Basketball sides named

The National Sports

BASKETBALL PNG announced its train-on squads for the men’s and women’s Under-17 teams to the Fiba Oceania Championships in New Caledonia in August.
The women were selected from a camp over Easter, with players from clubs in Port Moresby, Alotau, Kavieng and Lae trying out.
The men’s team comprises players from clubs in Port Moresby, Alotau, Lae and Daru as well as some Australia-based players.
The final squads will comprise 12 players.
Train-on squads: PNG U17 women – 1. Philomena Arek, 2. Jackie Asiba, 3. Aiva Asiba, 4. Sandy Bagelo, 5. Ellenoa Davani, 6. Kila Elavo Jr, 7. Brylie Faso, 8. Kathryn Heaghi, 9. Juanita Ipai, 10. Jelena Irope, 11. Philomena Isei, 12. Aileen Jack, 13. Alice Kaiawa, 14. Jessica Kake, 15. Princess Kaore, 16. Kalistar Kotoveke, 17. Lynette Lelai, 18. Julie Michael, 19. Luane Muri, 20. Bianca Nala, 21. Molly Peter, 22. Naomi Steven, 23. Dorcas Talu, 24. Bianca Tukayo, 25. Magdalene Javapro, Jennifer Maraoa (coach); PNG U17 men – 1. Opex Kima, 2. Torres Koiti, 3. Frank Kaisa, 4. Opi Pina, 5. Jason Tabua, 6. Billy Narua, 7. Jimmy Struik, 8. Daniel Kebei, 9. Sammy Baea, 10. Lazzao Baia, 11. Martin Ben, 12. Elizah Bonga, 13. Daniel Willie, 14. David Kaia, 15. Brown Ahi, 16. Kevin Hani, 17. Charlie Bradley, 18. Harold Elavo Jr, 19. Morea Elavo Jr, 20. Ray Whitchurch, 21. William Bray Jr, 22. Patien Smare, 23. Edwin Kanitau, 24. Ethan Tsiamalili, 25. Benaiah John, 26. Travis Pakaea, 27. Jordan Abel, Moses Koiri (coach), Nick Daroa (BFPNG president).