After a final meeting on Tuesday 21^st November the Solomon Islands Basketball Federation has finalized the National Squads, from which the team to represent Solomon Islands at next years South Pacific Games will be selected.

Taking into consideration players performances at the Solomon Games, the U/20 competition, the HBA Transworld Super 4 and international status, a group of 28 male and 23 female athletes have been selected.

"The selection process really was a huge effort from all involved over the last 2 months, and was made even more difficult by the number of talented basketball players in the country" said SIBF President Freda Matangi after the meeting. "We initially wanted to keep the squad to 20 athletes, however it was just not possible with the high standard of players that have developed over the past few years."

The head coaching positions were also finalized with Ryan Burns appointed to the position of Men's National Coach and Eric Matangi appointed to the position of Women's National Coach. Both positions are inline with the SIBF Development plan for the preparation of the national squads for the South Pacific Games in Samoa next year.

National Squad training sessions are expected to start early January, allowing athletes enough time to prepare themselves for what will be highly intense and competitive trainings designed to achieve the best out of each individual. All squad members are urged to attend with a high level of fitness and an attitude of team play.

All selected athletes are asked to attend their first meeting to be held this Monday 27^th November at 5pm at the Multi Purpose Hall.