Didn't someone say Hodges quit basketball?

Never believed that rumour regarding Hodges.

Another rumour circulating though is Somfai is heading to U.S high school next year even though she took up a COE spot?

On another note, intersting to see qld now has scc squads.

Not a rumour leaving the COE. Obviously worked out the COE is going to do nothing for her game.

Better if she does leave.
Like everyone is figuring out...

Not a fan of the Coe Weedy ?

Not the women's program, no. Not comparable with the combined men’s Coe and GA program. Girls better off going elsewhere.

NSW & ViC announce end of November

Blues67 - how do you find out if a player is an NPP/SPPX player? Is there a list?

No official list on the web to my knowledge. I was just provided a list by a connection within the Country set up.
Had about 40 kids on list, boys and girls from Metro and Country. Looked like a few on the list were now U20 / NBL1 and no longer playing juniors. Youngest would be bottom age U16.
It was explained to me that now SA have the new state centre they have more ability to increase training their high end talent. All small group training, 3-4 athletes per time slot with similar skill set.
Athletes in the program had performed at a high level at either AJC or NJC in past 12 months. They need to keep performing as the group is reviewed after each term.

Thanks Blues67.

Good to know. Very interesting to see who is and is not in that group.

From what I've watched at these 2 major tournaments, the only surprise on the girls side is the undersized centre from Forestville. Hasn’t performed at Classic 2023 and wasn’t in the main rotation at AJC. Only 5’10 / 5’11 with the skill set of a traditional big so honestly don’t see the long term upside.
The other SA bigs have gone past her and not athletic enough or perimeter shooting to be developed into a wing.
The other surprise on the boys side is another Forestville big but at least he’s tall and athletic.

@Bballfan.. The list ive seen for the girls SPPX/NPP

Off the top of my head so i may have missed one or two!
Aspen Crase
Keira Gardiner
Coco Hodges
Abbey Jones
Zahlia Niemann
Emma Scott
Olivia Tredrea
Polly Turner
Lucy Wootton
Krystal Thompson
Penzy Hocking
Daisy Hocking
Ruby Stockley
Caitlin Hardin
Annie Elliott

Blues67 are you talking about Scott? Didn't she splash 3 3s in the 4th quarter of state championships?

SixersFan, yes but that would have been an anomaly. Blues take on her is correct

Thanks Frogface19. Some very good players on that list. From the top of my head I can't think of too many who might have missed out. Big tick for BSAHP!

I agree somewhat with the assessments above, but she is/was nonetheless on a National depth chart which explains her inclusion.

Selecting the best players isn't that difficult. Identifying early and developing is the challenge.

Isabelle Daly is another in SPPX, and I have a feeling there's one more that I can't place right now.

No big surprises on the boys side for SA's ECC selections that I can spot.

Alek Deng?

I think Deng and Adams are in SPPX, but not certain now that you mention it.

Apologies Isobelle Daly is certainly on the list, thank you @PlaymakerMo

Chelsea Portus, Alex Deng, Georgie Salandra are also included

Is it confirmed Somfai is leaving the CoE? If yes, any ideas on where is she heading? It's a brave decision. Will this affect her NT chances in the next few years?

@BballFan... well it's all over Facebook via transition sports ! And a she’s leaving the COE in the next week or so!

That's big time.

Wouldn't she be a college start in 2026? Is she heading to High School in the USA or just leaving the CoE before heading to college?

Victoria ECC

https://www.basketballvictoria.com.au/news/2024-u18u16-east-coast-challenge-squads-announced

Lots of good talent in both age groups in vic.

Agreed very strong. Might have pulled one or two based on performances at u16 nationals, but seems they are giving some a second chance which is fair enough.

Footy might deplete vic girls though, especially u16s.

NSW Metro ECC

https://www.bnsw.com.au/players/development-tours/east-coast-challenge/

Looks like no Hall playing in 18 girls, injured?

Talking about footy depleting stocks, was taken aback by the number of super athletic 200+cm kids taken in the afl draft this week.