Next Gen
Program
Discovering next generation elite athletes
The Next Gen Program (NGP) is aimed at finding the next generation of athletes that could represent Queensland. The program will expose Under 12, 14 and 16 athletes to a high performance environment and provide a taste of what to expect if they progress through the high performance pathway in the future.
Program objectives
01
Learning To Compete
Competitive drills against the clock, another team or other participants
02
Building Training Habits
Learning the value of maximising training time with how you listen and act on coaches instructions
03
BQ Style of Play
Getting coached in BQ offensive and defensive style of play as an introduction to future BQ program involvement
04
Developing Individual Skills
A focus on all athletes individual ability to dribble, pass or shoot and making those decisions at game speeds.
Our programs
The Next Gen 12s program is the first touch point in BQ's Player Development Pathway. These programs are conducted at Association's and aim to expose players to our style of play and performance expectations and standards.
Selection
No specific criteria,
Open to all eligible players.
Eligibility
Under 12 Representative athletes that played in any division in Junior Representative season.
Camps
View upcomingNext Gen 12's
The Next Gen Combine, introduced in 2024, is a two-day camp that acts as a pilot for what athletes can expect from the Future Development Program. The program will feature one camp in South East QLD, and another in North QLD. These camps will act as a process for early talent identification, while exposing athletes to a high performance learning environment.
Selection
BQ Coaches will identify athletes through Association programs, State Championships and Next Gen camps, based on a variety of areas such as game sense, skillset, tactical and athletic ability.
Eligibility
Under 12 Representative athletes that played Division 1-4 in Junior Representative season.
Next Gen Combine
The Next Gen 14s program looks to build on the skills and concepts learnt in the Next Gen 12s program and expose athletes to a competitive high performance environment with greater focus on skill acquisition.
Selection
No specific criteria,
Open to all eligible players.
Eligibility
Under 14 Representative athletes that will play in any division of the upcoming Junior Representative season.
Camps
View upcomingNext Gen 14's
The Next Gen 16s program looks to continuing building on the skills and concepts learnt in the Next Gen 14s program with more of a focus placed on learning new team concepts in a high-performance environment.
Selection
No specific criteria,
Open to all eligible players.
Eligibility
Under 16 Representative athletes that played in any division in the previous Junior Representative season.
Next Gen 16's
The Next Gen Association program is available to all BQ affiliated Associations. The program aims to bring the BQ style of play to Asscoiation-operated development programs and is led by BQ Basketball Development Officers and coaches.
Eligibility
Associations can contact BQ Basketball Development Officer, Patrick McInerney (patrick.mcinerney@basketballqld.net.au)
Next Gen Association
The Next Gen 14s program looks to build on the skills and concepts learnt in the Next Gen 12s program and expose athletes to a competitive high performance environment with greater focus on skill acquisition.
Selection
No specific criteria,
Open to all eligible players.
Eligibility
Term 1 Holidays: U12 & U14 representative athletes. Term 2 Holidays: U14 & U16 representative athletes.
Next Gen Skill Camps
Upcoming camps
BQ host a series of association camps throughout the year. See below what is up next.
Camps
13-15 April 26
Next Gen Skill Camp - Logan
Logan Metro Sports and Event Centre
Details
Next Gen Skill Camps are a new Basketball Queensland initiative launching in 2026, running during the April school holidays and operating separately from other Next Gen programs.
Designed for representative-level athletes, the camps provide a high-quality training environment focused on individual skill development, including ball handling, finishing, passing, and shooting. Athletes will work with Basketball Queensland coaches, receiving expert instruction and feedback to build confidence and take the next step in their development.
Eligibility: aimed at rep level 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016 born athletes
7-9 April 26
Next Gen Skill Camp - Townsville
Townsville Sports Precinct
Details
Next Gen Skill Camps are a new Basketball Queensland initiative launching in 2026, running during the April school holidays and operating separately from other Next Gen programs.
Designed for representative-level athletes, the camps provide a high-quality training environment focused on individual skill development, including ball handling, finishing, passing, and shooting. Athletes will work with Basketball Queensland coaches, receiving expert instruction and feedback to build confidence and take the next step in their development.
Eligibility: aimed at rep level 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016 born athletes.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if my child is eligible?
How do I get a program at my association?
What is next in the High performance pathway?
I can’t attend both sessions, can I come to just the one I can?
What do I bring to a camp?
Need a bit more information?
Want to learn more about the Next Gen Program? Get in contact with our BQ Basketball Development Officer, Jacob Zupp via Jacob.Zupp@basketballqld.net.au.
