Australia’s Sapphires capped a dominant week in Apia by securing their fourth consecutive FIBA U17 Women’s Oceania Cup title, defeating New Zealand 112–59 in the gold medal game to finish the tournament undefeated.
Australian Crocs advanced to the U17 Oceania Cup gold medal game after a strong seeding and semi-final run, but were ultimately defeated 82–62 by New Zealand in the Final.
Champions have been crowned on the Gold Coast with the Finals of the 2025 Foot Locker Australian Schools Championships.
One massive week with 226 teams and 2,700 athletes on the Gold Coast as the 2025 Foot Locker Australian School Championships tip off.
One massive week with 226 teams and 2,700 athletes on the Gold Coast as the 2025 Foot Locker Australian School Championships tip off.
Australia completed a perfect Window 1 of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers, edging New Zealand 79–77 after a dramatic finish in Wellington.
Community, confidence and elite mentorship all in one morning. Scroll through the highlights from She Hoops’ biggest Gold Coast clinic.
Alanna Smith led an incredible on-court session, Ezi Magbegor surprised everyone with a drop-in, and over two hours our girls learned, asked questions, and connected with two of Australia’s best. Thanks to Basketball Tasmania for helping make it happen — we can’t wait to be back. ✨
Australia held off New Zealand, 84–79, to open their FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers campaign with a victory at MyStateBank Arena, Hobart, Tasmania.
The Ford Aussie Hoops Super Clinic rolled into Kingborough Sports Centre in Tasmania ahead of the FIBA Basketball World Cup qualifier against New Zealand. Opals and WNBA sttar Alanna Smith teamed up with Boomers Josh Bannan, Sean Macdonald and Ben Ayre, hitting the floor and getting put through their paces.
In the lead-up to the FIBA World Cup qualifying game against New Zealand, Basketball Australia partnered with Basketball Tasmania to deliver a Coaching Clinic and Referee Workshop. Boomers Assistant Coaches John Rillie & Kerry Williams hosted the Coaches Clinic, while FIBA-accredited referee Shannon Jennings hosted the Referee Workshop,
The Boomers are in Hobart, Tasmania, to take on New Zealand for Window 1 of the Asian Qualifiers for the 2027 FIBA World Cup.
Australia completed a perfect Window 1 of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers, edging New Zealand 79–77 after a dramatic finish in Wellington.
Australia held off New Zealand, 84–79, to open their FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers campaign with a victory at MyStateBank Arena, Hobart, Tasmania.
The Boomers are in Hobart, Tasmania, to take on New Zealand for Window 1 of the Asian Qualifiers for the 2027 FIBA World Cup.
Australian Boomers become CHAMPIONS and complete their three-peat with a nail-biting win over China (90 - 89) in gold-medal game at the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Australian Boomers take convincing win against Philippines (QF) 84-60 and Iran (SF) 92-48 to advance into the finals of the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Australian Boomers make it 3-0 in group stage with wins over Korea, Lebanon and Qatar to advance into quarter-finals at the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
The 2025 FIBA Asia Cup tips off in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, from 5-17 July, and the Australian Boomers are primed to make a strong statement on the Asia stage.
The game was the Boomers’ final hit-out before defending their Asia Cup title in Jeddah and marks the first commercial clash between Australia and an NCAA Division I men’s team.
Boomers in action during Asia Cup training camp at Gold Coast.
Boomers fall short in game 3 (106-97) of Trans-Tasman Throwdown against Tall Blacks at Globox Arena, Hamilton.
Boomers seal men series wining game 2 (92-67) of Trans-Tasman Throwdown against Tall Blacks at UniSC Arena, Sunshine Coast.
Boomers take a comeback victory (80-68) in game 1 of Trans-Tasman Throwdown against Tall Blacks at Adelaide Entertainment Centre.
The Boomers hit the court and gym before Game 1 of Trans-Tasman Throwdown in Adelaide.
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.
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.
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)
There’s a new show in town with the AUS v NZL Trans-Tasman Throwdown arriving in Australia and New Zealand this May.
The Boomers take on Thailand & Korea in the Second Window stages of the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers. Nimibutr Stadium, Bangkok.
The Boomers take on Thailand & Korea in the Second Window stages of the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers. Nimibutr Stadium, Bangkok.
The Boomers hit the court for training ahead of the Second Window of the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers. Nimibutr Stadium, Bangkok.
The Opal secure first ever Asia Cup Gold medal at 2025 FIBA Women's Asia Cup, Shenzhen, China.
The Opals faced Korea in Semi-finals (W) and Japan in Finals (W) to secure gold medal at 2025 FIBA Women's Asia Cup, Shenzhen, China.
The Opals face Philippines (W), Lebanon (W) and Japan (W) in group stage before of 2025 FIBA Women's Asia Cup, Shenzhen, China.
Opals sweep women series wining game 3 (86-71) of Trans-Tasman Throwdown against Tall Ferns at Globox Arena, Hamilton.
Seven Consulting Opals seal women series wining game 2 by huge margin (98-57) of Trans-Tasman Throwdown against Tall Ferns at UniSC Arena, Sunshine Coast.
Seven Consulting Opals gets comfortable victory (88-70) in game 1 of Trans-Tasman Throwdown against Tall Ferns at Adelaide Entertainment Centre.
The Seven Consulting Opals hit the court and gym before Game 1 of Trans-Tasman Throwdown in Adelaide.
The Seven Consulting Opals have tipped off a new four-year cycle on with a camp in Melbourne this week.
There’s a new show in town with the AUS v NZL Trans-Tasman Throwdown arriving in Australia and New Zealand this May.
The Opals claim the Bronze Medal after defeating Belgium at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Paris, Bercy Arena, France (FRA)
The Opals take on the USA in the Semi Finals of the Olympic Tournament. Paris, Bercy Arena, France (FRA)
The Opals take on Serbia in the Quarter Finals of the Olympic Tournament. Paris, Bercy Arena, France (FRA)
The Opals take on France in the third game of the Olympic Tournament. Lille, Pierre Mauroy Stadium, France
The Opals take on Canada in the second game of the Olympic Tournament. Lille, Pierre Mauroy Stadium, France
The Opals take on Nigeria in the first game of the Olympic Tournament. Lille, Pierre Mauroy Stadium, France
The Opals take on Canada in Game 2 of the Spain Invitational, Segovia, Spain.
The Opals take on Spain in Game 1 of the Spain Invitational, Segovia, Spain.
The Opals begin the final part of their pre-Olympic preparation, taking on Spain & Canada in the Spain Invitational Tournament, Segovia, Spain.
Local Kids gets opportunity to lace up at the Super Clinic which included their favourite Boomers and Opals at Traralgon, Victoria.
The 2006 FIBA World Cup champions is the first team inducted into the Australian Basketball Hall of Fame. Along with individual inductee's like Brad Ness, Suzy Batkovic, Belinda Snell, Matthew Nielsen, Sharon Arnold and CJ Brunton.
Ford Aussie Hoopers took to the court at halftime during Game 1 of Opals v China for a game of 3x3 at Ford Ballin'24.
Kids across the country gets opportunity to lace up at the Super Clinic which included their favourite Boomers, Opals, Rollers and Gliders.
Some of Australia's brightest basketball talent have spent the past three days (June 14-16, '24) at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) in Canberra as part of a She Hoops Leadership and Confidence Scholarship camp.
Basketball South Australia's Female Participation Strategy, the Complete Athlete Project and She Hoops hosted a 3x3 camp for young female ballers ranging from U14 - U20 over two action packed days.
She Hoops and the Southside Flyers teamed up for a special event - Clinic for a Cause. The basketball clinic wasn't only about shooting hoops and swishing three-pointers; it was about making a difference in the community with all proceeds going to Lifeline Australia, supporting their vital work in mental health.
A mega Ford Aussie Hoops session held during Foot Locker ASC in Gold Coast.
Our national elite coaches Sandy Brondello OLY and Brian Goorjian conducted a coaching seminar at Gold Coast as part of the Foot Locker Australian School Championships.
Biggest ever Australian School Championship kicks off in Gold Coast, stay glued to track results.
Enjoy a midday Huddle with our expert panel of speakers including Lauren Jackson, Michele Timms, Kristi Harrower, Kate Roffey & Nyadiew Puoch. Other special guests include Alison Cody, Cheryl Chambers & Christy Collier-Hill.
Tuesday 15th August: Goorjian delivers "Boomers Coach Development Session and Training Observation" to 449 coaches at Rod Laver Arena.
In the spirit of reconciliation Basketball Australia acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.