Monthly Archives: March 2018

2018 ALBERT SCHWEITZER TOURNAMENT TIPS OFF THIS WEEKEND

The best Under-18 talent from around the world will convene on Mannheim, Germany this weekend with 16 countries competing in the 2018 Albert Schweitzer Tournament, including Australia.

EMUS PREPARATION CAMP SQUAD SET AHEAD OF 2018 FIBA U18 ASIAN CHAMPIONSHIP

Ahead of the 2018 FIBA Under-18 Asian Championships held in Bangkok, Thailand from August 5-15, the squad for the Australian Emus has been named for their first preparation camp.

FIBA WORLD ASSOCIATION OF BASKETBALL CLINCS TO BE HELD IN QUEENSLAND

North Queensland will play host to some of the best minds in the international game when the FIBA World Association of Basketball Coaches conduct two coaches clinics in Cairns and Townsville next week.

GEMS NAME SQUAD FOR 2018 FIBA UNDER-18 ASIAN CHAMPIONSHIP

Basketball Australia is pleased to announce the Australian Under-19 women’s squad to attend the first preparation camp of 2018 at the BA Centre of Excellence from May 12-14.

IWBF 2018 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED

The Australian Rollers will be aiming for a three-peat of titles when they head to the 2018 IWBF World Championships in Germany this year while the Australian Gliders will be hoping to return to the podium with the release of the tournament schedule.

AUSSIES STILL DANCING AS NCAA TOURNAMENT HITS SWEET 16

Through two rounds, the men's and women's NCAA tournaments now enter the Sweet 16 with several Australians still dancing.

DAVID BIWER TO LEAD AUSTRALIA AT 2018 FIBA 3X3 ASIA CUP

Experienced SEABL mentor David Biwer will return to the 3x3 scene as head coach to lead the Australian teams that will compete at the 2018 FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup in Shenzhen, China from April 29- May 4.

HUGE DEMAND FOR #BOOMERSUSA

TEG, Australia’s leading major event sports promoter, has today reported that more than 55,000 fans have registered on the wait list for tickets to the Boomers v USA Basketball Men’s National Team games within the first 24 hours after the announcement.

FIBA UNDER-16 ASIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS SCHEDULE RELEASED

Just over two weeks from the start of the 2018 FIBA Under-16 Asian Championships in China, the schedule has been released with the Australian Crocs now aware of their path to the Under-17 World Cup later this year.

AUSTRALIA WELL REPRESENTED IN 2018 NATIONAL INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT

In addition to almost two dozen Aussies featuring in the NCAA Tournaments across the men's and women's divisions, Australia are also well represented in the 2018 National Invitational Tournaments (NIT).

AUSSIES SET FOR BATTLE IN THE 2018 NCAA TOURNAMENT

20 Australians are ready to compete in the NCAA Division 1 Tournament across the men's and women's brackets with competition tipping off this Friday, March 16.

AUSTRALIA HEAD TO GERMANY FOR 2018 ALBERT SCHWEITZER TOURNAMENT

Basketball Australia has named their team to compete in the 2018 Albert Schweitzer Tournament which will be held in Mannheim, Germany from March 31- April 7.

CHAMBERS EXALTS WNBL CONNECTION IN OPALS COMMONWEALTH GAMES TEAM

Assistant coach of the Opals, Cheryl Chambers believes Australia have an exciting roster for the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games and as head coach of the Sydney Uni Flames, is proud that every member has either played or currently plays in the WNBL.

FIXTURE RELEASED FOR FIBA UNDER-17 WORLD CUP

The Australian Sapphires can now begin their preparations for the FIBA Under-17 World Cup with the fixture released for the tournament which runs from July 21-29 in Belarus.

BOOMERS AND OPALS TEAM NAMED FOR GOLD COAST 2018 COMMONWEALTH GAMES

Commonwealth Games Australia has today announced both the Men’s (Boomers) and Women’s (Opals) Australian Basketball Teams for next month’s Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games.

BASKETBALL AUSTRALIA INTRODUCES COURTSIDING POLICY

In consultation with its Constituent Association Members, Basketball Australia has introduced a new Courtsiding Policy as part of its National Integrity Framework.

LOGO UNVEILED FOR 2018 UNDER-18 AND KEVIN COOMBS CUP CHAMPIONSHIPS

The official logo for the 2018 Under-18 Championships and Kevin Coombs Cup has been revealed with the tournament to be hosted in Geelong, Victoria, from April 21-28.