Live stream: Dash Daniels among players set to shine at Australian Country Junior Cup in Albury (Australian Country Junior Basketball Cup)

From the brother of an NBA revelation to a multitude of national representatives, this week’s Australian Country Cup will feature some high-quality players. We list those bound to impress.

Some of Australia’s best junior basketballers are set to take centre stage at the Australian Junior Country Cup starting on Tuesday.

The next Lauren Jackson or Patty Mills could be on show at the tournament, which is set to be held in Albury over five days.

KommunityTV will be exclusively LIVE STREAMING 48 matches across two courts, including eight playoff games on Saturday, January 21.

We’ve compiled a list of players to look out for ahead of the event.

Junior player Dash Daniels - believed to be the next big talent in Basketball. He's the brother of Dyson Daniels who is overseas and playing in the NBA. Picture:Rob Leeson.

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DASH DANIELS (Vic Bushrangers)

The brother of Australia’s newest NBA star, Dyson, the young guard is making waves of his own. Last year, Daniels wore green and gold for the first time and made a strong impression on the national stage. A pass-first playmaker who will look to create for teammates but can score big with needed.

LUCY AHERNE (Tasmania)

Was a part of the under-14 team who did well at the last Country Cup in 2020. Aherne has played for Tasmania several times at the nationals championships and is about to head into a national development camp once the tournament finishes.

JAKE BAEURLE (Albury Wodonga)

Been involved in a lot of NSW pathways and just missed the NSW team for this tournament. He’s a point guard, who is smart and knows how to play the game well.

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JACKSON BOWDEN (South Australia)

A guard who has recently been in an Australian camp as a player of the future. Plays the 2-3 position and will be a key part of the South Australian under-18 team.

BRADLEY BALLINGER (New South Wales)

A guard or small forward who has the ability to score outside but also the ability to put the ball on the floor and in the basket inside. Will be one of the leaders in the under-18 Kookaburras team.

JOSH BOYLE (New South Wales)

Made the under-16 state team last year as a bottom ager. A point guard who is athletic and plays the game quickly. Has the potential to score and can defend as well.

Jade Crook is being compared to a great of the game. Photo: Narelle Spangher

JADE CROOK (New South Wales)

A tall centre from Albury who has been compared to Lauren Jackson. Crook did some training with Lauren last year and has had opportunities to play overseas already as well. A bottom age player in the under-18 team.

JOHNTY DYNAN (Tasmania)

Can play on the inside and outside and the Tasmanian team is excited about what he can do. The under-14 player represented his club in Tasmania at the nationals last year and impressed. Is a top age player in his age group this year.

JACOB FURPHY (Tasmania)

A versatile player who can play in any position. Part of the Australian under-17 team who went to the World Cup. Furphy is an experienced player who will provide lots of leadership to the team.

Jacob Furphy attacks the basket for Tasmania last year. Picture: Simon Sturzaker Photography

JACK HAGGETT (South Australia)

The Millicent-based player is a forward who plays in the 3-4 position. He’s been in the national camp recently and represented South Australia Country at last year’s nationals.

SIENNA HARVEY (Victoria)

The young guard’s ability was highlighted when she was invited to join the Centre of Excellence in Canberra. Harvey’s playmaking skills come at a high level but she has a trusty shot as well.

AUDREY HOGG (Albury Wodonga)

Also missed out on selection, narrowly, for the New South Wales team. She’s a forward, who is a really good shooter and, according to the team, just needs some games to find her best form.

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MIA HARVEY (Victoria)

Another young gun out of Bendigo’s rapidly improving basketball program. The guard has a fantastic ability to score big.

ELKA HUTTON (Tasmania)

The under-14 player represented her club as last year’s nationals. A talented junior who is expected to lead the team during the Country Cup.

LACHLAN KANNGIESSER (Vic Bushrangers)

Another young gun who had the privilege of representing Australia last year. The Mornington product is a star on the rise and a player to keep an eye on in coming years.

HARRISON KEATING (Victoria)

From Rochester, Keating has plenty of length to be able to impact games at both ends of the floor.

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SIENNA LEHMANN (South Australia)

Just come back from the national team who competed in the under-15 Oceania titles in Guam, winning gold. She’s a promising young player who will play in under-18. Lehmann plays as a guard and is versatile around the court.

LIZ MURPHY (Albury Wodonga)

The Wodonga under-18 player is one to look out for in the girls team for the upcoming tournament. She is part of the Victoria state development team and recently played for Wodonga in under-18 at the state titles.

Oscar Marr McGuire is a gun at the three point line. Picture: Michael Marschall

OSCAR MARR MCGUIRE (South Australia)

A lethal three-point shooter who can shoot the ball from anywhere. Had a big national championships last year for South Australia Country.

SAFFRON SHIELS (New South Wales)

Currently a scholarship holder at the Australian Institute of Sports. She was in the state team last year for New South Wales and represented Australia at the under-16 Asia championships. A tall point guard who has good ball handling skills and can pass and shoot the ball. Expect her to score some large points in the tournament.

KRYSTAL THOMPSON (South Australia)

Another Croweater who has been part of national camps recently for Australia. Thompson, who hails from Port Augusta, is a speedy player with plenty of athleticism and terrific ability to read the play.