CoE team confirmed for NBA Academy Showcase

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11 athletes from the Centre of Excellence will travel to Abu Dhabi next week for the NBA Academy Showcase which will see them take on the best international academies from around the world.

Attending from the COE will be:

• Nash Walker (TAS)
• Che Brogan (VIC)
• Marcus Vaughns (VIC)
• Ajak Nyuon (ACT)
• Flynn Pavely (NSW)
• Alex Dickeson (SA)
• JK Mach (WA)‍
• Guer Bar (VIC)
• Jai Fa’ale (VIC)
• Harry Cook (QLD)
• Luke Paul (WA)

The NBA Academy Showcase is a unique opportunity for some of Australia’s best talent to compete against other international academies.

COE will play fixtures against IMG Academy Ascender Elite (Florida, USA), INSEP (Paris, France) and NBA Global Academy Africa (Saly, Senegal) from 25 – 27 September.

Robbie McKinlay, Men's Head Coach at the COE will lead the group with Braden Cotter in support.

“The NBA Academy Showcase provides our young players with another opportunity to compete against elite international competition,” said McKinlay.

“The event allows us to compete against competition from three continents and also provides valuable exposure for the athletes.

“The UAE is a thriving basketball country so we are excited to be part of the event and experience the culture.” he added.

‍Abu Dhabi Showcase Schedule

Thursday, September 25
Centre of Excellence (AUS) vs IMG Academy Ascender Elite (U.S.)

‍Friday, September 26
INSEP (FR) vs Centre of Excellence (AUS)‍

Saturday, September 27
NBA Academy (AFR) vs Centre of Excellence (AUS)