Singapore, here we come.
Congratulations to Berwick College (Boys) and Rowville SC (Girls) — Australia's representatives at the 2026 NBA Rising Stars Invitational Finals in Singapore.
Thirteen schools. Three days. One road to Singapore.
The NBA Rising Stars Invitational Australian Qualifier is the inaugural national tournament to select the boys' and girls' high school teams who will represent Australia at the 2026 RSI Finals in Singapore.
Held at the State Basketball Centre in Melbourne across 8–10 May 2026, the Qualifier brings together eight of the country's top boys' First V teams and five of the top girls' First V teams, selected from states and territories across Australia.
The winners fly to Singapore to compete against high school sides from Japan, Taiwan, Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines and more — for the chance to be crowned the best school team in the Asia-Pacific region.
The thirteen teams competing for Singapore.
St Joseph's College FTG
Ferntree Gully-based Catholic college with a proud basketball pedigree, representing Victoria in Pool A.
Willetton Senior HS
Perth's Willetton SHS brings one of WA's strongest school basketball programs to the Australian Qualifier.
St Patrick's College Ballarat
Ballarat's historic Catholic college, built on a century-plus tradition of sporting excellence.
Berwick College
Melbourne's south-east powerhouse, Berwick College brings a deep First V roster to Pool A.
Trinity College
Adelaide's Trinity College represents South Australia, leading Pool B on the Road to Singapore.
Western Heights College
Geelong's Western Heights College fields a proven First V side in the Boys Pool B draw.
Templestowe College
Templestowe College represents Melbourne's north-east, bringing strong team basketball to Pool B.
Rowville SC
Rowville Sports Academy is one of Australia's most respected school basketball pathways, competing in Pool B.
Barker College
Sydney's Barker College — a foundation school of Australian basketball — brings NSW representation to the Girls Qualifier.
Rowville SC
Rowville Sports Academy's Girls First V features a deep development pipeline and proven national-level experience.
JSR Basketball
Perth's JSR Basketball program represents WA with an elite focus on player development and team play.
Flinders College
Flinders College brings Victorian regional basketball to the Girls Qualifier competition.
Marist Regional College
Burnie's Marist Regional College represents Tasmania, the only Apple Isle school in the Girls draw.
Grand Finals streamed live on ESPN on Disney+.
A WNBA Legend will present the winners' trophies.
Lauren Jackson, a WNBA and Opals Legend, has been confirmed to attend the Melbourne Finals and present the boys' and girls' trophies. Appearance schedule to be announced closer to the event.
Game Centre