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Unbeaten Australia is the the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup under-16 girls champions for a record fourth time after beating New Zealand 86-50 win over trans-Tasman rivals, New Zealand, in the gold medal game in Malaysia on Sunday, September 28, 2025.

Madison Ryan and Isabel Smith were named to the All-Star Five while Japan's Miya Takeuchi won the tournament MVP.

This is a statistic breakdown of every player and how they performed at the 2025 Asia Cup in Malaysia.

#4 Mya Moke

Date of Birth: July 23, 2009 (16 years old)
Height: 173 cm / 5'8"
Position: Guard
State: Queensland

Tournament Average:
Minutes: 11.4 │ Points: 4.2 │ FG: 39.1% │ 2PT FG: 69.2% │ 3PT FG: 0.0% │ FT: 75.0% │ Rebounds: 1.2 │ Assists: 1.0 │ Steals: 1.0 │ Blocks: 0.0 │ Efficiency: 3.4

Best Game: vs Philippines (22 Sept 2025 – Group Phase)
Minutes: 18 │ Points: 9 │ FG: 4/11 (36.4%) │ 2PT FG: 4/6 (66.7%) │ 3PT FG: 0/5 (0.0%) │ FT: 1/2 (50.0%) │ Rebounds: 4 │ Assists: 2 │ Steals: 2 │ Blocks: 0 │ Efficiency: 8

Tournament Snapshot

• Averaged 4.2 points, 1.2 rebounds, and 1.0 assists over 5 games.
• Shot 39.1% from the field, including 69.2% on two-point attempts.
• Free-throw shooting was solid (75% on 3/4 overall).
• Best performance came against the Philippines with 9 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 assists.
• Played reduced minutes in the Semi-Final and Final but maintained energy defensively.
• Provided backcourt depth and scoring when attacking inside.

#5 Daisy Hocking

Date of Birth: May 11, 2009 (16 years old)
Height: 175 cm / 5'8"
Position: Guard
State: South Australia

Tournament Average:
Minutes: 14.1 │ Points: 5.0 │ FG: 26.9% │ 2PT FG: 28.6% │ 3PT FG: 20.0% │ FT: 76.9% │ Rebounds: 4.0 │ Assists: 3.2 │ Steals: 1.0 │ Blocks: 0.0 │ Efficiency: 8.0

Best Game: vs Philippines (22 Sept 2025 – Group Phase)
Minutes: 19 │ Points: 7 │ FG: 2/5 (40.0%) │ 2PT FG: 2/5 (40.0%) │ 3PT FG: 0/0 │ FT: 3/4 (75.0%) │ Rebounds: 7 │ Assists: 9 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Efficiency: 18

Tournament Snapshot

• Averaged 5.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 3.2 assists over 5 games.
• Shot 26.9% from the field, including 28.6% on two-point attempts and 20.0% from three.
• Reliable at the free-throw line (76.9% on 10/13 overall).
• Best performance came against the Philippines with 7 points, 7 rebounds, and 9 assists.
• Struggled offensively in the Semi-Final but bounced back in the Final with 5 points and 2 steals.
• Provided playmaking and rebounding support from the guard spot.

#6 Isabel Smith

Date of Birth: January 8, 2009 (16 years old)
Height: 176 cm / 5'9"
Position: Guard
State: Centre of Excellence (AUS)

Tournament Average:
Minutes: 24.4 │ Points: 12.8 │ FG: 60.0% │ 2PT FG: 63.0% │ 3PT FG: 53.8% │ FT: 81.8% │ Rebounds: 4.2 │ Assists: 4.0 │ Steals: 1.6 │ Blocks: 0.2 │ Efficiency: 17.4

Best Game: vs Chinese Taipei (24 Sept 2025 – Group Phase)
Minutes: 25 │ Points: 19 │ FG: 8/10 (80.0%) │ 2PT FG: 5/6 (83.3%) │ 3PT FG: 3/4 (75.0%) │ FT: 0/0 │ Rebounds: 2 │ Assists: 9 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 1 │ Efficiency: 28

Tournament Snapshot

• Averaged 12.8 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 4.0 assists over 5 games.
• Elite shooting efficiency: 60.0% from the field, 63.0% on two-pointers, and 53.8% from three.
• Strong from the free-throw line (81.8% on 9/11 overall).
• Best game came against Chinese Taipei with 19 points and 9 assists on 80% shooting.
• Delivered consistent scoring and playmaking across group phase and finals.
• Proved to be one of Australia’s most reliable offensive threats in the backcourt.

#7 Olivia Olechnowicz

Date of Birth: February 7, 2009 (16 years old)
Height: 176 cm / 5'9"
Position: Guard
Team: Centre of Excellence (AUS)

Tournament Average:
Minutes: 20.7 │ Points: 6.4 │ FG: 32.3% │ 2PT FG: 42.1% │ 3PT FG: 16.7% │ FT: 76.9% │ Rebounds: 2.6 │ Assists: 3.2 │ Steals: 1.4 │ Blocks: 0.6 │ Efficiency: 8.8

Best Game: vs Korea (23 Sept 2025 – Group Phase)
Minutes: 22 │ Points: 9 │ FG: 3/9 (33.3%) │ 2PT FG: 3/6 (50.0%) │ 3PT FG: 0/3 (0.0%) │ FT: 3/4 (75.0%) │ Rebounds: 5 │ Assists: 6 │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 1 │ Efficiency: 15

Tournament Snapshot

• Averaged 6.4 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 3.2 assists over 5 games.
• Shot 32.3% from the field, including 42.1% on two-point attempts and 16.7% from three.
• Solid from the free-throw line (76.9% on 10/13 overall).
• Best performance came against Korea with 9 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists.
• Showed versatility as a secondary playmaker while contributing defensively (1.4 steals per game).
• Played valuable minutes across all stages, including the Semi-Final and Final.

#8 Marianela Fakalata

Date of Birth: November 3, 2009 (15 years old)
Height: 168 cm / 5'6"
Position: Guard
State: Victoria (AUS)

Tournament Average:
Minutes: 21.0 │ Points: 14.4 │ FG: 51.0% │ 2PT FG: 57.1% │ 3PT FG: 37.5% │ FT: 73.7% │ Rebounds: 2.4 │ Assists: 3.0 │ Steals: 2.2 │ Blocks: 0.0 │ Efficiency: 15.6

Best Game: vs Philippines (22 Sept 2025 – Group Phase)
Minutes: 18 │ Points: 19 │ FG: 8/9 (88.9%) │ 2PT FG: 5/6 (83.3%) │ 3PT FG: 3/3 (100%) │ FT: 0/0 │ Rebounds: 0 │ Assists: 4 │ Steals: 4 │ Blocks: 0 │ Efficiency: 26

Tournament Snapshot

• Averaged 14.4 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 3.0 assists over 5 games.
• Shot 51.0% from the field, 57.1% on two-pointers, and 37.5% from three.
• Reliable at the line (73.7% on 14/19 overall).
• Best performance came against the Philippines with 19 points, 4 assists, and 4 steals on 88.9% shooting.
• Scored in double figures in every game, including 14 points in the Final against New Zealand.
• Provided consistent scoring punch and defensive activity (2.2 steals per game) from the backcourt.

#9 Eden Marie Catip

Date of Birth: February 16, 2009 (16 years old)
Height: 169 cm / 5'6"
Position: Guard
State: Queensland (AUS)

Tournament Average:
Minutes: 11.7 │ Points: 5.6 │ FG: 36.0% │ 2PT FG: 52.9% │ 3PT FG: 0.0% │ FT: 66.7% │ Rebounds: 1.8 │ Assists: 1.0 │ Steals: 1.0 │ Blocks: 0.2 │ Efficiency: 4.6

Best Game: vs Philippines (22 Sept 2025 – Group Phase)
Minutes: 14 │ Points: 12 │ FG: 4/9 (44.4%) │ 2PT FG: 4/7 (57.1%) │ 3PT FG: 0/2 (0.0%) │ FT: 4/5 (80.0%) │ Rebounds: 3 │ Assists: 1 │ Steals: 2 │ Blocks: 0 │ Efficiency: 12

Tournament Snapshot

• Averaged 5.6 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 1.0 assists over 5 games.
• Shot 36.0% from the field, including 52.9% on two-pointers, though went 0/8 from three.
• Free-throw shooting steady at 66.7% (10/15 overall).
• Best performance came against the Philippines with 12 points and 3 rebounds.
• Played reduced minutes in the Semi-Final and Final but remained active defensively.
• Provided energy scoring inside the arc and opportunistic contributions off the bench.

#10 Sophie Richardson

Date of Birth: January 12, 2009 (16 years old)
Height: 182 cm / 5'11"
Position: Forward
State: Victoria (AUS)

Tournament Average:
Minutes: 18.3 │ Points: 14.0 │ FG: 62.5% │ 2PT FG: 63.6% │ 3PT FG: 61.1% │ FT: 90.0% │ Rebounds: 2.6 │ Assists: 2.6 │ Steals: 1.4 │ Blocks: 0.8 │ Efficiency: 16.8

Best Game: vs Korea (23 Sept 2025 – Group Phase)
Minutes: 21 │ Points: 20 │ FG: 9/12 (75.0%) │ 2PT FG: 7/9 (77.8%) │ 3PT FG: 2/3 (66.7%) │ FT: 0/0 │ Rebounds: 3 │ Assists: 3 │ Steals: 2 │ Blocks: 4 │ Efficiency: 28

Tournament Snapshot

• Averaged 14.0 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 2.6 assists over 5 games.
• Shot a highly efficient 62.5% from the field, including 63.6% on twos and 61.1% from three.
• Outstanding from the free-throw line (90% on 9/10 overall).
• Best performance came against Korea with 20 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, and 4 blocks.
• Scored in double digits in four of five games, including 17 points vs Chinese Taipei.
• One of Australia’s most versatile scoring forwards with strong defensive contributions.

#11 Madison Ryan

Date of Birth: March 31, 2009 (16 years old)
Height: 185 cm / 6'0"
Position: Small Forward
State: Victoria (AUS)

Tournament Average:
Minutes: 21.1 │ Points: 15.2 │ FG: 52.5% │ 2PT FG: 59.5% │ 3PT FG: 36.8% │ FT: 50.0% │ Rebounds: 3.6 │ Assists: 3.8 │ Steals: 3.2 │ Blocks: 0.6 │ Efficiency: 18.4

Best Game: vs China (27 Sept 2025 – Semi-Finals)
Minutes: 26 │ Points: 22 │ FG: 8/13 (61.5%) │ 2PT FG: 5/7 (71.4%) │ 3PT FG: 3/6 (50.0%) │ FT: 3/6 (50.0%) │ Rebounds: 4 │ Assists: 3 │ Steals: 3 │ Blocks: 1 │ Efficiency: 25

Tournament Snapshot

• Averaged 15.2 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 3.8 assists over 5 games.
• Shot 52.5% from the field, including 59.5% on two-pointers and 36.8% from three.
• Free-throw shooting inconsistent at 50% (5/10 overall).
• Best performance came in the Semi-Final against China with 22 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 steals.
• Scored in double figures in every game, including 15 points in the Final vs New Zealand.
• Provided two-way impact as a scoring wing and defensive disruptor (3.2 steals per game).

#12 Lily Mapp

Date of Birth: April 7, 2009 (16 years old)
Height: 185 cm / 6'0"
Position: Forward
State: Centre of Excellence (AUS)

Tournament Average:
Minutes: 12.6 │ Points: 6.4 │ FG: 63.6% │ 2PT FG: 66.7% │ 3PT FG: 0.0% │ FT: 66.7% │ Rebounds: 7.6 │ Assists: 1.4 │ Steals: 0.6 │ Blocks: 1.0 │ Efficiency: 14.0

Best Game: vs Korea (23 Sept 2025 – Group Phase)
Minutes: 12 │ Points: 12 │ FG: 5/8 (62.5%) │ 2PT FG: 5/8 (62.5%) │ 3PT FG: 0/0 │ FT: 2/2 (100%) │ Rebounds: 8 │ Assists: 1 │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 3 │ Efficiency: 22

Tournament Snapshot

• Averaged 6.4 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 1.4 assists over 5 games.
• Shot an efficient 63.6% from the field, with 66.7% on two-pointers.
• Free-throw shooting steady at 66.7% (4/6 overall).
• Best performance came against Korea with 12 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 blocks.
• Finished 5th in rebounds per game across the tournament.
• Provided strong interior presence and defensive rim protection in limited minutes.

#13 Laura Seiz

Date of Birth: June 10, 2009 (16 years old)
Height: 186 cm / 6'1"
Position: Forward
State: Victoria (AUS)

Tournament Average:
Minutes: 15.4 │ Points: 9.2 │ FG: 52.8% │ 2PT FG: 61.1% │ 3PT FG: 44.4% │ FT: 0.0% │ Rebounds: 2.6 │ Assists: 1.8 │ Steals: 0.4 │ Blocks: 0.0 │ Efficiency: 10.2

Best Game: vs Philippines (22 Sept 2025 – Group Phase)
Minutes: 18 │ Points: 15 │ FG: 6/9 (66.7%) │ 2PT FG: 3/4 (75.0%) │ 3PT FG: 3/5 (60.0%) │ FT: 0/0 │ Rebounds: 3 │ Assists: 3 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Efficiency: 18

Tournament Snapshot

• Averaged 9.2 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.8 assists over 5 games.
• Shot 52.8% from the field, including 61.1% on twos and 44.4% from three.
• Did not attempt a free throw across the tournament.
• Best game came against the Philippines with 15 points on 66.7% shooting.
• Added another strong outing in the Final with 11 points and 3 rebounds against New Zealand.
• Provided floor spacing and efficient scoring from the forward position.

#14 Matilda Trout

Date of Birth: August 20, 2009 (16 years old)
Height: 187 cm / 6'1"
Position: Forward
State: Victoria (AUS)

Tournament Average:
Minutes: 16.3 │ Points: 9.4 │ FG: 71.4% │ 2PT FG: 74.1% │ 3PT FG: 0.0% │ FT: 63.6% │ Rebounds: 10.0 │ Assists: 1.2 │ Steals: 1.4 │ Blocks: 2.0 │ Efficiency: 20.2

Best Game: vs Korea (23 Sept 2025 – Group Phase)
Minutes: 16 │ Points: 9 │ FG: 4/7 (57.1%) │ 2PT FG: 4/7 (57.1%) │ 3PT FG: 0/0 │ FT: 1/4 (25.0%) │ Rebounds: 16 │ Assists: 0 │ Steals: 3 │ Blocks: 4 │ Efficiency: 24

Tournament Snapshot

• Averaged 9.4 points, 10.0 rebounds, and 1.2 assists over 5 games.
• Shot an elite 71.4% from the field, including 74.1% on two-pointers.
• Free-throw shooting inconsistent at 63.6% (7/11 overall).
• Best performance came against Korea with 9 points, 16 rebounds, and 4 blocks.
• Finished 4th in rebounds per game across the tournament.
• Provided dominant inside presence, controlling the glass and protecting the rim.

#15 Jemyma Manyok

Date of Birth: February 2, 2009 (16 years old)
Height: 195 cm / 6'4"
Position: Center
State: Centre of Excellence (AUS)

Tournament Average:
Minutes: 13.1 │ Points: 5.6 │ FG: 41.9% │ 2PT FG: 41.9% │ 3PT FG: 0.0% │ FT: 40.0% │ Rebounds: 10.8 │ Assists: 1.0 │ Steals: 0.2 │ Blocks: 1.2 │ Efficiency: 14.4

Best Game: vs Korea (23 Sept 2025 – Group Phase)
Minutes: 15 │ Points: 11 │ FG: 5/10 (50.0%) │ 2PT FG: 5/10 (50.0%) │ 3PT FG: 0/0 │ FT: 1/3 (33.3%) │ Rebounds: 13 │ Assists: 2 │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 3 │ Efficiency: 23

Tournament Snapshot

• Averaged 5.6 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 1.0 assists over 5 games.
• Shot 41.9% from the field, with no three-point attempts.
• Free-throw shooting struggled at 40% (2/5 overall).
• Best performance came against Korea with 11 points, 13 rebounds, and 3 blocks.
• Finished as the tournament’s leading rebounder (1st overall) at 10.8 per game.
• Anchored the paint defensively, controlling the glass and protecting the rim.