Hi, I'm Gabe Barnes-Hobson, a 13-year-old basketball player from East Gippsland, Victoria. I've been selected to represent Australia in the U15 NBA Basketball School International Tournament in Abu Dhabi this October 2025.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity—especially for a regional athlete. Living over 3 hours from Melbourne, I travel more than 1,000km each week to train and compete at the high-performance level.

Balancing this commitment has been even more challenging as my mum is currently undergoing her own health challenges with a cancer diagnosis, and we are doing everything we can to remain focused and strong during this time.

We’re fundraising to cover travel, accommodation, uniforms, and tournament fees to help get me to Abu Dhabi and proudly represent Australia on the international stage.

Career Highlights

I began playing basketball in 2021 in Bairnsdale, and my passion and dedication to the sport have helped me progress quickly. I’ve been part of the Basketball Victoria High Performance Pathway for the past three years, with key achievements including:

• 🏀 U12s Jamboree
• 🏀 U14s Future Development Program (FDP)
• 🏀 Gold Nugget Camp
• 🏀 Country Metro Challenge (CMC)

In 2024, I competed in Division 1 Country Championships with the Maffra Eagles, and now play VC Reserve VJBL with Gippsland United 14.1.

Your generosity will help lift the financial burden and give me the chance to proudly represent our community and country.

Every donation—big or small—makes a real difference.

Thank you for being part of my journey. 🏀GBH