Dhiluk -
Student, Athlete
and Philanthropist

Welcome to my website!

DHILUK

BIO

Name: Dhiluk Samarawickrama

DOB: 11th March 2007

Sport: Basketball

Position: Point Guard

Height: 6ft 2 inc.

High School: Melbourne High School

Australian Graduation - 2024

Nationality: Australian - Sri Lankan

Co-Founder - Hoping With Hoops Inc.

Model.

Vision - Student

"study to become a sports scientist"

Vision - Athlete

"become a pro basketball player"

Vision - Philanthropist

"Empower youth and help underprivileged using basketball as a platform"

BASKETBALL

Basketball has given me the opportunity to push myself to work outside my comfort zone on many occasions. It has also given me the humbling experience of playing in multiple locations both in Australia and other countries as well as being fortunate enough to make friends around the world.

BASKETBALL

Basketball has given me the opportunity to push myself to work outside my comfort zone on many occasions. it has also given me the humbling experience of playing in multiple locations both in Australia and other countries as well as being fortunate enough to make friends around the world

2023

U16 FIBA Asian Championships and FIBA SABA Qualifiers

Represented Sri Lanka U16 Mens National Team at FIBA U16 Asian Championships - Qatar

2022

Silver Medal - Nation Junior Classics Championships - AUS

2019

Basketball Victoria State Development Team - AUS

Represented Victoria in 2019 Southern Cross Challenge

Silver Medal - Nation Junior Classics Championships - AUS

2020

Basketball Victoria State Development Team - AUS

Represented Victoria in 2020 Southern Cross Challenge

2018

Bronze Medal - Nation Junior Classics Championships - AUS

2013

Start Playing Basketball

Captain of The Travel Team - Spain

International Travel Team
Championship Captain of 6 international tournaments including European Mini Basketball Cup - La Roda Madrid Spain (2019)

GAME HIGHLIGHTS

2021, 2022, 2023 & 2024

2024

2023

2021 & 2022

2023

2021 & 2022

STUDENT

MELBOURNE HIGH SCHOOL

Through the decades, thousands of students have walked through the great hallways. Though much of the school buildings and grounds still hold true to how it was almost 100 years ago, the school continues to evolve and diversify learning experiences to provide a modern learning environment with dedicated music, sporting, community involvement and leadership programs.

Today the school hosts 1370+ students and 180+ staff, welcoming the State’s best and brightest to continue our proud history and legacy.

Welcome to Melbourne High School – the ‘Castle on the Hill’

At Melbourne High School, every day is different, bringing a range of challenges, opportunities and adventures.

As you begin your academic journey, much of the School’s life will be new and unexpected, including formal assemblies with staff in academic gowns, massed singing, the House system. For some, this may be the first time in school uniform, for many the first time in blazer and tie.

You have been selected from thousands of applicants for your academic ability and commitment to success. You will find yourself in the company of like-minded, highly able students and much will be expected of you. Your teachers will set you demanding challenges and be keen to test your capabilities. We expect you to set yourself challenging goals…and achieve them.

CHARITY

HOPING WITH HOOPS INC.

www.hopingwithhoops.com.au

Dhiluk Samarawickrama
Co-Founder / Project Director

"Hoping With Hoops is a charity aimed at helping underprivileged young people using basketball as a platform. This is the sport I love and with the help of my family we are working towards changing young lives one bounce at time."

Our strength lies not only in the words we stand by, but most importantly in the actions of our initiatives. From the moment we started our work in 2020, we understood that by working together we could overcome our challenges much more efficiently, and that is why we ultimately decided to launch Hoping With Hoops inc. We strive to make a positive change in all of our pursuits.