Basketball ACT is excited to confirm the teams for the 2026 Footlocker Under 16 National Championships.

Set to take place at Red Energy Arena in Bendigo Victoria, the tournament will see will a mix of powerhouse programs and emerging contenders across both the men’s and women’s competitions. 

Under 16 Boys

Players
Viraat Ram GajjalaZavier Janssen
Jasper Grant CloseTanish Shinde
Max SliwkaDaniel Smith
Neev SoneriWal Wal
Great UdechukwuHarrison Kemp
Oscar NikoloskiLeandre Maury Laib
Staff
Thomas ComminsHead Coach
Marcus Frei MurphyAssistant Coach
David CloseAssistant Coach
Nicholas JanssenManager

Under 16 Girls

Players
Eve BuchaniecSamyra Mahjan
Ashley WardRachel Way
Taylor EdmondsMaimuna Shave
Gurasees GillRebecca Joseph
Sydney WhiteZoe Gilmore
Maily NgoOlivia Maher
Staff
Bruce Rietheimer IIHead Coach
Katie GalvinAssistant Coach
Johno WarrenAssistant Coach
Rosie BuchaniecManager

Fixtures for the tournament can be found here.

Tickets for the tournament can be found here.

Tournament Schedule:

Saturday 4th JulyMedia & Training Day,
Opening Ceremony and Pool games commence. 
Sunday 5th July Pool Games
Monday 6th July Pool Games
Tuesday 7th July Pool Games
Wednesday 8th July Pool Games
Thursday 9th July Pool Games
Friday 10th JulyQuarter Finals & Classifications
Saturday 11th JulySemi Finals & Classifications
Saturday 12th JulyGrand Final and Play-Offs
Closing Ceremony TBC