Six rising stars earn scholarships to Centre of Excellence
FIBA U15 Oceania champions and National Championship standouts to attend the CoE in 2025
This story was created in celebration of International Day of People with Disability and explores the connection between junior wheelchair basketball player Harriet Caldwell and Australian Gliders women's wheelchair player Shelley Matheson.
Chris Goulding caught fire from deep in Window 2 of the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers.
Congratulations to Australian Basketball Legend, Michele Timms who was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2024.
A series of events that form the pinnacle for emerging athletes within Australia, seeing the National Champion crowned at the conclusion of each event.
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.
The Women's National Basketball League is the pre-eminent professional women's basketball league in Australia.
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Ford Dealers and Basketball Australia are supporting basketball across the country.
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.
Months on from their bronze medal, the Seven Consulting Opals have had more success, deserved breaks and began new campaigns.
Lauren Jackson AO OLY receives The Dawn Award and Liesl Tesch AM & Betty Watson OAM have been inducted in class of 2024
Sandy Brondello led New York to the title, defeating the Minnesota Lynx, 67-62, in front of a packed Barclays Centre.
Minnesota Lynx Forward Alanna Smith and New York Liberty Head Coach Sandy Brondello will now battle for the 2024 WNBA title.
Australian basketball legend Michele Timms will be among 13 inductees honoured in the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame Class of 2024.
All five matchups in the WNBA play-offs have Aussies taking to the court.
Opals captain Tess Madgen has called time on a decorated career.
OGIO are on board as Basketball Australia's official luggage partner
Basketball Australia and Ford Dealers today launched ‘All Dreams Start Somewhere’ a documentary film that will inspire the next generation of basketballers.
Paris 2024 saw three Australian teams competed in the Olympics for the first time.
Alanna Smith, Ezi Magbegor and Jade Melbourne all earned tournament honours for their impact during the Olympic campaign.
The Opals return to the Olympic podium for the first time in 12 years.
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)
A classic Olympic rivalry will be written in the early hours of Saturday morning when the Opals face the USA in Paris.
The Opals take on Serbia in the Quarter Finals of the Olympic Tournament. Paris, Bercy Arena, France (FRA)
It’s Australia vs Serbia in Paris this week as basketball moves into the Quarter Finals stage of the Olympics.
The Opals take on France in the third game of the Olympic Tournament. Lille, Pierre Mauroy Stadium, France
The inaugural National Indigenous Performance Camp (NIPC) included four action packed days at the AIS in Canberra.
Basketball continues to boom at junior level according to statistics released by the Australian Sports Commission.
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.
Cathie has been a driving force behind the growth and success of the Northside Wizards, leaving a mark on the association and the sport.
2024’s iteration of the FIBA U15 Oceania Cup in Canberra will be the first hosted in Australia since Melbourne in 2013.
The NSW Hall of Champions, located at Quaycentre in Sydney Olympic Park, serves as a permanent tribute to the greatest athletes in NSW history.
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.
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.
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.
Queensland South Girls & Victorian Metro Boys take out the Foot Locker U16 National Championships in Bendigo.
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.
Vic Metro will look to go for the double tomorrow with Queensland and New South Wales ready to spoil the party.
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.
A message of inclusion and accessibility. Reinforcing that basketball is a sport for all, and we are committed to creating safe and welcoming environments.
The annual Warriors NAIDOC Tournament will be bigger and better than ever in 2024, as the Warriors Basketball Club partner with Basketball ACT.
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.
Be part of Basketball ACT’s THINK PINK this May and donate and support Breast Cancer Research.
South Australia’s emerging stars can be seen on your screens over the next three years.
The Foot Locker National Championships have wrapped after a massive week at the South Pine Sports Complex.
Featuring 23 countries across the men’s and women’s divisions, the seventh edition of the FIBA 3X3 Asia Cup was held in Singapore.
The perfect introduction to the world of basketball for children aged 5-10! Whether you're a seasoned player or just starting your basketball journey, Ford Aussie Hoops is your go-to program for developing skills, fostering a love for the game, and being part of a vibrant basketball community.
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.
A Basketball Australia initiative that aims to empower women and girls in basketball to pursue careers in sport, as athletes, coaches, officials and administrators.
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
The Foot Locker Australian School Championships have moved into the middle stage of the tournament.
A record breaking 216 teams made it to the Gold Coast to compete in the 2024 Foot Locker Australian School Championships.
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 Spinners take on Thailand, Iran & India in the Group stages of the 2024 IWBF Men’s U23 Asia Oceania Championship. Bangkok, Thailand.
The Crocs take on New Zealand & Samoa in the Group stages of the 2024 FIBA Oceania Cup. AIS Arena, Canberra, Australia.
The Sapphires take on Guam, Samoa & New Zealand in the Group stages of the 2024 FIBA Oceania Cup. AIS Arena, Canberra, Australia.
The official launch of 2024-25 Cygnett WNBL season at world's second Foot Locker Re-imagined store, Melbourne central.
The Under 23 Australian Spinners held a selection camp from 26-29 September on the Sunshine Coast for Asia Oceania Championships (AOZs) in Bangkok, Thailand, from 16-22 November.
The Casey Cavaliers took out the Boys Championship Division, while the Kilsyth Cobras came out on top in the Girls Championship Division. Head to competitions.basketball for more.
The U14 Club Championships sees the best 48 Club teams from around Australia compete on the big stage, 24 of each gender. Head to competitions.basketball for more.
The 2024 Under 18 Club Championships kick started HoopsFest, as 40 teams battle it out over 140 games. Head to competitions.basketball for more.
The Emus defeat New Zealand in the final of the U18 Asia Cup at the Prince Hamza Hall, Jordan.
The Emus compete against Mongolia, Lebanon and Chinese Taipei in the Group Phase of the U18 Asia Cup. Arena Complex, Jordan.
The Rollers take on Spain in the Classification Qualifying 5-8 of the Paralympics. Bercy Arena, Paris, France
The Rollers take on Great Britain in the Quarterfinals of the Paralympics. Bercy Arena, Paris, France
Girls of all skill levels aged 14-17 joined Lauren Jackson and Abby Cubillo for an exclusive She Hoops Indigenous Leadership Program at Darwin, NT. (Photos: Jack Riddiford)
The Rollers take on Netherlands, Spain and USA in the Preliminary Group A Round of the Paralympics. Bercy Arena, Paris, France
Girls of all skill levels age 8-14 joined Lauren Jackson and Abby Cubillo for an exclusive She Hoops Indigenous Leadership Program at Bendat Basketball Centre, Perth. (Photos: Paul Goldie)
From Giddey to Jackson, Mills and Talbot, who will the National Performance Camp unearth next? #WeAreBasketball
Three-time NBA champion, Luc Longley, has thrown his support behind the Foot Locker U18 Australian Club Championships.
Queensland South Girls & Victorian Metro Boys take out the Foot Locker U16 National Championships in Bendigo.
Basketball Australia would like to congratulate the referees who have been selected to officiate 2024 Foot Locker U16 National Championships.
Vic Metro will look to go for the double tomorrow with Queensland and New South Wales ready to spoil the party.
Red Energy Arena will be the home of the U16 National Championships until 2025.
The Foot Locker National Championships have wrapped after a massive week at the South Pine Sports Complex.
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.
28 teams from all over Australia will head to Ballarat to compete at the 2024 Foot Locker Under 20 and Ivor Burge National Championships.
The Paris Olympics is not the only thing to look forward to this year.
The 2023 Foot Locker Australian School Championships has concluded with some new champs crowned!
Basketball Australia expresses its deep sorrow following the passing of Australian basketball pioneer and Wotjobaluk Elder, Mr Kevin Coombs OAM.
Basketball Australia would like to congratulate the referees who have been selected to officiate The Finals at the 2023 Under-14 Foot Locker Club Championships in Casey, Victoria.
Some of the Country’s best young basketball talent is on show at the Under-14 Club Championships.
From the 24-29 September, the Under-14 Club Championships, a partnership between Basketball Australia and Casey Basketball Association, is set to take centre stage at Casey Stadium.
Basketball Australia would like to congratulate the referees who have been selected to officiate the finals at the 2023 Under-16 Foot Locker National Championships in Perth.
Just one week to go until seven wheelchair basketball clubs from around the country descend upon the Morayfield Sports and Events Centre in Queensland.
Australia’s top young ballers will be battling it out on the west coast this winter as Perth will welcome over 400 talented athletes from across the nation.
Australia's budding basketball talents prepare to proudly represent their states at the 2023 Foot Locker Under-16 National Championships next month.
The 2023 Foot Locker Under-18 and Kevin Coombs Cup National Championships have wrapped in Brisbane, with three teams taking home gold medals and championship titles.
The stage is set for what promises to be an exciting eight days of non-stop basketball when the Under-18 National Championships tips of
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.
Follow the Boomers as they battle Thailand and Korea on the road to Saudi Arabia in 2025
Josh Bannan and Jacob Furphy are late changes for the upcoming 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
Triple Olympian, Tokyo bronze medallist and NBA champion Aron Baynes has announced his retirement from professional basketball.
Brian Goorjian bids farewell on an incredible career spanning over two decades as head coach of the Australian Boomers.
OGIO are on board as Basketball Australia's official luggage partner
Basketball Australia and Ford Dealers today launched ‘All Dreams Start Somewhere’ a documentary film that will inspire the next generation of basketballers.
Paris 2024 saw three Australian teams competed in the Olympics for the first time.
It’s Australia vs Serbia in Paris this week as basketball moves into the Quarter Finals stage of the Olympics.
Josh Giddey, Dyson Daniels, Jack McVeigh and Will Magnay achieved their childhood dreams of representing their country at an Olympic Games
Basketball is a numbers game, but these are player stats of a different kind.
12 members of the Opals, Boomers and Gangurrus will make their Olympic debut in Paris.
For the first time, Australian basketball fans will have three teams to support on the world’s biggest sporting stage.
Five of Australia’s greatest basketballers take to the court in Paris at the upcoming Olympics and Paralympics.
Signet have extended their partnership - celebrated with behind the scenes stories on the Boomers program
The Boomers and Seven Consulting Opals will rep the BASE Compression kit for the upcoming campaign and beyond.
The Boomers will take on an all-star USA team & 3x NBA MVP Nikola Jokic's led Serbia over the next two mornings in the USA Basketball Showcase.
The Ford BALLIN’24 Melbourne series finished on Friday night with over 30,000 fans attending John Cain Arena across four massive days.
The 2006 Opals were inducted into the Australian Basketball Hall of Fame last week.
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.