The best high school teams in the country compete in Melbourne across three days in May. Winners represent Australia at the NBA Rising Stars Invitational Finals in Singapore.
Congratulations to Berwick College (Boys) and Rowville SC (Girls) — Australia's representatives at the 2026 NBA Rising Stars Invitational Finals in 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.
Ferntree Gully-based Catholic college with a proud basketball pedigree, representing Victoria in Pool A.
Perth's Willetton SHS brings one of WA's strongest school basketball programs to the Australian Qualifier.
Ballarat's historic Catholic college, built on a century-plus tradition of sporting excellence.
Melbourne's south-east powerhouse, Berwick College brings a deep First V roster to Pool A.
Adelaide's Trinity College represents South Australia, leading Pool B on the Road to Singapore.
Geelong's Western Heights College fields a proven First V side in the Boys Pool B draw.
Templestowe College represents Melbourne's north-east, bringing strong team basketball to Pool B.
Rowville Sports Academy is one of Australia's most respected school basketball pathways, competing in Pool B.
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.
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