Monthly Archives: October 2012

Lauren Jackson Update

Basketball Australia and Basketball ACT can confirm Lauren Jackson will not play in this weekend’s Women’s National Basketball League game between the Canberra Capitals and the Sydney University Flames.

Aussie team named for 3X3 AYOF

Some of the nation’s leading young basketballers have today been selected to represent Australia in the 3x3 basketball competition when it makes its debut appearance at the 2013 Australian Youth Olympic Festival in January.

Boomers Farewell Coach Brett Brown

After four years in the role that culminated in a Quarter Final appearance at the 2012 London Olympic Games, Brett Brown has stepped down as Head Coach of the Australian Boomers.

Statement on Live Streaming of WNBL Games

As per the terms and conditions of the WNBL License Agreement, clubs may live stream games only with the prior written approval of Basketball Australia.

Roller Hawks to play international club championship

The Roller Hawks are set to represent Australia at an international club champions tournament.

Participation pays off for students in No School, No Play

Students from six Western Sydney high schools were today recognised for their participation in the second year of the No School No Play program at an awards ceremony hosted by Evans High School, Blacktown.

Erin Phillips wins WNBA Championship

Australian Basketball Star Erin Phillips has capped off an amazing WNBA Finals, scoring 18 points to lead her Indiana Fever to the 2012 WNBA Championship today.

Australian squad named for Oceania Youth C'ship

The Pacific’s best and brightest are destined for country Victoria, with the Australian squads confirmed for the 2012 FIBA Oceania Pacific Youth Championships.

Phillips on cusp of WNBA Championship

Another brilliant performance from Australian Erin Phillips has her Indiana Fever within one game of winning the WNBA Championship, following a brilliant 79-59 win in Game Three of the WNBA Finals in Indiana.

Brisbane Bid Launched

A new partnership has been launched in an effort to establish a Brisbane-based team in the National Basketball League in time for the 2013/2014 NBL season.

Phillips stars in WNBA Finals Game 1 win

Jayco Australian Opal Erin Phillips has moved one step closer to a WNBA Championship after her Indiana Fever took Game One on the road against the Minnesota Lynx yesterday.

EoI for Australian U17 Men's & Women's Teams

Basketball Australia is seeking Expressions of Interest for all positions for the 2014 Australian U17 Men’s and Women’s teams.

Phillips heading to WNBA Finals

Jayco Australian Opals star Erin Phillips is headed to the WNBA Finals after playing a starring role in helping her Indiana Fever clinch the Eastern Conference Championship last Friday.

Landon reflects on time with BA

Long-time basketball administrator Lorraine Landon has spoken with FIBA.com, reflecting on her career with Basketball Australia.

Lauren Jackson reaches new WNBA milestone

Lauren Jackson has reached another major milestone in her glittering WNBA career.

Melbourne Tigers claim U14 Girls Club C'ship

After a full week of games at Morphett Vale Basketball Stadium, Saturday was the day as we headed into the Classification and Medal games, both for the Shield and Championship Divisions.

Business end of U14 Boys Club C'ship

Semi-finals of the U14 Boys Club Championships kick of this afternoon as the competition heats up in line the weather in Kalamunda, WA.

Semi Final stage at Aust U14 Girls Club C'ship

The nation’s premier junior girls’ basketball teams assembled in South Australia for the 2012 Australian Under 14 Girls Club Championships, with action reaching the semi-final stages at Morphett Vale Basketball Stadium, South Australia.