“As a coach, you will be proud,” says Kearsney College after three players don KZN Baketball under-15 clours

Three of the Kearsney College under-15 boys – Itumelang Khubeka, Ayanda Khanye and Lubanzi Mseleku – have donned the KwaZulu-Natal Basketball colours in the recently concluded national competition.

The trio played an integral part in the KZN side reaching the final of the competition despite falling short against a skillful Gauteng outfit.

Kearsney College under-15 coach, Mfanafuthi Gwava, told SuperSport Schools Plus that the three youngsters are dedicated and deserving of their provincial call-ups.

“They are always at the courts,” said Gwava. “These boys are dedicated and want to play the right way.”

For any school coach, playing a part in players’ development and seeing them being rewarded for their dedication and effort is a proud moment.

It is not different in Gwava’s case who is not only proud of this new crop of talent but also the impact of their basketball programmes at Kearsney College.

“As a coach, you will be proud when you see players being rewarded for their hard work,” Gwava reiterated. “These three boys have shown that our program is the best.” he added.

Mseleku, who plays as a power forward, and Khanye who plays as a small forward have both been roped into the national under-15 squad.

Full U15 Team
1. Itumelang Khubeka (Kearsney)
2. Ayanda Khanye (Kearsney)
3. Lubanzi Mseleku (Kearsney)
4. Kwande Mfavela
5. Nkitha Mahlasela
6. Kwakuhle Sibiya
7. Siphesihle Mcibi
8. Hluma Mnqokoyi
9. Poloko Lethola
10. Nande Mzoba
11. Melokuhle Mthethwa
12. Thabani Mthethwa