SIXTH-PLACED FINISH FOR GEMS AT FIBA UNDER-19 WORLD CUP
The Australian Gems have finished their Under-19 World Cup with another tough loss, falling by two points to France, 45-47, to finish sixth overall.
The Australian Gems have finished their Under-19 World Cup with another tough loss, falling by two points to France, 45-47, to finish sixth overall.
The eight countries to compete in the men's and women's basketball tournaments at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games have been announced.
The Australian Opals have fallen by a point to Japan in the FIBA Asia Women's Cup final, losing 73-74 in their first expedition to the tournament.
The Australian Gems have put the disappointment of a Quarter-Final loss behind them to defeat China 70-64 in the 5-8 classification game of the FIBA Under-19 World Cup.
A stirring comeback in the fourth quarter from the Australian Gems has seen them fall just short of Russia, 65-67, in the Quarter-Final of the FIBA Under-19 World Cup.
Maintaining their unbeaten run at their first ever FIBA Asia Women's Cup, the Australian Opals are through to the gold medal game after beating South Korea for the second time, 81-64.
The Australian Opals have had a successful day at the FIBA Asia Women's Cup, defeating North Korea in the Quarter-Final 81-48 to advance to the Semi-Finals as well as qualify for next year's FIBA World Cup.
In a game that went down to the wire, the Australian Gems have prevailed 61-56 over Latvia to book their place in the FIBA Under-19 World Cup Quarter-Finals.
Basketball Australia will once again hold the Australian Basketball Hall of Fame in 2017.
Making it two wins in a row at the FIBA Under-19 World Cup, the Australian Gems have defeated Hungary 75-51 and will head into the Round of 16 in Group D's second place.
A three-point barrage from the Australian Opals has seen them advance to the Quarter-Finals of the FIBA Women's Asia Cup undefeated, beating Japan 83-74.
The Australian Opals have utilised a significant height and size advantage to defeat the Philippines in their second game of the FIBA Women's Asia Cup, winning 107-65.
Signalling the exciting start of a new era in FIBA tournaments and qualification processes, a 12-man team for the Australian Boomers has been selected for the FIBA Asia Cup next month.
Putting the previous night's disappointment behind them, the Australian Gems have proven they are a force to be reckoned with at the Under-19 World Cup, defeating Mexico 109-34.
The Australian Opals have had a strong start to their first foray in the FIBA Asia Women's Cup, defeating Korea 78-54 in the opening game of the group stage.
The Australian Gems have dropped their opening game of the FIBA Under-19 World Cup against an impressive defensive display from Japan.
Rising through the ranks of Australian basketball, Lauren Mansfield will realise a life-long dream when she pulls on the Opals jersey at the FIBA Asia Cup this weekend.
All is in readiness for the start of the FIBA Women's Under-19 World Cup with the Australian Under-19 Gems set to take on Japan in their first game on Saturday night Australian time.
