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Jackson's return to the Opals fitting for a squad looking to recapture its culture
TOP HEADLINES
Landale's crazy, hectic year has him better prepared for the NBA
Scott Roth ready to run it back for second season with JackJumpers
The players who could break into the Boomers World Cup squad
BASKETBALL
OPALS
Lauren Jackson's first bucket in Opals return
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Cayla George on Opals hit-out, Jackson's return & rising talent
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NBL
2022/23 SEASON
Top six games to watch in NBL23
After two seasons of uncertainty, the NBL calendar is locked in and returns to its usual slot. Read on for our list of the six games you don't want to miss to open the season.
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Phoenix CEO Tommy Greer backs NBL23 resurgence
The Phoenix were one half of basketball away from a Grand Final berth in NBL21, but regressed in NBL22. CEO Tommy Greer has told ESPN he backs a resurgence this season under Simon Mitchell.
FIBA ASIA CUP
FINAL
Boomers hold off dramatic charge from Lebanon to win Asia Cup
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AUSTRALIA
BOOMERS
Boomers repel fightback to win Asia Cup
A largely young Boomers side have overcome a nervy finish to retain the men's FIBA Asia Basketball Cup with a 75-73 win over Lebanon in the final in Jakarta.
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NBL 3x3: Our big takeaways from NBA Summer League
FIBA
BOOMERS VS. INDONESIA
Australia advance to quarterfinals of Asia Cup after win over Indonesia
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United in limbo as stars light up Summer League
NBA
SUMMER LEAGUE
Jack White embracing the NBA Summer League challenge
The Summer League is a great way for players to get themselves on a roster -- NBA or otherwise -- but it does present its challenges as well, as players fly in from all over the world to chase their NBA dream, writes Peter Hooley.
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Sobey battling to be fit for NBL23, championship ring top of mind
Proctor eyes more Boomers minutes ahead of Duke move
Australians and NBL stars to watch during the NBA's Summer League in Las Vegas
AUSTRALIA
Old and new shine as new Boomers era begins
The Boomers took care of business over the weekend, finishing the FIBA World Cup qualifying window with a 3-0 record, with old and new combining to put the program in the best possible position.
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BOOMERS
AUSTRALIA VS. JAPAN
'This guy is really special': Stopping Zhou Qi top priority for Boomers
Boomers head coach Brian Goorjian conceded he had concerns about a letdown against Japan on Friday night, after a hard-fought win over China 24 hours earlier.
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BASKETBALL
BOOMERS
Boomers beat China in World Cup qualifier
The Boomers have marked their first home appearance since their historic Olympic basketball bronze medal by defeating China 76-69 in Thursday night's FIBA World Cup qualifier.
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'We haven't qualified for anything': Goorjian wants Boomers to seize opportunity
The Boomers' squad for this weekend's FIBA World Cup Qualifying window may have plenty of new faces, but head coach Brian Goorjian is hoping multiple members of the squad can put their hand up for major tournaments moving forward.
NBA Draft recap: Fruitful day for Australian hoops
PELICANS
NBA
Daniels excited for how his game fits with Pelicans roster
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Aussie Daniels leans on defensive prowess ahead of NBA Draft
NBL
Bul Kuol laps up whirlwind NBA opportunity en route to South Sudan
With the dust settling on his rookie season, Bul Kuol planned to spend time with his family, before representing South Sudan in next month's FIBA World Cup qualifying window. Then the NBA came calling.
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Who are the Opals? The biggest takeaways from their Japan series
WOMEN'S OLYMPIC BASKETBALL
Lauren Jackson on Aussies impressing, leaves door open for Opals return
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Jack White maximising opportunities with FIBA qualifiers, Summer League
NBL
NBL Roster Tracker: Every team and every player for NBL23
Who's signed, who's a free agent, and who's likely to be on the move? Keep abreast of all the roster moves for NBL23 here in our roster tracker.
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Now a leader, Mitch McCarron ready for next Boomers challenge
NBL
Deal done, NBA Summer League awaits for Vasiljevic
On the back of a brilliant return season from a torn achilles, there was never any doubt that Dejan Vasiljevic would secure a fresh contract with the Sydney Kings but it didn't stop the sharpshooter from sweating over the negotiations.
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OPALS
BEYOND THE CAMBAGE SAGA
Positive vibes for Opals with World Cup in sight
With just over 100 days until the FIBA Women's World Cup tips off in Sydney the mood within the Australian Opals camp is overwhelmingly positive, in a turning-of-the-page moment for the program.
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NBL
Kai Sotto's defense and experience may put him behind other international prospects
NBL scouts and experts evaluate Kai Sotto's chances of successfully making the jump from Australia's pro league to the NBA.
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Grading Sotto: How the Philippines' prospect's offense stacks up in the 2022 NBA draft
NBL scouts and experts evaluate Kai Sotto's chances of successfully making the jump from Australia's pro league to the NBA.
Goorjian: Boomers ready for China, Japan challenge
NBL
BRIAN GOORJIAN CHAT
Goorj: Magic-esque role for Giddey & Dyson Daniels' versatile talent
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Goorjian: Australia will get EuroLeague-style comp
Legendary basketball coach Brian Goorjian believes Australia's involvement in a EuroLeague-style international competition could be just years away.
NBL
BALL AND THE REAL WORLD
Is the NBA next for Xavier Cooks?
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NBL Free Agency: Every team's roster and their No.1 priority analysed
NBL
NBL Top 15 Player Rankings 4.0: Jaylen Adams reigns supreme
NBL22 is in the books, which brings us to Kane Pitman's final top 15 player rankings list of the season.
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Kings' Xavier Cooks no longer the forgotten star
NBL GRAND FINAL SERIES
GAME 3
Kings nail import battle to deliver NBL crown back to Sydney
The Sydney Kings celebrated deep into the night and into the early morning following their drought breaking NBL Grand Final win, with their imports Jarrell Martin, Xavier Cooks and Jaylen Adams leading the charge on and off the court.
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Cooks: Every King stepped up on road to NBL crown
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Kings win NBL title after big 4th quarter
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JOSH GIDDEY
NBA
Giddey on praise from 'idol' LeBron & getting 'picked apart' by CP3
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THE JUMP
FRIDAYS ON ESPN
'He can play': Spurs assistant Nielsen full of praise for NBA version of Landale
San Antonio Spurs assistant coach Matt Nielsen witnessed first-hand the impact Australian Jock Landale was able to make in his rookie season in the NBA, and said the big man can continue to deliver in the big leagues.
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Reath's incredible journey from South Sudan to NBL's biggest stage
Top Headlines
- Jamal Murray to launch Aussie NBA store
- United boost squad with Rathan-Mayes signing
- NBL reveals Play-In tournament format
- 36ers' Johnson perfect in men's 3x3 debut
- Brazilian big man Kings' last NBL import
- Baynes to play in NBL year after spinal injury
- Kings, United set for historic Christmas NBL clash
- Aussie White secures two-way Nuggets deal
- Departed Adams takes shot at JackJumpers
