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Some of Victoria’s best junior basketballers will take to the court at the Junior Country Championships this weekend. Here’s who to keep an eye on.

Some of regional Victoria’s best junior basketballers are aiming to help their local town be crowned the best in the state.

This weekend, hundreds of players will descend on Traralgon for the Basketball Victoria Junior Country Championships under 14s competition with the action live on the Herald Sun website.

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Here is a look at the players to keep an eye on across the tournament.

Brodie Adams, Traralgon under 14 boys

Adams is a skilful player but T-Birds officials rave about the effort he brings to the court. He is dangerous on transition and is described as the “engine room of the team”.

Brodie Adams is most dangerous in transition. Photo: Supplied.

Josh and Will Anderson, Bellarine under 14 boys

A set of twins set to have a big impact on the competition. Josh is a forward/centre who provides a strong inside presence on both ends of the floor while also being able to step out and hit shots from outside the paint. Will is a tough inside defender who finds clever positions at the offensive end. Will is also a big rebounder.

Charlie Baker, Hamilton, under 14 boys

Baker is an on-court playmaker with terrific ball handling and game sense. He is a point guard who can bring his teammates into the game with excellent passing. He can also hit a bit three when it’s required.

Charlie Baker of the Hamilton Hurricanes. Photo: Supplied.

Christian Beecroft, Macedon Ranges under 14 boys

Beecroft is a strong point guard with his vision, decision-making and passing ability his key skills. A fierce competitor who makes his teammates better, all while still developing his outside game.

Arhi Cohen, Wodonga under 14 girls

The bottom age guard will look to lead the way for her team with leading scorer Crystal Holdsworth set to miss the competition. Cohen is lightning quick and super competitive. She will relish the opportunity to play against the regional Victoria’s best.

Arhi Cohen is expected to play a big role for the Wolves. Photo: Supplied.

Maya Garlick, Foster under 14 girls

At just 12 years old, Garlick has already been selected in Basketball Victoria’s Academy Program. She is predominantly a big who is a consistent threat at both ends of the floor. She is able to play across different positions depending on the match up.

Maya Garlick has been part of the Foster program for five years. Photo: Supplied.

Ford Gore, Traralgon under 14 boys

An outstanding point guard who has an incredible and creative finishing ability. He is hard to stop from either scoring or creating opportunities for teammates.

Ford Gore will be a key for Traralgon. Photo: Supplied.

Seth Graham, Wodonga under 14 boys

Graham is a player who has improved substantially in the past two years despite the pandemic. It has him placed as one of the top talents heading into this weekend’s tournament. Despite being taller than most opponents, he can get up and done the floor with ease which makes him difficult to guard.

Saskia Gould, Hamilton under 14 girls

Gould uses her height and strength to play as a powerful tall under the basketball. She has an uncanny ability to real the play therefore creating steals on the defensive end. She is also a fantastic ball handler.

Saskia Gould is a dominant big. Photo: Supplied.

Will Hamilton, Traralgon under 14 boys

A long and athletic guard who can score both inside and out. Hamilton defends all five positions and is a dominate rebounder. He is tipped to be a future state player.

Will Hamilton is tipped to be a future state player. Photo: Supplied.

Noah Hanegraaf, Macedon Ranges under 14 boys

Hanegraaf is an athletic guard who has a strong defensive game, being able to guard from 1 through 4. With a high basketball IQ, his ability to read the game leads to a fair share of tips and steals.

Riley Iredelle, Hamilton under 14 boys

Iredalle is a tough and tenacious player who will compete for every rebound. He has developed into a dangerous shooter from deep while also bringing fantastic energy at the defensive end of the floor.

Riley Iredalle has been described as tough and tenacious. Photo: Supplied.

Ella Macfarlane, Traralgon under 14 girls

A strong and smart big who brings a crafty defensive capacity, with IQ beyond her years. Her leadership and communication is the glue for the T-Birds outfit.

Ella MacFarlane is a must watch for Traralgon. Photo: Supplied.

Ethan Metelli, Surf Coast under 14 boys

Metelli is a great sized two-way player with fans being told to look out for his high impact defence and deadly outside shooting. He has collected two MVPs in recent domestic and representative action.

Ethan Metelli is expected to be one of Surf Coast's best players. Photo: Supplied.

Jaxson Meyer, Whittlesea under 14 boys

Meyer has been on the representative stage before having competed for Vic Country at Basketball Victoria’s country-metro challenge earlier this year. He is also a member of the Eagles team in the top division of the VJBL competition.

Jaxson Meyer and Logan Oldmeadow are impressive players for Whittlesea. Photo: Facebook.

Logan Oldmeadow, Whittlesea under 14 boys

Another member of Whittlesea’s VJBL team in the Victorian Championship division. Oldmeadow recently played at the country-metro challenge which saw him face off against some of the best juniors in the state.

Annalee Ross, Maryborough under 14 girls

A small but quick guard not afraid to get into the action. Her speed allows for her to shut down opponents on defence but also beat them one-on-one at the offensive end. Smith is a fast developing player who has a bright future ahead.

Chelsea Ross, Maryborough under 14 girls

Ross is an extremely versatile player with great height and an outstanding vertical jump. She also has the ability to bring the ball down the court. Ross is a double threat player and one to keep an eye on.

Harvey Rumpff, Maryborough under 14 boys

Rumpff is a versatile young player with intelligence beyond his years. He can guard any player on the floor and lead the team with his direction on offence. He is always reliable and great to watch.

Amily Smith, Traralgon under 14 girls

A talented and clever bottom aged player, who will be one of the youngest athlete participating at this event. She is comfortable leading the team on offence and her defensive pressure without fouling and great footwork is nice to watch. A player for the future.

Amily Smith is a must watch player. Photo: Supplied.

Wil Smith, Maryborough under 14 boys

Smith brings height to the Blazer team. He is a strong rebounder who is beginning to become a factor with his positioning in the paint. He has improved throughout the season and will be one to watch over the next few years.

Sam Villani, Surf Coast under 14 boys

Villani is able to get to the ring with fantastic footwork and power. He is also a player who can hit the scoreboard in a big way. He is continuing to improve at the defensive end.

Wil Walker, Traralgon under 14 boys

Despite being one of the bottom age players on the T-Birds team, Walker is a smart guard who excels as a defender. He is one of the premier players at his age.