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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Geelong cop baptism of Fire to open new WNBL season
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‘Find the cash’: Who fills the last four NBL roster spots?
NBL free agency is all but done, with just four vacant roster spots left across the entire league. Here’s every roster, which clubs are still hunting — and who they might sign.
Shyla finds sole purpose as Heal plots WNBA return
Three years after her brutal WNBA exit, Shyla Heal is plotting a return to the big league — and she’ll be doing it in her own signature shoe, tailor made for female hoopers.
Rookie Opal defies odds to elevate famed SA family’s sporting legacy
Izzy Borlase has plenty to live up to in a family filled with SANFL and netball stardom. But the rookie Opal more than held her own in her role in Australia’s bronze medal efforts in Paris.
Geelong United lands AFLW superstar in huge coup
Geelong United has added one of the country’s most decorated dual athletes Monique Conti to its inaugural roster, with Conti lining up in the AFLW before returning to the basketball court.
Full metal Jackson: How basketball GOAT saved the Opals’ culture
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.
Injury cursed Opal left ‘shattered’ after remarkable comeback
Bec Allen’s injury curse has left her ‘shattered’ after a remarkable comeback from broken ribs and a collapsed lung. The shooter opens up on the brutal road back, and the core Opals group who can lead them back to the podium.
‘Stay in the mix’: Gutsy call earns Opal late Olympic reprieve
Called in to help the Opals prepare for Paris after being dumped from the squad, Amy Atwell’s Olympic hopes were slim — but not none. Here’s how the Aussie sharpshooter stayed ready.
Cracker night calamity concusses basketball captain
A star NT basketball captain suffered a bizarre concussion in a fireworks accident as her team stumbled in the fight for a finals spot. Read what happened.
Long road back for LJ after successful dual surgeries
Lauren Jackson has undergone successful duel leg surgeries as she contemplates the long road back to continue her storied basketball careeer.
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