Basketball New Zealand announces athletes invited to April Selection Camps

Basketball New Zealand is proud to announce the athletes invited to the 2021 Under 16 and Under 17 April Selection Camps at the end of this month.

The invite-only assemblies are being held at Saint Kentigern College in Auckland, with the Under 16 collection of players meeting from the 23 – 26 April and the Under 17s coming together from 28 April – 1 May.

Basketball New Zealand High Performance General Manager Leonard King says the camps are a great chance for athletes and coaches to get on the page.

“Basketball New Zealand National selection camps are in invaluable tool for the preparation of our Junior National teams.  This camp will see New Zealand best players in our U16 and U17 age groups come together and compete for a spot on our junior National team.

“Our National camps are very competitive and are delivered at a very high level with the best coaches in New Zealand overseeing the teams.

“It’s important for us to take advantage of every single opportunity to further entrench our athletes in the National Style of Play.  Implementing and becoming consistent with our Style of Play is critical to the success of our National teams.”

Athletes selected from the camps will be a part of a fresh FIBA cycle for pinnacle events – Oceania Championships (year one), Asia Championships (year two) and World Cup (year three).

Invitees from the Under 17 age group have been selected by Basketball New Zealand based on their performance at Basketball New Zealand’s Regional Camps in Ashburton, Wellington, Tauranga and Auckland earlier this year. The Under 16s were based on various Basketball New Zealand activities.

“Our camps not only involve team preparation opportunities, each athlete will be tested on their physical capabilities and attributes, receive a free consulting session from a USA college Basketball recruiting service and be involved in some health & wellbeing seminars.

“Final team selection will happen at the conclusion of the U17 and U15 Aon National Championships,” says King.

 

Under 16 Girls

Coaching Staff
Lori McDaniel Head Coach
Ryan Dubbeldam Assistant Coach
Pina Lissaman Assistant Coach
Mel Bennett Camp Coach
Jemma Lawton Team Manager

 

Player Association
Mahina Kukutai-Wairau NORTHLAND BASKETBALL
Amy-Lee Pateman HARBOUR BASKETBALL
Taya Lewis BASKETBALL AUCKLAND
Ritorya Tamilo BASKETBALL AUCKLAND
Waimanu Clarken BASKETBALL AUCKLAND
Rangikahiwa Cooney TAURANGA CITY BASKETBALL
Elise Gilbert WAIKATO BASKETBALL
Hana Lacey-Rameka WAIKATO BASKETBALL
Caitlyn Ward WAIKATO BASKETBALL
Kaelani Albert-Neha WAIKATO BASKETBALL
Tannika Leger-Walker WAIKATO BASKETBALL
Lane Gough WAIKATO COUNTRY BASKETBALL
Alyssa Webster ROTORUA BASKETBALL
Carly Ohia ROTORUA BASKETBALL
Madison Cunningham BASKETBALL HAWKE’S BAY
Hannah Lee NEW PLYMOUTH BASKETBALL
Lilly Taulelei WELLINGTON BASKETBALL
Holly Morgan WELLINGTON BASKETBALL
Maia Jones NELSON BASKETBALL
Ivy Brown NORTH CANTERBURY BASKETBALL
Ashlyn Rean NORTH CANTERBURY BASKETBALL
Karereatua Williams CANTERBURY BASKETBALL
Ella Mahuika CANTERBURY BASKETBALL
Lauren Whittaker CANTERBURY BASKETBALL
Laura Ring BASKETBALL OTAGO
Draun Forbes HARBOUR BASKETBALL
Thaya Shaw BASKETBALL AUCKLAND
Rebecca Moors HARBOUR BASKETBALL
TeRina Cameron- Tana NORTHLAND BASKETBALL

 

Under 16 Boys

Coaching Staff
Mel Downer Head Coach
Daron Larsen Assistant Coach
Jayden Smith Assistant Coach
Jack Williamson Assistant Coach
Scott Richardson Team Manager

 

Player Association
Julius Halaifonua HARBOUR BASKETBALL
Dante Matakatea WAITAKERE WEST AUCKLAND BASKETBALL
Kalid Petzer BASKETBALL AUCKLAND
Barri Merimo BASKETBALL AUCKLAND
William Shortt BASKETBALL AUCKLAND
William Ikahihifo COUNTIES-MANUKAU BASKETBALL
William Passi COUNTIES-MANUKAU BASKETBALL
George Turner COUNTIES-MANUKAU BASKETBALL
Seth Whinney TAURANGA CITY BASKETBALL
Landen Monks TAURANGA CITY BASKETBALL
Harlan Roudon TE AROHA BASKETBALL
Usher Robson WAIKATO BASKETBALL
Desmond Niko Faalupega WAIKATO BASKETBALL
Jago Robertson NEW PLYMOUTH BASKETBALL
Hikaia Lambert BASKETBALL MANAWATU
Rewi Va’a WELLINGTON BASKETBALL
Levi Martin CANTERBURY BASKETBALL
Louie Gordon CANTERBURY BASKETBALL
Nic Book CANTERBURY BASKETBALL
George Grant BASKETBALL OTAGO
Noah McDowall BASKETBALL OTAGO
Brody John Perry FRANKLIN BASKETBALL
Maui Jones COUNTIES-MANUKAU BASKETBALL
Dontae Russo-Nance WAITAKERE WEST AUCKLAND BASKETBALL

 

 

Under 17 Girls

Coaching Staff
Tyler Wilkinson Head Coach
Natalie Visger Assistant Coach
Leyton Haddelton Camp Coach
Chelsea Savage Camp Coach
Freda Riwai Camp Coach
Kat Wills Team Manager

 

Player Association
Qaizden Stephano HARBOUR BASKETBALL
Teuila Fa’alogo HARBOUR BASKETBALL
Florence Dallow HARBOUR BASKETBALL
Izzy Pugh HARBOUR BASKETBALL
Alexandra Moore HARBOUR BASKETBALL
Kellie Taehiao HARBOUR BASKETBALL
Taumaia Malolo BASKETBALL AUCKLAND
Lilly Parke BASKETBALL AUCKLAND
Sarah-Joy Aruwa BASKETBALL AUCKLAND
Maya Taingahue BASKETBALL AUCKLAND
Savannah Cook BASKETBALL AUCKLAND
Sydney Neale WAIKATO BASKETBALL
Taiana Day WAIKATO BASKETBALL
Maia Chandler WAIKATO BASKETBALL
Aria Jane Cowley WAIKATO BASKETBALL
Dekoda Roberts ROTORUA BASKETBALL
Zeta Schuler BASKETBALL HAWKE’S BAY
Teghan Omelvena-Ngatai NEW PLYMOUTH BASKETBALL
Lauren Amaya Tewhata NEW PLYMOUTH BASKETBALL
Jyordanna Davey HUTT VALLEY BASKETBALL
Tia-Calais Remuera HUTT VALLEY BASKETBALL
Ebony-Shavaugn Vole HUTT VALLEY BASKETBALL
Olivia Cromarty NORTH CANTERBURY BASKETBALL
Eva Marryatt CANTERBURY BASKETBALL
Kate Herman CANTERBURY BASKETBALL
Maddie Morrow CANTERBURY BASKETBALL
Grace Cameron CANTERBURY BASKETBALL
Kyla Lynch-Brown CANTERBURY BASKETBALL
Grace Southby BASKETBALL OTAGO
Maddie Tinnock SOUTHLAND BASKETBALL
Tawhirikura Doyle WELLINGTON BASKETBALL

 

Under 17 Boys

Coaching Staff
Miles Pearce Head Coach
Justin Bailey Assistant Coach
Sarah Molisa Camp Coach
Tyler Harrison – Hunt Camp Coach
Shay Haira Camp Coach
Brent Lay Team Manager

 

Player Association
Charlie Dalton HARBOUR BASKETBALL
Tom Beattie HARBOUR BASKETBALL
Zion Anderson HARBOUR BASKETBALL
Jacob Fotu HARBOUR BASKETBALL
Ezekiel Priest HARBOUR BASKETBALL
Joshua Muggleston BASKETBALL AUCKLAND
Luka Vea BASKETBALL AUCKLAND
River Drefers BASKETBALL AUCKLAND
Salem Broughton TAURANGA CITY BASKETBALL
Reegan Green TAURANGA CITY BASKETBALL
Lanson Randell BASKETBALL HAWKE’S BAY
Matthew Foss BASKETBALL MANAWATU
Campbell Scott BASKETBALL MANAWATU
Rufus Rusholme Cobb WELLINGTON BASKETBALL
Piripi Tapsell WELLINGTON BASKETBALL
Connor Pritchard NORTH CANTERBURY BASKETBALL
Hunter Adam CANTERBURY BASKETBALL
Jordan Braithwaite CANTERBURY BASKETBALL
Tom Harrison CANTERBURY BASKETBALL
Riley Sa MID CANTERBURY BASKETBALL
Danyon Ashcroft NORTH OTAGO BASKETBALL
Eric Peita BASKETBALL OTAGO
Kalem Tanoa BASKETBALL MANAWATU
Viliami Masila WELLINGTON BASKETBALL
Gareth Washer NEW PLYMOUTH BASKETBALL