We take a look at the Southport School’s best ever starting five as the school prepares for Old Boys weekend

AS the Southport School prepare to run out in front of past players and teams that have helped shaped the basketball program for ‘Old Boys’ weekend, we take a look back at TSS’s best ever First V.

AS the Southport School prepare to run out in front of past players and teams that have helped shaped the basketball program for ‘Old Boys’ weekend, we take a look back at TSS’s best ever First V.

TSS's 2012 GPS and State Championship winning side. Picture supplied.

Jack McVeigh

Super athlete and scored the ball at will at GPS level. Single year player (Year 10) in 2012 and secured a GPS title and State Championship. Went on to attend the Centre of Excellence in Canberra. Three year player of Division one College (Nebraska), Emus U19 Australia player at World Championships and currently in second year of a three year deal with NBL club Adelaide 36ers.

Jack McVeigh of the Adelaide 36ers warms up during the round 11 NBL match between the Adelaide 36ers and the New Zealand Breakers at Titanium Security Arena on December 30, 2018 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Kalisz/Getty Images)

Christian Salecich

Explosive scorer and outstanding defensive prowess. Attended Centre of Excellence in 2016 with Australian basketball legends Patty Mills and Matt Dellavedova. Then played two years with Division one college Saint Louis and represented Australia at U19 level. Previous Gold Coast Rollers MVP and current Gold Coast Rollers QBL captain.

Action from the Queensland Basketball League (NBL) match between the Cairns Marlins and the Gold Coast Rollers, held at Early Settler Stadium, Cairns. Rollers captain Christian Salecich makes a pass surrounded by Marlins players. PICTURE: BRENDAN RADKE

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Isaiah Richardson

Good athlete and even better defender. Made Queensland South U18 team and National Performance Program and highly regarded on defensive end of the floor. Currently playing in USA for Onondaga Lazers Athletics.

Former TSS Basketball first V player Isaiah Richardson. Picture supplied.

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Matt Gullotta

Glue guy and tough competitor. Lock down defender who prides himself on effort plays. Captain of the 2012 TSS team that won a GPS title and State Championship. Current Gold Coast Rollers player and played past several seasons at QBL level while studying in the US.

2012 TSS basketball captain Matt Gullotta. Picture supplied.

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Hudson Kaddatz

Super athlete. Fine leader of TSS basketball program and 2017 captain. Amassed points easily at GPS level using his athleticism. Solid defender and laterally quick. Led TSS to 4th placing at State Championships in 2017 while having 40 + points against the eventual State Champions, St James. Part of an strong Gold Coast basketball rep team that won several State Junior championships at U14 and U16 level and made Queensland south state squads.

TSS Basketball First V player Hudson Kaddatz. Picture supplied.

Honourable mentions: Dave Claxton, Jaydan Tom, Andrew Lomakin, Micheal Gullotta, Jalen Manumaleuga

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Fixture: TSS First V vs Brisbane Grammar School, Saturday, home, 12:20pm