2025 GRADUATING JUNIORS
Congratulations to the following players who will be graduating from the Hills Hornets Junior Representative Program in 2025.
This is a great achievement, with players needing to play in the Hills Representative Program for a minimum of seven years.
Well done to all these players on this accomplishment, it is truly something that each of you should be very proud of and we look forward to continuing to watch your basketball careers into the future.
GRADUATING UNDER 18’S
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ON-COURT MEMORY PLAYING FOR THE HORNETS?
My favourite on court memory would be playing with all my friends over the years building and bonding memories and watching us all grow up together.
WHAT IS YOUR BEST BASKETBALL ACHIEVEMENT?
My best basketball achievement is winning U18 State Champs.
WHO IS YOUR BIGGEST BASKETBALL ROLE MODEL?
Shyla Heal—because she works hard, bounces back from challenges, and shows what it means to chase your goals in basketball.
WHAT ARE YOUR FUTURE ASPIRATIONS IN BASKETBALL?
My future aspirations would be to stay local and play youth league next year and possibly play NBL1 in following years to come.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE ANY PLAYER WANTING TO TRIAL NEXT YEAR?
It’s not all about basketball, but you get out what you put in. If you work hard, listen to the coaches, and support your teammates, people will notice you for the right reasons.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ON-COURT MEMORY PLAYING FOR THE HORNETS?
Winning state champs semi final and making the grand final in u16s.
WHAT IS YOUR BEST BASKETBALL ACHIEVEMENT?
Being an U16 and U18 state team reserve.
WHO IS YOUR BIGGEST BASKETBALL ROLE MODEL?
Kobe Bryant.
WHAT ARE YOUR FUTURE ASPIRATIONS IN BASKETBALL?
Play college basketball in the US.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE ANY PLAYER WANTING TO TRIAL NEXT YEAR?
Be confident and just give it a go.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ON-COURT MEMORY PLAYING FOR THE HORNETS?
Illawarra Country Game double overtime court 3 u16 prem 2023.
WHAT IS YOUR BEST BASKETBALL ACHIEVEMENT?
Making 16 prem as a bottom ager.
WHO IS YOUR BIGGEST BASKETBALL ROLE MODEL?
Lebron James.
WHAT ARE YOUR FUTURE ASPIRATIONS IN BASKETBALL?
Play Youth league and be a hornet forever.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE ANY PLAYER WANTING TO TRIAL NEXT YEAR?
Work hard, set goals, never give up, and have fun.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ON-COURT MEMORY PLAYING FOR THE HORNETS?
Winning the 2025 U18 Girls State Champs.
WHAT IS YOUR BEST BASKETBALL ACHIEVEMENT?
Winning the bronze medal at the 2025 u18 Footlocker basketball nationals.
WHO IS YOUR BIGGEST BASKETBALL ROLE MODEL?
I don’t have a single specific role model, but I look up to players who are competing at higher levels and use their achievements as motivation to push myself.
WHAT ARE YOUR FUTURE ASPIRATIONS IN BASKETBALL?
Go to the US and play college basketball and maybe one day play for Australia.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE ANY PLAYER WANTING TO TRIAL NEXT YEAR?
Show up every day, work hard, and focus on getting a little better each time if you keep stacking good days, your skills and confidence will grow faster than you expect.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ON-COURT MEMORY PLAYING FOR THE HORNETS?
I don’t have one in particular. I’ve always enjoyed playing as a team and the friendships each season.
WHAT IS YOUR BEST BASKETBALL ACHIEVEMENT?
Playing in State Cup.
WHO IS YOUR BIGGEST BASKETBALL ROLE MODEL?
The General.
WHAT ARE YOUR FUTURE ASPIRATIONS IN BASKETBALL?
I won’t be continuing reps into Seniors. I’ll still be enjoying some fun basketball every week at local comp with my friends.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE ANY PLAYER WANTING TO TRIAL NEXT YEAR?
Just do your best. Make the most of any opportunity you are given.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ON-COURT MEMORY PLAYING FOR THE HORNETS?
Winning the finals for the Nunawading Tournament in 2024.
WHAT IS YOUR BEST BASKETBALL ACHIEVEMENT?
Getting MVP in 2021 and 2023.
WHO IS YOUR BIGGEST BASKETBALL ROLE MODEL?
My brother.
WHAT ARE YOUR FUTURE ASPIRATIONS IN BASKETBALL?
To continue to enjoy playing basketball, maintain my skills and hopefully get to teach the younger generation.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE ANY PLAYER WANTING TO TRIAL NEXT YEAR?
Consistently put in the work if you really want it.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ON-COURT MEMORY PLAYING FOR THE HORNETS?
Beating the undefeated team (Comets) u16 Prem.
WHAT IS YOUR BEST BASKETBALL ACHIEVEMENT?
ECC BNSW.
WHO IS YOUR BIGGEST BASKETBALL ROLE MODEL?
My dad.
WHAT ARE YOUR FUTURE ASPIRATIONS IN BASKETBALL?
To support my brother in his basketball aspirations.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE ANY PLAYER WANTING TO TRIAL NEXT YEAR?
Don’t be to hard on yourself, get out of your own head because you’re own self doubts are holding you back.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ON-COURT MEMORY PLAYING FOR THE HORNETS?
Playing with the girls I have grown up with over the years in representative.
WHAT IS YOUR BEST BASKETBALL ACHIEVEMENT?
Winning the 2025 U18 Girls State Champs.
WHO IS YOUR BIGGEST BASKETBALL ROLE MODEL?
Shyla Heal
WHAT ARE YOUR FUTURE ASPIRATIONS IN BASKETBALL?
To keep on playing seniors and eventually NBL1.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE ANY PLAYER WANTING TO TRIAL NEXT YEAR?
Don’t let the fear of failure stop you from giving things a go.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ON-COURT MEMORY PLAYING FOR THE HORNETS?
Having the chance to play and compete with all my friends throughout the years.
WHAT IS YOUR BEST BASKETBALL ACHIEVEMENT?
Getting bronze for NSW state in u16’s 3.
WHO IS YOUR BIGGEST BASKETBALL ROLE MODEL?
Dave Hayman – He always pushes me to be better and believes in me as a player.
WHAT ARE YOUR FUTURE ASPIRATIONS IN BASKETBALL?
Play NBL1 or even NBL.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE ANY PLAYER WANTING TO TRIAL NEXT YEAR?
Always have as much fun as possible, that’s what basketball is really about.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ON-COURT MEMORY PLAYING FOR THE HORNETS?
Finishing 2nd in state champs after a 0-7 start to the season in U16s.
WHAT IS YOUR BEST BASKETBALL ACHIEVEMENT?
Making DAP 2 years in a row.
WHO IS YOUR BIGGEST BASKETBALL ROLE MODEL?
Giannis Antetokounmpo.
WHAT ARE YOUR FUTURE ASPIRATIONS IN BASKETBALL?
I want to take basketball as far as I possibly can.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE ANY PLAYER WANTING TO TRIAL NEXT YEAR?
Just go for it, even if you don’t make it, it’s better to try and fail than to not try at all.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ON-COURT MEMORY PLAYING FOR THE HORNETS?
Winning in the Nunawading tournaments in Melbourne in 2024.
WHAT IS YOUR BEST BASKETBALL ACHIEVEMENT?
Winning a few coaches awards at the end of the season.
WHO IS YOUR BIGGEST BASKETBALL ROLE MODEL?
My role model is my dad. He helped me realise how valuable the fundamental skills are in basketball, so I could be a better player.
WHAT ARE YOUR FUTURE ASPIRATIONS IN BASKETBALL?
I’d like to look into coaching some younger rep teams to help develop younger players.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE ANY PLAYER WANTING TO TRIAL NEXT YEAR?
Put your ego aside and be the player that impacts the game without the ball. Putting in the extra effort on defence and talking goes a long way.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ON-COURT MEMORY PLAYING FOR THE HORNETS?
Winning Nunawading tournament in 2024. It came down to the last second!
WHAT IS YOUR BEST BASKETBALL ACHIEVEMENT?
Making the ISA Representative 1st team.
WHO IS YOUR BIGGEST BASKETBALL ROLE MODEL?
Steph Curry.
WHAT ARE YOUR FUTURE ASPIRATIONS IN BASKETBALL?
Play Semi Pro.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE ANY PLAYER WANTING TO TRIAL NEXT YEAR?
Trial hard and give it everything you have and listen to the coaches.
