Australian athletes recognised at Basketball Without Borders Asia 2025
The strong representation of Australian athletes at BWB Asia continues to reflect the depth of talent being developed through Basketball Australia's high-performance pathways.
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Boomers to host CU Buffaloes on Gold Coast
Catch NBA, NBL & NCAA stars on the same court as a curtain raiser before the Boomers head to the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup.
Eyes on the future ✨
Earlier this month, She Hoops camp participants got a front-row seat to an Australian Opals training session - watching their idols up close and soaking in what it takes to reach the top.
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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
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Latest Opals News
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Australia takes on the world in peak tournament period
It’s competition season for Australia’s national teams with tournaments across the globe over the coming months.
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Making her own name
Isobel Borlase was born into one of South Australia’s most famous sporting families, the youngest of three children to former Diamonds netballer Jenny and Port Adelaide Magpies champion Darryl.
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She Hoops continue content series with Legacy: Ally Wilson
Ally Wilson is a rising star in the basketball . The proud Ngarrindjeri woman provides unique insights to her life & career
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Twelve Opals up for Asia Cup
The world number two is looking to improve on their bronze medal finish at the Asia Cup in 2023.
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LEGACY: The culture of the Opals
New three-part storytelling series presented by She Hoops following the Australian Opals through a pivotal era of transformation.
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More Than an Athlete: Ally Wilson Shares Her Off-Court Passion
This National Careers Week, Basketball Australia shines a light on Paris 2024 Olympian, Ally Wilson, and her off court career with Generation Australia.
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Opals | Game 3 | Trans-Tasman Throwdown, Hamilton
Opals sweep women series wining game 3 (86-71) of Trans-Tasman Throwdown against Tall Ferns at Globox Arena, Hamilton.
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Australia claim inaugural Trans-Tasman Throwdown
Australia will be etched as the inaugural champions of the AUS v NZL Trans-Tasman Throwdown with the series closing in New Zealand
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Opals | Game 2 | Trans-Tasman Throwdown, Sunshine Coast
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.
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Opals | Game 1 | Trans-Tasman Throwdown, Adelaide
Seven Consulting Opals gets comfortable victory (88-70) in game 1 of Trans-Tasman Throwdown against Tall Ferns at Adelaide Entertainment Centre.
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Opals Sporn & Mangakahia honoured as ‘ Ball Legends ’ in new tradition
The tradition will start with the Trans-Tasman Throwdown which tours Adelaide on 7 May & Sunshine Coast on 9 May.
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Opals | Training Session | TTT, Adelaide
The Seven Consulting Opals hit the court and gym before Game 1 of Trans-Tasman Throwdown in Adelaide.
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Goriss, Vickerman to take reins for Trans-Tasman Throwdown
Paul Goriss and Dean Vickerman will enter their first campaigns as Associate Head Coach for the Opals, Boomers
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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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Australian athletes recognised at Basketball Without Borders Asia 2025
The strong representation of Australian athletes at BWB Asia continues to reflect the depth of talent being developed through Basketball Australia's high-performance pathways.
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Championship week returns to Bendigo
Fixtures & Tickets for the Foot Locker U16 National Championships now available!
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Australia’s fastest-growing team sport
AusPlay & ASC data emphasises the rise of basketball
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Basketball Australia unveil Multicultural Coaching Scholarship program
Five emerging coaches were acknowledged at this week's National Coaches Conference with new Multicultural Coaching Scholarship
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National Volunteering Week 2025 - Community Heroes
Let’s celebrate the spirit of community and recognise the remarkable contributions volunteers make in creating inclusive, vibrant, and connected communities.
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Rocco Tracker: Zikarsky Turns Heads at NBA Draft Combine
Queensland junior and Brisbane Bullets centre Rocco Zikarsky made his mark at the 2025 NBA Draft Combine in Chicago, reinforcing his status as one of Australia’s most promising young prospects.
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Celebrating Greatness 2025 Basketball NSW Hall of Fame Inductees Announced
Basketball NSW is proud to announce the 2025 Hall of Fame Inductees, honouring individuals who have left an enduring legacy on basketball in New South Wales and beyond. The Basketball NSW Hall of Fame celebrates the outstanding achievements of players, coaches, officials, and contributors who have significantly shaped the game across generations.
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B-All-In Program a huge success
MDBA’s B-All-In program is about to close out a second term of free sessions at Civic Reserve in Mornington, and during this time has brought together close to 30 women from the local community to learn the basics of basketball in a non-competitive environment.
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Access: The Key To Growing Sports Participation
Basketball is booming in Australia – wherever there are enough quality facilities to support growth. Meanwhile, Tasmania lags behind with the lowest per capita basketball participation rate in the country. Yet, despite this, we’ve still seen an impressive 10% growth annually.
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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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Basketball SA Extends Female Participation Strategy Beyond 2024
Basketball South Australia is thrilled to announce the continuation of its successful Female Participation Strategy beyond 2024. This initiative has been instrumental in fostering inclusivity and growth, with significant milestones achieved since its inception.
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QLD
2023-24 AusPlay Report Confirms Basketball's Growth in Queensland
Basketball in Queensland is experiencing a surge in popularity, solidifying its position as one of the fastest-growing sports in the state. This growth mirrors a national trend, with basketball ranking as Australia’s second most popular team sport, boasting over 1.3 million participants nationwide.
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Basketball Booms in NSW
Basketball is more than just a sport—it’s a movement gaining unstoppable momentum nationwide – especially here in NSW. Basketball remains Australia’s second preferred team sport, according to AusPlay data, with over 1.3 million participants nationally.
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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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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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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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2025 FIBA 3x3 World Cup | Gangurrus Men | Group Stage
Gangurrus face Germany (L), Serbia (W), Belgium and Madagascar in group stage of 2025 FIBA 3x3 World Cup, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
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2025 FIBA 3x3 World Cup | Gangurrus Women | Group Stage
Gangurrus face China (W), Poland (W), Italy (W) and Madagascar (W) in group stage of 2025 FIBA 3x3 World Cup, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
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2025 FIBA 3x3 World Cup | Gangurrus | Media Day
Gangurrus men’s and women’s teams are set to represent Australia at the 2025 FIBA 3x3 World Cup in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
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2025 Virtus 5x5 Games | Boomerangs | Kazakhstan
The Boomerangs displayed dominant performances to win each pool game by over 60 points.
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2025 Virtus 5x5 Games | Pearls | Kazakhstan
The Pearls controlled the best-of-three series from start to finish, becoming World Champions.
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2025 FIBA 3x3 Women's Series | Gangurrus v USA | Finals & Medal Ceremony
Gagurrus gets the better of USA in Finals (20-19) after falling short on Day 1 of 2025 FIBA Women's Series, Ulaanbaatar.
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2025 FIBA 3x3 Women's Series | Gangurrus | Pool Games, QF & SF
Gangurrus faced USA (L), Amgalan (W) in pool rounds, advancing through to QF against Canada (W) and SF against Ukraine (W) to head into the finals at 2025 FIBA 3x3 Women's Series, Ulaanbaatar.
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2025 IWBF U23 World Cup | Spinners | Brazil
The Spinners face Canada (W), Israel(W), Germany (L), Turkiye (L) and Brazil (W) in group stage at 2025 IWBF Men’s U23 World Championship.
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2025 Virtus 3x3 Games | Boomerangs | Kazakhstan
Australia’s Boomerangs have dominated the 2025 Virtus Games in Kazakhstan, with both teams powering through the pool phase and into the finals.
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2025 Virtus 3x3 Games | Pearls | Kazakhstan
Australia’s Pearls have dominated the 2025 Virtus Games in Kazakhstan, with both teams powering through the pool phase and into the finals.
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Gangurrus | 3x3 Pre-Word Cup Camp
The Gangurrus are in camp at Hoop City, Cheltenham ahead of the FIBA 3x3 World Cup in Mongolia later this month.
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2025 National Coaches Conference
As part of the 2025 Basketball Australia National Coaches Conference held on June 2nd and 3rd in Canberra, there were a series of on-court clinics, along with some keynote presentations at the Australian Institute of Sport.
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Opals | Game 3 | Trans-Tasman Throwdown, Hamilton
Opals sweep women series wining game 3 (86-71) of Trans-Tasman Throwdown against Tall Ferns at Globox Arena, Hamilton.
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Boomers | Game 3 | Trans-Tasman Throwdown, Hamilton
Boomers fall short in game 3 (106-97) of Trans-Tasman Throwdown against Tall Blacks at Globox Arena, Hamilton.
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She Hoops Clinic | Tran-Tasman Throdown | Sunshine Coast
She Hoops Basketball Clinic for females was held at Sunshine Coast during Tran-Tasman Throdown headed by former Australian Opal Captain Tess Madgen.
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Opals | Game 2 | Trans-Tasman Throwdown, Sunshine Coast
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.
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Boomers | Game 2 | Trans-Tasman Throwdown, Sunshine Coast
Boomers seal men series wining game 2 (92-67) of Trans-Tasman Throwdown against Tall Blacks at UniSC Arena, Sunshine Coast.
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Boomers | Game 1 | Trans-Tasman Throwdown, Adelaide
Boomers take a comeback victory (80-68) in game 1 of Trans-Tasman Throwdown against Tall Blacks at Adelaide Entertainment Centre.
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Opals | Game 1 | Trans-Tasman Throwdown, Adelaide
Seven Consulting Opals gets comfortable victory (88-70) in game 1 of Trans-Tasman Throwdown against Tall Ferns at Adelaide Entertainment Centre.
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Ford Aussie Hoopers at Trans-Tasman Throwdown | Adelaide
Ford Aussie Hoopers took to the court at halftime during Game 1 of Opals v Tall Ferns at Trans-Tasman Throwdown, Adelaide Entertainment Centre.
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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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Championship week returns to Bendigo
Fixtures & Tickets for the Foot Locker U16 National Championships now available!
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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.
Latest Boomers News
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Boomers to host CU Buffaloes on Gold Coast
Catch NBA, NBL & NCAA stars on the same court as a curtain raiser before the Boomers head to the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup.
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Australia takes on the world in peak tournament period
It’s competition season for Australia’s national teams with tournaments across the globe over the coming months.
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Andrew Bogut becomes 9th Australian in FIBA Basketball Hall of Fame
Uncompromising, physical and fiercely Australian. Andrew Bogut’s name is now etched in the halls of FIBA’s Swiss headquarters alongside a talented 2025 Class.
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Mitch McCarron calls time
Veteran guard Mitch McCarron has announced his retirement from a decade of professional and national team basketball.
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Boomers’ Path to FIBA World Cup 2027 Revealed
Spanning across six international windows from November 2025 to March 2027, the qualifiers will feature 420 games worldwide.
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Australia claim inaugural Trans-Tasman Throwdown
Australia will be etched as the inaugural champions of the AUS v NZL Trans-Tasman Throwdown with the series closing in New Zealand
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All systems go for AUS v NZL Trans-Tasman Throwdown
Everything you need to know about AUS v NZL - schedule, broadcast, teams & more
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Goriss, Vickerman to take reins for Trans-Tasman Throwdown
Paul Goriss and Dean Vickerman will enter their first campaigns as Associate Head Coach for the Opals, Boomers
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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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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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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.
