Monthly Archives: August 2018

BALLARAT SELECTED TO HOST JOINT 2019 UNDER-14 CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS

The 2019 Australian Under-14 Club Championships will return to being hosted together next year with Basketball Ballarat to host the Boys and Girls competitions concurrently between September 30-October 5.

AUS INDIGENOUS ALL STARS EAGER TO CONTINUE TRANS-TASMAN DOMINANCE

Australian Indigenous Basketball (AIB) has announced a roster of 12-players who will represent the 2018 Apunipima Australian Indigenous Men’s National Team (All Stars) in the 5th Annual Trans-Tasman Basketball Series.

AUSTRALIAN BASKETBALL STARS JOIN USA LEGEND ALLAN HOUSTON AT BOOMERS V USA BASKETBALL TICKET LAUNCH

USA Basketball gold medallist Allan Houston was joined by Australia’s own NBA legend Luc Longley and Boomers up & coming star Mitch Creek at Etihad Stadium, Melbourne, today for the official ticket launch of the 2019 Australian Boomers v USA Basketball series.

ROLLERS EARN BRONZE AT 2018 IWBF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

The Australian Rollers have put together an exceptional second half to defeat Iran 68-57 and earn the bronze medal at the 2018 IWBF World Championships.

GLIDERS COMPLETE 2018 WORLD CHAMPS ON A HIGH WITH VICTORY OVER BRAZIL

Bringing their 2018 IWBF World Championships to a close, the Australian Gliders have defeated Brazil 55-53 to finish the tournament in ninth place.

ROLLERS SET TO BATTLE FOR 2018 WORLD CHAMPS BRONZE AFTER LOSS TO USA

The Australian Rollers' quest for three straight World Championships gold medals has come to an end with a 59-84 loss to the USA in the Semi-Finals.

AUSTRALIAN UNDER-16 CHAMPS HEADING TO DARWIN FOR FIRST TIME EVER IN 2019

The Australian Under-16 Junior Championships will be heading to the top end in 2019 with Darwin Basketball Association set to host the tournament from July 6-13.

Basketball Australia Position on SEABL

The Board of Basketball Australia (BA) held a scheduled meeting on 11-12 August to discuss a range of strategic matters.

GLIDERS BOUNCE BACK WITH WIN OVER ALGERIA AT IWBF WORLD CHAMPS

The Australian Gliders have quickly put the disappointment of their last loss behind them, easily taking care of Algeria 90-25 in the classification games of the 2018 IWBF World Championships.

ROLLERS DEFEAT POLAND TO ADVANCE TO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS SEMI-FINAL

A strong second half from the Rollers have seen them advance to the 2018 Wheelchair Basketball World Championship Semi-Final, progressing past Poland 83-70

GLIDERS 2018 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP HOPES COME TO AN END WITH LOSS TO SPAIN

The Australian Gliders have fallen short of Spain, 43-48, in their final game of the 2018 IWBF World Championship group stage to end their hopes of reaching the finals.

CHEMIST WAREHOUSE AUSTRALIAN OPALS ANNOUNCED FOR 2018 FIBA WORLD CUP

Basketball Australia has named the Chemist Warehouse Australian Opals for the 2018 FIBA Women’s World Cup with one player set to make their international debut and a couple of big names returning to the line-up.

ROLLERS DEFEAT BRAZIL TO ADVANCE TO WORLD CHAMPS QUARTER-FINALS

The Australian Rollers have succeeded against Brazil, 73-54, in the all-important crossover game to advance to the Quarter-Finals of the 2018 IWBF World Championships.

BOOMERS NAME TEAM FOR CLASH WITH QATAR TO TIP-OFF ROUND 2 OF FIBA WC QUALIFIERS

The Australian Boomers are set to begin the second round of FIBA World Cup qualifiers following the announcement of their team to compete against Qatar on September 13.

FIVE AUSSIES TO FEATURE IN THE 2018 WNBA PLAYOFFS

Five Australians, representing three teams, are headed to the 2018 WNBA Playoffs which are set to tip off on Wednesday Australian time.

GREAT BRITAIN PROVE TOO STRONG FOR AUSTRALIAN GLIDERS

An impressive shooting performance from Great Britain has seen them hand the Gliders their third loss in a row at the 2018 Wheelchair Basketball World Championship coming away with a 25 point victory, 63-38.

ROLLERS DROP FINAL GAME OF 2018 IWBF WORLD CHAMPS GROUP STAGE

The Australian Rollers have fallen in their final game of the 2018 IWBF World Championships group stage, losing to the Netherlands 53-58 ahead of the crossover game tomorrow night.

GLIDERS GO DOWN TO CANADA IN AN OVERTIME THRILLER

The Australian Gliders were unable to hold off a hot-shooting Canadian side, going down 84-72 in an overtime thriller.