Brisbane Bullets Expand Regional Basketball Opportunities with St James Lutheran Partnership

Young basketball players across Hervey Bay and the Fraser Coast will have greater access to development opportunities through a new partnership between the Brisbane Bullets and St James Lutheran College.

The partnership will see the Bullets deliver school holiday basketball camps at St James Lutheran College, giving local players the chance to develop their skills through quality coaching without needing to travel outside the region.

With access to structured basketball development programs limited in many regional communities, the initiative aims to help bridge that gap and give more young Queenslanders the opportunity to pursue their passion for the game.

The camps will also provide a connection to the Brisbane Bullets' development pathway, with talented players able to progress towards the club's Sunshine Coast Academy.

Oliver Reid, Brisbane Bullets' Head of Academy, said creating opportunities beyond Brisbane was an important part of growing the game across Queensland.

“This is a great opportunity to bring more high level basketball to young players in Hervey Bay,” he said.

“We share the responsibility to create pathways for local talent. The way we do that is through our school partners and Academy network - and this is another example of that.”

Chris Trevillin, Sports Coordinator at St James Lutheran College, is enthusiastic about the role the Bullets can play in the helping his students to maximise their potential.

“We’re excited to partner with the Brisbane Bullets so that young players in our region can develop their skills and grow their love of basketball," he said.

“It’s a great opportunity to bring quality coaching to Hervey Bay and support the next generation of local talent.”

The partnership will help extend the Brisbane Bullets' reach across regional Queensland, making basketball development more accessible to young players on the Fraser Coast.

Watch our joint announcement with St James Lutheran College here.