Five-Star Australia: 2011 Recap
After 5 days of camp that featured 6 sets of station work, 7 games, a situation tournament, a no dribble tournament, a free throw contest, and 5 station 13′s, it was the consensus of the locals that the first ever Five Star Camp in Australia was a huge success. For over an hour after camp parents and players alike met with coaches from the staff not only to thank the coaches, but to continue to pick the minds of a great staff that helped to make a great week of learning for each and every participant.
The final day saw a very tired and hard working group of players push through to get every little bit out their final day at the camp. The morning began with the final set of stations with many players showing improvement in just 5 days of camp. Stations were followed by tie breaker games in the NBA East as the Celtics beat the Bulls to advance to the Championship game against the Knicks. After lunch both leagues played out their Championship games. In the NBA West the Lakers at 5-2 faced off against the Suns at 6-1. The game looked like a blowout as the Suns were up 17 with 5 minutes remaining when the Lakers went on a huge run. With 25 seconds left the Lakers had a shot to cut the lead to 2 that rimmed out. Playing huge for the Suns was Playoff MVP Ben Casey. In the NBA East the game had a similar feel while the Celtics and Coach Jerry Reynolds had a good lead and the Knicks came back to make it a game. The Celtics and Playoff MVP Simon Reed were to much as they walked away with the Championship.
After the Championship games it was time for the first ever Australian Five Star Basketball Orange and White Classic All Star Game. It was an exciting time as the teams were announced and the games proved to be just as exciting. In the NBA West All-Star Game MVP Kieran Longmuir was to much as his team won a close hard fought game. In the NBA East the game proved to be a little lopsided for 3 quarters as MVP Alistar Parker helped his team pull out a big win that turned into a close game in the final 4 minutes.
NBA West All Stars
Madison Stringer, Zac Taylor, Brendan Head, Kieran Longmuir, Zac Straker, Ben Casey, James Callus, Chris Latter, Brandon Clarke, Ryan McMahon, Kevin Nesvara, Josh Bull
NBA East Orange Team
Jamal Talo-Nunawading U18′s
Billy Dabonde-Dandenong U20′s
Ben Ayre-Sandringham U18′s
Nathan Griggs-Waverley U18′s
Tom Bottrell-Waverley U18′s
Luke Svensson-MorningtonU20′s
Jack Oeweija-McKinnon U20′s
Simon Reed-Dandenong U18′s
Nathaniel O’Hare-McKinnon Big V
Nodia Odigie-Dandenong U16′s
NBA East White Team
Igor Milos-Melbourne U20′s
Declan Soukup-Dandenong U18′s
Jamie Leclere-Cranbourne U20′s
Alistair Parker-Cranbourne U18′s
Latrell Talo-Dandenong U16′s
Josh Watt-Mornington U16′s
Daniel Tagi-Dandenong U16′s
Dylan Hogarty-Doyle-Knox U18′s
Bosko Kostur-Waverley U18′s
Nick Djordjevic-Melbourne Big V
Mitchell Kerr-Read-Dandenong U16′s
Camp was concluded by Leigh Klein distributing the following awards:
NBA East
6th Man Award-Nathan Signall-Dandenong U16′s
Most Improved-Timothy Molloy-Leigh-Warragle U16′s
Mr. Stations-Mitchell Kerr-Read-Dandenong U16′s
Mr. Station 13-Ben Ayre-Sandingham U18′s
Best Rebounder-Nathaniel O’Hara-McKinnon Big V
Best Playmaker-Josh Watt-Mornington U16′s
Best Defender-Nick Djordjevic-Melbourne Big V
Playoff MVP-Simon Reed-Dandenong U18′s
Most Promising Prospect-Bosko Kostur-Waverley U18′s
Orange and White All-Star Game MVP-Alistair Parker-Cranbourne U18′s
Team Champion-Celtics (Coach Jerry Reynolds)
NBA West
6th Man Award-Blake Taylor-Cranbourne U12′s
Most Improved-Jacob Evans-NarreWarren U14′s
Mr. Stations-James Callus Dandenong U12′s
Mr. Station 13-Brodie Turner-Cranbourne U16′s
Best Rebounder-Madison Stringer-Cranbourne U16′s
Best Playmaker-Zac Straker-Sandringham U14′s
Best Defender-Kalob Bayer-Hills Hornets U14′s
Playoff MVP-Ben Casey-Cranbourne U16′s
Most Promising Prospect-Jake Britbart-Oakleigh U14′s
Orange and White All-Star Game MVP-Kieran Longmuir-Corio Bay
Team Champion-Suns (Coach Tyson Harding)
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