Monthly Archives: March 2019

U18 CHAMPS AND KEVIN COOMBS CUP PREVIEW- NEW SOUTH WALES

In the lead-up to the Under-18 Championships and Kevin Coombs Cup held in Townsville from April 13-20, we preview the teams from all eight state and territories, continuing with New South Wales.

WORLD UNI GAMES MEN'S AND WOMEN'S COACHES ANNOUNCED

Basketball Australia is pleased to announce the appointment of two experienced coaches ahead of the 2019 World University Games in Italy this July.

AUSSIES HIT NCAA TOURNAMENT SWEET SIXTEEN

As the NCAA tournament progresses into the sweet sixteen, five Australian’s remain in the competition with hopes of national championship glory.

Chemist Warehouse WNBL and ABA secure minimum player payments increase

On the back of a record-breaking Grand Final series that saw attendances peak at nearly 15,000, the Chemist Warehouse WNBL and Australian Basketballers’ Association are pleased to announce the minimum player payment has been increased to $13,000 for the next two seasons.

UNDER-18 CHAMPIONSHIPS PREVIEW- NORTHERN TERRITORY

In the lead-up to the Under-18 Championships and Kevin Coombs Cup held in Townsville from April 13-20, we preview the teams from all eight state and territories, continuing with Northern Territory.

CREEK AND WEAVER PREPARE FOR NBA G-LEAGUE PLAYOFFS

With the NBA G-League playoffs about to tip off, a couple of Aussies are preparing for a tilt at a title in America’s second-tier professional league.

2019 AUSTRALIAN U18 CHAMPIONSHIPS AND KEVIN COOMBS CUP DRAW RELEASED

119 games are set to be played over eight days at this year’s Australian Under-18 Championships and Kevin Coombs Cup following the release of the tournament draw.

DEVILS ARRIVE IN THAILAND FOR AOZ DEVELOPMENT CAMP

Five members of the Australian Under-25 Devils and two coaches will attend a development camp in Thailand, designed to assist female athletes from all nations in the early stages of their careers.

UNDER-18 CHAMPIONSHIPS AND KEVIN COOMBS CUP PREVIEW- VICTORIA

In the lead-up to the Under-18 Championships and Kevin Coombs Cup held in Townsville from April 13-20, we preview the teams from all eight state and territories, continuing with Victoria.

ATHLETES NAMED FOR 3X3 NATIONAL SELECTION CAMP

22 players will attend a 3x3 national camp next week which, together with performances in the 3x3 Pro Hustle series, will help to select a men’s and women’s team for the 3x3 World Cup qualifier in Puerto Rico.

AUSSIES SET TO FEATURE IN 2019 NCAA TOURNAMENTS

With the 2019 NCAA tournaments upon us, check out which Aussies will be representing in the opening round of the men's and women's brackets.

UNDER-18 CHAMPIONSHIPS AND KEVIN COOMBS CUP PREVIEW- TASMANIA

In the lead-up to the Under-18 Championships and Kevin Coombs Cup held in Townsville from April 13-20, we preview the teams from all eight state and territories beginning with Tasmania.

BA CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE PREPARING FOR INAUGURAL NBL1 SEASON

The inaugural season of NBL1 begins on March 29 and Basketball Australia's Centre of Excellence (CoE) will be fielding a men's and women's side in the 18-team competition.

2019 FIBA WORLD CUP DRAW REACTIONS

Following the 2019 FIBA World Cup draw over the weekend, Basketball Australia and the Boomers coaching staff are continuing their preparations for the tournament to be held in China from August 31-September 15.

BOOMERS DRAWN INTO GROUP H FOR 2019 FIBA WORLD CUP

The 2019 FIBA World Cup draw has been held with the Australian Boomers being selected into Group H alongside Lithuania, Canada and Senegal.

EMUS TEAM SELECTED FOR FIBA UNDER-19 WORLD CUP

Following a selection camp at BA’s Centre of Excellence, the Australian Emus team has been selected for the 2019 FIBA Under-19 World Cup which will be held in Heraklion, Greece from June 29-July 7.

JERRIL RECHTER TO LEAD BASKETBALL AUSTRALIA

Basketball Australia today announced the appointment of Jerril Rechter as Chief Executive Officer.

AUSTRALIAN OFFICIALS TO REPRESENT AT IWBF U25 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

The IWBF women’s Under-25 Wheelchair Basketball World Championships, which will feature the Australian Devils, will also see four officials represent Australia.