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CoE return to NBL1 East for road double
The Centre of Excellence teams face their first challenges on the road with ANZAC Round vs Newcastle and Maitland
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NBL & WNBL Season 2025-6 throwback
With the NBL / WNBL Seasons in the rearview mirror. We ask two industry analysts on their Top 5 Moments from a historic season.
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U17 Crocs & Sapphires Squad Confirmed
Selection camp rosters confirmed as teams prepare for FIBA U17 World Cups.
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Opals schedule confirmed for FIBA Women’s World Cup 2026
Australia’s Berlin campaign set, with Belgium clash headlining Group C
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Opals draw locked in for FIBA Women’s World Cup 2026
Australia set for strong Group C test in Berlin as World Cup pathway takes shape
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Shibuya showdown for Perth’s 3x3 team
6000 represent. Perth 3x3 Champs take their game global in Shibuya
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Moreton Bay confirmed through 2028
Moreton Bay will continue to host the Foot Locker Under-18 and National Junior Wheelchair Championships through to 2028
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Medal Match Officials Confirmed For Championship Sunday
Congrats to all!
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Tournament leaders setting the benchmark at the U18 & National Junior Wheelchair Championships
Recap the top three performers from each division of the Foot Locker U18 & National Junior Wheelchair Championships.
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Ford Awards recongnise basketball's best on and off the court
Celebrating the people who define the game at the 2026 Foot Locker Under-18 and National Junior Wheelchair Championships, through leadership, character and impact beyond the scoreboard.
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World champ Boomerangs are back for Asia Oceania selection
The Boomerangs (PWID) team will use a selection camp at Hoopcity in Port Melbourne this weekend to identify their best 12.
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It takes a village
Basketball Australia acknowledges the Technical Officials at the 2026 Foot Locker Under-18 and Junior Wheelchair National Championships.
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Top U17 talent out to prove themselves with World Cup selection looming
The Foot Locker U18 National Championships may serve as the last chance for athletes to prove their credentials ahead of the 2026 FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup
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Synot to Lead Australian Gliders into Next Chapter
Jeremy Synot appointed as Head Coach of the Australian Gliders.
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Medals, Moments, and a Big Finish in Moreton Bay
Victoria Metro women, Victoria Metro men & The Black Ducks from WA took our their respective divisions at the 2026 Under-18 and National Junior Wheelchair Championships.
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Aussies making moves in the WNBA
A compounded WNBA off-season continues to deliver headlines for Australian basketball.
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Basketball Australia announces outcome of complaint investigation
Former Solicitor-General Justin Gleeson SC appointed to conduct a comprehensive and independent investigation on its behalf into the claims made by Crest Entertainment.
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Moreton Bay is set for Foot Locker U18 National Championship action
The nation’s top U18 and Junior Wheelchair talent descends on Queensland for an action-packed week.
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Basketball Australia National Coaches Conference 2026
Basketball Australia's 10th annual gathering of coaching minds, hosted at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra.
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Opals schedule confirmed for FIBA Women’s World Cup 2026
Australia’s Berlin campaign set, with Belgium clash headlining Group C
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Opals draw locked in for FIBA Women’s World Cup 2026
Australia set for strong Group C test in Berlin as World Cup pathway takes shape
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Aussies making moves in the WNBA
A compounded WNBA off-season continues to deliver headlines for Australian basketball.
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Undefeated Opals go 5–0 to close out qualifiers
The Opals closed out their campaign overnight with an 82–76 victory over Canada.
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Opals Edge Türkiye in thrilling World Cup Qualifier
Australia withstands a passionate home crowd in Istanbul to secure a 77–74 win behind standout performances from Smith, George and Wilson.
Boomers News
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Furphy continues Australian representation with UConn in the finale of NCAA MBB
Once again, an Australian will feature in the NCAA MBB Championship Game with Tasmanian Jacob Furphy in the finale
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Boomers inbound for Perth for a FIBA World Cup qualifying double
The Boomers advance their World Cup qualification with games against rising underdogs Guam on 3 July before shifting to rivals Gilas Pilipinas on 6 July.
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Basketball Australia announces Dritimes as partner of AUS National Teams
Aussie supplier Dritimes sign on as partner for Boomers, Opals
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Boomers stand tall in Manila in big victory over Gilas
The Boomers are 4 - 0 in World Cup qualification play after a 93 - 66 dismantling of Philippines
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Boomers eye next phase of World Cup qualification
Three debutants and Mitch Creek returns in a 12-player team for upcoming away fixtures versus Guam & Philippines.
National Championship News
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Moreton Bay confirmed through 2028
Moreton Bay will continue to host the Foot Locker Under-18 and National Junior Wheelchair Championships through to 2028
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Medal Match Officials Confirmed For Championship Sunday
Congrats to all!
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Tournament leaders setting the benchmark at the U18 & National Junior Wheelchair Championships
Recap the top three performers from each division of the Foot Locker U18 & National Junior Wheelchair Championships.
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Ford Awards recongnise basketball's best on and off the court
Celebrating the people who define the game at the 2026 Foot Locker Under-18 and National Junior Wheelchair Championships, through leadership, character and impact beyond the scoreboard.
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It takes a village
Basketball Australia acknowledges the Technical Officials at the 2026 Foot Locker Under-18 and Junior Wheelchair National Championships.
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Top U17 talent out to prove themselves with World Cup selection looming
The Foot Locker U18 National Championships may serve as the last chance for athletes to prove their credentials ahead of the 2026 FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup
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Medals, Moments, and a Big Finish in Moreton Bay
Victoria Metro women, Victoria Metro men & The Black Ducks from WA took our their respective divisions at the 2026 Under-18 and National Junior Wheelchair Championships.
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Moreton Bay is set for Foot Locker U18 National Championship action
The nation’s top U18 and Junior Wheelchair talent descends on Queensland for an action-packed week.
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Players to watch at the Foot Locker U18 National Championships
The Foot Locker U18 and Junior Wheelchair National Championships are fast approaching as the tournament is set to tip off on April 12 in Moreton Bay, Queensland.
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Under-18 & Junior Wheelchair National Champs head to QLD
Australia’s leading junior and wheelchair basketball pathways come together next month in Moreton Bay.
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Officials’ Manager positions for Foot Locker Club & Schools Championships
An Expression of Interest (EOI) is open for roles available for Tournament Commissioners & Officials Managers at the upcoming Foot Locker U14 Club & Schools Championships.
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FIBA clarify call in U20 National Championships
At the recent Foot Locker U20 National Championships the officials were tested on their ball knowledge (FIBA rules in particular) when a tipped shot from long range took a deflection off an unsuspecting defender into the ring.
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Inaugural 3x3 Champs wraps up in Ballarat
Australia’s first standalone 3x3 Championships have wrapped up in Ballarat, with national titles decided across three divisions and the U23 men earning an international opportunity at the Shibuya Challenger in Tokyo.
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Kim Larkin's Fair Play Legacy
A return to where it began, and a reminder that the game is remembered most for the people it brings together.
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3x3 joins the party at the National Championships in Ballarat
The inaugural tournament marks an important step in the national 3x3 pathway, bringing Australia’s top emerging Under-17 and Under-23 talent together.
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The Battle of Ballarat
The final day of the 2026 Foot Locker Under-20 and Ivor Burge National Championships delivered a thrilling close to week.
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Foot Locker U20 and IB National Championships to showcase the nation’s best
The 2026 Foot Locker Under 20 and Ivor Burge National Championships are fast approaching, set to showcase the nation’s best premier basketball talent.
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A new 3x3 pathway begins
Australia’s first national 3x3 tournament opens clear international pathways for U17 and U23 athletes.
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Top talent inbound for Foot Locker U20 National Championships
Premier talent pathway returns to Ballarat in Victoria with U20, Ivor Burge and new 3x3 Champs tournament.
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Vale Norma Connolly OAM
Basketball Australia is saddened to learn of the passing of Norma Connolly OAM .
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Moreton Bay confirmed through 2028
Moreton Bay will continue to host the Foot Locker Under-18 and National Junior Wheelchair Championships through to 2028
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Ford Awards recongnise basketball's best on and off the court
Celebrating the people who define the game at the 2026 Foot Locker Under-18 and National Junior Wheelchair Championships, through leadership, character and impact beyond the scoreboard.
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Basketball Australia announces Dritimes as partner of AUS National Teams
Aussie supplier Dritimes sign on as partner for Boomers, Opals
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Three More Years on the Coast! ASC Secures Long-Term Future
A renewed partnership keeps Australia’s biggest school basketball event growing on the Coast.
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Foot Locker Delivers the 'Ultimate Assist’ to participants at the 2026 Australian School Championships
Foot Locker is providing more than $50,000 worth of gift cards over the tournament, ensuring every player and official receives one, along with additional rewards for the Gold Medal-winning male and female teams.
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Bendigo secures Foot Locker Under-16 National Championships for two more years
With more than 3,000 visitors attending, one of Australia’s key high-performance pathway tournaments will continue to make Red Energy Arena its home.
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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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STEP ONE sign as Supporting Partner of Ford Aussie Hoops
Step One has joined Ford Aussie Hoops as a Supporting Partner, backing grassroots basketball and aligning with Basketball Australia’s vision to grow participation and inspire the next generation.
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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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She Hoops extends partnership with Kulbardi and the Bibbulmun Fund
The Indigenous Leadership Program has become a cornerstone of the She Hoops mission to deliver inclusive and culturally safe development experiences.
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Balanced Boomers for University of Colorado
A squad of 14 has been announced for the upcoming clash at the Gold Coast Sports & Leisure Centre with Adam Caporn returning to Australia for his first campaign on the sidelines as Head Coach.
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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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New look Boomers, Opals unveil alternate look for the Trans-Tasman series
New designs offer a connection of the past to the present with the iconic Boomers & Opals team-names featured with a side panel tapestry.
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Jade Melbourne Delivers $1,000 Spalding Prize to Morwell Basketball Association
Special delivery of brand-new Spalding basketballs to support grassroots basketball in the Latrobe Valley.
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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.
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Capturing the Spirit of Oceania
The countdown continues to the FIBA U15 Oceania Cup 2024, with FIBA and Basketball Australia unveiling the official event logo and websites.
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Just Pass on Vaping
Basketball Australia has teamed up with the Australian Government to raise awareness about the harms of vaping and nicotine addiction.
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Stars and young guns shine in short film 'All Dreams Start Somewhere'
Basketball Australia and Ford Dealers today launched ‘All Dreams Start Somewhere’ a documentary film that will inspire the next generation of basketballers.
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Boomers continue partnership with Signet
Signet have extended their partnership - celebrated with behind the scenes stories on the Boomers program
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Basketball Australia will suit up with BASE Compression until 2025
The Boomers and Seven Consulting Opals will rep the BASE Compression kit for the upcoming campaign and beyond.
