Full Court Press... Issue 18, July 2014 Happenings (check out back that you would like to see on please shoot us a email on www.nswbasketball.net.au the video’s send it in! This is the first [email protected] for more details) of many more initiatives that we have in store for you! Are your registration details up to 12 Northern League D2 Finals date? Following a trial database Unfortunately the guess the loca- contact project, we found that 13 Metro League Semi Finals tion was not guessed last month , over 40% of details were incor- Eastern Semi Finals From the Desk of Danny our so the $100 BNSW online voucher rect… this is critical for insurance Northern League D2 Finals CEO… goes to Brad who provided the purposes and communication 19 Metro League Semi Finals 2 location and clues…..this month we that these are kept current at all EOFY! End of sales and tax time! Country Premier League Finals Looking back on the last 6 months, have a new location to guess times. 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U17 MENS CHINA TOUR 1 The team were on tour from May 14-26 travelling to Fengjie & Meizhou in Chi- na where they played 6 games against the Chinese U17 National Team, Slove- ASSOCIATION HIGHLIGHT 2 nia U19 National Team and a USA team consisting of a group of current col- - COFFS HARBOUR BA lege players. Players who were representing from NSW were Deng Gak, Isaac Humphries, Sean Cranney and Kouat Noi. The head Coach was Mark Watkins. J ASON CADEE—SIGNS 3 WITH THE KINGS Results of the 6 game tournament were as follows: Mudgee keep the 3 Game 1. China 70 - Australia 68 date Game 2. USA 65 - Australia 64 4 Game 3. Australia 75 - Slovenia 54 U17 Women's squad Game 4. Australia 78 - China 67 Hall of fame—keep 4 Game 5. Australia 82 - USA 74 the date Game 6. Australia 68 - Slovenia 66 NEW..Guess this 5 The final camp will be June 20-23 at the location AIS to select the team to go the World championships in Dubai on August 8-16th. Full Court Press... Association Highlight Association: Coffs Harbour What year was Coffs Harbour Basketball Association established? Coffs Harbour Basketball was established in the 1950’s. At that stage competition for senior men and women was conducted dance floor in the old School of Arts in Vernon St. At some time in the early 1960’s the association relocated their competitions to the Showground pavilion. Shooting was a perfected art at the pavilion as the roof beams were just 12 foot off the ground. In the early 60’s the competition relocated to the Coffs Harbour High school indoor gym, and in 1987 the association moved to the new 3 court stadium which they still call home, Sportz Central. How many registered members do you have? 1100 What is your main playing venue? Sportz Central – Council owned 5 court indoor stadium. How many courts do you use for your competitions? 5 courts What were the Association's highlight achievements in 2013? On the representative scene, winning the State League women’s title Visit to Coffs Harbour by Liz Cambage What does Coffs Harbour BA hope to achieve in the next 2 years? Build our domestic team numbers Build the competency and knowledge of our volunteer coaches and referees What priority(s) is Coffs Harbour BA currently focused on? Rebuild our player numbers in our primary and high school competitions. Rebuild our referee numbers What players, volunteers, officials or other participants is Coffs Harbour BA currently looking to recruit? Anyone who has an interest in participating in basketball Please provide preferred contact details for anyone wanting to join up & play at Coffs Harbour Basketball Association: Email: [email protected] Name: Carlee Hardaker Page 2 Jason Cadee Sign With Sydney Kings Source: Sydney Kings The MightyMite Sydney Kings are thrilled to announce that the club has signed former NSW point guard Jason Cadee for the next two National Basketball League seasons. At just 23 years of age, Cadee is considered one of Australian bas- ketball’s outstanding prospects and has been earmarked by many judges for future selection in the national program. He has played four seasons in the NBL, with his first two at the Gold Coast Blaze before moving to Adelaide in 2012, where he represented the 36ers with distinction, averaging 6.1ppg as Adelaide’s primary backup guard and helping them to a Grand Final appearance in the 2013/14 campaign. Jason’s speed, court vision and ability to hit the outside shot are all prized commodities and MightyMite Sydney Kings Head Coach Damian Cotter is excited to have him suit up in purple and gold for the next two seasons. “I’m really excited that Jason wants to be a King and I’m looking forward to coaching him,” Coach Cotter said. “I’ve known Jay since we worked together in the Emus during the 2008/09 campaign and I have respect for his bas- ketball intellect and ability. His skill-set will give our guard rotation both flexibility and depth.” “I feel that our style of play will utilize Jason’s strengths and if he works hard I feel that he will really develop in our system.” The Cadee name is synonymous with basketball in this country. Both Jason’s parents, Robbie and Debbie, have represented Australia – in fact Robbie is one of the most deco- rated men in the history of the game in this country, having won an NBL title as a player with St Kilda in 1979 and being named NBL Coach of the Year in 1983 as the sideline leader of the Bankstown Bruins. MightyMite Sydney Kings General Manager Rod Harys said that being able to sign a member of one of the First Families of basketball in Sydney was very important to the club. “Since the Sydney Kings returned in 2010, one of the club’s stated goals has been to ensure that the team has a solid representation of players who grew up in Sydney,” Mr Harys commented. “We are thrilled to add a Sydney-born player of Jason’s calibre to the squad and I know he will quickly become a fan favourite at the Kingdome.” Cadee, who is currently tearing up the New Zealand competition for the Super City Rangers and is coming off a spectacular 36 point performance last Friday night, relayed his excitement about playing for the team he grew up supporting. "I am excited about coming home to Sydney to play for the Kings,” Jason said. “I grew up watching the NBL in Sydney and look forward to joining Damian and the team when I get back from my time in the New Zealand NBL.” Jason will return to Sydney and begin offseason training with the team at the conclusion of the NZNBL season. Mudgee Basketball Association’s 50th Anniversary The Mudgee basketball Association will celebrate its 50th Anniversary celebrations over the weekend of the 13th, 14th & 15th February 2015. A meet and greet will be held on Friday night followed by a dinner on Saturday night. All players and Committee member who were, or are still involved with the Associa- tion since 1965, are invited to attend. All teams that competed from the first games in 1965 through to 2014 are urged to contact former team mates and get together for the weekends activities. Check out the Association’s Face Book page or contact us on 0427220776, 0263736345 or [email protected] for more information. Tahlia Tupaea & Jasmine Forcadilla Selected In Australian U17 Team Tahlia Tupaea and Jasmine Forcadilla have been selected in the Australian U17 squad to tour the Czech Republic in June for the 2014 world championships. This selection caps off a great year for both of these girls who have excelled at state level. The named squad is as follows: First Name Surname State Club School CHLOE BIBBY VICC Horsham/ Methodist Ladies Col- RESERVES Dandenong lege Chantel Horvat - CoE/VICC Rangers MADELEINE DENNIS WAM Kalamunda Mount Lawley HS Jade Johnson - SAM Megan McKay - WAM JASMINE FORCADILLA NSWM Gosford City CCAS Erina Danijela Milisic - NSWM BRIDE KENNEDY- QLDS Southern Brisbane State HS HOPOATE Districts Elizabeth Tonks – NSWC ANNELI MALEY VICM Eltham/ Eltham High/ Canberra COE High STAFF BRIDGET O’BRIEN QLDS Logan Canterbury College Head coach—Chris Lucas TAYLOR ORTLEPP SAM Norwood St Ignatius College Assistant Coaches – Si- mon Pritchard GEORGIA PINEAU VICM Melbourne Caulfield Grammar and Lori Chizik Tigers School Manager – Peta Sinclair MADDISON ROCCI VICM Werribee Mackillop Catholic College Doctor – Dr Viran De Silva ALEXANDRA SHARP VICM Diamond Our Lady of Mercy/ Physiotherapist – Rosie Valley/ COE Canberra High Molloy TAHLIA TUPAEA NSWM Sydney Uni St Mary's Senior HS Flames/ Penrith MORGAN YAEGER SAM Forestville St Johns Grammar Save the Date—2015 Basketball NSW Hall of Fame In 2011 Basketball NSW conducted its inaugural and highly successful Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction Ceremony.