The Sunbury Jets next generation will get its shot at the Big V men’s championship this season.
Sonny Maxwell, who was part of last season’s squad, has re-signed and will be joined by Sam Haslett and Alex Gray in the team this season.
All three are part of the Victorian under-18 metro squad for the national championships in April and are part of one of the strongest under-18 teams in the state.
“Alex, Sam, and Sonny have been key players within the Sunbury Basketball Association for many years, competing in junior domestic and VJBL [Victorian Junior Basketball League] competitions,” the Jets said.
“To see these homegrown talents move up into our senior men’s program is truly exciting.
“Alex began his junior career in Sunbury at under-12’s with the Woodend Hawks in the junior domestic competition, while Sam and Sonny represented the Gisborne Bulldogs.
“All three boys then progressed to play VJBL for the Jets and are now in their final season of under-18s VJBL, competing at the highest level in the state.
“Over the years, they’ve also represented Victoria and been a part of numerous state and national programs.”
They join other Sunbury locals including Nathan Marshall, Jeremy Wragg, Dylan Cheyne, and Jack Betson, who have followed a similar pathway.
“We are excited to see this pathway continue to thrive at the SBA and can’t wait to see the impact Alex, Sam, and Sonny will make on our champ men’s squad in the 2025 BigV season.”
The Jets will kick off their season on March 29 against the Hume City Broncos.
