The best photos from the National Junior Classic at Dandenong and Knox

The National Junior Classic came to a thrilling conclusion on Monday following an exciting three days of action. Here are some of our best photos from the weekend.

Basketball Victoria’s National Junior Classic produced a series of stunning results over the weekend.

Hundreds of players descended on Melbourne for the three-day competition which attracted some of the country’s best junior representative teams.

But in the end, there could only be eight winners across the divisions.

Check out some of our best pictures from the weekend’s action below.

Dandenong’s Henry Sewell looks to get away from his Norwood opponent. Picture: Valeriu Campan

Frankston’s Ruby Kennard fires off a pass. Picture: Valeriu Campan

Instructions are made clear by the Casey coach. Picture: Valeriu Campan

Casey’s Manaree Te Paki looks to make her next move. Picture: Valeriu Campan

Sturt’s Maddy Hinton looks to get to the ring. Picture: Valeriu Campan

Coach of under 18 girls champions the Bulleen Boomers, Michael Brookens. Picture: Valeriu Campan

Players put everything on the line. Picture: Valeriu Campan

John Efunkanbi looks for his shot for Dandenong. Picture: Valeriu Campan

Dandenong’s Austin Kirikiri glides down the court. Picture: Valeriu Campan

Casey’s Emilija Dakic looks for a way through. Picture: Valeriu Campan

Knox’s Dilan Turkkan looks to hit one from mid-range. Picture: Valeriu Campan

The Knox under 12 boys coach. Picture: Valeriu Campan

Chloe Krings from the free throw line. Picture: Valeriu Campan

Free throw shots were important all weekend. Picture: Valeriu Campan

McKinnon and South Adelaide in action. Picture: Valeriu Campan

Full of concentration at the free throw line. Picture: Valeriu Campan

The Hawthorn Magic coach makes sure her instructions are clear. Picture: Valeriu Campan

Indiana Lewski brings the ball up the floor. Picture: Valeriu Campan

John Efunkanbi puts up a shot for Dandenong. Picture: Valeriu Campan

Lara Somfai enjoyed a strong weekend for Norwood. Picture: Valeriu Campan

Manly was flying through the air. Picture: Valeriu Campan

Alana Reddy puts up a shot for Manly Warringah. Picture: Valeriu Campan

Casey Cavaliers under 16 girls were a fantastic watch. Picture: Valeriu Campan

It’s always important to finish at the ring. Picture: Valeriu Campan

Looking to find a way through traffic. Picture: Valeriu Campan

There were no easy passes for the Eastern Mavericks against Casey. Picture: Valeriu Campan

Tough defence was on display throughout the tournament. Picture: Valeriu Campan

Nothing was meant to come easy. Picture: Valeriu Campan

Full of concentration. Picture: Valeriu Campan

There was plenty of desperation to keep the ball alive. Picture: Valeriu Campan

Liam Hillyer looks to dribble into the paint. Picture: Valeriu Campan

Benjamin Freeman shows outstanding handles. Picture: Valeriu Campan

Looking for a way through. Picture: Valeriu Campan

Kilsyth’s Jackson Ivanko takes his free throws. Picture: Valeriu Campan

Nikita Goyal attempts a shot from the line. Picture: Valeriu Campan

Dilan Turkkan is a picture of concentration for Knox. Picture: Valeriu Campan

Charlie Angus looks to put up a shot for Kilsyth. Picture: Valeriu Campan

Hitting the opposition with a fadeaway. Picture: Valeriu Campan

Chantal Vitale cruises to the ring for Bulleen. Picture: Valeriu Campan

Bringing the ball under control. Picture: Valeriu Campan