Defend The Title
Follow Rowville and The Southport School in a behind the scenes series as they aim to defend the title at the Foot Locker Australian Schools Championships held on the Gold Coast.
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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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Basketball Australia rolls out national Culture Awareness Training suite
Basketball Australia continues to progress a supportive cultural environment across all levels of basketball with the roll out of a nationwide Diversity, Equity & Inclusion program.
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New Champs crowned in the Sunshine State
The biggest day of the Foot Locker Australian Schools Championships didn’t disappoint, as Queensland and Victorian schools crowned 2024 Champions.
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Vale Rose Verzeletti
Basketball Australia would like to extend its condolences to the family and friends of Australian Opal Rose Verzeletti, who has sadly passed.
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Six rising stars earn scholarships to Centre of Excellence
FIBA U15 Oceania champions and National Championship standouts to attend the CoE in 2025
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Cygnett WNBL flavour in the Foot Locker Australian School Championships
League MVP’s, champions, Grand Final heroes and current players are all strolling the courts of this week’s Foot Locker Australian School Championships.
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Next gen hoopers: Aussie stars gather on Gold Coast for school champs
Future star ballers from across the country have gathered on the Gold Coast this week for the 2024 Foot Locker Australia School Championships.
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Big names off court at Foot Locker Australian School Championships
Retired basketball greats are coaching teams from right around the country.
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Chip off the block
Two decades after Sandy Brondello competed at the Foot Locker Australian School Championship, her son is following in her legendary footsteps.
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Australian Gliders Shelley Matheson, Leanne Del Toso feature in story for IDPwD
In celebration of International Day of People with Disability, Basketball Australia presents a featured story on basketball, connection and aspirations
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ASC announces sweeping investment package for Australian sport
Athletes have been handed a golden start to their preparations for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, with the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) unveiling record investment allocations for sports.
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Top young talent on show
Check out a selection of players to watch at the 2024 Foot Locker Australian Schools Championships.
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Seven aspirational athletes graduate from Centre of Excellence
A talented group from the Centre of Excellence class of 2024 were farewelled this week with a visit from program alumni and Australian Opal Jade Melbourne in Canberra.
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Bronze medal Opals continue to shine across the world
Months on from their bronze medal, the Seven Consulting Opals have had more success, deserved breaks and began new campaigns.
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Biggest ever Foot Locker Australian Schools Championships to tip off next week
A record 216 teams and more than 2000 players will take to the courts of three venues across the Gold Coast next week.
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Spinners win gold in Thailand, qualify for 2025 World Champs
A dominant tournament from the U23 Spinners in Thailand has pathway positioned for success
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Boomers have landed for FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers
Follow the Boomers as they battle Thailand and Korea on the road to Saudi Arabia in 2025
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Next intake for National Performance Camp in January announced
A new wave of 50 athletes will get the opportunity to attend the AIS in Canberra, joining an alumni that includes Lauren Jackson, Penny Taylor, Steph Talbot, Patty Mills, Andrew Bogut and Aron Baynes.
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Lauren Jackson, Liesl Tesch & Betty Watson acknowledged at Sport Australia Hall of Fame gala
Lauren Jackson AO OLY receives The Dawn Award and Liesl Tesch AM & Betty Watson OAM have been inducted in class of 2024
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ASC announces sweeping investment package for Australian sport
Athletes have been handed a golden start to their preparations for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, with the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) unveiling record investment allocations for sports.
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Bronze medal Opals continue to shine across the world
Months on from their bronze medal, the Seven Consulting Opals have had more success, deserved breaks and began new campaigns.
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Lauren Jackson, Liesl Tesch & Betty Watson acknowledged at Sport Australia Hall of Fame gala
Lauren Jackson AO OLY receives The Dawn Award and Liesl Tesch AM & Betty Watson OAM have been inducted in class of 2024
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“New York, we did it!” Brondello
Sandy Brondello led New York to the title, defeating the Minnesota Lynx, 67-62, in front of a packed Barclays Centre.
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Aussies face off in WNBA Finals
Minnesota Lynx Forward Alanna Smith and New York Liberty Head Coach Sandy Brondello will now battle for the 2024 WNBA title.
Boomers News
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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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ASC announces sweeping investment package for Australian sport
Athletes have been handed a golden start to their preparations for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, with the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) unveiling record investment allocations for sports.
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Boomers have landed for FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers
Follow the Boomers as they battle Thailand and Korea on the road to Saudi Arabia in 2025
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Two late changes for Boomers, Furphy to debut
Josh Bannan and Jacob Furphy are late changes for the upcoming FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers.
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Boom is back for second window of the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers
Chance to lead Australia in two fixtures against Thailand and Korea as qualification for next year’s tournament in Saudi Arabia
National Championship News
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Longley backs U18 Club Championships
Three-time NBA champion, Luc Longley, has thrown his support behind the Foot Locker U18 Australian Club Championships.
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That's a wrap in Bendigo
Queensland South Girls & Victorian Metro Boys take out the Foot Locker U16 National Championships in Bendigo.
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Refs Ready
Basketball Australia would like to congratulate the referees who have been selected to officiate 2024 Foot Locker U16 National Championships.
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Stage is set for Grand Final Day at the Foot Locker U16 National Championship
Vic Metro will look to go for the double tomorrow with Queensland and New South Wales ready to spoil the party.
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Bendigo Sets the Stage for Foot Locker U16 National Championships
Red Energy Arena will be the home of the U16 National Championships until 2025.
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Young talent time at Foot Locker U18 & National Junior Wheelchair Championships
The Foot Locker National Championships have wrapped after a massive week at the South Pine Sports Complex.
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Victorian Gold Rush at Foot Locker U20’s and Ivor Burge Championships
Talent from around the country filled the courts at Selkirk Stadium, but it was the Vics that made a clean sweep taking home all four gold medals on offer.
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Ballarat to host National Basketball event
28 teams from all over Australia will head to Ballarat to compete at the 2024 Foot Locker Under 20 and Ivor Burge National Championships.
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Clear the Calendar
The Paris Olympics is not the only thing to look forward to this year.
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New Champs Crowned
The 2023 Foot Locker Australian School Championships has concluded with some new champs crowned!
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Vale Kevin Coombs OAM
Basketball Australia expresses its deep sorrow following the passing of Australian basketball pioneer and Wotjobaluk Elder, Mr Kevin Coombs OAM.
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Referees Appointed For Under-14 Club Champ Finals
Basketball Australia would like to congratulate the referees who have been selected to officiate The Finals at the 2023 Under-14 Foot Locker Club Championships in Casey, Victoria.
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Finals Spots on the Line at Club Champs
Some of the Country’s best young basketball talent is on show at the Under-14 Club Championships.
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Club Champs Set To Take Over Casey
From the 24-29 September, the Under-14 Club Championships, a partnership between Basketball Australia and Casey Basketball Association, is set to take centre stage at Casey Stadium.
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Eight Referees Rise To The Top
Basketball Australia would like to congratulate the referees who have been selected to officiate the finals at the 2023 Under-16 Foot Locker National Championships in Perth.
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National Wheelchair Leagues Set to Tip Off
Just one week to go until seven wheelchair basketball clubs from around the country descend upon the Morayfield Sports and Events Centre in Queensland.
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Warwick To Welcome Foot Locker Under-16 National Champs
Australia’s top young ballers will be battling it out on the west coast this winter as Perth will welcome over 400 talented athletes from across the nation.
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Tickets Released for 2023 Foot Locker Under-16 National Championships
Australia's budding basketball talents prepare to proudly represent their states at the 2023 Foot Locker Under-16 National Championships next month.
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New Champs Crowned in Brisbane
The 2023 Foot Locker Under-18 and Kevin Coombs Cup National Championships have wrapped in Brisbane, with three teams taking home gold medals and championship titles.
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Origin-Style Clash to Kick Off National Champs
The stage is set for what promises to be an exciting eight days of non-stop basketball when the Under-18 National Championships tips of
Partner News
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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
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Boomers to meet USA & Serbia in Abu Dhabi
The Boomers 2024 schedule includes a UAE date with the USA and Serbia. Join the team in Abu Dhabi with an exclusive package from our partners in SportsLink.
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Welcome to the team, Ford!
Ford Dealer Network announces further updates to it's partnership with Basketball Australia and the Opals to also include major sponsorships of the Boomers and naming rights of the Aussie Hoops program.
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Spalding To Play Ball For Another Two Years
Basketball Australia is proud to announce the continuation of its partnership for another two years with Spalding, marking its 14th year of collaboration.
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iAthletic Decks Out The National Teams
Basketball Australia and iAthletic today launched their apparel partnership with the arrival of the first shipment of Boomers singlets to Rebel Stores nationally. Rebel will stock the official Mills and Giddey singlets that will be worn at the FIBA Basketball World Cup next month.
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BASE Compression To Boost Aussie Teams
Basketball Australia is pleased to announce that BASE Compression has joined the basketball family, becoming the Official Compression Partner of the Boomers and the Seven Consulting Opals.
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A Partnership of Dreams
In a dream pairing, Basketball Australia (BA) has welcomed DreamCourts to its team as its Official Court Partner.
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Opals Announce Major Partnership with Ford Dealer Network
Basketball Australia is delighted to announce that the Ford Dealer Network has signed on as a Major Partner of the Seven Consulting Australian Opals.
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SureVision to Light Up FIBA Women’s Asia Cup
SureVision will light up the Quaycentre in Sydney.
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Aussie Hoops x MOJO = Game Changer
Basketball Australia is proud to announce its landmark new international partnership with MOJO
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Seven Consulting Extends Support for Opals
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Young Stars Start Streaming In
Basketball Australia is thrilled to announce it has partnered with KommunityTV in a ground-breaking two-year broadcast deal
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Foot Locker commits long term to Australian Junior Basketball Championships
Global retailer Foot Locker and Basketball Australia have announced a multi-year naming rights partnership
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Basketball Australia announce Cygnett partnership.
Today Basketball Australia announced a three-year partnership with wholly Australian-owned and locally operated digital accessories brand Cygnett.
