Emerging Rollers named for 2025 Kitakyushu Champions' Cup
Basketball Australia announced the Emerging Rollers men’s wheelchair basketball team to compete at the 2025 Kitakyushu Champions Cup in Japan.
Final 5 minutes Asia Cup Finals | Boomers v China
Australian Boomers become CHAMPIONS and complete their three-peat with nail-biting win over China (90 - 89) in gold-medal game at the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
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Miela's journey to the Opals
From local courts to the national stage — Meila Sowah’s journey to the Australian Opals is all heart & hustle.
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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The Women's National Basketball League is the pre-eminent professional women's basketball league in Australia.
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Latest Opals News
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“I felt like Bendigo was the place to be” Borlase leads WNBL off-season shake up
Big move for Borlase, Opals in new places for WNBL 25-26.
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“To win it with them” - Whitcomb’s Finals Mission
Seven Consulting Opals veteran Sami Whitcomb chases WNBA title with Phoenix Mercury.
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Australia’s ‘Golden Six’ clinch history
A rollercoaster Asia Cup window has culminated in six titles for Australia’s national teams.
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From Tasmania to the top: Alanna Smith reflects on historic WNBA Defensive Award
Alanna Smith capped off a record-breaking WNBA season with the Minnesota Lynx by becoming the first Australian since Lauren Jackson to be named Co-Defensive Player of the Year.
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ESPN Secures Four-Year Renewal as Australia’s ‘Home for Hoops’
Renewed four-year deal with FIBA delivers every game of the Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026 and Basketball World Cup 2027, giving Aussie fans front-row access as the Opals and Boomers go for gold on ESPN and Disney+.
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Vale Tiana Mangakahia
Her impact on basketball and beyond will never be forgotten.
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Sports tape specialists Strapit join Basketball Australia family
Australian owned and operated company Strapit Medical & Sports Supplies have signed a two-year partnership.
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Phillips calls time on basketball career
Erin Phillips caps a remarkable global basketball journey with a championship at home.
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Journey of young star Jade Melbourne in focus with Legacy series
Emerging Opals star Jade Melbourne has achieved a lot so far in her short career and She Hoops explore her journey in a three-part series as a continuation of Legacy.
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Ford Dealer Network extends Major Partnership with Basketball Australia
Ford Dealer Network has strengthened its support for Australian basketball, with Basketball Australia announcing the extension of their major partnership at a Gold Coast event today.
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Alexandra Fowler: Rising and shining for Australia
A quiet force of consistency and humility shapes Opals' first Asia Cup title run
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Opals Triumph in Asia
Australia overcomes Japan in tense finale to lift 2025 FIBA Women’s Asia Cup crown.
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2025 FIBA Women's Asia Cup | Opals | Medal Ceremony
The Opal secure first ever Asia Cup Gold medal at 2025 FIBA Women's Asia Cup, Shenzhen, China.
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2025 FIBA Women's Asia Cup | Opals | Semis & Finals
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.
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Cayla George: Steady hand steering Opals forward
Veteran voice guides Australia back to the FIBA Women’s Asia Cup Final
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Eight-year wait ends as Australia return to Final
The Opals will face Japan in the Gold Medal Match at the Shenzhen Sports Center.
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New Opals living the dream on Asia’s biggest stage
"Pinch me moment" as debutantes shine in Shenzhen
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Opals drop official FIBA Asia Cup playlist
Fans can get on the level with the Australian Opals for the FIBA Asia Cup with a curated Spotify tour playlist
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Stephanie Reid: from underdog to Opals’ engine
Debutante Aussie guard leads the Opals’ campaign in Shenzhen
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Stage set for business end of FIBA Women's Asia Cup
Final phase and tip-off times confirmed for the Seven Consulting Opals
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Hobart to host Boomers for first FIBA World Cup 2027 Qualifier
The Boomers will face New Zealand in a FIBA World Cup 2027 qualifier at Hobart’s MyState Bank Arena on Friday, 28 November.
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Andrew Gaze elevated to 'Legend' in Sport Australia Hall of Fame
The basketball great dedicates his highest honour to father Lindsay, reflecting on a shared legacy, lifelong values, and a deep love for the game.
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Two athletes inducted to Centre of Excellence program in Canberra
Versatile Queensland big Harry Cook and emerging guard Luke Paul from WA join Centre of Excellence
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Long-serving Barb Turner bids farewell to Basketball ACT
Basketball ACT’s loss is her backyard’s gain as Barb Turner departs basketball administration after twenty incredible years
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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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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
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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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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2025 U17 Oceania Cup Camp | Emus & Gems | AIS, Canberra
Australia’s top young players were at the AIS, chasing a spot at the FIBA U17 Oceania Championships in Samoa later this year.
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2025 Foot Locker U14 Club Championships | Finals & Medal Ceremony
Queensland’s Logan Thunder, Cockburn Cougars, Nunawading Spectres, and Willetton Tigers claimed championship titles in Willetton, while Canberra and Eltham Wildcats earned the Fair Play awards.
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2025 Foot Locker U14 Club Championships | Pool Rounds
The U14 Club Championships sees the best 48 Club teams from around Australia compete on the big stage, 24 of each gender this year at Willetton, WA.
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2025 U16 Women's Asia Cup | Sapphires | SF, Finals & Medal Ceremony
The Sapphires stay unbeaten against China in Semi-final (87-59) and New Zealand in Finals (86-50) to secure Gold medal at the 2025 FIBA U16 Women's Asia Cup, Arena Seremban, Malaysia.
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2025 U16 Women's Asia Cup | Sapphires | Group Stage
The Sapphires take on the Philippines, Korea & Chinese Taipei in the Group stage of the 2025 FIBA U16 Women's Asia Cup, Arena Seremban, Malaysia.
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2025 FIBA U16 Asia Cup | Crocs | Group Stage
The Crocs take on Bahrain, India & Lebanon in the Group stage of the 2025 FIBA U16 Asia Cup, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia,
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2025 FIBA Asia Cup | Boomers | Finals & Medal Ceremony
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.
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2025 FIBA Asia Cup | Boomers | Quarter & Semi-Finals
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.
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2025 National Indigenous Performance Camp (NIPC)
The National Indigenous Performance Camp made its return to Canberra, uniting top young Indigenous basketball talent from across all states and territories for four days of high-level training, mentorship, and cultural connection.
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2025 FIBA Asia Cup | Boomers | Group Stage
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.
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2025 FIBA Asia Cup | Boomers | Media Day
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.
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2025 Boomers v University of Colorado | Gold Coast
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.
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2025 Boomers Training Camp | Gold Coast
Boomers in action during Asia Cup training camp at Gold Coast.
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Super Clinic | Boomers v Buffs | Gold Coast
Kids across South-east Queensland had the chance to lace up and take part in the Super Clinic, featuring some of their favourite Boomers.
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2025 FIBA 3x3 Women's Series | Gangurrus | Jakarta
The Gangurrus delivered another strong performance on the global stage, securing silver at the FIBA 3x3 Women's Series in Jakarta. Going unbeaten in their fourth Women's Series final, Australia battled hard but were edged out by Japan 21-13 in the championship match.
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2025 FIBA U19 Women's World Cup | Gems | Final & Medal Ceremony
The Gems secure Silver medal at 2025 FIBA U19 Women's World Cup, Brno, Czechia after falling short to defending champions USA.
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2025 FIBA Women's Asia Cup | Opals | Medal Ceremony
The Opal secure first ever Asia Cup Gold medal at 2025 FIBA Women's Asia Cup, Shenzhen, China.
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2025 FIBA Women's Asia Cup | Opals | Semis & Finals
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.
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2025 FIBA U19 Women's World Cup | Gems | Knockouts
The Gems face Argentina (W) in round of 16, Hungary (W) in Quarter-finals, Canada (W) in Semi-finals of 2025 FIBA U19 Women's World Cup, Brno, Czechia.
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2025 FIBA U19 Women's World Cup | Gems | Group Stage
The Gems face Brazil (W) and France (W) in group stage of 2025 FIBA U19 Women's World Cup, Brno, Czechia.
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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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Junior stars set to shine in Willetton
The nation’s top junior basketball clubs are set to converge in Western Australia for the U14 Club Championships.
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National Champs Concludes in Bendigo
The 2025 Foot Locker National Champs has come to a close in Bendigo, with Victoria Metro claiming both titles.
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Congratulations to the 2025 U16 Champs Medal Game Officials
Basketball Australia would like to congratulate all the referees and technical officials who have been selected to officiate the medal games at the 2025 Foot Locker Under-16 National Championships.
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Red Energy Arena Set for U16 National Champs!
The 2025 Foot Locker Under-16 National Championships are ready to take place from the 6th till the 13th of July in Bendigo, Victoria.
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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.
Latest Boomers News
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Hobart to host Boomers for first FIBA World Cup 2027 Qualifier
The Boomers will face New Zealand in a FIBA World Cup 2027 qualifier at Hobart’s MyState Bank Arena on Friday, 28 November.
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Australia’s ‘Golden Six’ clinch history
A rollercoaster Asia Cup window has culminated in six titles for Australia’s national teams.
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ESPN Secures Four-Year Renewal as Australia’s ‘Home for Hoops’
Renewed four-year deal with FIBA delivers every game of the Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026 and Basketball World Cup 2027, giving Aussie fans front-row access as the Opals and Boomers go for gold on ESPN and Disney+.
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Sports tape specialists Strapit join Basketball Australia family
Australian owned and operated company Strapit Medical & Sports Supplies have signed a two-year partnership.
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Andrew Gaze elevated to 'Legend' in Sport Australia Hall of Fame
The basketball great dedicates his highest honour to father Lindsay, reflecting on a shared legacy, lifelong values, and a deep love for the game.
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Jaylin Galloway crowned TISSOT MVP, leads FIBA Asia Cup 2025 All-Star Five
Guard earns plum as Boomers complete 'three-peat'
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Cooks, Galloway power Boomers to FIBA Asia Cup three-peat
Australia edge China in nail-biting finish to complete perfect FIBA Asia Cup 2025 run.
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Boomers make history with Asia Cup three-peat
The Boomers become the 2nd nation to three-peat at the Asia Cup - prevailing against China in a heart-stopping final in Jeddah
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McVeigh leads Boomers into Final after routing Iran
Australia overpower Team Melli and set up title clash against China.
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Big tunes from the Boomers with Spotify tour playlist
Get on the level with the Boomers in Jeddah with the official FIBA Asia Cup 2025 playlist.
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Boomers stay perfect, march into Semi-Finals
Australia pull away early to extend unbeaten FIBA Asia Cup streak.
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Australia show Qatar the door, book return trip to Quarter-Finals
Galloway shines anew as Boomers stay perfect 3-0 in group stage.
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Australia closing in on Quarter-Finals after cruising past Lebanon
Boomers one win away from topping Group A
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Jack McVeigh, present-day Boomers carry on past batches' legacy in Asia Cup stint
All about keeping the Aussies' winning tradition for this young crew.
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McVeigh sets tone as Boomers overpower Korea to start 'three-peat' bid
Aussies issue strong statement.
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FIBA Asia Cup 2025: The Boomers are on the charge in Jeddah
Follow the Australian Boomers title defense at the FIBA Asia Cup in Saudi Arabia.
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Ford Dealer Network extends Major Partnership with Basketball Australia
Ford Dealer Network has strengthened its support for Australian basketball, with Basketball Australia announcing the extension of their major partnership at a Gold Coast event today.
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Boomers great Brian Kerle OLY to be acknowledged on Gold Coast as Ball Legend
From Oxley Club C-grade to the Olympics - Brian Kerle’s career and contribution as a Queenslander and an Australian Boomer shines on.
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Boomers v University of Colorado
Game Day: Boomers all set for historic showdown vs University of Colorado
Everything you need to know about BOOMERS v BUFFS - schedule, broadcast, teams & more
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Boomers confirm team for FIBA Asia Cup title defense
Basketball Australia is announcing a 12-player Boomers team for the upcoming FIBA Asia Cup
