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Two youngsters selected to play in Junior NBA Global Championship

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Dontae Nance and Lilly Taulelei are about to be given a chance to impress on the world stage. (Source: Other)

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Charlisse Leger-Walker #5 of the UCLA Bruins reacts after her three-point basket against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the third quarter in the National Championship of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 05, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona.

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The 38-year-old played in all four of the Breakers' title winning seasons, and held the club record for the most appearances with 429.

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Tacko Fall reacts during the round 14 NBL match between Cairns Taipans and New Zealand Breakers at Cairns Convention Centre in Cairns, Australia.

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