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2025 Senior Rep Coaches Announced

Updated: Feb 4

Basketball Otago is thrilled to unveil an exciting coaching staff for our senior representative teams, bringing together a mix of experienced leaders and rising talents to guide our athletes to success.



U16 Boys

The U16 Boys "A" team will be led by Shannon Edwards, whose experience with South Canterbury representative teams and Timaru Boys High School makes him an exciting addition to Basketball Otago.


Jared Gibson returns for another season with BBO, this time to head the U16 "B" team, while Bobby Brown moves up from the U14s to take charge of the U16 "Dev" squad.


U16 Girls

After leading the U16 Girls "B" team last season, Lane Sievwright will now step up to the U16 "A" team for 2025.


"I am excited for the season ahead with a lot of talent returning from last year and new talent emerging from the U14's." - Lane Sievwright


He will be joined by Jemma Bower, who also joins Basketball Otago from South Canterbury, to lead the U16 "B" team. Will Hopper will team up with Tyla McIntosh to guide the U16 "Dev" group.


U18 Boys

Curtis Fruean makes his return to representative coaching as the Head Coach of the U18 Boys "A" team, following a brief break from the rep program.


"When we step on the court, we don't just play for ourselves - it's how we play that represents who we are and where we come from." - Curtis Fruean


Matheson Colquhoun will lead the U18 Boys "B" team, bringing fresh energy and vision to the group.


U18 Girls

After a successful stint assisting the U16 "A" team and leading the U14 "Dev" team last season, Keira Hill steps into the Head Coach role of the U18 Girls.


U20 Men

Fresh off the back of winning the TUPU League Men's National Championship, Sam Fielding will take the reigns of the U20 Men.


U20 Women

Alf Arlidge, who was also part of the National Championship winning TUPU League Men's team, will take charge of the U20 Women in what promises to be an exciting season for the group.


Basketball Otago is excited to work with this talented group of coaches and looks forward to the upcoming season of growth, teamwork, and excellence.


A reminder that all players must register for trials using the following link: https://membership.mygameday.app/regoform.cgi?formID=117151

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