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Josh Giddey could have been traded anywhere, but he has landed in the perfect place
The Australian superstar could have been traded anywhere within the NBA, but in an exclusive chat he reveals he’s exactly where he needs to be.
- Roy Ward
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Former ruckman nabs biggest title in US college basketball with desperate final act
The biggest game in US college basketball was in the balance. The ball spilled loose. Millions were watching on TV. In the stands, 66,000 fans held their breath. Up stepped Alex Condon, Australia’s 211cm NBA hopeful.
- Scott Spits
Taking home the title
Alex Condon retrieves the ball on the buzzer to help the Florida Gators to a two-point win in the NCAA championship game against the Houston Cougars.
Throwing it down
Australian Alex Condon makes a slam dunk for the Florida Gators as they win the national college basketball championship game in the US.
Josh Giddey’s half-court buzzer-beater silences LeBron James and sets the stage for a $235m payday
The Boomers point guard’s 12.6 seconds of magic has happened at the perfect time.
- Paul Zalunardo
If the NBA clubs don’t draft this 211cm tall Australian, the Magpies are ready to swoop
Alex Condon is eyeing a national title with the Florida Gators and then a move to the NBA. But if his basketball career doesn’t work out, he has a handy back-up plan; playing footy for Collingwood.
- Roy Ward
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Illawarra Hawks level NBL title series against Melbourne United in game-two thriller
Star imports Tyler Harvey and Trey Kell recovered from poor game-one showings to lead the Hawks to a thrilling 102-100 victory at John Cain Arena on Wednesday night.
- Shayne Hope and Roy Ward
Giddey up: Could Giddey’s Bulls, WNBA superstar Clark play games in Australia?
The New Orleans Pelicans will make a historic trip to Melbourne in October, and Josh Giddey and his Chicago Bulls, and WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark, could be next.
- Jon Pierik
New Orleans Pelicans to play NBA exhibition series in Melbourne
The deal between the NBA, the NBL and the Victorian government comes as the NBL collaborates with rap mogul Ice Cube to promote his Big3 basketball league.
- Jon Pierik and Chip Le Grand
How NBA stars LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Nikola Jokic influenced Melbourne’s NBL title bid
With three NBA championship winners on their team, Melbourne United’s quest for an Australian title can call upon the experience that was picked up playing alongside greats such as Stephen Curry, Nikola Jokic and LeBron James.
- Roy Ward
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