Basketball Federation of Papua New Guinea

Announcement of the 2025 3x3 Basketball progressive trim

Port Moresby - The Basketball Federation of Papua New Guinea has announced its progressive trim down list for the senior Asia Cup 2025 Qualifier in Singapore and the upcoming 2025 Mini Pacific Games in Palau for the Under 23 division.

Head Coach Nick Daroa stated that this is a preliminary list, with the final six players in each division to be announced following the Trials scheduled for February 15th and 16th.

Players removed from the current list have not met the eligibility requirement of possessing a valid PNG passport, which was requested to be submitted prior to December 31, 2024. Additionally, some players have been disqualified from further participation in the trials due to non-eligibility issues, such as the inability to produce a valid PNG passport.

The commitment and hard work of all players are acknowledged; however, possessing a valid passport remains a personal responsibility and a critical priority for FIBA eligibility standards. This ruling is applicable to both Opens and Under 23 categories.

The teams will ultimately be trimmed down to four traveling members and two non-traveling reserves in each division after the final trials on February 15th and 16th.

Under 23 Men:

U23 women’s:

2025 MINI GAMES PALAU

1. Malcolm Maliaki,(Pom)

1. Lynette Nauna Lelai (Brisbane),

2. Morea Elavo Jr,(Pom),

2. Gloria Kaiawa (Alotau),

3. Adam Maikai (Pom)

3. Philemona Isei (Alotau),

4. Reginald Lelnge (Pom),

4. Jacky Asiba (Pom),

5. Alan Millard(Pom),

5. Shaneldah Parangke (Madang),

6. Darren Parangkei(Madang),

6. Clarice Hane (Pom),

7. Jabez Lucas (Alotau),

7. Lynette Tongia (Pom),

8. Deideiya Jarope (Alotau).

8. Lahui Hekwa (Pom),

9. Brown Harold Philip (Lae)

9. Alice Mea (Pom)

 

10. Gibella Maikai (POM)

 

Open Mens:

Opens Women:

ASIA CUP 2025 QUALIFIERS

1. Moses Lune (Pom),

1. Betty Angula (Pom),

2. Sibona Kala (Pom),

2. Hannah Kalua (Pom),

3. Sydney Dobunaba (Pom),

3. Norma Dobunaba (Pom),

4. Ryan Tetemo (Pom),

4. Jonita Warabe (Pom),

5. Moses Kairi (Pom),

5. Betina Dobunaba (Pom),

6. Jabez Geita (Pom),

6. Hennah Kuwimb (Mt Hagen),

7. Augustine Kaupa (Pom),

7. Lesianne Kalinau (Lae),

8. Jordan Geasa (Lae).

 

 

 

Head Coach: Nick Daroa,

Team Manager: Ms Ronnie Pomat.

 

BFPNG actively and enthusiastically promotes basketball while driving community involvement, making it an exceptional opportunity for all involved.

BFPNG and FIBA are dedicated to fostering the development of 3x3 basketball in the region and empowering proficient young athletes, coaches, and referees to achieve their utmost potential.

 

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Last Modified on 04/02/2025 03:58

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