Australia advances after foiling Five Reds
ALTHOUGH it was a nervous match at times, the Australian Boomers have booked a spot in the second round of the 2023 FIBA World Cup after defeating the Japan Five Reds, 109-89 on Tuesday night. After sustaining one win and one loss from its first two games, Australia needed to beat a Japan side that […]
Hollis-Jefferson almost topples Tall Blacks in loss
ALTHOUGH his side was unable to get over the line, Rondae Hollis-Jefferson continues to edge closer to punching his ticket back into the NBA after another stellar performance in the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Hollis-Jefferson’s Jordan took on the New Zealand Tall Blacks in the group phase on Monday night, and both teams came into […]
South Sudan nabs first ever World Cup win
THE world’s youngest nation now has a FIBA World Cup win next to its name, after South Sudan downed China on Monday night of the 2023 tournament. As a country, South Sudan has only been around for 12 years, but overcame a Team Dragon side that can be dangerous at times to record a powerful […]
Preseason rolls on as NBL sides continue preparations
ALTHOUGH much of Australia’s basketball focus is on the Boomers at the 2023 FIBA World Cup, the National Basketball League (NBL) is still ramping up preparations ahead of the upcoming 2023/24 season. Over the past week, the Perth Wildcats, the Cairns Taipans and the Brisbane Bullets all suited up for some early hitouts, unleashing new […]
Hawkinson the hero as Japan foils Finland
JAPAN rallied behind a huge performance from Joshua Hawkinson to defeat Finland to the tune of 10 points on day three of the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Both sides came into the game on the back of a tough loss, with Japan blown out by Germany on the opening night, while Finland was bested by […]
Germany grinds down Boomers in thriller
GERMANY has handed the Australian Boomers their first loss of the 2023 FIBA World Cup in a tense three-point win on Sunday night. In a match that had plenty of momentum swings, the result looked as if it could go either way, but Germany delivered when it mattered most in the fourth quarter, edging ahead […]
Team USA topple Tall Blacks to open account
ONE of the favourites for the 2023 FIBA World Cup has claimed its first win of the tournament, with the United States delivering an emphatic win over New Zealand on Saturday night. The World Cup action continued for a second night, as many sides impressed on the big stage in their first game of the […]
Boomers bring the defence in opening win
THE Australian Boomers overcame a slow start to defeat Finland in the opening match of the 2023 FIBA World Cup last night. The Boomers started the game in slow fashion, struggling to knock down shots from behind the arc as Finland capitalised down the other end. However, Australia slowly got the defensive stops as the […]
Waratah League finals kick off with big matchups
WITH the NBL1 season all wrapped up, NSW basketball fans’ attention now turns to the Youth and Waratah League finals. The semi-finals are due to be held on Saturday, followed by Grand Finals on Sunday with all games being hosted at either Sutherland Basketball Stadium or Bankstown Basketball Stadium. In this article, Rookie Me Central […]
PREVIEW | 2023 FIBA World Cup – Groups G and H
THE 2023 FIBA Men’s World Cup is just days away from kicking off, with the first game set to take place on Friday evening AEST. The best basketball countries from around the world have qualified for the ultimate tournament, which will see some of the best action in recent years. In a field that looks […]
Stewart Jr.’s strong half sets up Raiders win
A MASSIVE first half from import Wayne Stewart Jr. was a crucial factor in the Knox Raiders NBL1 Men’s National Final last weekend. Although he was not the highest scorer of the match, Stewart Jr. was extremely important in not only keeping Knox in the game, but putting his side in a winning position. The […]
PREVIEW | 2023 FIBA World Cup – Groups E and F
THE 2023 FIBA Men’s World Cup is just days away from kicking off, with the first game set to take place on Friday evening AEST. The best basketball countries from around the world have qualified for the ultimate tournament, which will see some of the best action in recent years. In a field that looks […]
