Late-blooming Opals Olympic squad member Steph Reid was hit hard by the anxiety of being called the best Aussie point guard in the WNBL. This is how she found peace as an opportunity beckoned in Europe.
The city’s inaugural WNBL coach says he hasn’t been this excited about a new challenge since his days at the Townsville Fire, which resulted in back-to-back titles.
The WNBL is looking to follow the NBL to establish a relationship with its American counterpart as MATT LOGUE reveals Seattle Storm could potentially head to Australia for pre-season games.
Sara Blicavs dreamed of representing the Opals at the Paris Games but injury ended those hopes. Here, she opens up about the brutal spinal fusion surgery which ended her Olympic bid and what it means for her playing future.
Australia will play for a medal at the women’s basketball World Cup after Lauren Jackson turned back the clock in a vintage display.
The Australian Opals produced one of their finest ever team displays to take down Belgium and book a blockbuster World Cup semi final clash against China.
Australia is through to the quarter-finals of the FIBA Women’s World Cup after a thrilling win over previously unbeaten Canada.
Australia did a number on Japan to finish top of group B and avoid a potential match-up with Team USA until the gold medal match.
FIBA have responded after vision of a furious brawl during a live TV cross at the women’s Basketball World Cup was released. WATCH THE VIDEO
All hell has broken loose at the women’s basketball World Cup as a fight broke out between teammates in the middle of a live interview.
Australia is now guaranteed a spot in the quarter-finals of the women’s basketball World Cup with a thrilling win over Canada.
Ezi Magbegor produced the most important performance of her international career as the Opals withstood a physical Canada to claim a vital win in a rollercoaster. HOW IT HAPPENED
There were fears for Bec Allen after a hit to the ribs. Now Basketball Australia has revealed the extent of her injury.
The Opals claimed a crucial win over Serbia at the basketball World Cup, but the victory was soured by a brutal injury to a key star.
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