Huge growth, $5b short: Minister commits to women’s hoops fix
With over 100,000 more women and girls taking up basketball in Australia since 2022, the federal government has committed to help fix a five billion grassroots participation problem.
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United boss eager to get a feel for the WNBL’s future
Geelong United is keen to understand the grand plans of the WNBL’s new owners, saying it did not want a part of an unsustainable future.
Star’s revealing dress steals the show
Bec Cole has stolen the show at the WNBL Awards night with a risque dress that showed off the star’s ripped physique.
WNBL star veteran caps huge year with MVP while DPOY causes stir
There were no surprises as Lauren Jackson’s top MVP pick Sami Whitcomb finished her master season as the league’s best. Plus, the defensive player award caused a stir. Every award winner.
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A WNBL rookie’s whirlwind: VCE, champs and a Flyers debut season
Southside’s Manuela Puoch is barely 18, and already living her dream. But while her friends were at parties on the weekend, the WNBL rookie was managing studies, national championships and preparing for her debut season.
He’s back! New Ninnis era begins with a bang in Adelaide
It was brand new, and yet is was so very familiar. Sacked by Adelaide 36ers in August, Scott Ninnis was back where he belonged, on the sidelines of a basketball court. And his new team came to play.
Adelaide 360: Axed coach to return to basketball in top job
Scott Ninnis has made a shock return to professional basketball’s head coaching ranks, putting the NBL legend on a collision course with his former employer.
Fiery end sees United’s late comeback fall short against Flames
Geelong United has gone 0-2 in its series with Sydney, after an early deficit proved a stretch too far for the new franchise to close in the final minutes of a heated contest.
Geelong chase Sydney redemption after overtime thriller
Geelong United has broken its road drought in dramatic overtime fashion, as it now looks to win a third game in seven days against a club who crushed them just two weeks ago.
’Be strong’: Lightning, Hurst, part ways in midst of franchise sale
In the midst of the franchise sale, Adelaide Lightning have parted ways with its head coach Nat Hurst and as MICHAEL RANDALL reports, she’s ready to reunite with her family.
Crosscourt: Cotton’s million-dollar call after scoring haul
History-making Wildcats star Bryce Cotton could command a mouth-watering salary following his record-breaking scoring haul, but it could price the four-time MVP out of the NBL.
Olympic medallist and dual WNBA champion eyeing first home title
She’s a dual WNBA champion and Olympic medallist, but at her third WNBL team, Sami Whitcomb is on the hunt for her first national title.
The WNBA growth blueprint Australia needs to follow
Opals coach Sandy Brondello has witnessed the explosion of the WNBA first-hand, now she reveals how the WNBL can follow a similar trajectory. Find out more.
‘Bold new direction’: Media guru set for WNBL’s top job
A leader in media and entertainment is set to take the reins on the WNBL’s top job, with incoming owners, Robyn Denholm’s Wollemi Capital Group Syndicate and the NBL taking a ‘bold’ approach.
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