2024 GRADUATING JUNIORS
Congratulations to the following players who will be graduating from the Hills Hornets Junior Representative Program in 2024.
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?
Hitting a game-winner in 2022.
WHAT IS YOUR BEST BASKETBALL ACHIEVEMENT?
Winning the Championship in 2023.
WHO IS YOUR BIGGEST BASKETBALL ROLE MODEL?
Paul George
WHAT ARE YOUR FUTURE ASPIRATIONS IN BASKETBALL?
To try and make a Youth Men’s squad.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE ANY PLAYER WANTING TO TRIAL NEXT YEAR?
Put in the work and your time will come.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ON-COURT MEMORY PLAYING FOR THE HORNETS?
When we needed to win our last game by 20 points in order to advance to the semifinals and we hit a three with seconds left on the clock to go up by 20 advancing our team to the semi finals.
WHAT IS YOUR BEST BASKETBALL ACHIEVEMENT?
Winning the U18 Div 2 Championship in 2023.
WHO IS YOUR BIGGEST BASKETBALL ROLE MODEL?
My brother. He was the reason I started playing and has helped me and taught me everything I know about basketball.
WHAT ARE YOUR FUTURE ASPIRATIONS IN BASKETBALL?
Not really sure, but maybe play Youth.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE ANY PLAYER WANTING TO TRIAL NEXT YEAR?
You should just give it a go and if you put in the work and try your best, it will pay off.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ON-COURT MEMORY PLAYING FOR THE HORNETS?
Winning it all in my first U12 Rep season.
WHAT IS YOUR BEST BASKETBALL ACHIEVEMENT?
Being able to play in the US against some of the best teams there.
WHO IS YOUR BIGGEST BASKETBALL ROLE MODEL?
My Dad, because his perspective of the game has inspired how I play and think.
WHAT ARE YOUR FUTURE ASPIRATIONS IN BASKETBALL?
Getting more opportunities to play overseas in places like the US, the Philippines and Europe.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE ANY PLAYER WANTING TO TRIAL NEXT YEAR?
Strengthen your mentality before your game.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ON-COURT MEMORY PLAYING FOR THE HORNETS?
Winning State last year.
WHAT IS YOUR BEST BASKETBALL ACHIEVEMENT?
Making long life friends and qualifying for U18’s Nationals.
WHO IS YOUR BIGGEST BASKETBALL ROLE MODEL?
My brothers. I have always looked up to them and they push me to be my best.
WHAT ARE YOUR FUTURE ASPIRATIONS IN BASKETBALL?
To always be confident and to keep improving.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE ANY PLAYER WANTING TO TRIAL NEXT YEAR?
Be confident, consistent and to not give up. You can do anything you put your mind to.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ON-COURT MEMORY PLAYING FOR THE HORNETS?
Is when we won our final game of the season by exactly the right amount of points to make it through to the finals on point differential.
WHAT IS YOUR BEST BASKETBALL ACHIEVEMENT?
Winning MJL finals in U18 2’s
WHO IS YOUR BIGGEST BASKETBALL ROLE MODEL?
My dad, as he inspired me and pushed me into the player I have become.
WHAT ARE YOUR FUTURE ASPIRATIONS IN BASKETBALL?
To keep playing and enjoying basketball with the friends I’ve made.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE ANY PLAYER WANTING TO TRIAL NEXT YEAR?
Believe in yourself and your abilities.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ON-COURT MEMORY PLAYING FOR THE HORNETS?
Winning in Melbourne against Sutherland.
WHAT IS YOUR BEST BASKETBALL ACHIEVEMENT?
Winning MVP down in Melbourne.
WHO IS YOUR BIGGEST BASKETBALL ROLE MODEL?
Patrick Beverly
WHAT ARE YOUR FUTURE ASPIRATIONS IN BASKETBALL?
Probably just play Youth League.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE ANY PLAYER WANTING TO TRIAL NEXT YEAR?
Play hard on defence.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ON-COURT MEMORY PLAYING FOR THE HORNETS?
Sophie King winning MVP in our State Cup .
WHAT IS YOUR BEST BASKETBALL ACHIEVEMENT?
Winning State Cup.
WHO IS YOUR BIGGEST BASKETBALL ROLE MODEL?
Laura Davidson
WHAT ARE YOUR FUTURE ASPIRATIONS IN BASKETBALL?
Keep playing and having fun.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE ANY PLAYER WANTING TO TRIAL NEXT YEAR?
Have fun and don’t put too much pressure on yourself!!
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ON-COURT MEMORY PLAYING FOR THE HORNETS?
Hitting my first 3 pointer in under 14 while I was bottom age.
WHAT IS YOUR BEST BASKETBALL ACHIEVEMENT?
Being in Div 1/Premier through out all my years of playing basketball.
WHO IS YOUR BIGGEST BASKETBALL ROLE MODEL?
My brother James and my coach Rob, because I like the way they explain basketball to me and talk in terms I would understand.
WHAT ARE YOUR FUTURE ASPIRATIONS IN BASKETBALL?
To become a Rep Coach at Hills Hornets, so I can pass down my knowledge of basketball.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE ANY PLAYER WANTING TO TRIAL NEXT YEAR?
Coaches are there to guide you, but only you can make the change.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ON-COURT MEMORY PLAYING FOR THE HORNETS?
In U16’s, we beat Camden by 20 to knock them out of the semis in the final round game.
WHAT IS YOUR BEST BASKETBALL ACHIEVEMENT?
Winning the Premiership in my first year of Reps in U12’s
WHO IS YOUR BIGGEST BASKETBALL ROLE MODEL?
Dad and Mum
WHAT ARE YOUR FUTURE ASPIRATIONS IN BASKETBALL?
Keep playing Youth League and hopefully NBL1.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE ANY PLAYER WANTING TO TRIAL NEXT YEAR?
Give it your best effort and be loud.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ON-COURT MEMORY PLAYING FOR THE HORNETS?
Winning State Cup in 2023
WHAT IS YOUR BEST BASKETBALL ACHIEVEMENT?
Qualifying for Nationals
WHO IS YOUR BIGGEST BASKETBALL ROLE MODEL?
Dad
WHAT ARE YOUR FUTURE ASPIRATIONS IN BASKETBALL?
Not sure
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE ANY PLAYER WANTING TO TRIAL NEXT YEAR?
Have fun!
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ON-COURT MEMORY PLAYING FOR THE HORNETS?
Winning Metro League and State Cup in U18’s.
WHAT IS YOUR BEST BASKETBALL ACHIEVEMENT?
Playing in the U14’s Nationals Club Championships
WHO IS YOUR BIGGEST BASKETBALL ROLE MODEL?
My Mum and Dad
WHAT ARE YOUR FUTURE ASPIRATIONS IN BASKETBALL?
To continue to play and enjoy the game as much as I do now.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE ANY PLAYER WANTING TO TRIAL NEXT YEAR?
Be confident in your abilities and give it a go.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ON-COURT MEMORY PLAYING FOR THE HORNETS?
Being able to play in 3 x Junior Rep Grand Finals
WHAT IS YOUR BEST BASKETBALL ACHIEVEMENT?
2023 U18 MJL and State Cup – Champions
WHO IS YOUR BIGGEST BASKETBALL ROLE MODEL?
Leah Fowler
WHAT ARE YOUR FUTURE ASPIRATIONS IN BASKETBALL?
To keep playing for Hills Hornets
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE ANY PLAYER WANTING TO TRIAL NEXT YEAR?
Have fun play hard and never give up!
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ON-COURT MEMORY PLAYING FOR THE HORNETS?
Getting into the grand finals of JPL last year and coming up short whilst knocking out great teams.
WHAT IS YOUR BEST BASKETBALL ACHIEVEMENT?
Making a state program and constantly being in the camps/trainings for basketball NSW programs.
WHO IS YOUR BIGGEST BASKETBALL ROLE MODEL?
Kyrie Irving
WHAT ARE YOUR FUTURE ASPIRATIONS IN BASKETBALL?
Play college basketball and make it Pro internationally.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE ANY PLAYER WANTING TO TRIAL NEXT YEAR?
Communication and effort are something that gets noticed much more than just shooting shots.
