Basketball Australia Pathways is headed up by ex NBL players and experienced junior coaches, Adrian Newall and Darren Smith.

Both Adrian and Darren have been through the college recruitment process themselves as players and have observed the growing desire of Australian athletes seeking to pursue this pathway. With over 400 current Australian student athletes competing in the US collegiate ranks, Basketball Australia Pathways has managed to connect coaches to some of our best high school talent. Darren has also been through the process as a parent with his daughter Alanna having recently graduated from playing at Stanford University and being listed as an All American in her senior year. Adrian has provided years of support and advice to student athletes whithin his roles at the Australian Institute of Sport and The University of Melbourne.