Next gen hoopers: Aussie stars gather on Gold Coast for school champs

Future star ballers from across the country have gathered on the Gold Coast this week for the 2024 Foot Locker Australia School Championships.

Future star ballers from across the country have gathered on the Gold Coast for the 2024 Basketball Australia School Championships, the week-long tournament attracting schools from east to west.

As the 13 men’s and seven women’s divisions get underway, we’re on the hunt to find the top talents across under-17s and under-15s division 1 plus under-20s division 2.

From speedy sharp shooters to elite rim protectors, see the full list of stand outs of whose names are sure to become household.

To see the full list of the Gold Coast Bulletin's hand-picked top players from U17 and U15 division 1, click here

Boys 

Southport SHS (QLD) U17s

37 - Sam Scott
A strong target under the basket with the handles to move the ball around before steering his way through traffic in the key.

Flinders College (VIC) U17

10 - Jack Nagy
Elite shooter with a range of shots to boast. Particularly accurate jump shot and will catch his player off guard to draw the foul.

Barker College (NSW) U15

00 - Lucas Ajaka
Can move the ball down court with A-class handles. Sets the screen and rolls off to create space for his big man while providing another option.

Girls

Flinders College (QLD) U17

5 - Sitaya Fagan
An incredibly talented centre with all the tricks of the trade down pat at her young age. She towers over players and uses her height to all its advantage. An elite shooter inside the paint who dominates the rebound count and boasts great passing skills too.

Bishop Druitt College (NSW) U17

4 - Lila Barber
A creative shot maker with flare and quality handles. Moves the ball well around the perimeter with vision into the key.

Templestowe College (VIC) U17

7 - Rosie Young
Class facilitator and playmaker with a clean shot. Good from under the basket and at mid-range.