News

Sportswork Term 1 registrations open SPORTSWORK is a free new program for people aged 16 or older of all abilities and basketball skill levels that offers a sports pathway to employment. Based at the State Basketball Centre in Wantirna South, SPORTSWORK encompasses both on and off court activities to help you get ready for the…

Under-20 and Ivor Burge referees announced Held in Canberra from 13-17 February, the Under-20 Championships represents the pinnacle of our developing referees who officiate at national championships. Jordan Royal, Shannon Jennings, Stefanie Deustcher and Ken Spratt will be part of the Australian Junior Under-20 Championships following successful tournaments in Geelong at last year’s Australian Junior…

UNDER-25 DEVILS SERIES GETS UNDERWAY AGAINST JAPAN Hosting Japan for a six-game series at Basketball Australia’s Centre of Excellence, the Devils own a 1-2 record so far but the week is about more than just scoreboard results. “This is a fantastic opportunity for the Devils to come together and play against a quality opponent in…

KRISTY WALLACE NOT ALONE IN RECOVERY By Liam Ellison. After nine months on the sidelines due to her first knee injury suffered during college, Baylor Bears standout Kristy Wallace made a triumphant return to the court in her Chemist Warehouse WNBL debut in Round 11 for the University of Canberra Capitals. However, Wallace’s comeback lasted…

U25 DEVILS SQUAD ANNOUNCED FOR JAPANESE INTERNATIONAL SERIES Immediately following the Australian Development Camp at Basketball Australia’s Centre of Excellence, the Devils will have a seven-game series against Japan and from that week of trainings and games, a team will be selected to travel to Thailand for the IWBF Under-25 World Championships in May. “This…

Basketball Victoria Day Coordinators required Basketball Victoria runs a number of competitions and tournaments for school-aged players including Bulla Hoop Time (Primary), Victorian College Championships (VCC), Champions Cup and the Schools 3×3 Challenge (Secondary). To accomodate these tournaments, Basketball Victoria has opened a number of opportunities for Day Coordinators to help administer and organise our school…

2019 UNDER-20 AND IVOR BURGE CHAMPIONSHIPS DRAW RELEASED Find the full draw here. This year, the tournament will be held at Basketball Australia’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) out of the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS). The Under-20 Championships sees the best talent from around Australia represent their states and territories across a men’s and women’s…

2019 Southern Cross Challenge Review The earlier that is, the better the player, the coach or the referee becomes by the end of the high performance pathway. It is important to bridge any gaps in that pathway and create further opportunity for the next generation to shine on the big stage. For our under-14 and…

DENG ADEL BECOMES TENTH AUSTRALIAN IN NBA Adel was born in South Sudan before moving with his family to Melbourne where he began to play basketball as a junior. Landing a scholarship to Victory Rock Prep in Florida when he was 16 years old, Adel averaged 22 points and eight rebounds in his first season…