Boomers Paris Olympic standout Josh Giddey carries himself with a reserved maturity and class that belies his tender years. But big sister Hannah says that’s not quite the Josh she knows.
Basketball fans have been seeing red with conspiracy theories erupting that the Paris Olympics are being rigged by officials.
It took four screws and two titanium plates to rebuild the legend that is Lauren Jackson, and in turn, it has rebuilt the culture of the Opals, as they fight for a podium return in Paris.
The Boomers had their opportunities against Canada but failed to maintain composure in the back half and now need to beat Giannis Antetokounmpo and Greece to secure a quarter-finals spot. REPORT AND PLAYER RATINGS.
Dante Exum is in the middle of an NBA Final series where he is playing low minutes, but Shane Heal says his time on the court will be the key to Boomers Olympics success in Paris.
Star Boomers including Josh Giddey and Jock Landale have added to the public outrage over the revealed Olympic playing kits for the Australian basketball teams.
Caitlin Clark’s Olympic snubbing is the talk of the basketball world. Opals coach Sandy Brondello chats to MATT LOGUE about the big selection call and the young Australian making waves in the WNBA.
JackJumper Will Magnay is yet to represent the green and gold at the senior level, yet hopes his maturity, experience and an NBL championship will put him in good stead for an Olympic debut.
The GOAT’s return, fresh faces and in-form players have the Opals daring to dream of a podium finish at the Paris Olympics as they set out to have teams fearing to face them.
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