Monthly Archives: October 2015

2016 GUNNERS AND CAPITALS ACADEMY HEAD COACH APPOINTMENTS

Basketball ACT (“BACT”) has announced the coaching appointments for the 2016 Canberra Gunners and Canberra Capitals Academy programs.

BOOMERS AND OPALS AROUND THE WORLD

With the NBA and WNBL seasons now underway, we take a look at where all our Australian Boomers and Opals are playing around the world.

Opals and UC Capitals Hanna Zavecz Calls Time

The University of Canberra Capitals and former Australian Opal guard Hanna Zavecz has decided to part ways with the team and retire from basketball after a constant struggle with injury over the past few seasons.

Red Bull Reign 3x3 Concludes in Melbourne

With tournaments previously held in Perth and Sydney, the finals of the 2015 Red Bull Reign 3×3 competition was conducted in Melbourne over the weekend, with a mixture of the best up-and-coming basketballers combining with past legends of the game in a thrilling contest.

COE'S FROLING AND HODGSON STEPPING UP INTO NBL

Jayden Hodgson and Harry Froling have both made the progression from Basketball Australia’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) into the NBL as they continue their journey to become professional basketballers.

Boomers coach Andrej Lemanis' NBL Appointment

Basketball Australia is thrilled with the news of Andrej Lemanis’ appointment to the head coaching position at the Brisbane Bullets as of October 2016.

Goannas on top of the world

It has been an outstanding year for the Goannas basketball team as they cemented their position as number one in the Asia Pacific Region after great back-to-back results at the World Deaf Basketball Championships in July and Asia Pacific Deaf Games this month.

Heartbreak and Elation for Gliders and Rollers at AOZ qualifying tournament

There has been a mixed result at the AOZ Qualifying tournament ahead of the 2016 Paralympics with the Australian Rollers winning the gold medal in the men's competition while the Australian Gliders just missed out on a spot in next year's Paralympics with a heartbreaking loss to China.

SEABL 2015 REPORT CARDS- SANDRINGHAM

At the conclusion of the 2015 season, we look back on how the teams from Sandringham fared.

Rollers and Gliders a win away from 2016 Paralympic qualificiation

At the AOZ qualifying tournament, the Australian Rollers have advanced to the Semi-Final after defeating Thailand while the Gliders have set up a final clash against China with a spot in the 2016 Paralympics on the line.

REQUEST FOR SUBMISSIONS- BASKETBALL AUSTRALIA HIGH PERFORMANCE REVIEW 

Basketball Australia is undertaking a review of High Performance in Australia and is seeking submissions from Stakeholders and interested parties.

SEABL 2015 REPORT CARDS- N-W TASMANIA

At the conclusion of the 2015 season, we look back on how the teams from N-W Tasmania fared.

SEABL 2015 REPORT CARDS- LAUNCESTON

At the conclusion of the 2015 season, we look back on how the teams from Launceston fared.

Rollers Advance to Quarter-Finals Undefeated at AOZ qualifying tournament

The Australian Rollers have completed a sweep of their pool group matches following a successful outing against Malaysia as they move a step closer to Rio 2016.

SEABL 2015 REPORT CARDS- NUNAWADING

At the conclusion of the 2015 season, we look back on how the teams from Nunawading fared.

Rollers Smash Philippines and Gliders take care of Japan at AOZ qualifying tournament

The Australian Rollers are one win away from sweeping their pool games while the Australian Gliders are back on track with a second victory over Japan in the quest to qualify for the 2016 Paralympics.

SEABL 2015 REPORT CARD- MT. GAMBIER

At the conclusion of the 2015 season, we look back on how Mt. Gambier fared.

Rollers Remain Undefeated while Gliders Fall Short Against China

The Australian Rollers have won their third consecutive game but the Australian Gliders lost to China at the AOZ qualifying tournament as both teams fight for a spot in the 2016 Paralympics.