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Michael Randall is a basketball reporter for the Herald Sun and CODE Sports, covering the NBL, WNBL, NBA and Australian senior and junior international and representative teams.

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Sydney's Xavier Cooks capped a stunning season with the NBL MVP crown.

MVP, title, then the NBA? Aussie league’s best player dreams big

Even Xavier Cooks believes winning the NBL’s MVP award was once a “far-fetched dream”. Now realised, Cooks has his sights on another title in Sydney — and then the NBA.

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Towering teen Bowyn Beatty in action for Lake Ginninderra College at the Australian Schools Basketball Championships.

ABSC scout: 2.13m teen tower turns up heat on tournament

Australia’s top hoops schools are battling it out in the Australian Basketball Schools Championship. Catch up on all the action here with scouts’ tips and our judges’ day one starting five.

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PORTLAND, OREGON - NOVEMBER 17: Ben Simmons #10 of the Brooklyn Nets dunks during the third quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on November 17, 2022 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

‘It’s building’: Simmons’ little glimmer of hope

Days after he was questioned by his teammates, Ben Simmons has responded with his best game in a Brooklyn Nets uniform. Is it a good sign for the future for the Aussie star?

Aussie Ben Simmons wins NBA Rookie of the Year

Australian basketballer Ben Simmons has made history to win the 2018 NBA Rookie of the Year award, crediting playing Aussie rules footy as a kid for giving his great start

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World Champion Kelly Slater advances directly to round three after winning Round One, Heat 8 at the Corona Open J-Bay. Photo: WSL

Slater breaks foot in surf

Champion American surfer Kelly Slater scored a different type of break in South Africa.

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$30/09/2000 OLYMPICS\SPORT: USA v Australia... Michele Timms silver for Aust' - womens gold medal game.. David Kapernick Pic. David Kapernick$

Trailblazer Timms honoured with hall of fame gong

WOMEN’S basketball trailblazer Michele Timms has been inducted into the FIBA Hall of Fame, the three-time Olympian honoured at a ceremony in Switzerland.

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