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Adelaide SUNS Basketball Academy is dedicated to providing professional basketball training for young athletes across Adelaide.
Our mission is clear: to build strong fundamentals, develop well-rounded athletes, and prepare players for long-term success.
Training is conducted at high-quality school and community venues across the city, ensuring a safe, professional, and engaging environment for every player.
Advisory Team
We are proud to have CJ Bruton—Australian Basketball Hall of Famer, six-time NBL Champion, former Australian Boomer, former head coach of NBL’s Adelaide 36ers, and current foreign coach for CBA’s Beijing Ducks—as the Academy Advisor. His extensive championship experience, leadership, and coaching expertise provide invaluable guidance for both our coaches and players.
Head Coach – Ric Sun
Our Head Coach, Ric Sun, brings over 20 years of basketball coaching experience and holds a Master’s degree in Sports Training (Basketball). Ric combines a strong theoretical foundation with practical expertise to deliver structured, progressive, and systematic training. His coaching philosophy emphasizes:
Fundamentals first – laying a solid technical foundation for long-term success.
Tailored development – customized programs designed for each player’s age, skill level, and goals.
Comprehensive growth – fostering technical skill, discipline, mental resilience, and basketball IQ.
As a licensed sports agent, Ric also provides guidance for players who aspire to pursue professional basketball opportunities both locally and internationally.
Our Six Core Values
SUNS Academy’s training system is built on six core principles:
1. Equal Respect – Every player is treated sincerely and given equal opportunity.
2. Character & Skills – Developing basketball talent alongside personal growth.
3. Core Competence – Scientific training to enhance athletic ability, learning capacity, and leadership.
4. Clear Pathways – Multiple routes for development: fun, elite, academic, or professional.
5. Five-Dimensional Growth – Skills · Tactics · Physical · Mental · Basketball IQ.
6. Professional Coaching – 100% certified coaches delivering systematic, high-quality training.
Training Venues
Our sessions are held across Adelaide at top-quality school and community facilities, including:
Highgate School – 4 Hampstead Ave, Highgate SA 5063
Christian Brothers College Adelaide – 214 Wakefield St, Adelaide SA 5000
(Schedules and venues are confirmed upon registration.)
Why Choose SUNS?
SUNS Academy offers a professional, structured, and results-driven environment. Players receive world-class guidance from CJ Bruton and Ric Sun, combined with a systematic approach grounded in six core values, ensuring measurable skill development, strong fundamentals, and comprehensive personal growth. Our graduates are well-prepared to pursue elite competition, academic balance, or professional opportunities, making SUNS a premier destination for aspiring basketball athletes.