Basketball Australia is deeply saddened by the passing of 18-year-old basketballer Remy Grogan.
Hailing from Gippsland in regional Victoria, Remy was a talented young athlete who found a passion for basketball and a special place within the wheelchair basketball community.
At just 15 years old, Remy was diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma, which would mark the beginning of a courageous battle that would also lead her to discover wheelchair basketball through the PlayOn Wheelchair Basketball program.
Remy quickly made her mark on the court, earning an invitation to join Victoria's Wheelchair Basketball State Development Program. She also was a team member of the Victorian Wonders in the Women’s National Wheelchair Basketball League.
Her talents also saw her named a member of the Australian Under-25 Women’s Wheelchair Squad and was recognised as an emerging athlete within Basketball Australia’s High Performance Program. In December 2025, she attended the Australian Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Development Camp at the Centre of Excellence in Canberra.
Off the basketball court, Remy had a gift for the Arts. After graduating Year 12 in 2025, she was accepted into the Australian Film Television and Radio School in Sydney, with dreams of pursuing a career in film.
Remy’s vibrance, kindness, and infectious energy made a lasting impression on those who knew her, both through basketball and beyond.
Our heartfelt thoughts and condolences are with Remy's family and loved ones, along with her teammates, coaches and the wider basketball community.
We acknowledge grief is a natural response to death, and this news will impact many in the community. We strongly encourage people to lean on their support networks, and each other during this time. If you require further support, you can find a range of resources on the Wellbeing page of our website or can confidentially email wellbeing@australia.basketball. If you are concerned for your safety, or in need of urgent care, please immediately call and ambulance, present to your local emergency department or call Lifeline on 13 11 44.
