Three key takeaways – Australia vs. Venezuela
THE Australian Boomers had their first official practice match ahead of the upcoming 2023 FIBA World Cup, producing a dominant win over Venezuela at John Cain Arena on Monday night. The match marked the first of three exhibition games for the Boomers prior to the commencement of the tournament in 10 days’ time. If the […]
Boomers trim World Cup squad down to 15
THE 2023 FIBA Men’s World Cup kicks off in just 18 days, and the Australian Boomers have already began making their potential roster clearer ahead of the start date on August 25. The Boomers announced an 18-man squad just a few weeks ago, but that was reduced to 15 yesterday, as a trio of talented […]
Past and present NBL players taking Summer League by storm
THE NBL is continuing to grow on the world stage, and that is demonstrated by the competition’s presence in the NBA Summer League this season. The Summer League is the NBA’s pre-season competition, highlighting some of the best and brightest young players in the league. Given the fact that a lot of the NBA’s more […]
China snags gold in thrilling final
THE 2023 FIBA Women’s Asia Cup could not have finished in more dramatic fashion, with China claiming the gold medal after downing Japan in a two-point thriller in Sydney on Sunday. The two best sides of the tournament locked horns in a highly anticipated clash to decided the tournament’s winner, with China looking to dethrone […]
Opals claim silverware in bronze medal match
ALTHOUGH it was a couple of hurdles short of the ultimate goal, the Australian Opals have snagged a podium finish in the 2023 FIBA Women’s Asia World Cup. Following a pair of disappointing losses to Japan and China in the final few days of the fixture, the Aussies matched up with their neighbours across the […]
Opals stunned as Japan runs riot
THE Australian Opals have sustained their first loss of the 2023 FIBA Women’s Asia Cup, falling to Japan by 25 points on Wednesday night. Both sides were in red-hot form coming into the game, claiming big wins over the first two days and setting up a blockbuster matchup between two of the tournament contenders. The […]
Opals cruise to second consecutive big win
THE Australian Opals have continued their emphatic start to the 2023 FIBA Women’s Asia Cup, downing the Chinese Taipei 91-45, for their second win in as many games to kick off the tournament. Following their big win over the Philippines on Monday night, the Aussies backed it up the following night by hosting the Chinese […]
Opals kick off Asia Cup in commanding fashion
THE Australian Opals could not have started the 2023 FIBA Women’s Asia Cup any better, defeating the Philippines in a big way and storming towards tournament favouritism with a 105-34 victory. The Opals hosted the Philippines in Sydney on Monday night in the group phase, heavily expected to get the win given they had home […]
Opals confirm squad for Asia Cup
A TRIO of World Cup bronze medalists and headline a 12-player squad to compete in the 2023 FIBA Women’s Asia Cup next week. The final squad announcement was made this morning with three of the dozen players in line for their Opals debut at the home event, which tips off next Monday, June 26. The […]
Boomers announce World Cup squad stacked with NBA talent
WITH the World Cup approaching at a rapid pace, the Australian Boomers have announced their extended squad for the tournament, boasting one of the most talented lists the country has seen in quite some time. Recently, FIBA held the official draw for the 2023 World Cup, with the Boomers set to face the likes of […]
