Basketball Australia unveil Multicultural Coaching Scholarship program

Five emerging coaches were acknowledged at this week's National Coaches Conference with new Multicultural Coaching Scholarship

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Victorians Selected for She Hoops Leadership and Confidence scholarships!

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.

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.

Centre of Excellence Young Guns Lock in for Albert Schweitzer Tournament

A squad of Australia’s brightest basketball talent are on their way to Manheim, Germany to compete against the world’s best for the 30th Albert Schweitzer Tournament.

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.

U16 men named for FIBA Asian Championship

The Crocs will be vying for a third straight Asian Championship

Country Trio Bound for Excellence

This week marks the beginning of an exciting journey for three exceptional young athletes who have been awarded scholarships to join Basketball Australia’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) in the heart of Canberra.

Warwick To Welcome Foot Locker Under-16 National Champs

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.

2023 National Coaches Conference underway in Canberra

After a three-year hiatus, the National Coaches Conference returns with this year’s theme of “athlete focused coaching

Origin-Style Clash to Kick Off National Champs

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

States Set to Compete for National Glory

More than 400 talented young basketball players from all corners of the country will converge in Brisbane this week to compete in the 2023 Foot Locker Under-18 National Championships & Kevin Coombs Cup.

Tickets On Sale for 2023 Foot Locker U18 National Champs and Kevin Coombs Cup

Tickets are on sale for the 2023 Foot Locker Under-18 National Championships and Kevin Coombs Cup