Basketball South Australia

Congratulations to Caleb Dyer on being named the FORD Built Tough Award recipient at the 2026 Foot Locker Under-16 National Championships. 👏

Presented by the Ford Dealer Network and Basketball Australia, this award recognises an athlete whose performance and character embody resilience, grit, relentless commitment, sportsmanship and leadership both on and off the court.

A well-deserved honour for the way Caleb represented South Australia throughout the tournament. ❤️💙💛

Congratulations, Caleb! 💙❤️💛

🏆 Fair Play Award winners! 👏❤️💙💛

A huge congratulations to our SA Metro boys on taking home the Fair Play Award at the 2026 Foot Locker Under 16 National Championships.

A fantastic recognition of the respect, sportsmanship and character this group displayed throughout the tournament.

Well done, boys! 👏🏀

🥉 Bronze looks good on this group! ❤️💙💛

This medal is the reward for months of dedication, hard work and belief.

From the very first training session to the final buzzer in Bendigo, every athlete in this program helped shape this journey. Every session, every sacrifice and every moment of support contributed to this achievement.

A bronze medal that reflects the strength of the entire South Australian training group. A campaign to remember and one everyone involved should be incredibly proud of.

Congratulations, girls! 👏🏀

👏 A huge congratulations to our South Australian referee representatives on an outstanding week at the U16 National Championships!

A big shoutout to Zinzan Todd, Lara Spokes, Meg O'Leary Fletcher (SA Country) and Daniel Mira, who proudly represented South Australia on the court, along with Referee Coach Sam Kewen, who played an important role in supporting and developing officials throughout the tournament.

Thank you all for your commitment, professionalism and the passion you continue to bring to our game. South Australia is proud of your efforts! ❤️💙💛🏀

A proud moment for South Australia! ❤️💙💛🏀

Congratulations to Josh and Finn Hixson, who were selected for medal game appointments at the U16 National Championships.

The father-son duo were recognised for their outstanding work throughout the tournament, with Josh officiating as a Scoretable Official in the U16 Men's Gold Medal Game, while Finn earned appointments in two medal games, working the U16 Women's Gold Medal Game as Input and the U16 Men's Bronze Medal Game as Stats Assistant.

Being appointed to medal games is a testament to the dedication, professionalism and high standard they displayed across the championships.

Congratulations on a fantastic achievement! 👏

BRONZE IS COMING HOME! 🥉❤️💙💛

The SA Metro U16 Girls dug deep to finish their campaign in the best way possible, defeating Queensland South by just two points to claim the bronze medal.

A huge thank you to our players, extended training squad, coaches, team manager, physio, parents and supporters for everything you’ve contributed throughout the campaign. Your commitment, sacrifice and support have been invaluable every step of the way. 👏🏀

An incredible week of resilience, teamwork and heart. Congratulations, girls! 💪🔥

The journey ends short of a medal, with our SA Metro Boys going down to WA Metro in the U16 Boys Bronze Medal Match.

They finish the National Championships fourth in the nation — a result to be incredibly proud of. ❤️💙💛

A huge thank you to our players, extended training squad, coaches, team manager, physio, parents and supporters for everything you’ve contributed throughout the campaign. Your commitment, sacrifice and support have been invaluable every step of the way. 👏🏀

One more chance for a medal. 🥉

Our SA Metro teams are back on court tomorrow, with both the girls and boys set to battle it out for Bronze at the 2026 Foot Locker Under-16 National Championships.

Let's finish strong! ❤️💙💛

A tough end to a hard-fought Semi Final.

Our SA Metro boys went toe-to-toe with Queensland South for three quarters, but the game slipped away in the final term.

The campaign isn't over yet. One more game remains as the boys look to finish Nationals with a Bronze Medal. ❤️💙💛