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Emus fall to USA, play Russia to stay alive

The Australian Emus U19 Men’s basketball team has a date with Russia tonight to keep their 2013 U19 World Championship alive, after they went down to the USA over night in their Classification match-up, succumbing 94-51.

Emus fall to China, now face USA in quarter finals

After a dominant start, the Australian Emus U19 Men’s basketball team have succumbed to a fast-finishing China in their Classification Round match at the 2013 U19 World Championship, going down 88-79 overnight, setting up a quarter final showdown with the USA tomorrow morning.

Emus bounce back to thrash Brazil

The Australian Emus U19 Men’s basketball team has booked a Classification Round match-up with China after stunning Brazil with an emphatic 28 point win at the 2013 U19 World Championship overnight, clinching victory 73-45.

Emus succumb to giants of Serbia

The Australian U19s men’s basketball team, the Emus, have suffered their first defeat at the 2013 U19 FIBA World Championship in Prague, Czech Republic, going down to the might of Serbia overnight 78-57.

2013 FIBA Under 19 World Championship – Tip-Off Tonight

The Australian Emus begin their quest for the 2013 FIBA Under 19 World Championship tonight as they face Senegal on the opening day of the tournament in the Czech Republic.

Emus head to Czech Republic in winning form

The Australian Emus are on their way to Prague in winning form after closing out their Spanish preparations with a 88-82 win over Russia last night in Caceres ahead of the 2013 FIBA Under 19 World Championship in the Czech Republic.

Exciting Emus team named for FIBA U19 World C'ship

The Australian Emus Under 19 Men’s team has been named ahead of the 2013 FIBA Under 19 World Championship in the Czech Republic, tipping off next week.

Statement regarding Mirko Djeric

As reported, Australian basketballer Mirko Djeric was Friday night (14 June 2013) involved in an incident at a party in Sydney’s western suburbs.

Emus narrowly defeated in three game series against Lithuania

Despite a victory in their first match, the Australian Emus have gone down two games to one to Lithuania in the best of three series in Europe. The Emus struck early with their initial win and were just pipped on the buzzer in their two remaining games of the second phase of their tour.

Emus win best of three in phase one of European Tour

The Australian Emus have tipped off their tour of Europe, finishing on top in two of their three matches against the Czech Republic.

Application process open for FIBA U19 World Championships

The application process for media accreditation to the 2013 FIBA U19 World Championships (Men and Women) is now underway.

Emus set for six-game Europe tour

The Australian Emus Under 19 Men’s team head to Europe, embarking on the final phase of preparations today ahead of the 2013 FIBA Under 19 World Championship in the Czech Republic.

Final Camp For Emus Before World Championships

The Australian Emus Men’s Under 19 squad will assemble at the Centre of Excellence in Canberra from 12-15 May for their final camp before the World Championships in June.

Emus Four Nations Tour Final Report

The Australian U19’s Men’s Team wrapped up the third and final game of Phase 3 of their tour of China, defeating Lithuania 77-73. Claiming two of their final three games, the Emus finished third in the tournament behind first-placed China – who defeated the USA by one point in the final.

Emus tour of China update

The Australian Emu's Men's Under 19 national team continued their tour of China in the build-up to the 2013 FIBA Under 19 World Championships.

Emus head to China for Four Nations clash

The Under 19 Australian Men’s national team - the Emus - leave for a four nation event in China today where they will take on the Chinese National team, Lithuanian youth team and a U.S.A selected team as part of preparations for the 2013 FIBA U19’s World Championship in July.

U19's Men's Team To Tour China Announced As Emus Prepare For World Champs In June

Basketball Australia today announced the Under 19 Men’s National Team to play in a four nation event in China next month as preparations for the 2013 FIBA U19’s World Championship in July gather momentum.

Draw set for 2013 FIBA U19 World Championships

The next generation of Australian basketball stars have found out who they will face for the right to be called the best in the world, following the draws for the 2013 FIBA Under 19 Men’s and Women’s World Championships.