Coach \/ Selector: Zach Moult \u2013 Kilsyth
\nMentor: Simon Mitchell \u2013 South East Melbourne Phoenix<\/p>\n

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VICTORIA COUNTRY U18 WOMEN \u2013 TEAM LIST<\/strong><\/p>\n

Alisha Knights \u2013 Geelong
\nJade Melbourne \u2013 Traralgon
\nPaige Price \u2013 Southern Peninsula
\nOlivia Pollerd \u2013 Southern Peninsula
\nPiper Dunlop \u2013 Bendigo
\nCarly Remmos \u2013 Geelong
\nCharli Dobson \u2013 Southern Peninsula
\nVictoria Ikenasio \u2013 Keilor
\nEmirson Devenie \u2013 Traralgon
\nGemma Simon \u2013 Southern Peninsula<\/p>\n

EMERGENCIES\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Olivia Noter \u2013\u00a0 Bendigo
\nTess Barnes \u2013 Bendigo
\nTayha Watkins \u2013 Seymour
\nMagdalene Kratochvil \u2013 Bellarine
\nMakaela Zeldenryk \u2013 Warragul
\nMeg McCarthy \u2013 Bendigo<\/p>\n

COACH SHARON DENHAM SAYS:<\/strong>\u00a0\u201cOur team has great flexibility within the group at both ends of the floor which displays an exciting brand of basketball,\u201d Denham said. \u201cWe feel our defensive mindset, versatility and highly competitive nature will provide us with the best opportunity for success with our team goals. \u201cOur talented athletes all have the ability to positively impact our team success. \u201cWith added experience and leadership through our recent Australian representatives Olivia Pollerd<\/strong>, Jade Melbourne<\/strong>, Paige Price<\/strong> and Piper Dunlop<\/strong>, we believe our group with thrive and play with pride for Victoria Country.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt has been pleasing and challenging to see the high standard of talented athletes constantly competing from the selection process to now. \u201cWe are looking forward to the next phase of our AJC campaign with the continual development of this group as we work towards achieving our goals.\u201d<\/p>\n

TEAM STAFF<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head Coach: Sharon Denham \u2013 Swan Hill
\nAssistant Coach: Emma Henry \u2013 Wodonga
\nAssistant Coach: Haydn Kirkwood \u2013 Wodonga
\nTeam Manager: Wendy Campbell \u2013 Traralgon
\nDevelopment Coach \/ Selector: Jo Bowie \u2013 Hamilton
\nMentor: Lori Chizik \u2013 McKinnon<\/p>\n

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Pic: Basketball Victoria<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

VICTORIA METROPOLITAN U18 WOMEN \u2013 TEAM LIST<\/strong><\/p>\n

Alannah Chatfield \u2013 Knox
\nCharlise Dunn \u2013 Knox
\nKeeley Evans \u2013 Diamond Valley
\nLuisa Fakalata \u2013 Nunawading
\nLeia Hanafin \u2013 Dandenong
\nCasey Valenti-Paea \u2013 Bulleen
\nGemma Potter \u2013 Bulleen \/ CoE
\nErin Riley \u2013 Bulleen
\nKayla Salmons \u2013 Altona
\nEmily Sewell \u2013 Dandenong<\/p>\n

EMERGENCIES<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hannah Rapp \u2013 Dandenong
\nMeg Robinson \u2013 Knox
\nSarae Beveridge \u2013 Nunawading
\nHailey Merrigan \u2013 Dandenong
\nGeorgia Baldwin \u2013 Knox
\nRhiannon Ockwell \u2013 Knox<\/p>\n

COACH REECE POTTER SAYS:<\/strong>\u00a0\u201cOur 2019 Vic Metro team is an extremely talented group that go legitimately 10 players deep,\u201d Potter said. \u201cThe height, length, shooting and overall skill package of the group in all positions will make this team an exciting group to watch come the nationals in April. \u201cIt is never easy to decide on the final make up, however I believe the final group we have selected will perform well and represent Vic Metro with pride and passion.<\/p>\n

\u201cReturning players from last year\u2019s under-18 championship team, Gemma Potter<\/strong> and Erin Riley<\/strong> will play important roles in leading our team to defend our title in Townsville. There are also number of new players in our team this year with Kayla Salmons<\/strong>, Leia Hanafin<\/strong>, Keeley Evans<\/strong> and Alannah Chatfield<\/strong> all representing Vic Metro at an Australian Junior Championship for the first time, so it will be great to see them perform in the Navy blue uniform come April.<\/p>\n

\u201cOverall, the squad is great mix of talent and experience and I greatly look forward to working with this group over the next few months in the lead up to the nationals. \u201cOur team and staff are greatly looking forward to the challenge of representing Vic Metro and attempting to continue the rich history of success that Vic Metro has had in this tournament previously.\u201d<\/p>\n

TEAM STAFF<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head Coach: Reece Potter \u2013 Werribee
\nAssistant Coach: Lloyd Klaman \u2013 Melbourne
\nAssistant Coach: Jess May \u2013 Frankston
\nTeam Manager: Lisa Page
\nDev Coach \/ Selector: Georgia Clarke \u2013 Bulleen
\nMentor: Guy Molloy \u2013 Melbourne Boomers<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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