Sixteen-year-old basketball player Cody Luzuriaga wants to play professionally and he does not mind where, but first he needs to see how he stacks up against elite athletes his age.

He will need excellent endurance to succeed in the high-intensity sport, as well as strength to use his body against defenders and explosive jumping ability.

Australian sports stars such as swimmer Emma McKeon, surfer Sally Fitzgibbons and skateboarder Keiran Woolley came through the Illawarra Academy of Sport (IAS).

Now it has opened its doors to the public to see who has what it takes.

"I was most interested in testing my jumping ability because I play basketball, as well as my speed and strength," Cody said.

" I'd love to play professionally anywhere, but you have to seek out people who are better than

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