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Joey Wright
Originally from Hammond Indiana but played college ball at the university of Texas where he was a 3 year letterman. Wright was a second round NBA draft pick by the Phoenix Suns. Wright went on to play in a number of countries in Asia and Europe as well as in the Australian NBL.
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Andrew Jantke
Andrew Jantke is a prominent coaching figure in Adelaide, synonymous with elite player coaching and development from the district junior level, through to Division 1 college talent, through to professionals. His commitment to athlete development, wellbeing and athlete career pathways is renowned in Australia and abroad.
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Lawrence Verbi
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Tom Giles
Tom Giles is a seasoned basketball coach with a deep-rooted passion for the game. His impressive playing career includes representing South Australia at U20s, excelling in Premier League with the Eastern Mavericks, and training with the Adelaide 36ers and Newcastle Falcons.
As a coach, Tom's impact goes beyond the court. With three years at Hoops 4 Life, he ran programs that nurtured young athletes holistically, even working with disengaged and incarcerated youth. His leadership also led the South Australian Ivor Burge men's development team to win fair-play and sportsmanship awards at the Australian championships.
Currently coaching the Under 18 girls division one team at North Adelaide Rockets, Tom continues to inspire and develop the next generation of basketball talent.
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Maggie Petrucco
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Callan McKinnon
Having experienced a successful career as a player, Callan McKinnon brings a wealth of firsthand knowledge and expertise to his coaching approach. With numerous years playing Reserves for the State League, he has honed his skills and developed a deep appreciation for the mental side of sports.
Callan's true passion lies in helping athletes unlock their full potential by cultivating a strong mental foundation. Understanding that peak physical performance is only part of the equation, he recognises the critical role of the mind in achieving athletic greatness.
Callan empowers athletes to overcome challenges, build resilience, and develop the mental edge required to thrive in high-pressure situations.
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Tracy York
Tracy is a seasoned World Championship Basketball Coach with a proven track record in the sports industry. She brings a wealth of expertise in Player Development, Coaching, Leadership and Mentoring.
Tracy spent 13 years in the WNBL, serving as both a Head Coach and Assistant Coach, and has also contributed as an Assistant Coach in the NBL. She has a deep commitment to nurturing young talent, having served as Australia's Junior Coach at the U15, U16, and U17 levels for over a decade.
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Ruby Porter
Ruby was on the Australian U18 3x3 National Team that competed in the Youth Olympics in Argentina in October 2018, before winning the Asia Cup in the summer of 2019. She also competed at the 2018 World Championships in Minsk, Belarus as part of the U17 Australian National Team.
Ruby attended the University of Nebraska for 2 years before returning to Australia and playing for the Bendigo Spirit in the WNBL. She has also just wrapped up her third season with the Darwin Salties in the NBL1 North.
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Morgan Yaeger
Yaeger began her WNBL career at a young age, as a development player with the Adelaide Lightning. She went on to pursue her college basketball career in the United States at the University of Oregon playing for the Ducks in NCAA Division I.