The blog
Recruiting, the pathway, and life on tour.
Honest, useful writing for Australian basketball players and the parents helping them get there.
19 January 2024 · 2 min readMelbourne Tigers Junior Basketball Club Signs Partnership With AUSA Hoops
Three-year partnership between AUSA Hoops and the Melbourne Tigers Juniors Program — jersey sponsorship plus bespoke USA tours in 2024 and 2026.
15 November 2023 · 2 min readCheck-In: Noah Pagotto
Noah Pagotto — AUSA Hoops April 2023 tourer — on landing a full scholarship at NCAA Division II West Texas A&M after one tournament in Chicago.
29 June 2023 · 1 min readBasketball Australia Pathways Inks Partnership With AUSA Hoops
AUSA Hoops and Basketball Australia Pathways announce a partnership to expand US college basketball recruitment opportunities for Aussie juniors.
19 January 2022 · 3 min readHow to Communicate With Coaches
How to introduce yourself to a US college basketball coach over email, including subject-line tips, what to include, and a full template to adapt.
19 January 2022 · 3 min readHow to Promote Yourself Using Twitter/X
Twitter/X is where US college coaches and scouts watch for new talent. How to build a recruiting profile that gets seen, followed and recruited.
19 January 2022 · 3 min readCOVID Has Prevented Me From Playing AAU. What Can I Do to Get Recruited?
Three things every Australian player can do to keep their US college basketball recruitment hopes alive when they can't get on a tour.