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AUSTRALIAN BOOMERS TEAM ANNOUNCED TO PLAY IN A FIBA ASIA CUP QUALIFIER – Basketball NSW

Next week, a thrilling preview of the future of Australian basketball awaits as the Boomers take the court in Bendigo, showcasing four

‘The NBL is so much better than college’: Why Alex Toohey chose the Sydney Kings over Gonzaga | Sporting News Australia

One of Australia's most promising young players, Alex Toohey has been a revelation for the Sydney Kings this season, impressing fans, teammates

Basketball’s GOAT calls it quits as Australia makes Olympics

Basketball legend Lauren Jackson, a key player for the Opals, helped secure Australia’s spot in the Paris Olympics before announcing she won’t play at the G

Lauren Jackson announces retirement after helping Australia secure Paris 2024 women’s basketball quota: “I’m done”

Lauren Jackson delivers in Brazil after taking on specific role  Jackson's World Cup campaign proved not to be a one-off return as she was named in Australia's

‘I’m done’: Lauren Jackson retires minutes after Opals book Olympic spot

Aussie basketball legend Lauren Jackson has once again announced her retirement, mere minutes after the Opals booked their place at the Paris Olympics.The Opals

‘I’m done’: Australian basketball legend Lauren Jackson confirms retirement after Opals qualify for Paris Olympics

Australian basketball legend Lauren Jackson has confirmed she will not join the Opals in Paris this year, officially announcing her retirement from internationa

Jackson one step closer to fifth Olympics

Two huge blocks in the final seconds and a clutch three-pointer from veteran Cayla George helped the Australian Opals overcame what could be their biggest chall

‘Simple as that’: Aussie great’s big Giddey trade call as pre-deadline whispers get louder

Australian basketball legend Andrew Gaze believes it’s a “realistic prospect” Josh Giddey will be traded from the Oklahoma City Thunder.Giddey’s statist

Simmons ruled out two days after incredible return

By Sam Worthington and Simon BrunsdonAustralian basketball star Ben Simmons has suffered another injury setback just two days after his long-awaited return.Simm

NBL signs Memorandum of Understanding with Japan’s B.League | Sporting News Australia

The National Basketball League (NBL) on Sunday announced a Memorandum of Understanding had been reached with the Japanese Professional Basketba

Australian basketball star Josh Giddey will not face charges over alleged relationship with minor

Josh Giddey will not face charges after police in California dropped an investigation into the Australian NBA star's alleged relationship with a minor.Key point

‘I grew to love the people’: Chris Anstey’s unorthodox journey to Australian basketball icon status | Sporting News Australia

For fans of Australian basketball, there aren't many names that are more iconic than Chris Anstey, the two-time NBL MVP and trailblazer of the