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We name the most promising young stars of the Toowoomba Basketball League

After an exciting month of Toowoomba Basketball League action, we reveal the best young stars from each team who are set to light up the court for years to come. See who made the list here.

Toowoomba Mountaineers player Samuel Geu has been a key figure for the Eels in the Toowoomba Basketball League this season. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Toowoomba Mountaineers player Samuel Geu has been a key figure for the Eels in the Toowoomba Basketball League this season. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Some of the brightest talents in Toowoomba basketball have been putting their names up in lights in the Toowoomba Basketball League with each team unveiling a host of future stars.

We reveal the future stars who are set to light up the court for years to come from each side.

Check out who made the list from each team here.

Tobias Adams (Warriors)

“He is only in grade 11 but he is one of our best players,” Warriors coach Jason Krienke said.

Adams makes his presence felt across all areas of the game and has a lethal jumpshot.

Aidan Walker (Milkos)

“He has done a really good job in this competition and has the potential to really take a leap this year in his role in the TBL, rep and school stuff,” Milkos coach Jacob Zupp said.

Walker has been a game changer for the Milkos this season and the energy he brings off the bench has been invaluable for his side.

Theo Hess. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Theo Hess. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Theo Hess (Mustangs)

“We have a lot of young guys with potential and Theo is one of those guys where the sky is the limit for him,” Mustangs coach Jacob Davis said.

Hess has been a reliable contributor for the league leading Mustangs and is a perennial offensive threat every team he steps on the court.

Emmanuel Geu (Mustangs)

Geu brings an athletic presence and makes an impact on both ends of the floor.

He is an elite defender on the perimeter and refuses to give opposing shooters an easy look.

Nash Rodgers during Pop Dickerson's Supercamp in 2023.
Nash Rodgers during Pop Dickerson's Supercamp in 2023.

Nash Rodgers (Mustangs)

“He is one of our younger players,” Davis said.

“He has a lot of potential and I think he has been thriving in our system.”

Sam Wall (Mustangs)

Wall has been one of the top players in the TBL this season and has formed a tantalising partnership with star forward Adam Gehrig.

He makes an impact on both ends as he is an elite scorer and makes countless steals in defence.

“If there is a loose ball, he will find it,” Davis said.

Sam Geu (Eels)

“I think he definitely has a bright future moving forward,” Eels coach Matt Cox said.

“He probably over-dribbles the ball a little too much but the simpler he keeps his game, the further he is going to go in my opinion.”

Geu is one of the most exciting players in the TBL and despite still being a school student, plays a pivotal role for the Eels.

“He is a really exciting prospect and talent and I took that chance on him for a reason by taking him with my first pick in the draft,” Cox said.

Keahn Tuakura (Eels)

“Keahn is outstanding, he is one of the best up and coming bigs,” Cox said.

“He was a huge pick-up for Grammar to get him down here from Rocky last year and I think he is one of the best prospects in this competition.”

Tuakura is an elite defender who can shut down opposing stars while also making his presence felt on offence.

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