Melbourne, Victoria - Big V Basketball have announced today the inaugural Origin All Star Series Men’s teams, to compete against each other on June 11 2016 at the Shepparton Sports Stadium at 8pm AEST.
The two teams, Metro and Country, represent the origins in which players were born within Australia or the current club they represent as an unrestricted player in the competition.
Associations were asked to nominate players before a selection panel was formed to select the best teams to reflect the competition.
Big V CEO Julie Anderson is pleased with the response from players within the league and the result of the two teams.
“Our two selected men’s teams reflect the best available players on offer, with an excellent spread of talent across the course of the league.
“Seeing outstanding youth league players wanting to come up against standout senior players is a credit to their dedication and motivation - all of whom will put on a show for the loud Shepparton crowd.”
Anderson is excited to bring the Origin Series to Shepparton as its inaugural host.
“The Origin Series will provide an opportunity to celebrate the long standing rivalry between Metro and Country players that compete in the Big V.
“We are looking forward to the involvement of the fans and players in the build up to the games and the support from the Shepparton community.”
Greater Shepparton Basketball Association Manager Tony Long is excited by the level of talent ready to hit the floor in June.
“As one of the inaugural clubs in the league, to continue that metro/country rivalry which we all know we have living in the country, it will be a great opportunity for the association and a great opportunity for basketball in general.”
Tickets will be on sale from Friday May 13 2016 and can be found via the Big V website, www.bigv.com.au
The two female Big V Origin All Star Series team’s will be announced in the near future.
Full Team Lists:
Big V Origin All Stars - Metro Men
Head Coach: Mike Bullock (Waverley Falcons)
Chris Arkell Waverley Falcons
Cory Bellman Keilor Thunder
Alex Bogart-King McKinnon Cougars
Daniel Girolami Diamond Valley Eagles
Nick Jones Hume City Broncos
Mitchell Newton Sunbury Jets
David Pino Keilor Thunder
Matt Reynolds Diamond Valley Eagles
Nick Ross Collingwood All Stars
Kieran Urquart Kilsyth Cobras
Jedekiah Wilson Kilsyth Cobras
Big V Origin All Stars - Country Men
Head Coach: Leigh Bathman (Shepparton Gators)
Matt Bartlett Shepparton Gators
Jackson Bentley Geelong Supercats
Jack Burnett Geelong Supercats
Jordan Canovan Eltham Wildcats
Blake Gallatly McKinnon Cougars
Josh Grabham Sunbury Jets
Ma’alo Hicks Corio Bay Stingrays
Liam Killey Diamond Valley Eagles Jason Reardon Corio Bay Stingrays
Dylan Webb North East Bushrangers
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