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GALLANT EMUS FALL TO CANADA IN OPENING FIBA U19 WORLD CUP GAME The Emus found themselves down by double-digits at the main break as Canada had a response for every play through the first half. Australia had a 7-2 start to the game as Kody Stattmann began proceedings with a three-pointer but Canada replied with…

EMUS READY TO TAKE ON THE GLOBE AT FIBA U19 WORLD CUP Following a training camp in Melbourne and a three-game warm-up series which saw them defeat Latvia, Lithuania and Russia, the Emus are ready to tip off their campaign on Saturday night. The team consists of ten players from the side that won gold…

AUSTRALIAN UNDER-16 CHAMPIONSHIPS PREVIEW- POOL B MEN Six teams feature in Pool B for the Under-16 men with four spots up for grabs in the Quarter-Finals. Vic Country, the 2018 silver medalists will be one of the favourites to finish on top alongside a strong looking NSW Metro team. NSW Metro Team List: Bailey Chambers,…

Friday 28 June MUVJBL games at MSAC relocated All fixtures have been updated on the MUVJBL website so head to the MUVJBL website and check for your new venues.   The post Friday 28 June MUVJBL games at MSAC relocated appeared first on Basketball Victoria. DUE to a double booking at Melbourne Sports and Aquatic…

Australian Pearls name team for 2019 INAS Global Games The Championships for players with an intellectual impairment will see the Australian Pearls bring two teams of five players each to defend their 2015 Global Games 3×3 title. The Australian Pearls first played 3×3 when it was introduced at the 4th INAS Global Games in Ecuador….

Casey Stadium Stage 2 facilities opened City of Casey Mayor Cr Amanda Stapledon officially opened Stage 2 of the Casey Stadium redevelopment on Tuesday 25 June at a special event to celebrate the project’s completion with Member for Cranbourne Pauline Richards MP and representatives from state sporting organisations. Features of the $7.3 million Stage 2…

AUSTRALIAN UNDER-16 CHAMPIONSHIPS PREVIEW- POOL A MEN Seven teams make up Pool A for the Under-16 men this year, four of which will qualify for the Quarter-Finals. Vic Metro, winners of two of the past three Robert Young trophies will begin their title defence but they face some stiff competition in Pool A with NSW…

AUSSIE HOOPS TO INTRODUCE SIZE 4 BASKETBALL The new size 4 ball will be rolled out as of Term 3 2019, beginning July 15. The introduction of the size 4 basketball is in line with the mini-basketball guidelines set out by FIBA which outline a number of suggested modifications to effectively develop the skills of…

EMUS SWEEP THEIR WAY THROUGH FIBA U19 WORLD CUP WARM-UP SERIES On their way to Greece for the official tournament, the Emus stopped off in Latvia for a single game against the hosts before participating in a mini-tournament that included Lithuania and Russia. Australia came out on top, 85-61, in their first clash against the…

TEAMS ANNOUNCED FOR FIBA UNDER-17 OCEANIA CHAMPIONSHIPS The tournament, which will be held in New Caledonia from August 19-24, is the first step for the 2021 FIBA Under-19 World Cups. These teams will be aiming to finish in the top two of the Under-17 Oceania Championships which will advance them to next year’s Under-18 Asian…