An Indigenous Western Australian basketballer is hoping his pathway from "humble country kid" to player on the competitive US college circuit can inspire others to achieve dreams of their own.
Marshall Kearing was drawn to basketball in his "footy mad" town of Pinjarra, one hour south of Perth, aged 7, but credits a growth spurt in his early teens as the catalyst for the game taking priority over all other interests.
"In year 9 I went from six feet tall to six feet five inches (1.96 metres)," Mr Kearing said.
