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Camberwell Dragons 2023-24 VJBL season award winners and coaches' comments – Under 12 Girls.

12.1 Girls
Most Valuable Player: Gracie Otter
Gracie is an extremely talented and hard-working player. She gets to the basket with ease and never gives up on both ends of the court. Her determination and fearless nature lifts the team’s intensity, pushing everyone around to be their best. Gracie brings unwavering positive energy to the team and is an absolute pleasure to coach! Well done, Gracie.” – Coach Prue Ainsworth.

Best Team Player:  Olivia Maiolo
“Olivia is an extremely hard-working player. She has fantastic leadership qualities and steps up when the team needs it most. Her ability to read the play and find the open player is far beyond her years. Olivia is very calm under pressure and can get out of any tricky situation with ease. Olivia is a pleasure to coach and an amazing teammate.  Congratulations, Olivia.” – Coach Prue Ainsworth.

12.2 Girls
Most Valuable Player: Rose Burgess
“Rose has worked incredibly hard all season on her craft and ability as a big for our team. All season she has been a difficult match-up for most teams, which has been an asset, especially in our team success of becoming the first 2s team in Camberwell history to make VC! Her hard work and determination were recognised this season when she was asked to play with our Under 12.1s in the Classic, where she provided valuable minutes throughout the tournament. We are so proud of Rose and cannot wait to continue to watch her development as a player and person in the years ahead. Congratulations, Rose!” – Coach Ryleh Killian

Most Determined Player: Grace Bell
“Since day one, Grace has worked tirelessly on her skills and game. She always listens intently to feedback and works hard on these key points away from training. Grace's effort and attitude toward basketball has always been 100 per cent, which extends beyond herself as she always supports her teammates, cheering on their successes and being there for them when times are hard. Grace was recognised within the season for her hard work when she earned a starting position and quickly became comfortable in her role. Regardless of the challenges we throw at her, Grace is always willing to give her best effort, which is why we look forward to seeing the rest of her basketball journey. Congratulations, Grace!” – Coach Ryleh Killian

12.3 Girls
Most Valuable Player: Sienna van Langenberg
“While Sienna started the season quiet and reserved, once she settled, her speed and quick decision making took over at both ends of the court.” – Coach Adrian Lewis.

Runner-Up Most Valuable Player: Lucy Loats
“Despite it being her first season, Lucy didn't look out of place. Dominating the boards at both ends and always bringing her teammates into the game.” – Coach Adrian Lewis.

12.4 Girls
Most Valuable Player: Gwyneth Yeardley
“Gwyneth exemplifies what it means to be an MVP on our team. Gwyneth's ability to score crucial points, make decisive passes, and play tenacious defence made her stand out in every game. Her commitment to improving and her positive attitude made her a role model for her teammates. Gwyneth truly embodies the spirit of an MVP, not just for her individual performance, but for her contribution to our team's success. Great season, Gwyneth. Well done!” – Coach Scott Bazley.

Most Improved Player: Ivy Grenfell
“Ivy has shown remarkable growth and dedication in her first season of rep basketball, earning her the title of Most Improved Player. From day one, Ivy has approached every practice and game with a relentless drive to learn and improve. Throughout the season, Ivy's skills on the court have flourished. Her shooting accuracy has become a real asset to our offence, and her defensive efforts have become more polished and effective. What truly sets Ivy apart, however, is her willingness to learn and adapt.  Well done, Ivy.” – Coach Scott Bazley.

12.5 Girls
Coach’s Award: Caris Cheng
“Caris is a rounded player with shooting, finishing, defensive and dribbling skills with a great appreciation to block and run into space. She had great impact in many of our games.” – Coach Brett Donnar.

Coach’s Award: Imogen McLay
“Imogen has grown in her impact in games through the season. She can be the spark that gets us charging toward a win, either off rebounds, range shots or fast breaks.” – Coach Brett Donnar.

12.6 Girls
Most Valuable Player: Millie Maddock
“Our MVP award goes to Millie because since the start of the season she has always been an active listener and eager to improve, which resulted in her having a fabulous season where she always tried her best at each end of the court – no matter how big or rough the other team was. Overall a gem to have within our team.” – Coach Molly Kneebone.

Coach’s Award: Mila Tankovich
“Mila is our coach's award for this season. Mila has always been the ultimate team player, from always attending training, trying her absolute best in every drill or game we did whilst seeking as much feedback possible to improve. Mila is a gem to have in our team through her funny sense of humour, which the team thoroughly enjoyed.” – Coach Molly Kneebone.

For Dragons Under 12 Boys award winners and coaches' comments, click HERE.