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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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Western Australia Josh Ibukunoluwa gets to the rim against South Australia. Picture: Sports in Focus

What we learned on day one at the U20, IB Nationals

Mick Randall has been on the ground at the Basketball Australia National Championships, here are a few of his key takeaways at the end of day one. Follow our LIVE BLOG.

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U20s SCOUT: The top 20 female ballers you need to watch

They are the daughters of legends, WNBL contracted and college bound stars who will headline a massive Basketball Australia Under-20 National Championships. Meet the top 20 female athletes competing.

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Mick Randall artwork for the National U20s Champs top boys to watch.

U20s SCOUT: The top 20 male ballers you need to watch

What do a seven foot giant, a Japanese rising star and the son of a female basketball great have in common? You need to watch them in action at the BA Under-20s Nationals. See our full Top 20 boys ahead of next week’s LIVE STREAM.

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Who are the biggest free agents in the NBL?

Who are the biggest NBL free agents?

With Almost 50 players off contract, the NBL’s 2023 free agency period is set to be a frantic one. Here are the most in-demand men from every club.

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Tiernan Stynes is following in the footsteps of his famous father Jim Stynes, but in a different sport.

Story behind Jr Stynes’ famous Brownlow kicks

With AFL great Jim Stynes as a father, Tiernan Stynes is used to the spotlight. As he makes his own mark on the sporting world, here’s the story behind his now famous Brownlow Medal attire.

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CAIRNS, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 28: Aron Baynes of the Bullets talks with a referee during the round 17 NBL match between Cairns Taipans and Brisbane Bullets at Cairns Convention Centre, on January 28, 2023, in Cairns, Australia. (Photo by Emily Barker/Getty Images)

New Bullets coach’s makes big call on Baynes’ future

Brisbane’s Boomer star Aron Baynes is in for the long haul promises new Bullets coach Justin Schueller. Read all the NBL news in the Crosscourt column

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 04: Lauren Jackson of the Flyers looks on from the bench during the round 13 WNBL match between Southside Flyers and Sydney Flames at John Cain Arena, on February 04, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

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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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 07: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers scores to pass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA's all-time leading scorer, surpassing Abdul-Jabbar's career total of 38,387 points against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena on February 07, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. 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. Ronald Martinez/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by RONALD MARTINEZ / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Watch: LeBron’s ‘F-bomb sign-off’ after breaking 39-year record

LeBron James is officially the NBA’s greatest point scorer and had fans in raptures after his speech celebrating his historic moment.

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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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