Opals select 12 for Türkiye tournament
The Opals confirm their squad for Türkiye, with high-level matchups on deck this March.
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LIVE: The Battle of Ballarat
The 2026 Foot Locker Under-20 and Ivor Burge National Championships are underway Ballarat! Follow along all week for daily results, standout performances and recaps.
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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 generation of leaders
The 2026 Leadership and Confidence Scholarship cohort brings together young women from across Australia and Oceania, reflecting the program’s most diverse intake to date.
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A show of solidarity for AJ Ogilvy ahead of NBL Pride Round
Recognising the role basketball plays in creating safe, welcoming and inclusive spaces beyond the court.
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What a year for Ford Aussie Hoops!
The Ford Aussie Hoops program continued its national growth in 2025, introducing more children than ever to basketball through fun, safe and inclusive entry-level experiences.
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Creating inclusive pathways through Ability Hoops
Ability Hoops introduces children aged 8–12 with intellectual disabilities and/or autism spectrum disorder to basketball, focusing on skill development, confidence and connection in a supportive environment.
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The legacy of Basketball Australia’s National Performance Camp
For more than 30 years, the National Performance Camp has remained a cornerstone of Basketball Australia’s high-performance pathway, connecting generations of athletes through a common national benchmark.
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Lauren Jackson Sports Centre Reopens in Albury
Upgraded regional venue returns to action, celebrating community, legacy and the next generation.
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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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Taking charge and taking over, Aussie stars rising through the ranks in the NCAA
Catch up on the action and the standout Australians taking over the NCAA.
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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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Wombats secure Bronze in Great Britain
The Wombats women’s team has opened its 2026 international campaign, securing bronze at a 3x3 invitational tournament in Great Britain over the weekend.
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Downer Returns to Lead Centre of Excellence Women’s Program
Appointed Head Coach through to 2028, Melissa Downer returns to the CoE after nearly a decade of elite coaching experience across Australia and New Zealand.
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Vale Norma Connolly OAM
Basketball Australia is saddened to learn of the passing of Norma Connolly OAM .
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Wombats set to open 2026 campaign
The Australian Wombats women’s team will begin their 2026 international campaign this weekend in Great Britain, competing at an invitational tournament at Lilleshall from 9–11 January as a key lead-in to the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow later this year.
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Craig Campbell to depart, Gliders to seek coach in New Year
The Australian Gliders will be on the hunt for a Head Coach in 2026 with Craig Campbell to depart in January.
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Opals Squad Confirmed ahead of World Cup Qualifiers
A 19-player Seven Consulting Opals roster has been named ahead of a FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup – Qualifying Tournament in March 2026.
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A defining year for Australian Women’s Basketball
Historic results, rising rankings and gold-medal success signal the start of a new era.
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A landmark moment for grassroots basketball
Basketball Victoria reaches a major milestone unveiling the states 100th Ford Aussie Hoops clinic.
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Opals select 12 for Türkiye tournament
The Opals confirm their squad for Türkiye, with high-level matchups on deck this March.
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Opals Squad Confirmed ahead of World Cup Qualifiers
A 19-player Seven Consulting Opals roster has been named ahead of a FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup – Qualifying Tournament in March 2026.
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A defining year for Australian Women’s Basketball
Historic results, rising rankings and gold-medal success signal the start of a new era.
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She Hoops Delivers Its Biggest Ever Clinic on the Gold Coast
Unforgettable access to the heroes shaping Australian women’s basketball.
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She Hoops Lights Up Hobart with an Inspiring Morning on Court
A high-energy session that brought elite athletes and the Tasmanian community together for skill building and inspiration.
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Last-Second Heroics Lift Boomers Over Tall Blacks
A clutch buzzer-beater seals a gritty 79–77 win as the Boomers finish Window 1 undefeated.
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Hickey hits dagger as Boomers withstand Tall Blacks
Big stops and bigger composure carry Australia over the line.
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Ben Ayre to debut in Hobart showdown
Speedy JackJumpers guard elevated for Boomers vs Tall Blacks
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The Boomers take air to Wellington for Game Two
Everything you need to know about AUS v NZL.
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A brief history of basketball in Tasmania
With the Boomers on the eve of 20 year return to Tasmania - we take a dive into the history of basketball on the Apple Isle
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LIVE: The Battle of Ballarat
The 2026 Foot Locker Under-20 and Ivor Burge National Championships are underway Ballarat! Follow along all week for daily results, standout performances and recaps.
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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 .
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Lake G rise to the top, Brisbane SHS do it again
It's time to crown the Champions on the Gold Coast with the Finals of the Foot Locker Australian Schools Championships
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3x3 Champs to launch in Ballarat 2026
First ever 3x3 Champs tournament introduced for U23 & U17 as a streamlined Australian Gangurrus talent pathway
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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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Junior stars set to shine in Willetton
The nation’s top junior basketball clubs are set to converge in Western Australia for the U14 Club Championships.
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National Champs Concludes in Bendigo
The 2025 Foot Locker National Champs has come to a close in Bendigo, with Victoria Metro claiming both titles.
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Congratulations to the 2025 U16 Champs Medal Game Officials
Basketball Australia would like to congratulate all the referees and technical officials who have been selected to officiate the medal games at the 2025 Foot Locker Under-16 National Championships.
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Red Energy Arena Set for U16 National Champs!
The 2025 Foot Locker Under-16 National Championships are ready to take place from the 6th till the 13th of July in Bendigo, Victoria.
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Championship week returns to Bendigo
Fixtures & Tickets for the Foot Locker U16 National Championships now available!
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Champions crowned at 2025 Foot Locker National Championships
A huge week at the South Pine Indoor Sport Centre culminated with Championship Sunday with SA, Victoria Metro & Victoria Country reigning as champs
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Young Stars Set For National Championships
The 2025 Foot Locker Under-18 and National Junior Wheelchair Championships are set to take place next week in Moreton Bay, Queensland.
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Champions Crowned in Ballarat
NSW and VIC teams came out on top at the 2025 Foot Locker U20 & Ivor Burge National Championships.
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Gold Medal Deciders
All you need to know heading into the final day of the Foot Locker National Championships.
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Semi-finals wrap up
Close contests and high scoring wrap up the semi-finals at the U20 & IB Foot Locker National Championships.
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Drought broken
Queensland's Ivor Burge Women’s team has overcome a three-year winless streak, securing a thrilling victory over Western Australia.
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Finals fever in Ballarat
Friday saw the quarter-finals wrap up in Ballarat as we head into the final days of the Foot Locker National Championships.
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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
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Basketball Australia will suit up with BASE Compression until 2025
The Boomers and Seven Consulting Opals will rep the BASE Compression kit for the upcoming campaign and beyond.
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Rollers and Gliders join the Ford family
Australia’s senior wheelchair basketball teams have received a massive boost with major sponsor, Ford Dealer Network, extending its relationship with Basketball Australia.
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Foot Locker nets partnership with the Australian Boomers
Basketball Australia and Foot Locker announced as major partners of the Australian Boomers.
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iAthletic and Basketball Australia ink largest apparel deal in basketball
The deal will see Basketball Australia's teams and athletes rep iAthletic kits for the next three years
