Class of 2019’s chance to show ‘Old Boys’ how it’s done

As TSS take to the court for “Old Boys” day today against Brisbane Grammar, director of basketball Brendan LeGassick looks at their best ever First V.

JACK McVEIGH

Super athlete and scored with the ball at will at GPS level. Played Year 10 in 2012 and won a GPS title and state championship. Went on to attend the Centre of Excellence in Canberra before a US college stint and is now in second of three-year deal with NBL club Adelaide.

CHRISTIAN SALECICH

Explosive scorer and outstanding defensive prowess. Attended Centre of Excellence in 2016 with Aussie legends Patty Mills and Matt Dellavedova. Then played two years with Division 1 college (St Louis) and represented Australia at under-19 level. Current Rollers QBL captain.

ISAIAH RICHARDSON

Good athlete and even better defender. Made Queensland South U18 team and National Performance Program and highly regarded on defensive end of the floor. Currently playing in US for Onondaga Lazers Athletics.

MATT GULLOTTA

Glue guy and tough competitor. Lock down defender who prides himself on effort plays. Captain of the 2012 TSS team that won a GPS title and state championship. Current Rollers player and played past several seasons at QBL level while studying in the US.

HUDSON KADDATZ

Fine leader of TSS program and 2017 captain. Amassed points easily at GPS level using his athleticism. Solid defender and laterally quick. Led TSS to fourth at 2017 state title while having 40-plus points against the eventual champions,

St James. Part of an strong Gold Coast rep team that won several state junior championships at under-14 and 16 level and made Queensland south state squads.

Honourable mentions:

Dave Claxton, Jaydan Tom, Andrew Lomakin, Michael Gullotta, Jalen Manumaleuga.