2022 – IT’S A WRAP!

And just like that, another year has come to an end. 2022 was an incredibly exciting year for Australian basketball, and after a year of many phenomenal achievements, here are some of our favourite moments!

Melbourne boy, Josh Giddey was outstanding for the Oklahoma City Thunder, finishing the year with 5 triple-doubles

Living his dream @joshgiddey 🙏#WeAreBasketball https://t.co/cz7mxbGJKa

— Basketball Australia (@BasketballAus) February 9, 2022

Patty Mills received the NBA Sportsmanship award, which recognises his integrity and respect on (and off) the court

Recognized for his love and respect for the game 👏

Congrats, @Patty_Mills! pic.twitter.com/YzmFq8fyEB

— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) April 22, 2022

The Australian Rollers rolled their way to success, locking in their 11th Asia Oceania Championship title over Iran

The Rollers are @_IWBF AOZ Champions for the 11th time after claiming Gold in Thailand last night!! 🏆🥇

Congratulations, Rollers!! 👏👏👏#WeAreBasketball pic.twitter.com/d7Az4I10Au

— Basketball Australia (@BasketballAus) May 29, 2022

… And the Gliders went undefeated and were crowned Champions of Asia Oceania

GOLDEN GLIDERS 🏆🥇

Congratulations to the Gliders who took out the @_IWBF AOZ Championships in a clean sweep 👏👏#WeAreBasketball pic.twitter.com/sYPXDcBWc7

— Basketball Australia (@BasketballAus) May 28, 2022

All-time Great, Penny Taylor became the third Australian to be inducted into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame, joining Michele Timms and Lauren Jackson

Congratulations on your induction into the @WBHOF Penny Taylor! What a great honour for such an incredible player. So proud. 🇦🇺

📸 @PhoenixMercury pic.twitter.com/RhZfhaMcAY

— Basketball Australia (@BasketballAus) June 12, 2022

Bendigo’s own, Dyson Daniels was drafted at Pick 8 to the New Orleans Pelicans

NEW ORLEANS BOUND!

Congratulations to Dyson Daniels who has been selected with Pick 8 by the New Orleans Pelicans at the NBA Draft! 👏👏

READ: https://t.co/jzzKfUTp3p#NBADraft #WeAreBasketball pic.twitter.com/h0KHzOb8mk

— Basketball Australia (@BasketballAus) June 24, 2022

The U17 Sapphires upset Japan by one thrilling point to secure the Asian Championship in Jordan

CHAMPIONS!! 👏👏

The U17 Sapphires have won the FIBA U16 Asian Championship by ONE POINT!

Aus 🇦🇺 59 def Japan 🇯🇵 58

Congratulations girls!#FIBAU16Asia #WeAreBasketball pic.twitter.com/3en6MaQqBX

— Basketball Australia (@BasketballAus) June 30, 2022

Joining his father, Andrew Gaze became the sixth person to be elevated to Legend status in the Australian Basketball Hall of Fame

We already knew it but Andrew Gaze is officially a Legend✨#WeAreBasketball pic.twitter.com/MnGGeIJYAl

— Basketball Australia (@BasketballAus) July 1, 2022

The Aussies brought home the Gold and Silver at the FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup, with Opal Anneli Maley named in the top 3 players of the tournament

Australia win gold and silver at the @FIBA3x3 Asia Cup!! 👏

Our men’s team took the 🥇defeating New Zealand while our women took home the 🥈 after going down to China in the final.

Jesse Wagstaff named MVP! 😤
Anneli Maley named in the top 3 players of the tournament 👏 pic.twitter.com/8a6D4STELW

— Basketball Australia (@BasketballAus) July 10, 2022

The Boomers fought their way to their 2nd title in a row at the FIBA Asia Cup, after a nail-biting victory over Lebanon

Last night was hectic!! The Boomers make it 2️⃣ @FIBAAsiaCup titles in a row after a thrilling victory over a gallant Lebanon 💛💚

CHAMPS 🏆🏆#WeAreBasketball pic.twitter.com/tx3Ry3HzXg

— Basketball Australia (@BasketballAus) July 24, 2022

4 for 4 – The Aussie’s shined in the 3×3 finals at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham

🥇🥈🥈🥉

Four teams. Four medals! What an amazing night of 3×3 finals at the Commonwealth Games.
💚💛💚💛💚💛#WeAreBasketball pic.twitter.com/9VrjoxrZCe

— Basketball Australia (@BasketballAus) August 2, 2022

The GOAT announced her stunning return to the WNBL after six years in retirement

How good is this!!? Lauren Jackson is returning to the @WNBL for Season 22/23 🙌🐐

🌟 5 x WNBL Champion
🌟 4 x WNBL MVP
🌟 4 x WNBL Grand Final MVP

We love to see it!#WeAreBasketball pic.twitter.com/gE7XAalTzi

— Basketball Australia (@BasketballAus) August 24, 2022

…Not before doning the Green and Gold for the final time at the FIBA Women’s World Cup in Sydney

🇦🇺 HISTORY 🇦🇺

Legend Lauren Jackson scores her first points for Australia after 12 years and becomes the third player in #FIBAWWC history to net 600 points! 👏@FIBAWWC pic.twitter.com/mOOlh6e9vj

— FIBA (@FIBA) September 22, 2022

The Seven Consulting Opals made the entire nation proud, securing the Rose Gold at home, with a victorious win over Canada

🥉🥉ROSE GOLD🥉🥉

Our 6th FIBA Women’s World Cup medal has been secured and we could not be more proud of this team!! 💛💚💛💚

WHAT A MOMENT!! #WeAreBasketball pic.twitter.com/gRT4yoFX4h

— Basketball Australia (@BasketballAus) October 1, 2022

…And sports fans made history, with a record breaking attendance!

Biggest 👏 FIBA Women’s World Cup 👏 EVER! 👏

Thank YOU to our record breaking home crowd for making our 2022 @FIBAWWC the most attended in history 💚💛#WeAreBasketball pic.twitter.com/vr475xPNFP

— Basketball Australia (@BasketballAus) October 7, 2022

A household name in Australian basketball, Robin Maher was inducted into the FIBA Hall of Fame

Legendary Opal, Robyn Maher AM OLY will be inducted into the FIBA Hall of Fame Class of 2022 👏

MORE: https://t.co/ebvn5UOC0W pic.twitter.com/cv2bwWqanS

— Basketball Australia (@BasketballAus) October 10, 2022

The Crocs and Sapphires both won gold at the FIBA U15 Oceania Championships

The Crocs 🐊 make it double gold for Australia at the FIBA U15 Oceania Championships defeating NZ 85-74.

Congratulations to our All-Star players.

Sapphires: Hall, Lehmann and Taylor

Crocs: Daniels and Walker

🥇🥇#fibau15oceania pic.twitter.com/i3W1Qy6l2M

— Basketball Australia (@BasketballAus) November 26, 2022

What a year it has been! Thanks to all those who made it one of our most exciting years yet – See you in 2023!