Future Australian stars shift back into NBL1 for Centre of Excellence
The NBL1 East campaigns for the Centre of Excellence teams shifted back into gear with the ANZAC Day long weekend.
Opals in motion
The Seven Consulting Opals wrapped up a training camp in Melbourne that saw the program come together for the first time since the bronze-medal winning campaign at last year’s Paris Olympics.
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Trans-Tasman Throwdown
Australia and New Zealand basketball ignite a new era with Trans-Tasman Throwdown!
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Sandy Brondello | Nine's Wide World of Sports
Opals Head Coach Sandy Brondello chats to Nine's Wide World of Sports on being the #2 team in the world and overcoming the challenge of the USA.
Basketball Australia Launches Next Phase of Reconciliation Action Plan
Basketball Australia launched its second Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) on the traditional lands of the Gunai/Kurnai people.
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Foot Locker National Championships
A series of events that form the pinnacle for emerging athletes within Australia, seeing the National Champion crowned at the conclusion of each event.
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Foot Locker Australian School Championships
The Foot Locker Australian School Championships (ASC) is the pinnacle event for school basketball in Australia that sees secondary schools from around Australia travel and compete in a week-long event.
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Cygnett WNBL
The Women's National Basketball League is the pre-eminent professional women's basketball league in Australia.
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Men's Grand Final | U20 & IB Foot Locker National Championships
Men's Grand Final | U20 & IB Foot Locker National Championships
Latest Opals News
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Trans-Tasman Throwdown
Opals and Boomers bring fire to the AUS v NZL Trans-Tasman Throwdown
The teams are in for the Trans-Tasman Throwdown, taking place from 7–11 May.
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Players from near and far hit the court in Melbourne
Zitina Aokuso, Lauren Scherf and Shyla Heal arrived in Melbourne for national duties fresh from completing their European seasons.
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The Call Up They've Been Waiting For
The goals of Courtney Woods, Isabelle Bourne and Miela Sowah were achieved this week when they participated in their first Seven Consulting Opals camp.
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Trans-Tasman Throwdown
A brief history between Australia and New Zealand
The Trans-Tasman Throwdown will be the first series between Australia and New Zealand since 2015.
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Opals | Training Camp | SBC, Melbourne
The Seven Consulting Opals have tipped off a new four-year cycle on with a camp in Melbourne this week.
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Opals tip off a new four-year cycle in Melbourne
The World No.2 has a big year ahead with a Trans-Tasman series against New Zealand in May providing important preparation for July’s FIBA Asia Cup in China.
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Trans-Tasman Throwdown
AUS v NZL Trans-Tasman Throwdown live & free on 9Network
Australians will get unrestricted access to the AUS v NZL Trans-Tasman Throwdown
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Trans-Tasman Throwdown
Sunny Coast sell-out shows demand for game in Queensland
The idyllic Sunshine Coast region in Queensland is usually recommended for its beaches, lifestyle, and, in more recent times, basketball.
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Opals in the mix for April Camp
There's a mix of international experience and new faces that make up the Seven Consulting Opals squad heading into training camp in April.
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Homegrown talent hit the court for Valley Ford Super Clinic
Over the weekend, Basketball Australia hosted the Regional Valley Ford Super Clinic, bringing together young players and quality coaches from across the region.
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“Coaching the Australian Opals is an honour" - Brondello
Sandy Brondello has recommitted to coaching the Seven Consulting Opals through to the Los Angeles Olympics.
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AUS v NZL Trans-Tasman Throwdown | Media Call
There’s a new show in town with the AUS v NZL Trans-Tasman Throwdown arriving in Australia and New Zealand this May.
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A new era of rivalry begins
Australia and New Zealand basketball ignite a new era with Trans-Tasman Throwdown
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Wallace embraces a new kind of challenge
Kristy Wallace is developing off court, using her downtime to embrace opportunities for personal growth and career development.
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ASC announces sweeping investment package for Australian sport
Athletes have been handed a golden start to their preparations for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, with the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) unveiling record investment allocations for sports.
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Bronze medal Opals continue to shine across the world
Months on from their bronze medal, the Seven Consulting Opals have had more success, deserved breaks and began new campaigns.
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Lauren Jackson, Liesl Tesch & Betty Watson acknowledged at Sport Australia Hall of Fame gala
Lauren Jackson AO OLY receives The Dawn Award and Liesl Tesch AM & Betty Watson OAM have been inducted in class of 2024
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“New York, we did it!” Brondello
Sandy Brondello led New York to the title, defeating the Minnesota Lynx, 67-62, in front of a packed Barclays Centre.
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Aussies face off in WNBA Finals
Minnesota Lynx Forward Alanna Smith and New York Liberty Head Coach Sandy Brondello will now battle for the 2024 WNBA title.
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Timms to be third Australian inducted into Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
Australian basketball legend Michele Timms will be among 13 inductees honoured in the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame Class of 2024.
Around the States
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State Facilities Strategy identifies critical court shortage
Basketball Tasmania today released its State Facilities Strategy, highlighting the urgent need for substantial investment in community basketball infrastructure across the state.
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Year 3 Report: Basketball Australia Community Coach Mentoring Program
The third year of the Basketball Australia Community Coach Mentoring Program has garnered record Interest and a diverse cohort enthusiastic for professional development and mentorship in the sport.
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ACT
Basketball ACT CEO shares vision for the game in Canberra
On the podcast, Nicole discusses her sporting background, the move into basketball administration and the key factors in the growth of the game in our community.
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WA
WA Government Committing $2M Investment for Planning
Inner southern suburbs of Perth to receive funding boost to commence planning for a new indoor sporting facility.
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Basketball growth continues
Basketball continues to boom at junior level according to statistics released by the Australian Sports Commission.
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QLD
Exploring New Paths in Basketball: Bree Christie's Journey from Player to Coach
Bree Christie's basketball journey has led her to discover more than just playing, coaching success has fuelled her desire to keep learning and growing.
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QLD
People of Basketball: Cathie Roberts
Cathie has been a driving force behind the growth and success of the Northside Wizards, leaving a mark on the association and the sport.
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Australian teams announced for FIBA U15 Oceania Cup
2024’s iteration of the FIBA U15 Oceania Cup in Canberra will be the first hosted in Australia since Melbourne in 2013.
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NSW
Suzy Batkovic to be inducted into NSW Hall of Champions
The NSW Hall of Champions, located at Quaycentre in Sydney Olympic Park, serves as a permanent tribute to the greatest athletes in NSW history.
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VIC
Victorians Selected for She Hoops Leadership and Confidence scholarships!
The 5-month scholarship has been designed for girls aged 15 to 18 and goes well beyond basketball. We would like to congratulate the following successful applicants who have received a scholarship for the second round.
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National Indigenous camp makes history
Athletes representing every State and Territory took part in the inaugural National Indigenous Performance Camp (NIPC) over four action packed days at the AIS in Canberra.
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Inaugural Indigenous Camp launches in Canberra
The camp is the first major Indigenous performance pathway event providing athletes and coaches from all Australian States and Territories the opportunity to come together for an intensive 4-day live-in camp.
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That's a wrap in Bendigo
Queensland South Girls & Victorian Metro Boys take out the Foot Locker U16 National Championships in Bendigo.
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People of Basketball: Velma Gara
NAIDOC Week is a time to honour and recognise our First Nations people’s rich culture and contributions. We aim to celebrate and highlight the remarkable skills and achievements of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander athletes within our basketball community and beyond.
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Stage is set for Grand Final Day at the Foot Locker U16 National Championship
Vic Metro will look to go for the double tomorrow with Queensland and New South Wales ready to spoil the party.
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ACT
Artist shares the story of their NBL1 First Nation Uniform designs
Players then had an opportunity to speak with the young artists about their work, and their eagerness to represent the strong Indigenous contribution to the game in the region, and wearing the uniforms this weekend.
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VIC
Johnny Furphy Set For The NBA With Indiana Pacers
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VIC
Celebrating Pride Month
A message of inclusion and accessibility. Reinforcing that basketball is a sport for all, and we are committed to creating safe and welcoming environments.
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ACT
Warriors Basketball Partners with Basketball ACT for 2024 NAIDOC Tournament
The annual Warriors NAIDOC Tournament will be bigger and better than ever in 2024, as the Warriors Basketball Club partner with Basketball ACT.
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QLD
People of Basketball: Cherie Abell
National Volunteers Week is a time to celebrate and recognise the invaluable contributions of volunteers within our sport. This year, we shine the spotlight on Cherie Abell, a dedicated volunteer from the Mackay Magpies Basketball Club whose commitment and passion have significantly impacted the community.
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Centre of Excellence (CoE)
Dedicated to the development of future Boomers and Opals, the scholarship athletes are exposed to the country’s elite service providers and world-class facilities based at the AIS in Canberra.
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She Hoops is proud to launch our Indigenous Leadership Program in Perth, made possible by the Bibbulmun Fund, a fund of Fremantle Foundation, alongside the incredible people at Binar
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Medals | 2025 Foot Locker National Championships: U18 & NJW
Check out photos from the 2025 Under 18 & National Junior Wheelchair Championships in Queensland and co-hosted by Basketball Australia and the Northside Wizards Basketball Association. Event partners for these Championships are Tourism & Events Queensland (TEQ) and Morton Bay Regional Council (MBRC).
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Finals | 2025 Foot Locker National Championships: U18 & NJW
Check out photos from the 2025 Under 18 & National Junior Wheelchair Championship finals in Queensland and co-hosted by Basketball Australia and the Northside Wizards Basketball Association.
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She Hoops | Super Camp
Basketball royalty, WNBL superstars and the Seven Consulting Opals featured at the She Hoops Super Camp , held at the State Basketball Centre in Melbourne.
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2025 Foot Locker National Championship: U18 & NJWC | Pool Round
Check out photos from the 2025 Under 18 & National Junior Wheelchair Championships in Queensland and co-hosted by Basketball Australia and the Northside Wizards Basketball Association. Event partners for these Championships are Tourism & Events Queensland (TEQ) and Morton Bay Regional Council (MBRC).
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Opals | Training Camp | SBC, Melbourne
The Seven Consulting Opals have tipped off a new four-year cycle on with a camp in Melbourne this week.
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2025 3x3 Asia Cup | Pool Round and Finals
The Australia Gangurrus Men faced Iran (W), Japan (L), Mongolia (QF) (W), New Zealand (SF) (W) and China (F) (W) where as Gangurrus Women faced Indonesia (W), Philippines (W), Thailand (QF) (W), China (SF) (W) and Japan (F) (W) defending their 2024 titles in the process.
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2025 3x3 Asia Cup | Medal Presentations
The Australia Gangurrus have won gold in both men’s and women’s 3x3 Asia Cup draws, defending their 2024 titles in the process.
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Gangurrus | 3x3 Champions Cup 2025 | Medal Games
Gangurrus men and women beat USA and Germany respectively to secure Bronze medal. Goodchild and Higgins-Titsha were named in Team of the Tournament for women and men respectively.
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Gangurrus | 3x3 Champions Cup 2025 | Group Stage & Semis
Gangurrus women faced Spain(L), Thailand(W) and France(W) in group stage before playing Canada(L) in semi-finals. Whereas Gangurrus men played against France(L), Thailand(W) and USA(W) before playin Serbia(L) in semi-finals.
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Boomerangs | Training Camp, AIS
The Boomerangs squad had their training camp at AIS, Canberra in March as they look to approach the Virtus World Championships in 2025.
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Gangurrus | 3x3 Champions Cup 2025 | Media Day
Gangurrus to compete at 2025 FIBA 3x3 Champions Cup in Bangkok, Thailand.
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Rollers | Training Camp, AIS
The Rollers squad had their training sessions at AIS, Canberra as they look to approach the new year with a focus on holistic squad development with a core group of experienced players and rising stars.
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FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers | Australia V Thailand
The Boomers take on Thailand in Game 2 of the next window of the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers. Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium, Traralgon.
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Spinners v Japan | Friendly Series, AIS
The Spinners invited Japan for a friendly series at the AIS as the program prepares for World Championship, Brazil.
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Valley Ford Super Clinic | Traralgon, Victoria
Local Kids gets opportunity to lace up at the Super Clinic which included their favourite Boomers and Opals at Traralgon, Victoria.
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Reconciliation Action Plan Launch
Basketball Australia announced its second Reconciliation Action Plan in Traralgon, Victoria.
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FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers | Australia V Indonesia
The Boomers take on Indonesia in Game 1 of the next window of the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers. Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium, Traralgon.
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Spinners | Training | Japan Friendly Series, AIS
The Spinners invited Japan for a friendly series at the AIS as the program prepares for World Championship, Brazil.
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FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers | Training Session Window 3
The Boomers train at the State Basketball Centre ahead of games against Thailand & Indonesia in the Third Window stages of the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers. State Basketball Centre, Melbourne. (Photo Credit: Travis Palmieri)
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Gliders | Osaka Cup Friendlies
The Osaka Cup serves as a key event for the Gliders to compete on the global stage as a team, contributing to their preparations for their future international events.
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The pathway to possibilities
From Giddey to Jackson, Mills and Talbot, who will the National Performance Camp unearth next? #WeAreBasketball
National Championships
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Champions crowned at 2025 Foot Locker National Championships
A huge week at the South Pine Indoor Sport Centre culminated with Championship Sunday with SA, Victoria Metro & Victoria Country reigning as champs
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Young Stars Set For National Championships
The 2025 Foot Locker Under-18 and National Junior Wheelchair Championships are set to take place next week in Moreton Bay, Queensland.
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Champions Crowned in Ballarat
NSW and VIC teams came out on top at the 2025 Foot Locker U20 & Ivor Burge National Championships.
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Gold Medal Deciders
All you need to know heading into the final day of the Foot Locker National Championships.
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Semi-finals wrap up
Close contests and high scoring wrap up the semi-finals at the U20 & IB Foot Locker National Championships.
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Drought broken
Queensland's Ivor Burge Women’s team has overcome a three-year winless streak, securing a thrilling victory over Western Australia.
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Finals fever in Ballarat
Friday saw the quarter-finals wrap up in Ballarat as we head into the final days of the Foot Locker National Championships.
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Waite draws on inspiration
The 18-year-old forward, currently competing in her debut WNBL season, is on court in Ballarat representing WA at the Foot Locker National Championships.
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Tassie Time!
The Tasmanian U20 Men’s team are set for a match up with South Australia in the quarter-finals of the Foot Locker National Championships.
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Foot Locker National Champs loaded with elite talent
The next generation of Australian basketball will be on show at the Under-20 & Ivor Burge Foot Locker National Championships.
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Stage is Set for Foot Locker Under-20 and Ivor Burge National Championships
The Under-20 and Ivor Burge National Championships will take place in Ballarat, Victoria from 29 January to 2 February.
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Longley backs U18 Club Championships
Three-time NBA champion, Luc Longley, has thrown his support behind the Foot Locker U18 Australian Club Championships.
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That's a wrap in Bendigo
Queensland South Girls & Victorian Metro Boys take out the Foot Locker U16 National Championships in Bendigo.
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Refs Ready
Basketball Australia would like to congratulate the referees who have been selected to officiate 2024 Foot Locker U16 National Championships.
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Stage is set for Grand Final Day at the Foot Locker U16 National Championship
Vic Metro will look to go for the double tomorrow with Queensland and New South Wales ready to spoil the party.
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Bendigo Sets the Stage for Foot Locker U16 National Championships
Red Energy Arena will be the home of the U16 National Championships until 2025.
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Young talent time at Foot Locker U18 & National Junior Wheelchair Championships
The Foot Locker National Championships have wrapped after a massive week at the South Pine Sports Complex.
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Victorian Gold Rush at Foot Locker U20’s and Ivor Burge Championships
Talent from around the country filled the courts at Selkirk Stadium, but it was the Vics that made a clean sweep taking home all four gold medals on offer.
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Ballarat to host National Basketball event
28 teams from all over Australia will head to Ballarat to compete at the 2024 Foot Locker Under 20 and Ivor Burge National Championships.
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Clear the Calendar
The Paris Olympics is not the only thing to look forward to this year.
Latest Boomers News
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Trans-Tasman Throwdown
Opals and Boomers bring fire to the AUS v NZL Trans-Tasman Throwdown
The teams are in for the Trans-Tasman Throwdown, taking place from 7–11 May.
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Boomers draw announced for 2025 FIBA Asia Cup
Australia has been pooled in Group A alongside Qatar, Korea and Lebanon.
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Trans-Tasman Throwdown
A brief history between Australia and New Zealand
The Trans-Tasman Throwdown will be the first series between Australia and New Zealand since 2015.
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Trans-Tasman Throwdown
AUS v NZL Trans-Tasman Throwdown live & free on 9Network
Australians will get unrestricted access to the AUS v NZL Trans-Tasman Throwdown
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Trans-Tasman Throwdown
Sunny Coast sell-out shows demand for game in Queensland
The idyllic Sunshine Coast region in Queensland is usually recommended for its beaches, lifestyle, and, in more recent times, basketball.
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Adam Caporn to spearhead the next era of Boomers basketball
Caporn becomes the 10th coach selected in Boomer’s history.
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Homegrown talent hit the court for Valley Ford Super Clinic
Over the weekend, Basketball Australia hosted the Regional Valley Ford Super Clinic, bringing together young players and quality coaches from across the region.
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Boomers announce team for Traralgon road-trip
Follow the Boomers as they head into the final window of the FIBA 2025 Asia Cup Qualifiers against Indonesia & Thailand.
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Cadee calls time
Australian Boomer and FIBA Asia Cup champion Jason Cadee has called time on an incredible career.
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A new era of rivalry begins
Australia and New Zealand basketball ignite a new era with Trans-Tasman Throwdown
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Andrew Bogut inducted into FIBA Hall of Fame Class of 2025
The triple Olympian will be honoured as a member of the Class of 2025 at an enshrinement ceremony in Bahrain in May.
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Boomers take the battle to Gippsland
Australia will play two games at the Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium with the Boomers facing Indonesia and Thailand on 20 - 23 February 2025.
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ASC announces sweeping investment package for Australian sport
Athletes have been handed a golden start to their preparations for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, with the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) unveiling record investment allocations for sports.
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Boomers have landed for FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers
Follow the Boomers as they battle Thailand and Korea on the road to Saudi Arabia in 2025
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Two late changes for Boomers, Furphy to debut
Josh Bannan and Jacob Furphy are late changes for the upcoming FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers.
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Boom is back for second window of the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers
Chance to lead Australia in two fixtures against Thailand and Korea as qualification for next year’s tournament in Saudi Arabia
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Thank you, Aron
Triple Olympian, Tokyo bronze medallist and NBA champion Aron Baynes has announced his retirement from professional basketball.
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Brian Goorjian Bids Farewell
Brian Goorjian bids farewell on an incredible career spanning over two decades as head coach of the Australian Boomers.
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OGIO will travel with Australia from Paris to beyond
OGIO are on board as Basketball Australia's official luggage partner
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Stars and young guns shine in short film 'All Dreams Start Somewhere'
Basketball Australia and Ford Dealers today launched ‘All Dreams Start Somewhere’ a documentary film that will inspire the next generation of basketballers.
