Pete
Years ago
u/20 national championships teams and previews
With only a week to go until the start of the nationals. I thought that i might update all the teams and then preview each team over the next few days.
This is only for the womens, as i really dont know a huge amount about the mens comp.
NSW
Jaimee Cohen - second year, played last year average of 20 mins a game for 3.3 points, 1.7 asssists and 6.5 rebounds
Elise Pitcher - played for the 2008 u/18 NSW metro team, but was not selected for the 2009 u/20 team. A good defensive player.
Ellie Gleeson - second year, average of 25mins last year for 5.5, 1.5, 1.8. High score of 11.
Carly Boag - First time in a state team since 2007.
Danielle Daoud - Second year players, averages 12 minutes last year for 1.3, 2, 1.7.
Allyson Brown - first year player who averages 14 points and 8 rebounds at last years u/18 nationals
Ashleigh Karaitiana - First year player. Averages of 14.6, 3.6, 5.6 at last years u/18 nationals
Hayley Lepaio - First year player, averages of 5.6, 1, 5.9 in u/18 last year
Emma Mahady - first year, averages of 13, 2, 6 in u/18 last year
Paige Melville - first year, averages of 9.4, 2.6, 2.4 in u/18 2009
The NSW team seems to be a little bit inexperienced at u/20 level with only 3 players returning from last years tournament however they do seem to have a few minutes between them. A good balanced team overall, and everyone will have to play extremely well for them to have a realistic chance.
Predicted finish 4th
Part 2 - New Zealand later tonight
