Fixtures are now online, first round 4th April. Tuesday Night Fixtures, first round 10th April. A reminder that entry is now $11. Be sure to check out the new rules coming in this season including the changes to how travels and unsportsmanlike fouls are called – www.spartansbasketball.net.au/new-fiba-rules-winter-2018/
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During its meeting in July 2017, the FIBA Central Board approved several rule changes which are valid in MSDBA Games from the start of the 2018 Winter Season. This document and the video links below are for players to get an understanding of the rule changes. The new rules affect the way the game has…
2018 ALBERT SCHWEITZER TOURNAMENT TIPS OFF THIS WEEKEND Positioned in Group A this year, the Aussies will face Argentina, Israel, Japan, Germany (who won the title in 2016) and Turkey (who were winners in 2004 while also claiming four silver medals overall) in the group stage. In the past, the likes of Andrew Bogut, Matthew…
Five Victorians set for U16 Asian Championship tilt Liam Herbert, Jay Rantall, Kobe Williamson, Joel Capetola and Paul Tsapatolis will feature in the Crocs line-up set to represent Australia at the FIBA Under-16 Asian Championship, held in Foshan, China from 2-8 April. Basketball Victoria’s Country High Performance coach Justin Schueller adds to the Victorian flair…
BV Coaching Podcast S2 Ep 9 – 99 problems, but these 21 aren’t some Some on court, some off court and by no means are they responsible if something doesn’t work! The Split, Kick & Extra is back, and Mike remains inactive on Twitter. The post BV Coaching Podcast S2 Ep 9 – 99 problems,…
BV Coaching Podcast S2 Ep8 – First Weekend Review of NCAA Tournament The duo check in to see how the brackets are going, and discuss the disappointment of Justin UNC being bundled out of the tournament. The Podcast is also available via iTunes – so click to subscribe and we’d love if you left a review! For…
BV Coaching Podcast S2 Ep7 – Stacks on Deck Stacks takes them through his time in charge of the AIS, his NBL career, and the time he beat a range of NBA talent to win a gold medal with the Crocs. Mike gets incredibly passionate about his Kick, Justin tips the hat to a great…
USA Basketball Men’s National Team to face Boomers in Melbourne The matches will be played at Etihad Stadium on Thursday 22 August and Saturday 24 August 2019 as part of both nations’ planned preparations for the 2019 FIBA World Cup in China, starting 31 August. “This is the one Australian basketball fans have been waiting…
FIBA UNDER-16 ASIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS SCHEDULE RELEASED The top four teams from the Under-16 Asian Championships will advance to the Under-17 World Cup which will be held in Argentina from June 30-July 8. The tournament has been delayed for a few months while the venue was finalised but it means, should the Crocs qualify, they will…
BV Coaching Podcast Season 2 Ep6 – Competition Time NCAA March Madness This truly is the most wonderful time of the year – on the back of Selection Sunday, the Talking Split Bracket Challenge is up! Join in on the fun to win some prizes via this link: http://talkingsplit.mayhem.cbssports.com You’ll need to register and from…