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Australia Women drawn with Egypt, Italy and the USA at U19 World Cup

FIBA held the draw to determine preliminary round groups for the 2021 FIBA Under 19 Basketball World Cup for Women, with Australia drawn into Group A, alongside Egypt, Italy and the USA.

Australia Men drawn with Mali, Turkey and the USA at U19 World Cup

FIBA held the draw to determine preliminary round groups for the 2021 FIBA Under 19 Basketball World Cup for Men, with Australia drawn into Group D, alongside Mali, Turkey and the USA.

Vale George Dancis

Basketball Australia is saddened to have learned of the passing of former Australian Men’s National team representative and Hall of Famer, George Dancis.

BASKETBALL AUSTRALIA AND JAPAN BASKETBALL EXTEND PARTNERSHIP

Basketball Australia (BA) has agreed to extend its partnership agreement with Japan Basketball Association (JBA).

SA Metro Women and WA Metro Men Crowned Australian U18 Champions

SA Metro Women and WA Metro Men have been crowned 2021 Australian Under-18 Champions following wins in their respective Gold Medal matches played at Eagle Stadium in Werribee on Saturday.

Basketball Australia congratulates Shyla Heal

Basketball Australia (BA) would like to congratulate Australian basketballer Shyla Heal on being drafted to the Chicago Sky in the 2021 WNBA Draft.

Tom Maher Headlines FIBA Hall of Fame Class of 2021

One of Australia’s most revered and successful coaches of all-time, Tom Maher was announced amongst 12 basketball icons selected for the FIBA Hall of Fame Class of 2021.

Four Positions Vacant – Director of the Board

Basketball Australia Director of the Board Nominations

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.

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.

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.

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.

Vale Maureen Elphinston

Basketball Australia is saddened to have learned of the passing of former Australian Women’s National team representative, Maureen Elphinston (nee Reilly).

Gliders squad named ahead of Tokyo Paralympics

Basketball Australia has today announced the 2021 Australian senior women’s Wheelchair Basketball squad.

Rollers ramp up preparation for Tokyo 2021

The Australian senior men’s Wheelchair Basketball team, the Rollers, will ramp up their preparation for the 2021 Tokyo Paralympic Games when they assemble in Canberra for a weeklong camp.

AIS Women's Basketball Team 1981

2020 Opals Squad head into Camp this January

The current 2020 Australian Women’s Senior National squad will participate in a week-long training camp on the Gold Coast in early January 2021.