McKinnon Basketball congratulates eleven Cougars athletes selected for Basketball Victoria’s 2026/27 State Development Program (SDP).
Announced alongside the National Performance Program (NPP) selections, the SDP brings together emerging players from across Victoria, providing an opportunity to develop their skills and learn alongside other talented athletes.
Congratulations to our selected Cougars:
Metro Girls
Amelia Barras
Alice Metcalf
Lucinda (Lulu) Miller
Holly Miller
Yve Rose Zeneldin
Maya Pribicevic
Metro Boys
Charlie O’Shea
Jacob Polendakis
Calvin Gillespie
Choung Wicthiel
Country Girls
Yolanda O’Sullivan
Delivered by Basketball Victoria’s High-Performance coaching staff, the SDP focuses on foundational skills, athletic development and introducing athletes to the expectations of a high-performance environment.
Selection gives our Cougars an opportunity to challenge themselves, learn from new coaches and build on the work they put in with their McKinnon teams.
We also acknowledge the coaches, families and teammates who continue to support their development.
Congratulations to all eleven athletes! We look forward to following their progress throughout the program.