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The Australian Gliders are officially heading to the World Championships.
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Experienced leaders join Community Coach Mentoring Program for 2026 cohort two
Following the success of the opening intake earlier this year, the second cohort will support 56 coaches from across the country, including 27 female coaches and 29 male coaches, as they undertake an eight-week mentoring journey.
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“Don’t blink when things get tricky”: Chance eyes NBA Finals breakthrough
The long-standing San Antonio and Australian connection runs deep with representation in the 2026 NBA Finals.
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National Champs returns to Bendigo for U16’s summit
Australia's top emerging basketball talent will take to the court in Bendigo from 4-12 July as the Under 16 National Championships return.
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Coaching shift for Centre of Excellence men’s program
Robbie McKinlay will depart as Head Coach of the Centre of Excellence men after a combined eight years across CoE and NBA Global programs
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CoE set for penultimate round of NBL1 East home and away season
The Centre of Excellence (CoE) will be out to make a statement as the end of the home and away season draws near.
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Recognition for a lifetime of Impact
Five Australians whose dedication helped shape basketball across generations have been honoured in the 2026 King's Birthday Honours.
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OPALS
Opals confirm line-up for two-game Melbourne series
The Seven Consulting Opals have named a squad with two homegrown debutants, returning veterans and WNBA-experienced players for a two-game series against China.
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Coaching
Coaches come together for 2026 National Coaches Conference
More than 270 coaches from across Australia gathered in Canberra for two days of learning and insights from leading coaches, practitioners and high-performance experts from across the game.
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Gliders duo bring international experience into qualification push
The road to Madrid has included stops in Texas and Alabama for Laura Davoli and Isabel Martin.
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CoE
Bragging rights up for grabs in cross-town duel
Round Nine of the NBL1 East rolls on with the Centre of Excellence (CoE) set to battle it out against Canberra.
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Munro-Cook: "We belong on the World Stage"
The Gliders are putting the finishing touches on their preparations for the 2026 IWBF Women's Repechage.
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Revamped AUS Basketball Foundation to power game to new levels
The launch of a revitalised AUS Basketball Foundation provides a mechanism for everyone to directly contribute to outcomes.
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Full force Rollers confirmed for World challenge
Rollers vs World is live with the action streamed LIVE and free from 5 - 9 June
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GANGURRUS
Gangurrus win silver at World Cup
The Gangurrus are in Warsaw, Poland for the FIBA 3x3 World Cup.
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Hometown heroes and Boomers’ debutants selected for Perth
Final 12 announced for the upcoming FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers at RAC Arena in Perth.
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CoE brings the heat with Heritage Round
The Centre of Excellence teams have a bold look for Newcastle, Sydney as the teams shape their destiny in the NBL1 East
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ROLLERS
Wheelchair powers converge for Rollers vs World at AIS
Four powerhouse wheelchair programs are headed to Canberra.
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Centre of Excellence wind back the clock for NBL1 East Heritage Round
It’s rewind time at the CoE, bringing back the 2006 jerseys for this weekend's NBL1 East Heritage Round.
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Coaching
Pro insights on offer with Coaches Conference roster
The 10th National Coaches Conference presented by Basketball Australia is inbound at the AIS from 1 – 2 June.
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Opals confirm line-up for two-game Melbourne series
The Seven Consulting Opals have named a squad with two homegrown debutants, returning veterans and WNBA-experienced players for a two-game series against China.
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“I hope there'll be enough seats” - Fagan ready for special hometown Opals debut
From the Centre of Excellence to the international stage, Sitaya Fagan’s whirlwind 12 months continues as she is set to debut for the Seven Consulting Opals in Melbourne against China.
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Seven Consulting Opals to host China in Melbourne
Basketball Australia is proud to announce that the Seven Consulting Opals will take on China in a two-game international series at John Cain Arena this July.
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Opals schedule confirmed for FIBA Women’s World Cup 2026
Australia’s Berlin campaign set, with Belgium clash headlining Group C
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Opals draw locked in for FIBA Women’s World Cup 2026
Australia set for strong Group C test in Berlin as World Cup pathway takes shape
Boomers News
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“Don’t blink when things get tricky”: Chance eyes NBA Finals breakthrough
The long-standing San Antonio and Australian connection runs deep with representation in the 2026 NBA Finals.
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Hometown heroes and Boomers’ debutants selected for Perth
Final 12 announced for the upcoming FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers at RAC Arena in Perth.
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Elite Coaches Clinic announced for WA
Unique opportunity to observe the Australian Boomers in action during a live training session.
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Bryce Cotton to make debut for Australian Boomers
Cotton will make his long-anticipated appearance in the green and gold for the Boomers at the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers in Perth.
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Furphy continues Australian representation with UConn in the finale of NCAA MBB
Once again, an Australian will feature in the NCAA MBB Championship Game with Tasmanian Jacob Furphy in the finale
National Championship News
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Moreton Bay confirmed through 2028
Moreton Bay will continue to host the Foot Locker Under-18 and National Junior Wheelchair Championships through to 2028
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Medal Match Officials Confirmed For Championship Sunday
Congrats to all!
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Tournament leaders setting the benchmark at the U18 & National Junior Wheelchair Championships
Recap the top three performers from each division of the Foot Locker U18 & National Junior Wheelchair Championships.
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Ford Awards recongnise basketball's best on and off the court
Celebrating the people who define the game at the 2026 Foot Locker Under-18 and National Junior Wheelchair Championships, through leadership, character and impact beyond the scoreboard.
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It takes a village
Basketball Australia acknowledges the Technical Officials at the 2026 Foot Locker Under-18 and Junior Wheelchair National Championships.
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Top U17 talent out to prove themselves with World Cup selection looming
The Foot Locker U18 National Championships may serve as the last chance for athletes to prove their credentials ahead of the 2026 FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup
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Medals, Moments, and a Big Finish in Moreton Bay
Victoria Metro women, Victoria Metro men & The Black Ducks from WA took our their respective divisions at the 2026 Under-18 and National Junior Wheelchair Championships.
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Moreton Bay is set for Foot Locker U18 National Championship action
The nation’s top U18 and Junior Wheelchair talent descends on Queensland for an action-packed week.
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Players to watch at the Foot Locker U18 National Championships
The Foot Locker U18 and Junior Wheelchair National Championships are fast approaching as the tournament is set to tip off on April 12 in Moreton Bay, Queensland.
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Under-18 & Junior Wheelchair National Champs head to QLD
Australia’s leading junior and wheelchair basketball pathways come together next month in Moreton Bay.
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Officials’ Manager positions for Foot Locker Club & Schools Championships
An Expression of Interest (EOI) is open for roles available for Tournament Commissioners & Officials Managers at the upcoming Foot Locker U14 Club & Schools Championships.
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FIBA clarify call in U20 National Championships
At the recent Foot Locker U20 National Championships the officials were tested on their ball knowledge (FIBA rules in particular) when a tipped shot from long range took a deflection off an unsuspecting defender into the ring.
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Inaugural 3x3 Champs wraps up in Ballarat
Australia’s first standalone 3x3 Championships have wrapped up in Ballarat, with national titles decided across three divisions and the U23 men earning an international opportunity at the Shibuya Challenger in Tokyo.
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Kim Larkin's Fair Play Legacy
A return to where it began, and a reminder that the game is remembered most for the people it brings together.
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3x3 joins the party at the National Championships in Ballarat
The inaugural tournament marks an important step in the national 3x3 pathway, bringing Australia’s top emerging Under-17 and Under-23 talent together.
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The Battle of Ballarat
The final day of the 2026 Foot Locker Under-20 and Ivor Burge National Championships delivered a thrilling close to week.
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Foot Locker U20 and IB National Championships to showcase the nation’s best
The 2026 Foot Locker Under 20 and Ivor Burge National Championships are fast approaching, set to showcase the nation’s best premier basketball talent.
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A new 3x3 pathway begins
Australia’s first national 3x3 tournament opens clear international pathways for U17 and U23 athletes.
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Top talent inbound for Foot Locker U20 National Championships
Premier talent pathway returns to Ballarat in Victoria with U20, Ivor Burge and new 3x3 Champs tournament.
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Vale Norma Connolly OAM
Basketball Australia is saddened to learn of the passing of Norma Connolly OAM .
Partner News
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Revamped AUS Basketball Foundation to power game to new levels
The launch of a revitalised AUS Basketball Foundation provides a mechanism for everyone to directly contribute to outcomes.
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Moreton Bay confirmed through 2028
Moreton Bay will continue to host the Foot Locker Under-18 and National Junior Wheelchair Championships through to 2028
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Ford Awards recongnise basketball's best on and off the court
Celebrating the people who define the game at the 2026 Foot Locker Under-18 and National Junior Wheelchair Championships, through leadership, character and impact beyond the scoreboard.
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Basketball Australia announces Dritimes as partner of AUS National Teams
Aussie supplier Dritimes sign on as partner for Boomers, Opals
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Three More Years on the Coast! ASC Secures Long-Term Future
A renewed partnership keeps Australia’s biggest school basketball event growing on the Coast.
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Foot Locker Delivers the 'Ultimate Assist’ to participants at the 2026 Australian School Championships
Foot Locker is providing more than $50,000 worth of gift cards over the tournament, ensuring every player and official receives one, along with additional rewards for the Gold Medal-winning male and female teams.
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Bendigo secures Foot Locker Under-16 National Championships for two more years
With more than 3,000 visitors attending, one of Australia’s key high-performance pathway tournaments will continue to make Red Energy Arena its home.
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Sports tape specialists Strapit join Basketball Australia family
Australian owned and operated company Strapit Medical & Sports Supplies have signed a two-year partnership.
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STEP ONE sign as Supporting Partner of Ford Aussie Hoops
Step One has joined Ford Aussie Hoops as a Supporting Partner, backing grassroots basketball and aligning with Basketball Australia’s vision to grow participation and inspire the next generation.
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Ford Dealer Network extends Major Partnership with Basketball Australia
Ford Dealer Network has strengthened its support for Australian basketball, with Basketball Australia announcing the extension of their major partnership at a Gold Coast event today.
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She Hoops extends partnership with Kulbardi and the Bibbulmun Fund
The Indigenous Leadership Program has become a cornerstone of the She Hoops mission to deliver inclusive and culturally safe development experiences.
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Balanced Boomers for University of Colorado
A squad of 14 has been announced for the upcoming clash at the Gold Coast Sports & Leisure Centre with Adam Caporn returning to Australia for his first campaign on the sidelines as Head Coach.
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Boomers to host CU Buffaloes on Gold Coast
Catch NBA, NBL & NCAA stars on the same court as a curtain raiser before the Boomers head to the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup.
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New look Boomers, Opals unveil alternate look for the Trans-Tasman series
New designs offer a connection of the past to the present with the iconic Boomers & Opals team-names featured with a side panel tapestry.
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Jade Melbourne Delivers $1,000 Spalding Prize to Morwell Basketball Association
Special delivery of brand-new Spalding basketballs to support grassroots basketball in the Latrobe Valley.
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Boomers take the battle to Gippsland
Australia will play two games at the Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium with the Boomers facing Indonesia and Thailand on 20 - 23 February 2025.
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Capturing the Spirit of Oceania
The countdown continues to the FIBA U15 Oceania Cup 2024, with FIBA and Basketball Australia unveiling the official event logo and websites.
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Just Pass on Vaping
Basketball Australia has teamed up with the Australian Government to raise awareness about the harms of vaping and nicotine addiction.
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Stars and young guns shine in short film 'All Dreams Start Somewhere'
Basketball Australia and Ford Dealers today launched ‘All Dreams Start Somewhere’ a documentary film that will inspire the next generation of basketballers.
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Boomers continue partnership with Signet
Signet have extended their partnership - celebrated with behind the scenes stories on the Boomers program
