Anonymous
Years ago

U17 squads chosen ahead of first camps in Feb

a couple of new faces
Cher Maker
Ben Simmons

Australian U17 Boys' Basketball Squad

Sam Daly, SA, Sturt Sabres
Josh Derksen, QLD, Toowoomba
Mirko Djeric, NSW, Bankstown
Nick Duncan, NSW, Manly Warringah
Dante Exum, VIC, Keilor
Matt Jackson, VIC, Diamond Valley
Sam Johns , SA, Southern Tigers
Tanner Krebs, TAS, Grenadiers
Fabijan Krslovic, NSW, Northern Suburbs
Michael Luxford, VIC, Werribee Devils
Cher Maker, NSW, Newington College
Darcy Malone, ACT, West Belconnen
Jonathan Mbakwe, NSW, Sydney City Comets
Christian Petracca, VIC, Bulleen
Jack Purchase, VIC, Melbourne Tigers
Ben Simmons, VIC Metro, Knox
Cade Towers, QLD, Southern Districts Spartans
Felix von Hofe, VIC Metro, Melbourne Tigers

Head Coach: Guy Molloy

Australian U17 Women’s Basketball Squad

Kaylee Biddell, SA Country
Louise Brown, VIC Metro
Stephanie Collins, VIC Metro
Alicia Froling, QLD North
Keely Froling, QLD North
Kate Hewett, NSW Country
Grace Lennox, Tasmania
Tiana Mangakahia, QLD South
Molly Matthews, VIC Country
Amanda Meinking, VIC Metro
Vanessa Panousis, NSW Metro
Dani Pearce, VIC Country
Lauren Scherf, VIC Metro
Alanna Smith, VIC Metro
Brodie Theodore, VIC Metro
Carly Turner, VIC Metro
Kristy Wallace, QLD South
Abigail Wehrung, VIC Country

Head Coach: Marissa Fillipou

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Anonymous
Years ago

words from head coach of the U17 Men's program, Guy Molloy

"I think it’s fair to say that those 12 players who won the Oceania Championship have the first right at defending those positions having won it in 2011; however we’ve always been very clear to those 12 players to say that selection in 2011 does not automatically mean selection in 2012," he said.

"But I will say that we were one of the smaller, less athletic teams in the 2010 Worlds, and the indications are that this team will be bigger across the board and more athletic and that is an exciting prospect as well,” he said.

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Anonymous
Years ago

What a great pity the 2 South Australian Assistant Coaches involved in U17 girls program were not able to get more SA representation in the squad. A couple of SA metro girls are very unlucky not to be included.

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Anonymous
Years ago

Who are the standouts in the boys? Any future Boomers?

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CP3
Years ago

Just because there are 2 SA Asst Coaches with the Oz U-17 Girls Team doesnt mean that more SA Metro Girls should be picked! Every player should be picked on their own talent & merit not on where the Coaching Panel orginate from!

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Anonymous
Years ago

Exum. Duncan if he keeps growing. Simmons and mirko

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LC
Years ago

Exum and Simmons, sons of ex-NBL imports now Australian citizens are outstanding prospects.

And just to add, Jack is son of former NBLer Nigel.

Am I right in assuming Cher Maker related to Thon?

Also, are the Froling girls related to former NBLer Shane?

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Anonymous
Years ago

I would think all the players could possibly play NBL if they knuckle down to basketball

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Rob
Years ago

Tanner Krebs is the son of former NBL player Dan. He was outstanding at the U16 nationals and could be anything.
Word out of Tassie is that he is a better scorer than Greenwood.

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LC
Years ago

Thanks Rob...

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Waxy
Years ago

Tanner krebs is terrible

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Anonymous
Years ago

duncan shall be dunkin' he can play

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Anonymous
Years ago

mirko is awesome

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Anonymous
Years ago

LC, Yes, Froling "twins" are Shane's daughters

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Ballin
Years ago

Tanner Krebs is terrible??
He is legit, at 3 on 3 this week in Sydney he was the best player there by far and he was two years younger than most players.

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Ballin
Years ago

Tanner Krebs is terrible?
He is legit, at under 19 3x3 in Sydney he was by far the best player there he was the main reason Tas came 2nd, he is one of the best scorers ive seen for his age in a long time, he is a terrific 3 point shooter and can get to the ring with ease, he is getting good minutes in SEABL, I really like this kid he will be one to keepp an eye on in these next few years.

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SMA
Years ago

Krebs is a definite talent! Great read in the game and very coach able.

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Opiniondoesntmakeitafact
Years ago

Reply #344123
re: U17 squads chosen ahead of first camps in Feb

Tanner Krebs is the son of former NBL player Dan. He was outstanding at the U16 nationals and could be anything.
Word out of Tassie is that he is a better scorer than Greenwood.

Sorry Rob, but can't let this pass without comment.
Without a doubt the kid can play and has huge potential. But a " better scorer than Greenwood." Really? Big statement, mate. Huey's got the runs on the board. Huge nationals, AIS scholarship and college career underway. The U16 nats you refer to. Have checked out the games in that comp and the two finals the Tas boys played - guess what - he didn't score more than a handful of points in each game. Games that were both lost. Outstanding nationals - no. Pool games are one thing, finals entirely another. The purpose of my post is not to rubbish the said player - in fact I reckon he'll go a long way - it's just to highlight that many statements put forward in these forums are made without foundation.

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U17 squads chosen ahead of first camps in Feb

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