CANBERRA, Australia – The path to the global youth basketball stage begins here for the Oceania region.
The 2024 FIBA U15 Oceania Championship kicks off a new cycle of FIBA Youth Championships, taking place in Canberra, Australia, from November 11-16. The top two teams will secure a spot in the FIBA U16 Women's Asia Cup, which serves as a qualifier for the FIBA U17 Women's World Championships.
This year’s tournament marks a significant milestone as it welcomes Tonga for the first time, both eager to showcase their talents on the international stage.
Participating Teams
Canberra will host nine teams competing for glory:
Australia
Cook Islands (making its debut)
Fiji
Guam
New Caledonia
New Zealand
Samoa
Tahiti
Tonga (making its debut)
Tournament Details
The main venue of the games will be held at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra from November 11-16, 2024.
Roll of Honour
Australia: 6 Gold Medals
New Zealand: 6 Silver Medals
Samoa: 3 Bronze Medals
Tahiti: 1 Bronze Medal
What to Watch For
In previous editions, Australia, New Zealand, and Samoa have consistently dominated the podium, finishing first, second, and third, respectively. This year promises to be competitive, especially with the debut of Tonga.
FIBA U15 Women's Oceania Alumni Watch
Several notable alumni from past championships have made their mark in the basketball world:
Ezi Magbegor (Australia): Currently with the Seattle Storm in the WNBA.
Alanna Smith (Australia): Currently with the Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA.
Charlisse Dunn (Australia): Competes in NCAA Women's Division 1 basketball for Davidson Wildcats and was part of the 2018 FIBA Oceania Cup All-Star Five.
Paige Price (Australia): Former NCAA player for Indiana University and a 2018 FIBA Oceania Cup All-Star Five member.
Luisa Fakalata (Australia): Plays for the Nunawading Spectres in NBL 1 and was recognized as a 2018 FIBA Oceania Cup All-Star Five.
Tyla Paraha (Samoa): A key player for the Samoa national team at the 2023 Pacific Games and a 2018 FIBA Oceania Cup All-Star Five member.
Hineaupounamu Nuku (New Zealand): Currently on a scholarship at Lakeland College in Canada and part of the 2018 FIBA Oceania Cup All-Star Five.
Pahlyss Hokianga (New Zealand): Recently called up to the national team for the Olympic Games Qualifier in China and a 2022 FIBA Oceania Cup All-Star Five member.
Jesse-May Hall (Australia): Honoured as the Junior Indigenous Sports Person of the Year in 2023 and was part of the 2022 FIBA Oceania Cup All-Star Five.
Sienna Lehmann (Australia): Invited to the NBA Global Academy in the United States and also recognized in the 2022 FIBA Oceania Cup All-Star Five.
Stay Tuned
Stay tuned for live stream details and additional information about the tournament which will be livestreamed via FIBA YouTube.
Are you ready to witness the future of basketball? The stage is set, and Oceania’s youth teams are eager to prove their mettle in this premier competition. The next generation of basketball stars begins their journey here.