Yearly Archives: 2012

Aussies in WNBA Play-Offs on ESPN

The WNBA Play-Offs begin this week with a quartet of Australian stars in action, with fans getting the chance to see their heroes in action on TV and online.

Back in the Day: Play-Off Push 1997

This is another in a regular series of articles that will take note of the historic events of the modern era of Australian basketball (1979-today).

World C'ships await for Gems and Emus

The Australian Emus and Gems have claimed a series sweep of New Zealand to win the 2012 FIBA Oceania Under 19 Championships and book their place at the 2013 FIBA Under 19 World Championships.

Gems, Emus win FIBA Oceania U19 C'ship opener

The Australian Emus and Gems have made a winning start to the 2012 FIBA Oceania Under 19 Championships, claiming victory in their opening games against New Zealand in Porirua on Thursday night.

FIBA Oceania U19 C'ships streaming LIVE online

Basketball fans will get the chance to see our next generation of Boomers and Jayco Opals talent in action at the 2012 FIBA Oceania Under 19 Championships, with all games to be broadcast live online.

NBL on Sky in NZ for three more years

The NBL will be seen in New Zealand on Sky for three more years under a new deal announced by Basketball Australia.

Condolence Statement on Devin Carracher

Basketball Australia Chief Executive Officer Kristina Keneally today expressed her condolences for the tragic death of former Boomerangs player Devin Carracher.

NBL and WNBL public launch in Melbourne Thursday

Get to Federation Square in Melbourne this Thursday for the launch of the NBL and WNBL seasons!

Selection camps set for 2013 Deaflympics

Preparations for the 2013 Deaflympics are well under way with the Australian men’s and women’s teams to be finalised in the coming months.

Back in the Day: Business end of 1994

This is another in a regular series of articles that will take note of the historic events of the modern era of Australian basketball (1979-today).

Australian legend inducted into IPC Hall of Fame

Australian wheelchair basketball legend Frank Ponta has been inducted into the IPC Paralympic Hall of Fame during a ceremony held during the 2012 London Paralympic Games.

Rollers claim Paralympic Games Silver Medal

The Australian Rollers have claimed the Silver Medal after a thrilling wheelchair basketball final, going down to Canada 64-58 at the 2012 London Paralympic Games this morning.

Gliders win Silver Medal at Paralympics

A gallant Australian Gliders squad has claimed the Silver Medal after going down to Germany 58-44 in their final game at the 2012 London Paralympic Games this morning.

Opals Abroad: WNBA stars back in action

Jayco Australian Opals stars Lauren Jackson and Jenna O’Hea have had little time to celebrate their Bronze Medal from the 2012 London Olympic Games, return to WNBA duties as the race to the Play-Offs heats up.

NBL WNBL come together in Australian first

In a first for Australian basketball, the National Basketball League (NBL) and Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) are joining together to kick start their 2012/13 seasons with a combined launch and pre-season tournament in Melbourne this month.

Rollers and Gliders set for Golden Moment

The Australian Rollers and Gliders wheelchair basketball teams will play-off for Gold after both winning their Semi Finals against the USA at the 2012 London Paralympic Games.

Rollers into third-straight Gold Medal Game

The Australian Rollers have overcome a determined USA to reach keep the dream of back-to-back Paralympic Gold Medals alive, winning their Semi Final 72-63 at the 2012 London Paralympic Games this morning.

Gliders into Gold Medal Game after SF thriller

The Australian Gliders will play for Gold after a thrilling 40-39 win over the USA in their Semi Final at the 2012 London Paralympic Games overnight.