GB U16 Women roster announced for FIBA European Championships

Head coach Lee Davie has confirmed his Great Britain Under-16 Women’s roster for the FIBA European Championships Division B, which start on Thursday 10 August in Podgorica, Montenegro.

GB were drawn in Group C and will face the Netherlands, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Denmark and Iceland.

Ahead of their opening game against Iceland on Thursday, Davie said: “We’ve had a great preparation phase over the last three months. The engagement and performance on and off the court has been outstanding from both players and parents alike.

“This is a truly deep and talented age group from our initial squad of 23 players down to our final 12 players who will represent us in Montenegro. The work being done by the players at both club level and in our home nations development pathways has allowed us to quickly prepare a team that we believe our nation can be extremely proud of.

“I would like to thank all the staff who have been outstanding during this preparation phase, but a special shout out to Dan Cruse who has had a fantastic impact on both the players and the staff. We cannot thank Dan enough for his knowledge, energy and enthusiasm which is a huge part of why we are where we are today.”

GB U16 Women’s Roster 2023

Kara Bassil, Endeavour Ipswich
Emma Briggs, M14 Hoops (USA)
Tiarna Chambers-Desmond, Derby Trailblazers
Fleur Gamal, City of Edinburgh
Ayla Habbal, Haringey Hawks
Maisie Keyes, Manchester Mystics
Irene Oboavwoduo, Manchester Mystics
Neve Rugette, Richmond Knights
Athena Thompson, Milton Keynes Breakers
Chloe Vella, Richmond Knights
Megan Verbeeten, Sussex Storm
Haley Wright, Valencia (Spain)

Reserves
Charley Woodman, Bristol Academy Flyers
Alice Woodward, Nottingham Wildcats

Head Coach: Lee Davie
Assistant Coach: Maialen Zilbeti
Assistant Coach: Azeb Smalley
Team Manager: Charlotte Redhead
Physiotherapist: Chedell Cruickshank
S&C Coach: Dan Cruse
Media officer: Lauren Newham

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