Australia Gems Squad Named For U19 Basketball World Cup
Basketball Australia are announcing a 12-player Gems team that will compete at the FIBA U19 Women’s World Cup in Czechia from 12 – 20 July 2025.
The team will be led by Head Coach Renae Garlepp with Jo Wood & Jack Fleming in support. Injuries have ruled out a couple some young guns, including Saffron Shiels and Stanford-bound Lara Somfai, who were both members of the All-Star five at last year’s U18 Asian Cup.
Australia’s campaign starts in the Group Phase with fixtures against Mali (12 July), Brazil (13 July) & France (16 July).
Team and staff listed below.
Team for FIBA U19 Women’s World Cup
Monique Bobongie (QLD)
Emilija Dakic (VIC)
Bonnie Deas (VIC)
Sitaya Fagan (VIC)
Sienna Harvey (VIC)
Callie Hinder (NSW/USA)
Prasayus Notoa (QLD)
Ruby Perkins (NSW)
Manuela Puoch (VIC)
Zara Russell (ACT)
Madison Ryan (VIC)
Monique Williams (WA)
Head Coach Renae Garlepp
Assistant Coach Jo Wood
Assistant Coach Jack Fleming