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For two stars of the Queensland women’s team at the U20 National Basketball Championships, the tournament is a chance to build on the legacy created by their parents. Watch them LIVE from Tuesday.

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Four Olympic Games, three Olympic medals and more than 370 games of professional basketball experience.

For two stars from the Queensland women’s team competing at the U20 National Basketball Championships, the tournament is more than just a chance to showcase their skills – it’s a chance to build on the legacy created by their parents.

Talented forwards Jess Petrie (Gold Coast Basketball) and Summah Hanson (Southern Districts Spartans) both come from famous sporting families and have followed in the footsteps of their heroes.

Gold Coast basketball talent Jess Petrie.
Gold Coast basketball talent Jess Petrie.

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Petrie is the eldest daughter of NBL legend Anthony, who played 268 games in the country’s best league, and Sarah (nee Berry), who won two championships in the WNBL across more than 100 games in the competition.

While Hanson is the eldest daughter of three-time Olympic bronze medallist Bo and Liz, who has been with him for the whole ride stretching decades and also is the co-founder of Athlete Assessments with her husband.

Both youngsters have already represented Australia throughout their junior career and are part of the Basketball Australia Centre of Excellence.

Petrie (Nebraska) and Hanson (Sacramento State) will also venture to the US later in the year to start their college basketball careers.

Jess Petrie with parents, Sarah and Anthony, announcing her move to US college Nebraska.
Jess Petrie with parents, Sarah and Anthony, announcing her move to US college Nebraska.

Anthony Petrie, who also played for Australia, said Jess won some state medals at athletics and netball also tried to poach her, but she had a love of basketball from a young age.

“We were always conscious of exposing our kids to multiple sports. I was a multisport kid so I always wanted them to try different games,” he said.

“We didn’t want them to play basketball just because mum and dad did.”

He also said Jess had been swamped by elite individuals and athletes on a daily basis since she was a child.

“She’s ended up falling in love with those people first, which in turn created her love for it (basketball), Petrie said.

“The greatest thing we have taken from it is that, I guess, we know enough to get out of her way.

Jess Petrie with her dad after an NBL game.
Jess Petrie with her dad after an NBL game.

“There have definitely been some interesting times, like all parents go through, but understanding that we have done our thing and we just hope that the game of basketball gives her as much as what it’s given to both of us, both on and off the floor.

“We have our family because of the game of basketball.”

Petrie also said the penny dropped for Jess in under-16s when she wanted to dedicate herself to get better.

“She became addicted to seeing the success through the work she was putting in, I have become a professional rebounder,” he said.

“As a person, that’s our greatest joy with Jess – we love how she treats other people and how proud she is of her family and friends.”

Summah Hanson with parents, Bo and Liz.
Summah Hanson with parents, Bo and Liz.

Bo Hanson said he tried to convince her to take on rowing as a child, but it was always basketball.

“She loved basketball from when Liz took them as six-year-olds knowing they would be tall and a great way to use and be proud of their athleticism and height,” he said.

“Seeing Summah grow to a point where she has on multiple occasions represent her state and country makes Liz and I enormously proud.

“We see how much effort and work Summah has dedicated … we are most proud of how she goes about playing, she always gives 100 per cent.

“As a parent who has been an elite athlete I certainly used my experiences and understanding of performance to help.

Summah Hanson playing for Spartans.
Summah Hanson playing for Spartans.
Summah Hanson representing Australia.
Summah Hanson representing Australia.

“There does come a time though that my voice becomes quite in relation to Summah’s coaches now.

“My role is just as dad more than ever now.”

After representing Queensland at the National Championships, Hanson also said he couldn’t wait to see his daughter take on college basketball later this year.

“US college life will be an adjustment for all of us, we really love being able to see and share Summah’s life each day, to not see her each day is really tough for us,” he said.

“She is, however, doing what she loves and creating her own path. As a parent we value her being mature, cable and independent person, which she is.

Liz, Alleah, Summah and Bo Hanson
Liz, Alleah, Summah and Bo Hanson

“No doubt college will challenge her, I am sure she will use her qualities as a person to find a way to succeed for her team.”

Petrie also said college was a huge step for his daughter, but one she was ready for.

“To have the opportunity to go to Nebraska for both basketball and furthering her education is something we are all extremely grateful for,” he said.

“Her competitive drive to try and compete and earn the right to be on the Big 10 stage is something she is desperate to be a part of.”

Both Petrie and Hanson will be keys for a Queensland team aiming to come home with a medal from the National Championships.

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