31 October, 2025
Kym Cheeseman
Victoria, Ballarat - Basketball Victoria is proud to announce the 2026 Ivor Burge State Teams, who are set to represent Victoria at the upcoming Foot Locker National Championships early next year.
Following the announcement of the U20 teams two weeks ago, we are thrilled to reveal the men’s and women’s Ivor Burge teams — both of whom will enter the tournament as defending champions after dominant performances at last year’s championships.
Women’s Team
|
Name |
Association |
|
Alicia Bamblett |
Basketball Victoria |
|
Jaime-Lee Getson |
Sunbury / Specialist Hoops |
|
Montana Haag |
Coburg Giants |
|
Chanelle Henwood |
Specialist Hoops |
|
Taila Martin |
Basketball Victoria |
|
Jessica McCulloch |
Chelsea |
|
Evangeline (Evie) Patterson |
Power Assist |
|
Lexi Vitalos |
Power Assist |
|
Mia Wilson |
Casey |
Emergencies
Jordan McCormick Unified Eltham
Madison Tanner Dandenong All Abilities
Coaching Staff
Head Coach - Emily Attard | Bacchus Marsh
Assistant Coaches -
Madison Smith | Mornington
Abbey Smith | Sandringham
Development Coach - Clayton Watt | McKinnon
Team Manager - Silvia van der Linden | Bacchus Marsh
Men’s Team
|
Name |
Association |
|
Taj Boxall |
Geelong United Basketball Association |
|
Dylan Cheyne |
Sunbury Basketball Association |
|
Frazer Dawber |
Doncaster All Abilities Basketball Club |
|
Jake De La Motte |
Craigieburn Basketball Association |
|
Matthew Farrar |
Ballarat Basketball Association |
|
Patrick Getson |
Melton Basketball Association |
|
Adam Horne |
Dandenong Basketball Association |
|
Jack Innella |
Sunbury Basketball Association |
|
TJ Leifi |
Altona Gators Basketball Club |
|
Ryan Lethlean |
Southern Basketball Association |
|
James Myers |
Bairnsdale & District Amateur Basketball Association |
|
Kobe Nealy |
Dandenong Basketball Association |
Emergency Players
Nicholas Cluning Chelsea Basketball Association
William (Bill) Hallam Geelong United Basketball Association
Bailey Ohlsen Ballarat Basketball Association
Coaching Staff
Head Coach - Ryan Holloway | Basketball Victoria
Assistant Coaches -
Adrian Carfora | Bulleen
Isaiah Raval | Kilsyth
Development Coach - Ben Fowler | Waverley
Team Manager - Daniel Fabien | Casey
Athlete Spotlight: James “Jimmy” Myers
A true veteran of the program, Jimmy Myers continues to exemplify the spirit and commitment of the Ivor Burge program.
Turning 30 this year, Jimmy was selected for his first Ivor Burge Nationals at just 13 years old, and 2026 will mark his 17th consecutive nationals campaign representing Victoria.
Living in country Victoria, Jimmy balances full-time work as a labourer while maintaining a dedicated training routine, putting in an hour of practice each night on grass at his family’s property. To attend team sessions, he travels more than four hours, demonstrating the passion, perseverance and love for basketball that make him an inspiring figure for teammates and the entire Victorian basketball community.
Both teams will proudly represent Victoria as they look to continue their strong legacy at the 2026 Foot Locker National Championships.
Congratulations to all athletes, coaches and support staff selected for the upcoming campaign, and a special acknowledgment to long-serving athletes like Jimmy Myers, whose dedication continues to inspire the next generation of Ivor Burge athletes.
For the latest on the 2026 Footlocker Under 20 and Ivor Burge National Championships, click below.
