Monthly Archives: November 2018

BOOMERS QUALIFY FOR 2019 FIBA WORLD CUP WITH 29-POINT VICTORY OVER IRAN

After more than a year of qualifiers, the Australian Boomers have officially booked their place at the 2019 FIBA World Cup with a 29-point victory over Iran.

DANIEL JOHNSON’S RISE FROM WILLETTON TO THE BOOMERS

Boasting a long line of alumni, the Australian School Championships has seen many current day stars compete such as Ben Simmons, Lauren Jackson, Patty Mills and new Australian Boomer, Daniel Johnson.

BEROCCA & BASKETBALL AUSTRALIA ENTER ENERGETIC PARTNERSHIP

An energising new partnership between Berocca and Basketball Australia will see Berocca become a Major Partner of the Australian Boomers.

NATE JAWAI BROUGHT INTO AUSTRALIAN BOOMERS TEAM FOR FIFTH WINDOW OF FIBA WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS

One change has been made to the Australian Boomers team for the fifth window of FIBA World Cup qualifiers with Nate Jawai (Cairns Taipans) brought in to replace Angus Brandt (Perth Wildcats).

BASKETBALL AUSTRALIA TO MOVE INTO NEW ERA WITH OFFICIAL HEADWEAR SUPPLIER

Basketball Australia has announced an exciting partnership with New Era as they become the official headwear supplier for every national team.

FRANK PONTA CUP REINSTATED FOR 2018

The Frank Ponta Cup has been reinstated for 2018, a tournament that will see 41 athletes and nine coaches converge on the AIS and Centre of Excellence from November 29-December 2.

FOUR ATHLETES TO GRADUATE FROM COE WOMEN’S PROGRAM

With 2018 winding to a close, Basketball Australia's Centre of Excellence women’s program is proud to announce four graduating athletes.

#BOOMERSUSA MURAL UNVEILING

In August 2019, the Australian Boomers will duel with USA Basketball across two games at Marvel Stadium. To be held in the fortnight prior to the 2019 FIBA World Cup in China, these games will see the return of the American team to Australian shores for the first time since they won gold at the 2001 Goodwill Games (Brisbane).

TEAM MELBOURNE SET TO COMPETE IN 3X3 JAPANESE INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT

'Team Melbourne' is set to represent Australia on the international 3x3 stage this weekend when they head to Miyazaki for the Japanese Invitational Tournament.

CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE WELCOMES FOUR NEW SCHOLARSHIP HOLDERS FOR 2019

Four exciting new additions to Basketball Australia's Centre of Excellence (CoE) have been announced by the women's program for 2019.

SHOT TRACKER- CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE'S LATEST INNOVATION

The latest innovation in technology at Basketball Australia's Centre of Excellence is Shot Tracker, enabling players to analyse their form on court better than ever before.

MOLLER TAKES NEXT STEP WITH AUSTRALIAN BOOMERS CALL-UP

At just 24 years of age, Craig Moller has clocked up quite the resume.

FIVE ATHLETES FROM COE WOMEN'S PROGRAM ANNOUNCE COMMITMENTS TO DIV 1 NCAA COLLEGES

Five athletes from the Women’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) program have made verbal commitments to Division 1 NCAA colleges and will be heading overseas in 2019.

AUSTRALIAN BOOMERS FINALISED FOR FIFTH WINDOW OF FIBA WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS

Following their last outing in September, three players come into the Australian Boomers team for the fifth window of FIBA World Cup qualifiers in David Barlow, Cameron Gliddon and Craig Moller.

BOOMERS V USA BASKETBALL – MORE TICKETS RELEASED

A small number of seats have become available for the Boomers clash against USA Basketball over a two-game series at Marvel Stadium on Thursday 22 August and Saturday 24 August 2019. 

MEDIA ACCREDITATION FOR FIFTH WINDOW OF FIBA WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS NOW OPEN

The accreditation process for the fifth window of the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qualifiers, including the Australian Boomers home games on November 30 (vs. Iran) and December 3 (vs. Qatar) is now open.

AUSTRALIAN BOOMER JOE INGLES TOOK THE SCENIC ROUTE TO NBA STARDOM

Since making his NBA debut in 2014, Australian Boomers guard Joe Ingles has emerged into one of basketball’s most effective sharpshooters.