The Hibiscus Coast community is abuzz with excitement as Luke Jamieson, a distinguished basketball player from Orewa College, recently departed for Canada.

Jamieson has joined the Toronto Terror, a prestigious prep school known for its competitive basketball programme that tours across America, facing off against other prep schools and NCAA colleges.

Jamieson’s impressive career at Orewa College spanned from Year 11 to 13, where he played with the Premier team and captained the Men’s Premier Basketball team in 2023.

Under his leadership, Orewa College achieved a historic milestone by winning their division, securing a place in Auckland’s top basketball division for the 2024 season.

His exceptional performance earned him the Player of the Year award for three consecutive years—2021, 2022, and the inaugural Basketball Player of the Year award in 2023.

Beyond his on-court achievements, Jamieson has made significant contributions as a coach.

In 2023, he led the Year 7/8 boys' basketball team to the AIMS Games in Tauranga.

His talent and dedication extended to representing Coast Basketball at national events in the U13, U15, and U17 categories, and playing for North Harbour at the U19 National Champs, where the team clinched third place.

Reflecting on his new journey, Jamieson shared, “I’m very grateful for the opportunity given to me by Coach Menelik and Coach Cam at Terror Prep. I’m excited to learn and play under their programme and guidance.”

Over the next seven months, Jamieson hopes to further develop his skills and aims to return in 2025 to compete in Division 1 or Division 2 college basketball in the USA.

Orewa College Principal Wiri Warriner expressed the school’s pride, stating, “Luke’s achievement is a source of immense pride for our kura and community. We wish him every success as he takes this significant step in his basketball journey.”

The Hibiscus Coast extends its warmest wishes to Luke as he embarks on this promising new chapter in his career.