ATHLETES SELECTED FOR 2018 AUSTRALIAN DEVELOPMENT CAMP The selected athletes will take part in four days of intensive on-court practice under the watchful eye of the Basketball Australia’s Centre of Excellence coaches and identified network coaches from around Australia, as well as education and strength and conditioning sessions. Featuring athletes from the Able-Bodied and Wheelchair…
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Talking Split – S4, Ep 3 – Justin’s Mic Drop It’s Justin’s goodbye episode and we delve into the Mailbag – massive thank you to all the coaches that sent in some great questions for this week. We also have a very special goodbye message from a favourite of the show, and test Justin’s knowledge…
EMUS REACH SEMI-FINALS WITH WIN OVER JAPAN The Emus faced their toughest task yet in the Japanese with their quick, athletic style and outside shooting. The Australian’s had to come out switched on but When Keijiro Mitani hit a three the Japanese had an early 7-4 lead. Kody Stattmann responded moments later for the Emus…
2018 Zebra Tour Expressions of Interest REFEREES The following expression of interest is to register your availability as a referee. Automatic selection is not guaranteed as there are limited spaces allocated to each state. You will be expected to be available for the entire week. The Zebra Tour is part of the Australian Schools Championships…
AUSSIES THROUGH TO QUARTER FINALS AS WILDCATS TOP POOL Boys Game 1: Asia Pacific vs South America After opening the tournament with a confidence boosting win over India, the Asia-Pacific Boys took on South America in their second game. The Eltham boys ran out winners 64-39. The Eltham team had a chance to watch South…
AUSSIES KICK OFF JR NBA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS WITH THREE WINS Girls Game 1: Asia Pacific V India The Boomers girls kicked off the tournament as one of the first for games to be played. Showing no nerves, the girls dominated from the start. After winning the tip, they wasted no time hitting the scoreboard with…
BASKETBALL AUSTRALIA ANNOUNCES DELLY AS NEW AUSSIE HOOPS AMBASSADOR As an Ambassador, Matthew “Delly” Dellavedova will spread the word to young basketballers and their families about the benefits of participating in Aussie Hoops, Basketball Australia’s official introductory program for 5-10 year-olds of all abilities. Approximately 160,000 kids have participated in Aussie Hoops through the first…
AUSTRALIAN CLUBS REPRESENT ASIA-PACIFIC AT JR. NBA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS The Eltham Wildcats are competing in the boy’s division while the Bulleen Boomers will compete in the girl’s division. Both clubs were invited to the new NBA tournament after winning the Under-14 2017 Australian Club Championships. #JrNBAWorldChampionship | Ahead of their first game tomorrow morning against…
EMUS ADVANCE TO QUARTER FINALS AFTER EMPHATIC WIN OVER NEW ZEALAND Samson Froling and Kyle Bowen led the way with 19 points each for Australia as Darren Perry’s team dismantled New Zealand with a 44 point third quarter. The Emus faced their toughest test yet in Group C and the Kiwis came out hard in…
EMUS REMAIN UNBEATEN WITH COMMANDING WIN OVER BAHRAIN Bahrain opened the game with a three, suggesting that the Emus may have a tougher match-up than their 75-point win over Thailand. However, the Emus began to showcase their length and lock down defence when Samson Froling swatted away Bager Ali’s shot. A couple of threes from…