U18 WOMEN
Teams are setting the benchmark with the true contenders taking shape in the early stages of the tournament, and star players making their impact felt.
#4 Brydee Mcpherson - Tasmania
Despite Tasmania’s winless start to the tournament, Brydee Mcpherson has stood tall even when her team has struggled to find momentum across the floor.
Mcpherson has been a bolter throughout the tournament, being a shining light for Tassie and rising to the occasion with averages of 18 points and five rebounds.
#2 Lily Mapp – QLD North
Queensland North’s trio of Lily Mapp, Isabel Smith and Eden Catip have shared the offensive responsibilities to this point of the tournament, with the most consistent performer of the bunch being 6’1” forward Lily Mapp.
Mapp has been hard to fault with averages of 17 points and 12 rebounds.
Most notably, Mapp dominated Tasmania in the paint to drop 26 points and 12 rebounds in the team’s 88-65 win.
#1 Daisy Hocking – SA Country
Entering Moreton Bay as one of the top prospects to keep an eye on, Daisy Hocking has not disappointed as she has led South Australia Country to a 3-1 start to the tournament.
Hocking’s consistency has been her greatest asset, averaging 22 points, 12 rebounds, five assists and five steals through the first four games as she heats up the tournament MVP discussions.
U18 MEN
The top contenders are jostling for position in the men’s u18 competition as only two teams; QLD South and VIC Country remain undefeated to this point of the tournament.
#3 Isaiah Jorgenson – QLD South
Having already accumulated a plethora of accolades including a gold medal at the 2025 FIBA U16 Asia Cup, Queensland South’s 6’7” guard Isiah Jorgenson is striving to acquire more silverware as his side remain undefeated at 4-0.
Widely regarded as one of the top prospects entering the tournament, Jorgenson is boasting an all-round stat sheet averaging 17 points, eight rebounds, and two steals per game.
#2 Keenan Williams – SA Metro
One of the biggest risers in the tournament has been Keenan Williams, who has elevated South Australia Metro to a 3-2 standing.
Williams' rise has been prolific, quickly becoming a player to watch with the guard’s elite handles and finishing taking his average to 23 points per game.
#1 Lucas Byrne – VIC Country
Over in Pool B, Victoria Country has announced themselves as the team to beat with high hopes to go back-to-back following a 5-0 start.
Lucas Byrne has spearheaded VIC Country’s status on top of the table alongside William Hamilton, with Byrne’s average of 29.5 points per game leading the field.
Byrne has gone head-to-head against the top prospects, with his most impressive performance coming in a 32-point, 13 rebound shoot-out against WA Metro’s Luke Paul.
NJWC
There has only been one day of action in the National Junior Wheelchair tournament, however the top performers have already made their mark on the competition.
#3 Jordan Mouritz – Western Australia Black Ducks
The Western Australia Black Ducks are proving why they were so well-regarded coming into Moreton Bay, with the team’s 2-0 record on opening day setting them up for an ideal start.
Jordan Mouritz is one of many contributors to the Black Ducks offense, with his 21-point outing against Queensland being the difference maker in the victory.
#2 Zac Uhr – Queensland
Zac Uhr’s consistency has been integral for Queensland, with two strong performances setting the tone on opening day.
Uhr’s had near replica performances across the opening two games, averaging 23.5 points, 11.5 rebounds, four assists and 2.5 steal getting the job done on both ends of the court.
#1 Jackson Gray - Victoria
Victoria’s Jackson Gray has stamped his authority on the tournament throughout the early stages, putting up an almighty 40 points, 11 rebounds nine assists and five steals.
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