Doncic set to take on Boomers in second round
THE first round of the 2023 FIBA World Cup has wrapped up, with only half of the teams advancing to the second round after some intriguing results in the first week of play. The second round sees the results of the first carry over, and the groups have been combined to see some new and […]
Boomers book Olympics spot after Tall Blacks loss
THE Australian Boomers have qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics, after finish as the highest ranked Oceanic team at the 2023 FIBA World Cup. The result comes as New Zealand found itself defeated by Greece last night, and the Tall Blacks were the only side that could have finished higher than the Aussies. They were […]
Bullets go big with Next Star signing
THE Brisbane Bullets have added another player to their roster ahead of the upcoming 2023/24 NBL season, acquiring the services of rising star Rocco Zikarsky. There have been plenty of players joining the NBL as a Next Star this year, and Zikarsky is the next youngster to be added to the system, which has brought […]
Past and present NBL players taking Summer League by storm
THE NBL is continuing to grow on the world stage, and that is demonstrated by the competition’s presence in the NBA Summer League this season. The Summer League is the NBA’s pre-season competition, highlighting some of the best and brightest young players in the league. Given the fact that a lot of the NBA’s more […]
Boomers announce World Cup squad stacked with NBA talent
WITH the World Cup approaching at a rapid pace, the Australian Boomers have announced their extended squad for the tournament, boasting one of the most talented lists the country has seen in quite some time. Recently, FIBA held the official draw for the 2023 World Cup, with the Boomers set to face the likes of […]
Boomers’ draw revealed for FIBA World Cup
THE 2023 FIBA Men’s World Cup is edging closer and closer, with the tournament set to kick off in just 112 days. The World Cup will take place in Japan, Indonesia and the Philippines, and ahead of the first game taking place on August 25, the Official Draw took place earlier this week. The teams […]
Aussies set to face off against contenders
THE 2023 FIBA World Cup is set to take place later this year, and over the past few days, the seeding for the tournament was revealed. The format of the competition sees 32 teams qualified to compete at the World Cup, including the two host nations in the Philippines and Japan. The teams were placed […]
Fennell takes next step with Global Academy nod
THE exceptional young talent in the Australian basketball system continues to be recognised, with another Victorian gun added to the NBA Global Academy. Luke Fennell has been putting together a solid start to his career in the VJBL, where he enjoyed an eye-catching 2022 season. The guard represents Knox, and has established himself as one […]
Proctor set to explode for Duke
THERE are plenty of Australians that make their way overseas to pursue a career in basketball at the highest level, but arguably none are producing more buzz than combo guard Tyrese Proctor. He is projected to be a first-round draft pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, following in the footsteps of recent draftee Dyson Daniels, […]
NBA G-League Performance Focus – Dyson Daniels
THE National Basketball Association (NBA) G-League kicked off their season over the weekend, with plenty of cracking contests across the competition. While much of the roster is filled from talents acquired from the United States, one highly touted Australian is making headlines following an impressive debut match. Dyson Daniels has been projected as a lottery […]
