Your 2025-26 Camberwell Dragons VJBL Award Winners: Under 12 Boys.
12.1 Boys
Most Valuable Player – Hin Lok Aiden Lee
“Aiden has been our best player the whole year through offensive aggression and decision making. Strong defensive pressure and understanding while also being one of our main rebounders! Does it all while being an extremely easy kid to coach.”
Most Improved Player – Boyan Qiao
“Boyan has shown an incredible level of improvement throughout the season. Having three coaches constantly giving him coaching points on things he needs to be doing, he has consistently sponged it all up becoming one of our most important players!”
– Comments by Coach Chris Allison
12.2 Boys
Most Valuable Player – Louis Lipshut
“Louis led from the front and could play various roles successfully. The ‘go to’ player.”
Most Consistent – Shen Guan
“Ever reliable, owned the ball movement up the court and led by example.”
– Comments by Coach Caleb Lingwood-Smith
12.3 Boys
Coach’s Award – Arlo Oswald
“Arlo is one of the hardest workers you’ll see on the court. Arlo applies every bit of feedback
he gets, he crashes the rebounds and doesn’t hesitate to dive on a loose ball. His effort, toughness and team-first attitude are a coach’s dream.”
Coach’s Award – Gabriel Liu
“Gabe is one of the best players a coach can wish for. His hard work and willingness to get
better each training is something to be relished. Even though he’s not the tallest on the floor, he’ll still manage to find a way to impact the game.”
– Comments by Coach Oscar Payne
12.4 Boys
Coach’s Award – Levi Curtis
“Levi is a player who has a tremendous impact on the game at both ends of the court. His leadership and court vision consistently provide a huge advantage for the team. He is highly focused in training and games and is always willing to support and help his teammates. Throughout the entire season, Levi has maintained a very high level of consistency and performance. His resilience and strong character will take him a long way in his basketball journey.”
Most Improved – Zander Zhao
“Zander has made tremendous progress throughout the season, and his development has
been clear to see. Compared with the beginning of the season, he has improved significantly on both ends of the court. He is a focused and committed athlete who takes his training seriously. He is also a selfless player who is willing to share the ball and make the right decisions, which allows him to connect the team and help the offence flow. His overall contribution to the team has improved enormously, and his development this season has been very encouraging.”
– Comments by Coach Harold Zhao
12.5 Boys
Most Improved – Aaron Wang
“Aaron has improved every aspect of his game throughout this season. More specifically, he has
improved a lot in his playmaking and defence as they have now become his strong suit.”
Defensive Player of the Year – Angus Brown
“Angus has played amazing physical defence throughout the whole season, especially in the full
court. He has shown his ability to lock down and force players into uncomfortable positions and create many turnovers.”
– Comments by Coach Alex Everett
12.6 Boys
Most Valuable Player – Yang Yang Fan
“Yang Yang has been an outstanding contributor all season. He consistently creates offence while
playing tenacious defence, never giving up on a play and always competing with maximum effort. Whether he’s on the court or cheering on his teammates from the sidelines, he brings energy, positivity, and a team-first attitude. At training, Yang Yang is one of the hardest workers. He is always willing to learn, communicates well with his teammates, and leads by his actions and his voice. His determination, leadership, and commitment to the team have made him an invaluable player throughout the season.”
Most Improved – Matthew Hu
“Matthew has an incredible nose for the ball and consistently goes to great lengths to secure
rebounds, giving our team valuable extra possessions. Over the course of the season, he has made tremendous improvements offensively, particularly in looking after the basketball. He has cut down on his turnovers, made better decisions with the ball, and grown in confidence every game. Despite juggling multiple sporting commitments, Matthew has continued to work hard at training and has shown fantastic improvement throughout the season. While he still has a cheeky and mischievous side that keeps everyone on their toes, he has matured as both a player and teammate. His dedication, growth and willingness to learn have made him a very deserving recipient of the Most Improved Player award.”
– Comments by Coach Joshua Wang
12.7 Boys
Coach’s Award – Thomas Hamilton
“A massive congratulations to Thomas Hamilton on taking out this season’s Coach’s Award! And honestly, there’s no one more deserving! Thomas has been everything you want in a centre, a tireless rebounder, a rock in the paint, and an absolute pleasure to coach. What’s made him so special this year is the attitude he brings every single day. Positive, coachable, and always willing to put in the work, Thomas has grown so much through the season and it’s been a joy to watch. He’s the kind of teammate every squad needs – selfless, hard-working, and always giving everything for the group.”
Most Valuable Player – Thomas Swinard
“Huge congratulations to Thomas Swinard on being named our team MVP! Thomas has been an absolute standout this season, dominating on the court with his scoring, hustle, and all-round game. As our floor general, he reads the game like no other, orchestrating our press with pinpoint precision and playing a pivotal role in making it one of our biggest weapons this season. He lifts this team up, keeps spirits high, and always plays for his teammates and the club. We’re lucky to have you, Thomas – well and truly deserved!
– Comments by Coach David Tratt
12.8 Boys
Coach’s Award – Ben Phillips
“Huge congrats to Ben on earning this season’s Coach’s Award! Ben put in the work all season, improving his passing, offence and defence while bringing great energy and hustle every game. Keep having fun and keep balling, Ben!”
Most Improved – Ethan Cheng
“Huge congrats to Ethan on earning this season’s Most Improved Player Award! Ethan made incredible progress all season, with his aggressive defence, growing confidence on offence and improved skills. Keep having fun and keep balling, Ethan!”
– Comments by Coach Boxin Liu
12.9 Boys
Most Valuable Player – Finley Ryan
“For his consistency and high level of performance throughout the entire season and tournaments.
Shouldered a huge amount on the defensive end against some taller and older sides while helping
to make his teammates better around him.”
Coach’s Award – Archie Marcus
“For his determination, competitiveness and never-say-die attitude on both ends of the floor. Set
high standards at training and in game. Moreover, showed an ability to score and facilitate, but continued to develop his game and add more elements to help the wider team throughout the season.
– Comments by Coach Jason Huang
12.10 Boys
Most Valuable Player – Theodore Butler
“Congratulations to Theo Butler, our Most Valuable Player. Theo earned this award through a season of relentless effort, impact and leadership:
✅ Elite Shooting – consistently stretched defences with his ability to score from anywhere on the floor.
✅ Explosive Drives – attacked the basket fearlessly, creating scoring opportunities for himself and his teammates.
✅ Offensive Rebounding Machine – gave the team countless second-chance opportunities through sheer determination and effort.
✅ Competitive Leadership – set the standard with his work ethic, intensity and will to win.
✅ Game-Changing Influence – delivered in big moments and consistently made those around him better.
Theo’s combination of skill and toughness made him a standout performer all season. A deserving MVP.”
All-Time Defensive Champion – Sam Clarke
“Congratulations to Sammy Clarke, our All-Time Defensive Champion. Defence is about heart, discipline and commitment, and Sam embodies all three:
✅ Shut Down High-Scoring Opponents -–regularly took on the opposition’s best player and made life difficult for them.
✅ Outstanding Listener and Learner – embraced coaching feedback and applied it immediately on court.
✅ Transition Playmaker – turned defence into offence with smart passes and assists on the fast
break.
✅ Relentless Hustle – chased every loose ball, contested every possession and never gave up on a play.
✅ Defensive Leadership – lifted the intensity of the entire team.
Sam proved that great defence wins games and inspires teams. His commitment, toughness and selfless approach make him a truly worthy Defensive Champion.”
– Comments by Coach Suji Kangalingam
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