Monthly Archives: October 2020

THE ROAD TO FIBA WORLD CUP REPRESENTATION FOR AUSTRALIAN REFEREES

In part two of our look at the pathway to FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2022 selection for Australia’s technical officials, we examine what it takes to referee at the highest level of international competition.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS AND SELECTION PANEL REVEALED FOR BOOMERS HEAD COACH ROLE

Basketball Australia (BA) has today confirmed the process and the selection panel who will be tasked with appointing a new head coach for the Australian senior men’s national team.

THE ROAD TO FIBA WORLD CUP SELECTION FOR AUSTRALIAN OFFICIALS

The number two ranked Chemist Warehouse Australian Opals are assured entry into the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2022 in Sydney as the host nation.

BASKETBALL AUSTRALIA SIGNALS INTENTION TO JOIN REDRESS SCHEME

Basketball Australia (BA) today signed a letter of intent to join the National Redress Scheme, in a significant commitment to the safety of children and young people who have, are, and will be part of the organisation’s high performance pathway.

BRETT BROWN STEPS DOWN AS BOOMERS COACH FOR TOKYO OLYMPICS

Brett Brown has informed Basketball Australia that he will no longer be able to perform his duties as Australian Boomers head coach for the rescheduled Tokyo Olympics.

QUEENSLAND SET TO HOST 2020 CHEMIST WAREHOUSE WNBL SEASON

Basketball Australia today announced that through an innovative partnership with the Queensland Government, the 2020 Chemist Warehouse WNBL season will be contested entirely in a North Queensland hub later this year.

CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE WELCOMES NEW SCHOLARSHIP RECRUITS

Basketball Australia (BA) is pleased to announce on behalf of the Centre of Excellence (CoE) the most recent athletes selected to join the CoE and NBA Global Academy (NBA GA).

CLUB PRIDE SHINES BRIGHT WITH WILLETTON

Willetton Basketball Association in Western Australia have been involved for many years with the Australian Under-14 Club Championships, an event that the club describes as a challenging yet invaluable elite basketball experience for young players.

HOW BASKETBALL PLAYED A LEADING ROLE IN SYDNEY 2000

As today, October 1, marks the final day of the 20th anniversary celebrations of the Sydney 2000 Olympics, Basketball Australia has spoken with members of the basketball community who contributed to the outstanding delivery of the Games.