Penrith & Districts
Basketball Association
Penrith & Districts Basketball Association
Meet our Junior Panthers
Every season, young athletes proudly pull on the Panthers jersey and represent Penrith Basketball across New South Wales and beyond.
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Our Junior Representative Program provides opportunities for players to challenge themselves, develop new skills, build lasting friendships and create unforgettable memories through basketball.
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We are incredibly proud of the players, coaches, managers and families who contribute to our representative community and make our program what it is today.
Penrith Panthers representative teams compete in Basketball NSW competitions throughout the year, giving players the opportunity to develop their skills, compete at a higher level and proudly represent their community.
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Our representative program provides a supportive and rewarding environment where athletes are encouraged to grow both on and off the court. Through quality coaching, strong team culture and dedicated support staff, players build confidence, resilience, leadership and lifelong friendships.
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For families, representative basketball is more than a competition. It is a journey of development, commitment and shared experiences. From their first game to their final junior season, every player is valued and plays an important part in the Penrith Basketball community.
More than a team
Under 12's
Coaching and Support staff
Head Coach:Â Â Jeff Cooper
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Assistant Coach: TBA
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Manager: Catriona Pennay
Development Players
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Ariya Young
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Sundar Kaur
Player roster
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Caitlyn De Silva
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Celine Chanpowsee
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Chloe Blatch
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Diana Akmeemana
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Grace Parkes
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Logan Schwarzer
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Lumen Bartula-Raymond
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Posie Arundel
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Riki Luscombe
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Taylah Milosev
Coaching and Support staff
Head Coach:Â Â Daniel Blair
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Assistant Coach: TBA
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Manager: TBA
Player roster
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Alankrita Rajagopalan
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Bronte Watts
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Eliana Garrard
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Hanna Cross
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Ivy Blair
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Keira Griffiths
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Natalia Nuwamanya
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Samritha Vinoth Kumar
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Zoe Harris
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Zoya Shrestha
Coaching and Support staff
Head Coach:Â Â Adam Reid
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Assistant Coach: TBA
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Manager: TBA
Development Players
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Bryson Marquez
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Hugh Blair
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Julian Mariano
Player roster
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Casey Hillier
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Charlie Isoardi
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Daniel Byju Kurian
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Hunter Lewis
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Jack Gammidge
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Jayden Acluba
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Kyran Sioco
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Levi Victorino
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Lleyton Mendoza
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Tyson Veg
Coaching and Support staff
Head Coach:Â Â Luke Barry
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Assistant Coach: TBA
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Manager: TBA
Development Players
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Archie Rymills
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Francis Badato
Player roster
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Bhavkeerat Singh
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Elliot Wilkinson
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Flynn Wilkinson
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Issac Faiumu
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Jack Rymills
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Raphael Magat
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Roman Baduria
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Samuel Alaya-ay
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Tate Kabbara
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Zorawar Cheema
Under 14's
Coaching and Support staff
Head Coach:Â Â Emma Palmer
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Assistant Coach: TBA
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Manager: TBA
Player roster
This player roster is still being finalised...​
Coaching and Support staff
Head Coach:Â Â Greg Blaxland
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Assistant Coach: TBA
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Manager: TBA
Player roster
This player roster is still being finalised...​
Coaching and Support staff
Head Coach:Â Â James-Dean (JD) McDonald
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Assistant Coach: TBA
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Manager: TBA
Player roster
This player roster is still being finalised...​
Coaching and Support staff
Head Coach:Â Â Caleb Scerri
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Assistant Coach: TBA
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Manager: TBA
Player roster
This player roster is still being finalised...​
Under 16's
Coaching and Support staff
Head Coach:Â Â Alain Acuna
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Assistant Coach: TBA
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Manager: TBA
Development Players
Sophie Watson
Player roster
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Audrey Edwards
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Bella Lobo
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Briar Auvaa
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Elizabeth Tuuu
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Elsie Alvarez
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Jaleah Harris
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Jasmine Sammut
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Jayda Kava-Makatoa
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Merkita Jaeger
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Rainne Acuna
Coaching and Support staff
Head Coach:Â Â TBA
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Assistant Coach: TBA
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Manager: TBA
Player roster
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Charlotte McKay
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Darcie Kearney
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India Wong
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Isabella Dewhurst
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Kalina Blake
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Mary Antonia Balmeo
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Mia Veg
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Piper Swift
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Ruby Gleeson Frater
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Tanasha Sharman
Coaching and Support staff
Head Coach:Â Â Kurt Watts
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Assistant Coach: TBA
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Manager: TBA
Player roster
This player roster is still being finalised...​
Coaching and Support staff
Head Coach:Â Â Jack Sullivan
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Assistant Coach: TBA
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Manager: TBA
Player roster
This player roster is still being finalised...​
Coaching and Support staff
Head Coach:Â Â Michael Abboud
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Assistant Coach: TBA
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Manager: TBA
Player roster
This player roster is still being finalised...​
Under 18's
Coaching and Support staff
Head Coach:Â Â Bryan Campbell
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Assistant Coach: TBA
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Manager: TBA
Player roster
This player roster is still being finalised...​
Coaching and Support staff
Head Coach:Â Â Fidoh Natividad
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Assistant Coach: TBA
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Manager: TBA
Player roster
This player roster is still being finalised...​
Coaching and Support staff
Head Coach:Â Â Riley Turner
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Assistant Coach: TBA
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Manager: TBA
Player roster
This player roster is still being finalised...​
Coaching and Support staff
Head Coach:Â Â John Rashidi
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Assistant Coach: TBA
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Manager: TBA
Player roster
This player roster is still being finalised...​
Coaching and Support staff
Head Coach:Â Â Tony Saab
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Assistant Coach: TBA
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Manager: TBA
Player roster
This player roster is still being finalised...​
Representing Penrith Basketball
Our representative program is built on more than results. We aim to develop confident young people who demonstrate pride, respect and commitment both on and off the court.
Pride
Commitment
Represent yourself, your teammates and your association with integrity.
Attend, prepare and give your best effort every day
Teamwork
Growth
Support one another and celebrate each other's successes.
Embrace challenges and continue learning throughout your basketball journey.
Memories that last a lifetime
Representative basketball provides opportunities to compete, travel, make new friendships and create experiences that players and families will remember for years to come.
Frequently asked questions
Need More Information?
For any questions regarding the 2027 junior representative team lists, please contact our office via email officials@penrithbasketball.net or call 02 4731 3252.