Monthly Archives: March 2020

SYDNEY TO HOST FIBA WOMEN’S BASKETBALL WORLD CUP 2022

The World’s largest International women’s basketball competition is coming to Sydney Olympic Park.

SYDNEY KINGS OWNERS TSE, PURCHASE BRYDENS SYDNEY UNI FLAMES WNBL FRANCHISE

Basketball Australia and The Sydney Kings are proud to announce that the Club’s ownership group, Total Sport and Entertainment (TSE), have acquired full ownership of the WNBL’s sole New South Wales franchise, the Brydens Sydney Uni Flames.

OLYMPIC UPDATE - MESSAGE FROM OUR CEO

We are experiencing unprecedented times globally and in our sport of Basketball we have been working with all areas of the sport across Australia to ensure we are making decisions that protect the health and safety of the community, our participants and athletes. 

MEDIA STATEMENT REGARDING WNBL FREE AGENCY PERIOD

The Chemist Warehouse WNBL and the Australian Basketball Players Association have agreed to postpone the commencement of the Free Agency period due to the uncertainties of COVID-19.

Team and Small Group Training – COVID-19 Update

Basketball Australia statement regarding team and small group training in the wake of COVID-19.

Walking Basketball – COVID-19 Program Update

Basketball Australia statement regarding the Walking Basketball Program in the wake of COVID-19.

3X3 Community Hustle – COVID-19 Program Update

Basketball Australia statement regarding the 3X3 Community Hustle in the wake of COVID-19.

Aussie Hoops – COVID-19 Program Update

Basketball Australia statement regarding the Aussie Hoops Program in the wake of COVID-19.

Wheelchair Basketball Leagues – COVID-19 Update

Basketball Australia statement regarding the Wheelchair Basketball Leagues in the wake of COVID-19.

BASKETBALL AUSTRALIA STATEMENT REGARDING AUSTRALIAN JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS

Basketball Australia statement regarding the Australian Junior Championships scheduled for April.

BASKETBALL AUSTRALIA STATEMENT REGARDING CORONAVIRUS

BA STATEMENT REGARDING CORONAVIRUS PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES

COACHING LEGEND HEADLINES BASKETBALL AUSTRALIA COACHES' CONFERENCE

Australian coaching icon Brian Goorjian headlines an impressive list of presenters for the 5th annual Basketball Australia Coaches' Conference to be held at the BA Centre of Excellence in Canberra on May 4 and 5, 2020.

FIBA 3x3 Olympic Qualification Tournament (OQT) 2020 has been postponed due to the consequences of the Covid-19 virus outbreak.

The OQT that was initially scheduled to be held on 18-22 March 2020 in Bangalore, India has been postponed and FIBA is now working in close collaboration with the International Olympic Committee on the best possible solution, considering that this tournament needs to take place before the FIBA 3x3 Universality Olympic Qualification Tournament scheduled to be played in Budapest, Hungary, from April 24 to 26, 2020.

UC CAPITALS DEFEAT JAYCO SOUTHSIDE FLYERS 71-68 IN GAME 2 TO WIN 2020 WNBL GRAND FINAL SERIES

The University of Canberra Capitals claimed their ninth Chemist Warehouse WNBL title at AIS Arena tonight in front of a home crowd of 4,600.

AUSTRALIAN OPALS ANNOUNCE 2020 OLYMPIC SQUAD

Liz Cambage, Bec Allen, Leilani Mitchell and Jenna O’Hea headline a star-studded Chemist Warehouse Australian Opals squad of 19 players announced today ahead of their first camp of 2020 on the Gold Coast from 29th March – 5th April.