Gold Coast basketball’s greatest male starting five

Last week it was the greatest women, this week Double Dribble nominates his greatest male starting five to come out of the Gold Coast.

THERE was plenty of discussion about last week’s article when I nominated my all-time female starting five of Gold Coast players who played as juniors.

Of course I missed a couple of worthy names, but Jade Davis was a bad miss by me, she deserved to be on the list.

This week we are looking at the men’s all-time list.

Once again, no current players have won a spot and all must have been a junior on the Gold Coast to be considered.

MEN’S STARTING FIVE

Brendan LeGassick (captain)

‘G Man’ was an incredible player who played NBL but was hampered with a knee injury early in his career.

A prolific junior that dominated national events and played for the Gold Coast Rollers NBL team.

Currently running the TSS basketball program.

Brendan LeGassick (1994).

Greg Fox

Former Gold Coast basketball players Greg Fox and Roger Smith.

Fabulous career playing in the United States and then back to Australia in the NBL.

Greg also is still involved in the game as the North Gold Coast Seahawks development officer.

Jason Aucoin

Jason Aucoin.

Australian junior who went on to the NBL and had an extensive career in the QBL.

He is well-known for his enforcer role and trademark ‘see you in the carpark’ call.

Roger Smith

Roger was an explosive guard who had a long career in the NBL.

Roger toured the United States and could literally jump out of the gym.

Tim Behrendorff

Tim Behrendorff (left).

‘‘Timmy B’ was a great player who played in the NBL for several teams.

Played in the Gold Coast under-18 team alongside Jason Aucoin that finished second in the national tournament.

Sixth Man: John Grantham

The best to lace up a pair of Dunlop Volleys on the Gold Coast hardwood.

Honourable mentions: Barry Laing, Darren LeGassick, Bret Hutchins, Danny Sondergeld, Frank Goldfinch, John Szigeti, Luke Gribble, Neil Goldfinch, Adam Darragh, Wayne Smith