PREVIEW | 2023 FIBA World Cup – Groups G and H
THE 2023 FIBA Men’s World Cup is just days away from kicking off, with the first game set to take place on Friday evening AEST. The best basketball countries from around the world have qualified for the ultimate tournament, which will see some of the best action in recent years. In a field that looks […]
Olympics wrap: Day 14 – United States grab Gold as Boomers earn first ever Olympic medal
IT was a historic day at the Tokyo Olympics as Australia grabbed its first ever men’s basketball medal by winning the Bronze Medal Match against Slovenia, while United States delivered with revenge on France from the group stage to secure the gold yet again. In the sole women’s match, France secured the bronze with a […]
Olympics review: Day 12 – Batum blocks Slovenia as French set Gold Medal date with United States
TWO games with very different results, United States advanced through to the Gold Medal final with a dominant turnaround victory against Australia, whilst France booked its spot off the back of a huge last-second defensive effort against Slovenia. United States (97) defeated Australia (78) The world’s best stepped up when it counted to hand Australia […]
Olympics review: Day 10 – Couple of Olympic veterans bid farewell
THINGS continued to heat up on Day 10 of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics as Slovenia secured a comfortable win against Germany while Australia stunned in their performance against Argentina to claim a staggering 38-point win in the quarter finals. Slovenia (94) defeated Germany (70) The good times keep on rolling for Slovenia notching up a […]
Olympics review: Day 1 – Team USA handed shock loss
IT was an action packed opening day of basketball at the Olympics with Team USA handed their first loss in 17 years while the Australian Boomers opened their accounts with a convincing win. Iran (78) defeated by Czech Republic (84) The Czech Republic could not have made their Olympics debut any more memorable if they […]
