Monthly Archives: February 2021

Young Boomers send exciting glimpse into future

A youthful yet highly talented Australian Boomers claimed victory over the New Zealand Tall Blacks in a 2021 FIBA Asia Cup qualifier.

Coach Caporn previews Boomers Asia Cup Qualifier

Saturday night in Cairns provides a glimpse into the future for the Australian Boomers with an eye on the Paris Olympics, but by no means does that mean winning isn’t the goal against the New Zealand Tall Blacks.

MEET THE 2020 AUSSIE HOOPER OF THE YEAR, HARLON

The Basketball Australia (BA) Aussie Hoops program is a gateway for young ballers to learn and develop their fundamental basketball skills, get active and above all, have fun in a safe and inclusive environment.

Kenyon ready to make his mark for Boomers in Asia

The Australian men's basketball team will have a youthful feel about them during Saturday's FIBA Asia Cup qualifier but Matt Kenyon says the talented group are ready for this unique opportunity.

Smith and Armstrong named in Boomers team for FIBA Asia Cup qualifier

Two North-West Coast teenagers who grew up playing with and against each another will now realise one of their major ambitions together next week.

AUSTRALIAN TEAM NAMED FOR ASIA CUP QUALIFIER

Defending FIBA Asia Cup champions, Australia will be represented by some of the country’s most exciting young talent when they face the New Zealand Tall Blacks in a 2021 Asia Cup Group C qualifier in Cairns on February 20.

CAIRNS TO HOST 2021 FIBA ASIA CUP QUALIFIERS

Cairns Pop-Up Arena will host an all-important 2021 FIBA Asia Cup qualifier featuring the New Zealand Tall Blacks and Australian Boomers on Saturday 20 February.

Australian U19 Squads named for 2021 FIBA World Cup Camp

Preparations commence for the 2021 FIBA U19 Basketball World Cups with a preliminary camp to be held at the Centre of Excellence from February 27 – March 2.

NBA JOINS PATTY MILLS’ INDIGENOUS BASKETBALL AUSTRALIA PROGRAM

NBA International Coaches to Conduct A Jr. NBA Camp from April 11-13

AUSTRALIAN MEN’S BASKETBALL OLYMPIC SQUAD REVEALED

Coaching Appointments confirmed for Tokyo Olympic Squad.

Boomers and Opals Tokyo 2020 Olympics Draw revealed

FIBA (International Basketball Federation) conducted the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games men’s and women’s basketball tournament draws on Tuesday evening (AEDT) in Mies, Switzerland.

Tokyo Olympic Basketball Draw set for February 2

On January 29, 2021 FIBA announced that the Draw Ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Basketball Tournaments, for both women and men, will take place on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at the Patrick Baumann House of Basketball in Mies, Switzerland.

FIBA WOMEN’S BASKETBALL WORLD CUP 2022 APPOINT KIRBY AND LOCKETT

Taryn Kirby and Dustin Lockett have been announced as the first executive team appointments to the 2022 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Local Organising Committee.