Following the success of the 2024 event, the Under-16 Boys State Championships will return to Logan in 2025.
The tournament, scheduled for 6-9 April, will be held across three venues: Cornubia Park Sports Centre, Mount Warren Park Sports Centre, and Logan Metro Sports Centre.
With more than 80 teams set to compete, the tournament is expected to attract players, coaches, and supporters from across the state.
Logan Basketball General Manager Mitchell Young said the association was excited to once again host the event, which will see the best Under-16 boys’ teams in Queensland battle for the state championship title.
“We hosted the event last year, and our Logan Thunder boys team were champions,” Mr Young said.
“This tournament allows us to showcase our fantastic facilities and highlight the significant growth of basketball in Logan, where participation has increased by more than 40% over the past three years.”
Mr Young said the tournament would provide a valuable opportunity for Logan Thunder players to compete against high-calibre teams in front of their home crowd.
“We have five Logan Thunder boys’ teams competing across different divisions, and all of them will benefit from the strong support within our local community,” he said.
Basketball Queensland Competitions Coordinator Byron Williams said the tournament played a crucial role in the development of junior basketball talent in the state.
“The Under-16 Boys State Championships is one of the biggest tournaments in junior representative basketball, bringing teams together from Cairns to Biloela, Gladstone, Bundaberg, and the Gold Coast,” Mr Williams said.
“For many players, it is the next step in their junior basketball journey after competing in Under-12 and Under-14 state championships. The Under-16 level takes the quality of competition to another level, providing players with a platform to test themselves against the best in Queensland.”
Mr Williams said hosting the tournament in Logan would deliver an economic boost to the local community, with players, coaches, and spectators expected to support local businesses throughout the event.
“The tournament brings a high amount of tourism to the local economy of Logan,” he said.
“On average, each player brings an additional two to three spectators with them, meaning local restaurants, hotels, and other businesses will benefit from the influx of visitors.”
