Mason Cox made his name on the basketball court, Nathan Brown played high level hoops as a junior and Ben Reid is more than a handy shooter.
So when the opportunity arose to spend time to shootaround with three of Melbourne United's brightest stars, the trio of Magpies jumped at the chance.
As they prepare for the NBL finals, American imports Hakim Warrick and Stephen Holt, as well as hometown hero Chris Goulding were on hand at Hisense Arena to welcome the Magpies.
View the best photos from the hoops session in the gallery below.
Ben Reid helps American star Hakim Warrick find his touch with the Sherrin.
Could this bloke be our next basketball convert?
Warrick turns to his teammates for advice.
Nathan Brown, Ben Reid and Mason Cox meet Melbourne United coach Dean Demopoulos.
Nathan Brown looks on with United star Chris Goulding.
Two Americans catch up. Mason Cox and Dean Demopoulos talk college basketball.
Cox exchanges guernseys with ex-NBA player Warrick.
A Melbourne United team meeting wasn't enough to get our three wannabe ballers.
Gallery: Magpies shootaround with NBL stars
Mason Cox, Ben Reid and Nathan Brown took time out of their pre-season training to meet Melbourne United's best basketballers ahead of the NBL finals.
