Barlow’s Boomers Dreams Come True Written for NBL.com.au by Kane Pitman. Image via @australianboomers At 35 years old, David Barlow thought his chance to play in the green and gold in a major tournament had passed him by. That was until the shock phone call from Boomers head coach, Andrej Lemanis, came through after Jonah…
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…
U-17 OCEANIA CHAMPS DAY 1 WRAP-UP Girls It was good at the office for the Australian Girls. From the opening tip, the Sapphires completely controlled the game, keeping Guam scoreless in the first period while heaping on 47 points of their own. Guam managed to put numbers on the scoreboard in the second quarter but…
Canada put on a show against Tall Blacks Canada sure seems to enjoy their first games against new opponents down under putting up 61 points in either half on Tuesday night to win big over the New Zealand Tall Blacks at Sydney’s Quaycentre. Coming off their two games in Perth against the Boomers where Canada…
United Complete Roster with Jo Lual-Acuil Jr Melbourne United is pleased to announce the signing of 7’0 centre Jo Lual-Acuil Jr. for the 2019/20 NBL season, with his signature officially completing Melbourne’s contracted 11-man roster for NBL20. Lual-Acuil was born in South Sudan, before moving to Australia at six years of age. During his junior…
David Barlow joins Australian Boomers squad Basketball Australia wishes to advise David Barlow has been included in the Australian Boomers FIBA World Cup team. He will join the team immediately and practice with the Boomers tomorrow, Wednesday, August 21. The power forward from Melbourne United has represented Australia at two Olympic Games. He has been…
David Barlow Replaces Jonah Bolden In Boomers Team Basketball Australia wishes to advise David Barlow has been included in the Australian Boomers FIBA World Cup team. He will join the team immediately and practice with the Boomers tomorrow, Wednesday, August 21. The power forward from Melbourne United has represented Australia at two Olympic Games. He…
New Zealand v Canada | Game 1 Preview New Zealand Tall Blacks v Canada Basketball When: 7.30pm (AEST), Tuesday 20 August and Wednesday 21 August Where: Quaycentre, Sydney Broadcast: Live Streamed: SBS On Demand or FIBA YouTube Channel | Sky Sport 9 (NZ) The road to the FIBA World Cup in China continues tonight as the Canadian…
Dante Exum Joins Phoenix Ownership Group In a testament to the Australian National Basketball League’s global growth, NBA player Dante Exum is joining the ownership group of its newest franchise, the South East Melbourne Phoenix. Exum, a Melbourne native who now plays for the Utah Jazz, is a versatile combo guard who is a key…