Basketball Australia is proud to celebrate the achievements of 14 Australian referees and seven commissioners who have been endorsed or reappointed by the International Basketball Federation strengthening Australia’s reputation of world class officiating.
Performance Officiating Manager Darryl Durham said the announcement reflected the dedication and professionalism of Australia’s officiating community.
“Our officials play a vital role in ensuring the integrity and quality of basketball at every level,” he said.
“To see 14 referees endorsed by FIBA and seven commissioners reappointed is an exceptional achievement.”
These endorsements follow significant work by Basketball Australia’s High-Performance Referee Advisory Group, which identifies and nurtures elite talent before nominating officials for FIBA licenses.
The newly endorsed referees will now be eligible for appointments to international competitions around the world over the next two years, continuing a strong tradition of Australian officials contributing to the global game.
Durham acknowledged the pathway's strength, noting that the blend of newly licensed and returning officials highlights the depth of talent within the system.
“We congratulate each of these officials and look forward to their continued impact across domestic and international competitions in the coming years,” Durham said.
Five New Australian Referees Earn Their FIBA Licences
- Shannon Jennings (VIC)
- Taylor Folker (QLD)
- Brad Henshaw (VIC)
- Joshua Durand (VIC)
- Alex McEwan (QLD)
Nine Australian Referees Retain Their FIBA Licences
- James Boyer (NSW)
- Jack Taylor (ACT)
- Calia Hanks (VIC)
- Jacquiline Dover (QLD/VIC)
- Nicolas Fernandes (NSW)
- James Griguol (SA)
- Travis Stewart (WA)
- Ruben Woolcock (VIC)
- Madison Crowley Long (QLD)
Seven Commissioners Reappointed Through to 2027
- Prudence Kalisch (SA)
- Moses Kassas (NSW)
- Trevor Nanscawen (VIC)
- Michelle Nicholas (NSW)
- Peter Nicholas (NSW)
- Naree Wittwer (QLD)
- Elizabeth Woods (WA)
Basketball Australia congratulates all officials for their significant achievements and acknowledges the commitment and hard work that have led to their success.
