Basketball to follow festival of sport trend with ‘HoopsFest’
Following the buzz of the AFL’s Gather and NRL’s Magic Rounds, basketball is set for a festival of its own as Basketball Australia and the NBL announce ‘HoopsFest’ set for WA.
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Geelong United moves closer to signing WNBL coach
A WNBL championship winning coach is moving closer to being appointed as Geelong United’s senior mentor and two high profile players are being targeted.
Geelong United close to signing inaugural WNBL coach
Geelong United is set to announce its new senior mentor for its debut WNBL season as the organisation’s chief executive outlines what’s next for the budding franchise.
Anstey’s push for Gold Coast based NZ team blocked by BA
NBL legend Chris Anstey has been left ‘disappointed ’ following a push for a Gold Coast team to play in the New Zealand women’s league which was blocked by Basketball Australia.
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Get off his back: Busted Ben deserves more respect
As Ben Simmons endures hit after hit from critics, it’s about time someone came to his defence. After all, there is one simple reason preventing him from hitting the court, says MATT LOGUE.
‘GOAT’: Aussie legend’s stunning comeback
Australian basketball legend Lauren Jackson has made a sensational return to the sport in her first outing since retiring.
Hot Flame emerges as World Cup bolter for Opals
Sydney Flames star Keely Froling is edging closer to featuring in a home World Cup after being included in a 21-player squad for three games against Olympic silver medallists Japan. FULL SQUAD
The superstar nod to Australia’s newest WNBA recruit
Of all the well wishes Jade Melbourne received after being drafted into the WNBA by Seattle Storm, one from a legendary future teammate meant more than any other.
What Boomers must do to keep WNBL title dream alive
Some hot shooting from Perth Lynx has left Melbourne Boomers on the brink, but one of the WNBL’s most successful coaches believes all is not lost for the minor premiers.
WNBL finals farce: Caps blow up over forced withdrawal
Covid-hit Canberra Capitals have blasted the WNBL’s decision to deny them an ‘opportunity to participate’ in the Grand Final as Melbourne and Perth get ready to face off in the decider.
The bolter ready to help Opals forget about Cambage
Australia may have the answer to their Liz Cambage-sized World Cup problem as a WNBL MVP-type campaign puts Anneli Maley at the forefront of selector’s minds.
‘I hope they lose’: Heal hammers WNBL finals contender
The Canberra Capitals are finals-bound in the WNBL, but not everyone is happy, including Sydney Flames coach and Boomers legend Shane Heal. Find out why.
How WNBL high-flyers helped new mum get back on court
As she prepares for the WNBL finals series with Melbourne Boomers, Carley Ernst credits returning to basketball and a team environment for helping her to cope with being a new mum.
Legend tips Opals to make home World Cup a memorable one
Michelle Timms is confident Australia can bounce back from their Tokyo Olympic disappointment and push for an elusive medal at September’s World Cup in Sydney.
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