FIBA U17 Women's Basketball World Cup draw sets the Stage in Brno
The Sapphires have been placed in Group A alongside United States of America, Côte d’Ivoire, and Latvia.
The Sapphires have been placed in Group A alongside United States of America, Côte d’Ivoire, and Latvia.
Baskebtall Australia has named the Under‑17 men’s and women’s squads for March national camps as both programs begin preparations for their 2026 World Cup campaigns.
Historic results, rising rankings and gold-medal success signal the start of a new era.
The Sapphires secured gold with a commanding performance, while the Crocs battled hard in the men’s title game as competition concluded in Samoa.
Balanced scoring, strong defence and tournament momentum continue to define the Crocs and Sapphires in Apia.
Consistency and depth continue to define Australia as both teams advance through the group phase in Samoa.
A confident start in Samoa signals Australia’s intent on both sides of the competition.
All you need to know ahead of the U17 Oceania Cup in Samoa
A rollercoaster Asia Cup window has culminated in six titles for Australia’s national teams.
Australia achieved a historic 'four-peat' after defeating New Zealand in the final of the FIBA U16 Women's Asia Cup.
Sapphires storm into the FIBA U16 Women’s Asia Cup finals unbeaten.
The Sapphires are in Malaysia to take on Asia’s best at the U16 FIBA Women’s Asia Cup.
Twelve athletes have been selected to represent the Sapphires at the 2025 FIBA Under-16 Women’s Asia Cup.
The selected squad features several returning champions from the 2024 FIBA Oceania Cup.
FIBA U15 Oceania champions and National Championship standouts to attend the CoE in 2025
Olivia Olechnowicz crowned tournament MVP as the Sapphires blitz New Zealand in the FIBA U15 Oceania Cup final
Canberra’s Australian Institute of Sport will play host to the FIBA Under-15 Oceania Championship from November 11 to 16.
2024’s iteration of the FIBA U15 Oceania Cup in Canberra will be the first hosted in Australia since Melbourne in 2013.
The depth of women's basketball continues to shine on the international stage with the Sapphires finish in Mexico
The Sapphires are in Mexico for the U17 FIBA Women's World Cup and will face the USA, Croatia & Puerto Rico in the group stage.

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