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Gliders lose game two in Tokyo The final scoreboard did not reflect the efforts of the team, that entered the final period trailing by just four points, 36-32. Much like the Rollers, the Mitsubishi Electric Cup is excellent preparation for the squads Tokyo 2020 qualification games later this year. With that in mind, Gliders head…

Rollers rebound with strong performance against Japan After lamenting his squads intensity against Iran, head coach, Craig Friday was thrilled with the groups ability to respond less than 24 hours later. “We were a much better team today,” Friday said postgame. “Turned up and played to an acceptable level. Good contributions across the board.” Erasing…

Rollers drop Mitsubishi Electric Cup opener to Iran The tournament provides the Rollers with some valuable on court preparation ahead of the Asia-Oceania qualifiers for Tokyo 2020, to be held later this year. A point that wasn’t lost on Australian coach, Craig Friday prior to Thursday nights game. “This is our first time together for…

PTP BECOMES AN OFFICIAL SUPPLIER OF BASKETBALL AUSTRALIA PTP has partner relationships with Melbourne United, Brisbane Bullets, Adelaide 36ers and Adelaide Lightning in the NBL and Chemist Warehouse WNBL. PTP, which captures the essence of contemporary fitness, will become an official supplier of cutting-edge accessories to the Australian Boomers and the Chemist Warehouse Australian Opals,…

ROLLERS & GLIDERS TEAMS SELECTED FOR MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CUP The Australian Gliders and Rollers teams have been selected ahead of the Mitsubishi Electric World Challenge Cup tournament to be held in Tokyo, Japan from August 29th to 1st September. Four nations will compete on the men’s side of the tournament in Tokyo, including host team…

BOOMERS MAKE HISTORY BY BEATING USA AT MARVEL IN GAME 2 Written by Megan Hustwaite. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT History was made on Saturday when the Boomers defeated USA Basketball for the first time to wrap up an enthralling exhibition series in Melbourne. Australia ended the visitors’ 78-game winning streak with a stirring, 98-94,…

BOOMERS FALTER IN SECOND HALF AGAINST USA More than 50,000 people filled Marvel Stadium as it transformed into a hoops amphitheatre and despite a strong first half from Australia, it was Team USA who put on a four-quarter show. Three-time NBA all-star Kemba Walker starred with a game-high 23 points and six rebounds for his…

SIGNET ANNOUNCED AS NEW MAJOR PARTNER OF THE AUSTRALIAN BOOMERS The Signet logo will be seen in the thick of the action on the Boomers shorts against USA Basketball this week and at the 2019 FIBA World Cup in September. Matt Henry, General Manager of Marketing & Sales for Signet, said: “Signet is excited to…

U-17s TAKE CARE OF NEW ZEALAND AT OCEANIA CHAMPS Written by Oliver Kay.  BoysAustralia was met by an energised New Zealand team who quickly took an early lead, making Australia play from behind for the first time in the tournament. New Zealand’s relentless activity on the glass was tough for Australia to overcome. Australia turned…

U-17 OCEANIA CHAMPS DAY 2 REVIEW Written by Oliver Kay Boys.It was another great performance for the Crocs against a Samoan team that showed a lot of fight and defensive determination. Australia’s half-court defence was clicking early. Their pressing often led to quick offence, with early points coming off the fastbreak. There were some lapses…