Basketball Australia are announcing the Gems squad for the upcoming 2025 FIBA U19 Women’s World Cup, set to take place in Czechia from 12 – 20 July, 2025.
Head Coach Renae Garlepp and her staff will utilise an upcoming camp at the AIS from 12 – 15 May to analyse and refine a talented Gems squad ahead of the tournament in July.
Historically, the FIBA U19 Women’s World Cup tournament has been one of Australia’s strongest proving grounds.
In 1993, Australia’s women delivered a dominant series with Michelle Brogan leading an undefeated Gems team on the way to gold.
Since the South Korea sweep, the Gems have added three silver and two bronze medals.
In more recent history, the Gems have finished in amongst the medals in four of the past six tournaments, however a 9th placed finish in Madrid at the last hit-out sets the stage for redemption for the program.
* Update - Basketball Australia were notified on 24 April 2025 that Lara Somfai has withdrawn availability due to injury.
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U19 Gems | Squad |
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Monique Bobongie |
QLD |
Prasayus Notoa |
QLD |
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Jade Crook |
NSW |
Ruby Perkins |
NSW |
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Emilija Dakic |
VIC |
Emma Petrie |
QLD |
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Bonnie Deas |
VIC |
Manuela Puoch |
VIC |
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Sitaya Fagan |
VIC |
Madison Ryan |
VIC |
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Erica Finney |
NSW |
Zara Russell |
ACT |
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Sienna Harvey |
VIC |
Kiara Waite |
WA |
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Callie Hinder |
NSW |
Monique Williams |
WA |
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Asha Nightingale |
VIC |
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Head Coach |
Assistant |
Assistant |
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Renae Garlepp |
Jo Wood |
Jack Fleming |
