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’ draw revealed for FIBA World Cup
THE 2023 FIBA Men’s World Cup is edging closer and closer, with the tournament set to kick off in just 112 days. The World Cup will take place in Japan, Indonesia and the Philippines, and ahead of the first game taking place on August 25, the Official Draw took place earlier this week. The teams […]
Three Aussies added to NBA Global Academy and Centre of Excellence
THE National Basketball Association (NBA)’s Global Academy (GA) has announced two new additions to its scholarship program, as it look to expand its reach and find the best young talent the world has to offer. This time it is two young Australian basketball guns who have made the cut, with the nation’s basketball system continuing […]
Olympics wrap: Day 14 – United States grab Gold as Boomers earn first ever Olympic medal
IT was a historic day at the Tokyo Olympics as Australia grabbed its first ever men’s basketball medal by winning the Bronze Medal Match against Slovenia, while United States delivered with revenge on France from the group stage to secure the gold yet again. In the sole women’s match, France secured the bronze with a […]
Olympics review: Day 12 – Batum blocks Slovenia as French set Gold Medal date with United States
TWO games with very different results, United States advanced through to the Gold Medal final with a dominant turnaround victory against Australia, whilst France booked its spot off the back of a huge last-second defensive effort against Slovenia. United States (97) defeated Australia (78) The world’s best stepped up when it counted to hand Australia […]
Olympics review: Day 10 – Couple of Olympic veterans bid farewell
THINGS continued to heat up on Day 10 of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics as Slovenia secured a comfortable win against Germany while Australia stunned in their performance against Argentina to claim a staggering 38-point win in the quarter finals. Slovenia (94) defeated Germany (70) The good times keep on rolling for Slovenia notching up a […]
Olympics review: Day 4 – Boomers remain undefeated as US get on the board with dominant win
FRANCE and Australia remained the only undefeated teams after two rounds in the men’s basketball top two pools, with the United States getting on the board in a big way, and Germany keeping its hopes of progressing to the next stage alive. Men’s: Nigeria (92) defeated by Germany (99) Germany set up a tantalising final […]
Olympics review: Day 1 – Team USA handed shock loss
IT was an action packed opening day of basketball at the Olympics with Team USA handed their first loss in 17 years while the Australian Boomers opened their accounts with a convincing win. Iran (78) defeated by Czech Republic (84) The Czech Republic could not have made their Olympics debut any more memorable if they […]
2021 Olympics preview
THE Olympics rolls around every four years, or in this case five given the current climate with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. But with that it provides an opportunity for the best athletes and basketballers to culminate in one spot and represent their country. With players stemming from all different leagues and countries expect an action […]
Boomers tip off Olympic preparations in style
AUSTRALIA’S Olympic men’s basketball campaign tipped off with a trio of wins, providing fans with more confidence the Boomers can medal at next week’s Tokyo Olympics. In a warm-up tournament in Las Vegas, the Boomers defeated Argentina, USA and Nigeria, with the Australian Opals set to hit the court on Saturday against USA. AUSTRALIA (87) […]
