<p><strong>Are there basketball specific coaches or staff?</strong></p>
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<li>One full time member of staff who oversees the whole performance programme, head coaches for the men’s basketball programme, and a second part-time member of coaching staff who is the women’s basketball head coach.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>What is the basketball scholarship criteria?</strong></p>
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<li>Coaching staff evaluate players on a case-by-case basis, looking at: previous playing experience, consistent high performance levels within the programme, national team status and experience, NAIA and NCAA college experience, EABL and WEABL experience and attributes such as height, athleticism, personal qualities and leadership experience.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Does the university have links to basketball or support organisations?</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>ARU Basketball provides both BUCS and NBL/WNBL competition outlets for performance athletes; including all coaching, support services, and administration covered within our programme</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Does the university offer academic flexibility and have support processes for high performing basketball players?</strong></p>
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<li>Student-athletes selected to represent university teams are supported to do so, and every effort is made for alternative teaching arrangements to be put in place. The sports department supports performance athletes on an individual basis to resolve any issues in this area.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Any additional information.</strong></p>
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<li>Prospective players stand to benefit from; expert coaching for both male and female players, competitive team practice, individualised player development sessions, strength and conditioning sessions and programming, physiotherapy support, performance analysis, 3x3 off-season competition outlets</li>
</ul>
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