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Pepper spray blinds Syria in FIBA rout
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AUSTRALIA's latest iteration of its national men's team, our "B for Boomers", last night turned Syria into a sandy wasteland with a 123-64 rout at Manila's Mall of Asia Arena, bolstering their FIBA World Cup qualifying record to 7-0 behind a relentless long-range Elijah Pepper bombardment.
No 'Play it Again Sami' but Amoore to step up
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PERTH Lynx have landed on their feet ahead of the 2026-27 WNBL season, today announcing they have replaced injured superstar Sami Whitcomb with Ballarat-born Washington Mystics WNBA starter Georgia Amoore. Also forced out of the Opals' FIBA World Cup campaign next month, Whitcomb is now sidelined for the season.
Sun to Shine on Crocs Again - Part 2
THEY called the Crocodiles' home court The Swamp in Townsville and on this balmy Saturday night, it swallowed up the years of gruelling unattractive mudball being played across the National Basketball League, making a splash to be felt nationwide.
WNBL rule trials more gimmick than substance
THERE'S a massive difference between innovation, innovation for innovation's sake and gimmickry ... and sadly this time the WNBL has confused the trio as it "trials" three possible rule changes at its preseason tournament in Townsville. Justin Nelson? Sorry buddy, this time you got it wrong.
Sun to shine on Crocs again - Part 1
BASKETBALL boomed in 1993, the game's GOAT Michael Jordan declared Australia's most popular athlete in a national poll, the sport still glowing in the aftermath of the USA's Dream Team at the 1992 Olympics and the NBL growing with the addition of the Suns in Townsville.
FLASHBACK 155: February 2007
*FLASHBACKS, my irregular "lucky dip" where I just reach into my drawers of old Australian basketball stuff and transcribe or post whatever I find for you. Although, in truth, this week I did go looking for Boomers memorabilia.*
Opals TEAM for World Cup in Berlin
IT was 20 years ago Australia's Opals became FIBA World Champions but today's announcement of the 12-player TEAM for the World Cup in Berlin from September 4-13 sadly does not include any modern versions of such renowned global superstars as Penny Taylor and Lauren Jackson.
Opals crack China with second half heroics
CHINA, besieged by relentless defensive pressure after halftime, was simply unable to stop a third quarter Opals fightback, squandering a 50-33 lead as Maddi Rocci orchestrated a 62-60 edge by the last break before Zitina Aokuso finished several big plays to underscore an 84-82 victory.
Reid it and weep for China
STEPH Reid's 12-point, three-assist first quarter tonight in Melbourne put Australia on the road to a Game 1 win over China in the first of the Opals' two-match exhibition series against their 2022 FIBA World Cup semi final conqueror, Reid returning late to salvage a 76-74 victory.
Boomers blast Philippines in Cup qualifier
DAVID Okwera swished a corner three for the last basket of a 92-49 demolition by Australia over the Philippines tonight in Perth, closing this current FIBA World Cup Asian qualifier window advancing its record to 6-0 and for the second time in four nights, having all 12 players on the roster score.
