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BOOMERS ADD NBA PEDIGREE AHEAD OF FIBA WC QUALIFIERS THIRD WINDOW Australia have already earned a spot in the second round of qualifiers after winning their first four games but with points carrying over into the second round, there is still plenty of value for the Boomers in maintaining their winning streak when they visit…

GLIDERS COMPLETE WARM-UP SERIES VS. GERMANY AHEAD OF WORLD CHAMPS While Australia ultimately fell 5-1 in the series to Germany, the number two ranked team in the world, coach David Gould was able to use the week-long series as a makeshift selection camp with all 14 members of the squad receiving significant court time across…

AUSTRALIA TO COMPETE IN BELT AND ROAD CHENGDU FIBA 3X3 CHALLENGER The invitational women’s tournament will consist of eight national teams and will run from May 26-27 with $3000 prizemoney on offer for the victors. Over three weekends in Melbourne and Sydney through April and May, the 3×3 Pro Hustle’s were held which provided teams…

GERMANY TAKES 2-1 LEAD HALFWAY THROUGH INTL. SERIES AGAINST GLIDERS In preparation for the 2018 IWBF World Championships later this year which will be held in Hamburg, Germany from August 14-27, both teams will be pleased with their performances so far with all three games tightly contested. On Sunday afternoon in Game 1, Germany pulled…

GLIDERS TO HOST GERMANY IN INTERNATIONAL SERIES AT CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE The number two ranked team in the world and silver medalists from the 2016 Rio Paralympics, Germany will offer a fantastic opportunity for the Gliders to come together for eight days of training and intense competition. The World Championships will be held in Hamburg,…