StAC Basketball (High School)

Ava Jones (CO 2027) has committed to Santa Clara University 🇺🇸 Ava has made a indelible impact on @stachoops whilst accumulating accolades on the regional, national, & international stage. We are incredibly proud of you, @AvaJones_11 - @SantaClaraWBB are getting a good one! 💙

Bronson Curtis (CO 2026) led Waikato Country to a 3-0 record after the first two days of the SAS Australasian Slam tournament in North Harbour 🔵 14.3 PTS | 6.0 REB | 4.3 AST | 1.3 STL @bronsonncurtis

Bronson Curtis (CO 2026) back on court at the SAS Australasian Slam in North Harbour 💜 @bronsonncurtis

Canterbury U18A v Canterbury U20B (Scrimmage) 🔴 Roma Tuimaunei (CO 2027) @Roma_Tuimaunei 14 PTS | 2 AST Ben Marsh (CO 2028) @ben3marsh 19 PTS | 5 AST

On Tuesday we were privileged to welcome back @StevieCozens - founder of Forge Sport - to @stachoops 🔵 Stevie spoke to our students around attitude, academics, & aspirations in forging pathways within & beyond basketball.

PRESEASON #01 Senior Boys Blue v MBC W 70 - 56 ✔️ Tom McIntosh (CO 2027) @TomMcIntosh012 21 PTS | 8/14 FG | 12 REB | 2 STL Cooper Wilkins (CO 2027) @Cooperwilkins01 17 PTS | 11 REB | 3 AST | 2 STL Kai Sloane (CO 2029) @KaiSloane5 20 PTS | 11 REB | 3 AST | 2 STL

PRESEASON #01 Senior Boys v Marlborough Boys College (MBC) 12:45 NZT 🔗 youtube.com/live/WxS3MQge6… UNAVAILABLE @Roma_Tuimaunei (rest) @balt_ian (rest) @ben3marsh (rest) @olliekirkk (rest) @jai_curtis4 (rest)

Our @BBNZ3x3 leading scorers courtesy of @bballfilmsnz 📊 @AvaJones_11 @balt_ian @olliekirkk

@Coach_ANixon Always manage to put together that global roster! @Coach_ANixon 🌎

Steve Nash once delivered 239 high fives, fist bumps, and pats on the back in a single game. Not by accident. Connection fuels performance.

THREE! Niamh Chamberlain hits from deep! Vikings lead 39-28 with 2:29 to play, first half.

Niamh Chamberlain grabs the loose ball and scores! Vikings lead 30-23!

Congratulations to our @BBNZ3x3 teams who represented StAC admirably in Ashburton 🔵 Our Senior Boys + Girls 'A' teams made their respective finals - placings were as follows: * Boys 'A' - 2nd * Boys 'B' - 6th * Boys 'C' - 8th * Girls 'A' - 1st * Girls 'B' - 5th

RECRUITMENT PROFILE - March 2026 Ben Marsh (CO 2028) @ben3marsh Guard 6’3 U18 Waikato 2025 Kiwi Elite Showcase 2026 U19 North Harbour @ Tarkanian Classic 2025 U17 New Zealand Squad 2026 NZNBL Canterbury Rams Squad 2026 U18 Canterbury 2026 NZSS Zone 4 Senior 3x3 Finalist 2026 🥈 @stachoops

RECRUITMENT PROFILE - March 2026 Jai Curtis (CO 2028) @jai_curtis4 Forward 6’8 U18 Canterbury 2025 NZSS Zone 4 Senior Quarter-Finalist 2025 U17 AirTime New Zealand @ Sunshine Prep Classic 2025 U17 AirTime New Zealand @ Tarkanian Classic 2025 U17 New Zealand Squad 2026 NZNBL Canterbury Rams Squad 2026 U18 Canterbury 2026 NZSS Zone 4 Senior 3x3 Quarter-Finalist 2026 @stachoops

RECRUITMENT PROFILE - March 2026 Ollie Kirk (CO 2028) @olliekirkk Guard 6’1 U18 Canterbury National Champion 2025 🥇 NZSS Zone 4 Senior Quarter-Finalist 2025 StAC Senior 'Character & Contribution' Award U17 New Zealand Trialist 2025 U18 Canterbury 2026 NZSS Zone 4 Senior 3x3 Finalist 2026 🥈 @stachoops

RECRUITMENT PROFILE - March 2026 Maniah Taefu (CO 2028) @maniah_taefu Forward 6’0 U16 Canterbury National Champion 2025 🥇 U16 Representative All-Star 5 2025 ⭐️ CBA Whelan Trophy Champions 2025 🥇 NZSS Zone 4 Senior Champions 2025 🥇 U16 New Zealand 2025 U16 FIBA Asia Cup Silver Medalist 2025 🥈 U17 New Zealand Squad 2026 U18 Canterbury 2026 NZSS Zone 4 Senior 3x3 Champions 2026 🥇 @stachoops

RECRUITMENT PROFILE - March 2026 Kai Sloane (CO 2029) @KaiSloane5 Guard 6’1 U16 Canterbury 2025 NZSS Zone 4 Senior Quarter-Finalist 2025 U18 Mainland 2026 NZSS Zone 4 Senior 3x3 Finalist 2026 🥈 @stachoops

RECRUITMENT PROFILE - March 2026 Izak Philpott (CO 2029) @Izakphilptt9 Guard 6’0 U16 Buller 2025 U18 Mainland 2026 NZSS Zone 4 Senior 3x3 Finalist 2026 🥈 @stachoops