The 18-year-old will look at life after secondary secondary school and that will include being a wider squad member with the Canterbury NBL franchise while also taking his time looking for opportunities in America.
He was a major contributor to Cashmere earning fourth at the event at Palmerston North - their best ever finish, a fortnight ago as he ended his four-year stint with the school’s senior team.
The centre averaged more than 30 points a game and was a major force in the paint.
He also scored 51 points in the quarter-final against Tauranga Boys’ College where he added 17 rebounds and seven assists which helped him make the tournament team.
Webley said he was hopeful of training with the Rams and pursuing an American college scholarship for the middle of next year.
He said it was satisfying to end his high school playing days on a high.
“We all knew what we wanted to achieve and for me especially, I really wanted to prove that there is talent here in the South Island.
“Things went really well for me and the guys kept getting me the ball and I got in there and was happy to show my physicality.
“Once we stopped having more turnovers, we clicked and I don’t think we wanted it to end.”
Cashmere coach Paul Conner said the team always felt they were good enough to make the final four at the nationals and had nothing but praise for his big centre.
“Tom is an amazing talent,” he said.
“He’s the kind of guy I’ve never had to talk to to get him in the zone.
“Every game he plays, he gives it everything he has and guys like that are so important.
The team loses nine year 13 players this year and Conner said while there are some very talented players coming through there will be a “rebuild element to the senior team next year.
“It’s like a drug in the sense that one tournament ends and you’re immediately thinking about next year and the younger guys that are coming through.
“I may look to step into another role for a year and mentor younger coaches but that’s if I can find the right person to coach the team.”
