Hoop City Carrum Downs

Gorjok Gak grew up in Sydney, representing junior teams such as the Penrith Panthers, Blacktown Storm, and Manly Sea Eagles before earning a scholarship to Victory Rock Prep in Florida, where he helped secure the 2015/2016 National Championship. Recognised early as a top talent, he was selected for the prestigious Top 100 NBA All-American Camp and recruited by leading NCAA Division I programs including Oklahoma State, UConn, and Florida. From 2016 to 2021, Gorjok played for the University of Florida Men’s Basketball Team, reaching the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament in 2016/2017 and representing Australia at the 2017 World University Games. He graduated with a BA in International Studies and later earned a Master’s in Kinesiology from CBU, where he was named to the WAC All-Second Team and All-Defensive Team. His professional career highlights include winning the 2021/2022 Czech National Basketball League Championship, being crowned the 2023 NBL1 West Defensive Player of the Year, and earning consecutive NBL1 West First Team honours in 2023 and 2024. With four years of NBL experience, Gorjok is currently playing for South East Melbourne Phoenix. Beyond his professional career, Gorjok is passionate about developing the next generation of athletes through one-on-one coaching, group and team sessions, and mentorship, helping players build skills, resilience, and confidence both on and off the court.

Mojwok came through the junior ranks at the Frankston Blues, progressing all the way to the senior program and playing two seasons in Youth League before moving to the Dandenong Rangers, where he currently competes in both Youth League and NBL1. During his time at Rowville Sports Academy, he developed a strong foundation in high-level basketball, which has carried through to both his playing and coaching journey. In the most recent season, he was named Defensive Player of the Year for his Youth League team and was also recognized as a finalist for Defensive Player of the Year in the Big V Victorian Youth Championship league. Alongside his playing career, Mojwok has embraced coaching, working as an assistant coach with the U12.7 Boys at Dandenong, who currently sit at the top of the ladder, as well as with the U20 Men this past season.

Tom Garrett’s basketball journey began with adversity—struggling for confidence and playing time in under-18s. After stepping away from the game, a turning point came through coaching mentorship from Brendan Dillon and focused training with elite coaches such as Andrew Harms, Luke Sunderland, and Bohdan Babijczuk. This sparked a renewed passion and rapid development, leading to a SEABL pre-season opportunity, a Youth League championship, and Most Improved Player honors. Tom went on to earn an NCAA scholarship and sign his first professional contract shortly after, ultimately playing over 100 senior games with Frankston Blues. His mission now is to mentor driven athletes, offering the same guidance and belief that helped transform his own career. Coaching Philosophy: Tom is committed to developing players who possess both talent and the determination to grow. He focuses on fostering confidence, skill, and resilience through purposeful coaching—mirroring the path that reignited his own basketball dream.

George is currently playing U20's at Dandenong as well as coaching the u12's rdl team at dandenong. George played for Keysborough 18/20's as well as coached the U16's 1's team. With a big smile and an infectious enthusiasm, George brings years of experience coaching kids and peers alike. Last season, he played at the Vic Championship level, and he’s now working hard towards his dream of turning pro. Whether it’s teaching new skills or just making the game fun, George is here to bring out the best in everyone.

Michael has been playing and coaching basketball for over 25 years, both at a domestic and representation level. He played Youth League and Big V when he was younger (Sunbury and Keilor). Michael was lucky enough to be an assistant coach at a Division 2 College in America for 3 years; BYU-Hawaii (2011-14). Michael has been working at Dandenong Rangers since 2018; started off working as a Training Coach for Youth League and Assistant Coach for U20s Boys (Victorian Championship Winners) for 3 years. He has head coached U18 and U20 boys for the past 3 years for the Rangers, and will be continuing as the U20s Head Coach in 2025.

Paul Brotherson (aka PB) has been involved in basketball in both a player and coach capacity for over 25 years and has recently moved to Melbourne from Sydney. Paul was the Head of Basketball at The Pittwater House Schools, where he was managing both the Junior and Senior school basketball programs. Paul represented NSW in U18s & U20s, he then attended Metropolitan State University of Denver (formally known as Metro State College) where he lead the team to the Elite Eight in the NCAA D2 Championships. Paul continued his basketball career by playing four years as a professional in Germany and for the last two years has been playing in the NBL1 East competition for Hills Hornets. Paul is passionate about the development of players in all levels. He prides himself on creating inclusive and fun environments for kids and young adults to thrive. In his spare time, Paul enjoys playing golf, fishing and being active.

Jake worked his way through the VJBL system at Westernport as a player from U12's to U20’s. He coached U14's-U20’s at Westernport and Mornington at Representative level as well as an U18’s girls team at Frankston. Jake's desire is to help anyone with a passion for hoops.