Live stream: Norwood Flames aiming for third straight Basketball SA Junior State Champs title

One of SA’s biggest basketball clubs has their sights set on a third consecutive junior state championship this weekend. Catch 36 games over the next three days LIVE. Check out the schedule.

One of SA’s top basketball clubs will be aiming for a third consecutive junior state championship this weekend as the state’s top district clubs clash for silverware.

The Norwood Flames, who have won two straight state junior basketball championship titles, believe they have what it takes to claim the honours again.

The championships, which are played out through four days of action, started on Thursday and will conclude on Sunday.

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Flames junior development manager Will Smith said his club was confident it would be very competitive again.

Norwood Flames are aiming for a third consecutive junior title.

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“We want to keep pushing and competing,” Smith said.

“We’ve done a lot of preparation around it and we’re planning to make sure we do whatever we can to be ready for the crucial games on Sunday.

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“We don’t see winning as the be-all and end-all because we look at player development and competitiveness as well, but it would be huge for us if we were lucky enough to win again.”

While Smith said the Flames had plenty of talent across the board from U12s to U18s, he believed the tournament could prove to be one of the most competitive yet.

“From my view, there are a few clubs who could really go all the way, with South Adelaide, West Adelaide and Forestville all posing a threat.

“Top can lose to bottom at any given time, and I think this competitiveness will only bring about better basketball for the whole state.”

Norwood Flames girls in action against West Adelaide. Picture: Supplied

Smith said the Flames would take the correct approach on the court and play a game style which will see them compete.

“We have directives and style of play we go to, but we’re able to change it up and do things a bit differently if needed,” he said.

“If we can stick to fundamentals of defence, being hard nosed and fighting for every ball, we’ll give ourselves a chance.”