Monthly Archives: April 2019

SQUADS NAMED FOR U-16 NATIONAL CAMPS

The list of 44 athletes to participate in the camp held at Basketball Australia's Centre of Excellence from May 3-5, have been named.

CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE ROUND 4 NBL1 RECAP

The Basketball Australia Centre of Excellence Mens and Womens team began Round Four of NBL1 action on Anzac Day with a home doubleheader against the Geelong Supercats.

AUSTRALIAN BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME- LORRAINE LANDON

One of the preeminent figures behind the scenes of Australian basketball for the past 50 years, Lorraine Landon has left an indelible mark on the sport at all levels.

AUSTRALIAN BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME- ALLISON TRANQUILLI (nee Cook)

A star domestically and on the international stage, Allison Tranquilli was a pioneer for the women’s game during a burgeoning time for the sport.

TEAMS FOR 3X3 FIBA WORLD CUP QUALIFYING TOURNAMENT ANNOUNCED

The Men’s and Women’s 3x3 teams have been announced in preparation for the FIBA World Cup qualifying tournament to be held in Puerto Rico from May 4-5, while the squads for the Asia Cup have also been released.

EMERGING ROLLERS TEAM ANNOUNCED FOR FAZZA CHAMPIONSHIPS IN DUBAI

The Australian Emerging Rollers have selected their team that will compete at the 2019 Fazza International Tournament taking place in Dubai, UAE from 24-30 April.

AUSTRALIAN BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME- BRADLEY DALTON

Exemplifying the Australian trademarks of passion, determination and performing your role within a team, Brad Dalton came from a multi-sport background to carve out a successful basketball career.

2019 UNDER-18 CHAMPS AND KEVIN COOMBS CUP RECAP- DAY 8

Final results and standings from Day 8 of the 2019 Australian Under-18 Championships and Kevin Coombs Cup being held in Townsville, Queensland.

AUSTRALIAN BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME- BILL MILDENHALL

One of Australia’s longest serving and most decorated referees, Bill Mildenhall has dedicated over 40 years to officiating the game of basketball.

2019 UNDER-18 CHAMPS AND KEVIN COOMBS CUP RECAP- DAY 7

Results and top performers from Day 7 of the 2019 Australian Under-18 Championships and Kevin Coombs Cup being held in Townsville, Queensland.

2019 UNDER-18 CHAMPS AND KEVIN COOMBS CUP RECAP- DAY 6

Results and top performers from Day 6 of the 2019 Australian Under-18 Championships and Kevin Coombs Cup being held in Townsville, Queensland.

2019 UNDER-18 CHAMPS AND KEVIN COOMBS CUP RECAP- DAY 5

Results and top performers from Day 5 of the 2019 Australian Under-18 Championships and Kevin Coombs Cup being held in Townsville, Queensland.

2019 UNDER-18 CHAMPS RECAP- DAY 4

Results and top performers from Day 4 of the 2019 Australian Under-18 Championships being held in Townsville, Queensland.

GREGG POPOVICH ENTHUSED BY POPULARITY OF BOOMERSUSA GAMES IN MELBOURNE

USA Basketball Men’s National Team head coach Gregg Popovich has expressed his excitement at the size of the crowd that will await his USA team when they play the Australian Boomers in Melbourne on Thursday 22 August (7:30pm) and Saturday 24 August (2:00pm).

2019 UNDER-18 CHAMPS RECAP- DAY 3

Results and top performers from Day 3 of the 2019 Australian Under-18 Championships being held in Townsville, Queensland.

COACHES AND REFEREES WORKING TOGETHER AT U18 CHAMPS

At the Australian Under-18 Championships, some of the countries’ top coaches have come together with referees to help further the understanding between the two fraternities.

BOOMERS ADD TO COACHING STAFF FOR 2019 FIBA WORLD CUP AND 2020 TOKYO OLYMPICS

The Australian Boomers have bolstered their coaching staff with the appointment of assistant coach David Patrick, an Australian who has spent several years in the US Collegiate system with the University of California (UC) Riverside.

AUSTRALIAN BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME- RAY HUNT

A member of the NBL’s referee panel during the league’s inaugural year, Ray Hunt went on to claim the record for most NBL games officiated across an incredible 33-year career.