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‘That is a myth’: The truth… and ‘genius’ coach behind Aussie sport’s ‘extraordinary’ fairytale

Defend the island. For the Tasmania JackJumpers, those three words aren’t just a slogan. It’s their heartbeat. Their identity.For coach Scott Roth, meanwhil

‘He wants to be on the Olympic team’: The Boomers bolters to watch in NBL Championship Series

Just two teams remain in the quest for NBL glory and while winning the title is the ultimate goal, there is added motivation for both teams with Boomers coach B

Tasmania JackJumpers continue ‘special’ Aussie sporting fairytale

The Tasmania JackJumpers continue to prove themselves the ideal model for expansion sporting teams in Australia, winning through to the NBL Grand Final series.T

How to watch March Madness in Australia: TV channel, streaming, schedule for iconic college basketball tournament | Sporting News Australia

It's time for one of the most iconic events on the global sporting calendar, America's college basketball 68-team, single-game elimination tou

NBL commentator Peter Hooley says draft prospect Johnny Furphy ‘could be something special’ | Sporting News Australia

For yet another year, it looks as though an Australian player will be taken in the first round of the NBA draft. But in 2024, the name read ou

Australian great’s Olympics advice after Patty Mills is waived by Atlanta Hawks

Australian basketball great Chris Anstey says veteran NBA star Patty Mills should head to Europe to prepare for the Olympics after being axed by the Atlanta Haw

Olympics problem as Aussie NBA veteran axed by team

Australian basketball great Chris Anstey says veteran NBA star Patty Mills should head to Europe to prepare for the Olympics after being axed by the Atlanta Haw

Australia Boomers FIBA Asia Cup schedule: Dates, times, rosters & how to watch 2025 qualification games | Sporting News Australia

New faces will headline Australia’s roster at the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers, which begins on Thursday, Feb. 22.The Boomers — who have

NBL superstar enters Australian hoops GOAT conversation with another MVP crown

Bryce Cotton has entered the NBL GOAT conversation, winning a fourth league MVP award - trailing only the legendary Andrew Gaze, who the award is named for.The

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