Squad set for U19 Emu's ahead of FIBA World Cup

Head Coach Robbie McKinlay eyes World Cup preparations with "a deep and versatile" group

Basketball Australia are announcing an extended 25-player squad available for the U19 Emus in advance of the FIBA U19 Men’s Basketball World Cup. 

Selected athletes will attend and participate in an initial training camp from 17 – 20 March at the Centre of Excellence, Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra.  

Head Coach Robbie McKinlay and his staff will use the four-day intensive as a foundation for the Emus’ campaign in Switzerland this June.

McKinlay will operate alongside Joel Khalu and Jacob Jackomas who have been selected as assistant coaches. 

“This is the start of the journey towards the World Cup so it’s an exciting time for these young players. We are looking forward to having such a deep and versatile group in camp,” said McKinlay. 
 

U19 Emus Squad - FIBA U19 Men's World Cup  

Emmett Adair NSW 

Jesse Mcintosh VIC 

Roor Akhuar VIC 

Ajak Nyuon ACT 

Che Brogan VIC 

Flynn Pavely NSW 

Ryder Cheesman VIC 

Ned Renfree VIC 

Indy Cotton QLD 

Cooper Rowlings QLD 

Dash Daniels VIC 

Henry Sewell VIC 

Alex Dickeson SA 

Roman Siulepa** QLD 

James Dyson Merwe NSW 

Marcus Vaughns VIC 

Luke Fennell VIC 

Nash Walker TAS 

Jacob Furphy TAS 

Ben Waller VIC 

Mason Honeyman QLD / NCAA 

Jack Whitbourn VIC / NCAA 

Mading Kuany VIC 

Rocco Zikarsky ** QLD 

Goc Malek NSW 

 


** Injury Management
 

 

Head Coach 

Assistant Coach 

Assistant Coach 

Robbie McKinlay 

Joel Khalu  

Jacob Jackomas 

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