JOINT STATEMENT BY AUSTRALIAN BASKETBALLERS’ ASSOCIATION AND BASKETBALL AUSTRALIA ABA CEO and former Australian Boomer, Jacob Holmes said: “The allegations made by Mr Baltasar are unsubstantiated and highly defamatory and we are reviewing our legal avenues to address them. “The Boomers pride themselves on their inclusive and diverse composition, just like the country they represent…
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CROCS BOUNCE BACK TO DEFEAT CROATIA IN PENULTIMATE GAME OF FIBA U17 WORLD CUP Australia was in control for most of the contest but could not make it count on the scoreboard with only a four-point lead at half-time. Croatia then fought back in the third period, tying the game heading into the fourth term…
2018 UNDER-16 CHAMPIONSHIPS RECAP- DAY 2 For a full review of the Day 2 games as well as the draws, ladders and top performers, click here. Competition is heating up as we near the midway point of the group stage at the Under-16 Championships with a couple of teams staking their claim for Championship favouritism. Pool B…
CROCS FALL TO CANADA IN FIBA UNDER-17 WORLD CUP QUARTER-FINAL The game followed a similar pattern all night after Canada started with a 9-4 run with the Crocs always able to reel in the deficit and keep it close before Canada would move back out to a comfortable margin. Australia countered the initial run through…
2018 UNDER-16 CHAMPIONSHIPS RECAP- DAY 1 For a full review of the Day 1 games as well as the draws, ladders and top performers, click here. Held on the Sunshine Coast for the first time ever, the 2018 Under-16’s has gotten underway with the best junior players from around the country showing off their talents while…
NBA 2K19 WELCOMES BEN SIMMONS AS FIRST EVER AUSTRALIAN COVER STAR The ground-breaking cover features Australia’s latest global sporting superstar alongside a selection of words chosen by Simmons. Each term contains special meaning to Ben, including “Loyalty,” “Family,” and his signature “Triple Double.” “It’s a huge honour to be recognised on the first-ever Australian cover…
BASKETBALL AUSTRALIA STATEMENT FIBA has established a Disciplinary Panel to hear charges against the Boomers arising from the game in Manila. FIBA has placed confidentiality conditions on the details of the charges which prevents their public disclosure. Basketball Australia Chief Executive Anthony Moore said it would respond to the charges ahead of a determination by…
JOINT STATEMENT FROM BASKETBALL AUSTRALIA AND SAMAHANG BASKETBALL NG PILIPINAS Following the incident that occurred during the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 Asian Qualifiers game between our senior men’s national teams on Monday, July 2, we wish to issue the following statement: We deeply regret the events that took place during the game. The actions…
FIBA U17 WORLD CUP QUARTER FINALS AWAIT CROCS AFTER DEFEATING MALI Having finished the group stage in second spot, the Crocs faced Mali who had gone through their pool stage with a 1-2 record but they got the jump on the Aussies to take a four-point lead into quarter-time. Australia settled in the second term…
UNDER-16 CHAMPIONSHIPS TEAM LISTS ANNOUNCED Held on the Sunshine Coast for the first time ever, the Under-16 Championships will be run from July 6-13 with every state and territory around the country represented by 13 teams in the boys and girls competitions. In front of their home fans, Qld South have the chance to maintain…