Foothills youngsters battle it out at a domestic basketball competition.THE foothills top domestic basketballers went head-to-head on the weekend for the first Annual Great Southern Classic.
More than 100 teams took up the challenge on the weekend at the classic, which gives domestic clubs and players the opportunity to take part in an exciting tournament.
The Classic will also determine once and for all who is the best domestic club in Australia.
The Great Southern Classic is a unique tournament providing more opportunities for domestic teams to further their basketball experience.
The tournament was for boys and girls from Under 8 through to Under 23.
Kilsyth and Knox are the two largest associations in Australia with their combined memberships bigger than some states, it is expected that a large representative of their domestic clubs will enter.
Australia is home to a range of very successful domestic clubs, including Maroondah Magic, Knox City Cougars, Eltham Wildcats, Merinda Park and SEBC Saints. The Classic aims to create debate and determine which club is the strongest.
Kilsyth president Mal Allison said there has been a great need for a quality domestic tournament for a long time.
“The Great Southern Classic will finally put to rest who is the best club in Australia,” he said.
“The tournament provides the opportunity to determine the best club in Australia, whether it be a Kilsyth, or Knox.”
Greg Oakford of Knox Basketball said it was great to see a tournament for domestic players.
“The majority of basketball tournaments are aimed as representative teams; this is a great opportunity for domestic teams to get amongst the fun atmosphere that basketball tournaments bring as well as playing some competitive matches against teams that you haven’t played before.”
The final results of the tournament were unavailable before the Mail went to print.
