AUSTRALIAN MEN FALL TO CANADA IN CLASSIFICATION GAME OF U17 WORLD CHAMPS
For the second time in the FIBA Under-17 World Championships, Australia have been unable to get past Canada, falling 96-58 in the classification rounds of the tournament.
For the second time in the FIBA Under-17 World Championships, Australia have been unable to get past Canada, falling 96-58 in the classification rounds of the tournament.
Sheer dominance on the glass has not been enough for Australia to prevail in a 63-74 loss to Spain in the Quarter-Finals of the Under-17 World Championships.
The Australian Sapphires are through to the Semi-Finals of the FIBA Under-17 World Championships, using a dominant second half to defeat the Czech Republic 83-53.
The Jayco Australian Opals have finalised plans for their fourth and final camp on the Gold Coast from Thursday July 5-Monday July 11, at the culmination of which the team for August will be announced.
The Emerging Boomers have finished the first leg of their tour of China with a third consecutive victory, defeating Cameroon 87-60.
The Australian men have punched their ticket to the Quarter-Finals of the FIBA Under-17 World Championships, defeating Bosnia and Herzegovina 75-72 following a stunning 28-20 final term.
Registrations are now open for the 2016 Australian School Championships which will be run from December 4-9 in Melbourne.
The Emerging Boomers have started their tour of China very well, recording victories against Serbia and the Liaoning Leopards in their first two games.
Australia have finished the group stage of the FIBA Under-17 World Championships with a maiden victory, defeating Finland 77-62.
Australia have fallen 90-72 in a physical contest against China, dropping a second consecutive game at the FIBA Under-17 World Championships.
Defeating France 55-48 for a third consecutive win in the group stage of the FIBA Under-17 World Championships, Australia will now skip the Round of 16 and advance directly to the Quarter-Finals.
Ben Simmons has become the second Australian to be selected at number one in the NBA Draft following Andrew Bogut’s selection in 2005 while Thon Maker’s selection ensured two Australians were taken in the top ten for the first time ever.
The Australian Sapphires have cruised to their second consecutive victory at the FIBA U17 World Championships, defeating China 66-41.
The Australian men have suffered a heart-breaking defeat at the hands of Canada, falling 78-81 in their opening game of the FIBA U17 World Championships.
Basketball Australia's Centre of Excellence has announced two additions to their 2016 class with Alexander Mudronja and Owen Hulland granted scholarships from July 17.
The Australian Sapphires have used their front court advantage to defeat Mexico, 98-38, in their first game of the FIBA Under-17 World Championships in Spain.
The Jayco Australian Opals have returned from extensive trips of Japan and Europe and will head back into camp in Canberra from Thursday June 23-Tuesday June 28 as August draws closer.
Basketball Australia will send an Emerging Boomers team to China in June-July for two tournaments designed to give the players some valuable international experience as they advance through the national pathway.
