BQ Archives 1970s

A photo from the Australian Under 20 Men’s team tour of the Philippines, which was not an official FIBA event. Queensland’s Barry Freeman is pictured standing on the far left. This tour preceded the first official FIBA appearances by Queenslanders Larry Sengstock and Chris McGraw.

This rare photo captures the 1979 Australian Junior Men’s team in Brazil — the first to include Queenslanders Larry Sengstock and Chris McGraw. Their selection marked a milestone as the first male athletes from Queensland to represent Australia at the junior level.

Queensland faced New South Wales at the 1972 Australian Under 18 Championships, capturing a classic matchup in the nation’s junior basketball scene.

The 1976 Under 18 Girls basketball team competing in Toowoomba, showcasing Queensland’s young talent during state-level championships.

The 1976 Under 14 North Queensland Boys basketball team, showcasing the emerging talent from the region in Queensland’s junior competitions.

The 1978 Under 14 North Queensland Girls basketball team, representing the region in junior competitions and building the foundation for future talent.

The 1976/77 Mackay Under 18 Women’s basketball team, showcasing young talent from the region during Queensland’s junior competitions.

The Queensland Senior Men’s team at the 1976 Australian Championships in Hobart, representing the state with pride during a competitive era for basketball.

The Queensland Senior Men’s team competing at the 1971 Australian Championships in Mackay, highlighting a key event in the state’s basketball history.

The 1978 Metropolitan Under 18 Boys team at the State Titles in Mareeba, showcasing emerging talent within Queensland basketball during the late 70s.

The 1979 Australian Junior Men’s Team competed in Brazil with Queensland’s Larry Sengstock, Jimmy Carr and Chris McGraw.