Basketball ACT is excited to confirm the teams for the 2026 Footlocker Under 18 National Championships.

Set to take place at the South Pines Sports Complex in Brendale Queensland, the tournament will see will a mix of powerhouse programs and emerging contenders across both the men’s and women’s competitions. 

The tournament will also serve as a key scouting opportunity for national team coaches, who will be assessing talent ahead of the U17 World Cup later this year. 

Under 18 Boys

Players
Ben SchultzWill Macleod
Mitch WiseKarel Maury Laib
Connor SpencerAshton Law
Declan ClowryDan Schultz
Jacob MajokParker Hobbs
Reuben Ritchie
Staff
Darren StephensonHead Coach
Jarryd HeywoodAssistant Coach
Garang Bul KuerAssistant Coach
Emma SpencerManager

Under 18 Girls

Players
Kaiya BarsbyCharlotte Cummins
Awour DengAnika Gajjala
Molly LaceyMya Lomu
Tearia MortimerImogen Norris
Poppy SmithLaela Watson
Staff
Jenny LonerganHead Coach
Kelly GrandinAssistant Coach
Jade McCowanAssistant Coach
April CroftManager

Fixtures for the tournament can be found here.

Tickets for the tournament can be found here.

Tournament Schedule:

Saturday 11th AprilMedia & Training Day
Saturday 11h AprilOpening Ceremony – @ TBC
Sunday 12h AprilU18 Pool Games
Monday 13th AprilU18 Pool Games
Tuesday 14th AprilU18 Pool Games / 3×3 Wheelchair Exhibition & Classification
Wednesday 15th AprilU18 Pool Games / Junior Wheelchair Pool Games Commence
Thursday 16th AprilU18 & Junior Wheelchair Pool Games 
Friday 17th AprilQuarter Finals & Classifications
Saturday 18th AprilSemi Finals & Classifications
Sunday 19th AprilGrand Final and Play-Offs
Sunday 19th AprilClosing Ceremony (Approx 5:30pm at South Pine Sports Complex)