National Team extended squad selected

The Solomon Islands Basketball Federation has finalized the extended National Squad from which the team to represent Solomon Islands at next years South Pacific Games will be selected. The head coaching position was also finalized with Ryan Burns appointed for the position of Men's National Coach.

28 athletes have been selected. The selection is highlighted by overseas players like Waige Tureke (USA) and Trevor Kaitu'u (South Pacific University). Twenty players are currently playing in the HBA Super 4 League like Brian Feni, Goldie Kiloko or Gwali Junior. National Squad training sessions are expected to start early January, allowing athletes enough time to prepare themselves for what will be highly intense and competitive trainings designed to achieve the best out of each individual. All squad members are urged to attend with a high level of fitness and an attitude of team play.
"The selection process really was a huge effort from all involved over the last 2 months, and was made even more difficult by the number of talented basketball players in the country" said SIBF President Freda Matangi after the meeting. "We initially wanted to keep the squad to 20 athletes, however it was just not possible with the high standard of players that have developed over the past few years."