Eleven months ago, during the Australian national team’s final practice match before flying out to compete at the 2023 FIBA World Cup, Jock Landale went down with an ankle injury that changed the course of the Boomers’ medal hopes. Prior to that game against South Sudan, pundits considered that tournament to be the Boomers’ first chance to win a…
Read MoreThe Boomers defeated France today in their toughest warmup game on paper as they prepare for the FIBA World Cup, which kicks off in five days’ time. After being blown out and seeing France take a double-digit lead in the first few minutes, Australia clawed back to close the gap to eight points before the…
Read MoreThe Australian Boomers got their FIBA World Cup preparations off to a flying start with a convincing 97-41 win over Venezuela in Melbourne. After starting the game shooting 10/11 from the field to lead 27-16 at quarter time, the Boomers blew the game open across the second and third quarters, outscoring Venezuela 48-11 as their…
Read MoreTHE 2023 FIBA Men’s World Cup kicks off in just 18 days, and the Australian Boomers have already begun making their potential roster clearer ahead of the start date on August 25. The countdown to the 2023 FIBA Men’s World Cup has begun, and the Australian Boomers are finalizing their potential roster for the upcoming…
Read MoreThe FIBA Basketball World Cup is in less than a month, and members of the Boomers squad are all vying for their spot on the Boomers roster at the ongoing selection camp in Cairns. With the squad featuring ten NBA rostered players – the most in Boomers’ history – selection will be more difficult than…
Read MoreThose following Ben Simmons on Instagram will have seen he is back in the gym and working toward his return to the court. In recent weeks, Simmons has posted images of him working out both at HSS Training Center in Brooklyn and the University of Miami gym, but none of him on the court. He…
Read MoreLucas Walker played a decade in the NBL, won a championship with the Wildcats and earned a commonwealth games gold medal in 2018 playing for the Australian Boomers. Walker was a player forever the underdog and one who many thought his NBL career was over multiple times before finally calling it a day in 2020….
Read MoreThe Australian Boomers have won their first ever medal at a major international tournament, beating out Slovenia for the bronze 107-93 on the back of an inspired 42 points by Patty Mills. I promised in the bio I wrote for Aussie Hoopla well over five years ago that I may just cry if the Boomers…
Read MoreLast night Jock Landale notched up 12 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 steals to guide the Australian Boomers to a 97-59 victory over Argentina and a place in the Olympic Basketball semi-finals. He celebrated this morning with signing his name on a multi-year NBA contract. Australian center Jock Landale — the 2021 NBL…
Read MoreThe 2000 Boomers vs the 2021 Boomers. Andrew Gaze vs Patty Mills. Patty Mills has put himself firmly in “icon” territory, as the man who carried the Olympic flag for the Australians at an Olympics much as Andrew Gaze did 21 years before him. But as far as the 2000 team and the 2021 Boomers…
Read MorePOS | TEAM | W | D | L | PTS |
1 | Top Club FC | 21 | 3 | 3 | 66 |
2 | The Reapers | 20 | 4 | 3 | 64 |
3 | Crimson Kings | 19 | 4 | 4 | 61 |
4 | Wind Slayers | 18 | 2 | 6 | 56 |
5 | Deadly Predators | 18 | 2 | 4 | 56 |
In a major announcement, Tommy Greer, the foundation CEO of South East Melbourne Phoenix, has revealed his decision to resign after six successful seasons with the club. Greer, a pivotal figure in the Phoenix's establishment in 2018, has been instrumental in shaping the team’s identity and fostering its rapid growth within the National Basketball League (NBL). Interestingly, this announcement follows closely after the recent release of head coach Mike Kelly, marking a significant period of transition for the club. Just three weeks ago, AussieHoopla ran…
READ MOREThe financial collapse of the Darwin Salties this week has all but closed the door on the possibility of an NBL expansion team based in the Northern Territory. Despite strong community support and government backing, the Salties have announced their withdrawal from the Queensland-based NBL1 North competition, citing unsustainable financial pressures. This development leaves the future of the club and the NT’s broader ambitions for professional sports in serious doubt. Founded in late 2021, the Salties quickly became a fan favourite, regularly filling stadiums and…
READ MOREMontrezl Harrell has officially committed to the Adelaide 36ers for the remainder of the NBL season. After a week of mounting speculation, Harrell’s agent, Darrell Comer of Tandem Sports & Entertainment, confirmed today that the former NBA Sixth Man of the Year has extended his contract, ensuring he will stay with the 36ers through the end of the season. Since joining the team, Harrell has made an impact both on and off the court. He's averaging 15.7 points on 55.6% shooting, along with 10.3 rebounds…
READ MORENew Perth Wildcats owner Mark Arena joins the podcast to break down the intricate details behind purchasing an NBL team and his vision for the club's future. As a lifelong Wildcats fan and successful tech entrepreneur, Arena shares insights into the business side of sports ownership and how he plans to elevate the Wildcats' brand, both locally and internationally. Visit dunk.com.au for your next set of basketball uniforms. In this episode, listeners will get an exclusive look into what it takes to acquire and manage…
READ MORENBL legend Mark Dalton, who played 17 seasons across five NBL teams, joins host Dan Boyce on the podcast to review the early performances of all ten NBL teams. Together, they explore each team's potential ceiling for the season and discuss the key challenges that could prevent them from reaching their full potential. With a career that included stints with the Canberra Cannons, Sydney Kings, Brisbane Bullets, and Wollongong Hawks, Dalton brings a wealth of experience and insight to the conversation. His unique perspective highlights…
READ MORENBL legend Mark Dalton, who played 17 seasons across five NBL teams, joins host Dan Boyce on the podcast to review the early performances of all ten NBL teams. Together, they explore each team's potential ceiling for the season and discuss the key challenges that could prevent them from reaching their full potential. With a career that included stints with the Canberra Cannons, Sydney Kings, Brisbane Bullets, and Wollongong Hawks, Dalton brings a wealth of experience and insight to the conversation. His unique perspective highlights…
READ MORENew Zealand have made a notable addition to their roster for the upcoming NBA preseason games, enlisting the towering presence of 7'6" (2.29m) center Tacko Fall as a guest player. Fall will suit up for the Breakers in three NBLxNBA matchups in early October, where they will face off against the Utah Jazz, Philadelphia 76ers, and Oklahoma City Thunder. The Breakers' tour will kick off against the Jazz on October 5, followed by the 76ers on October 8, and conclude with the Thunder on October…
READ MOREThis week, the NBL Tribunal gave its ruling on New Zealand’s Freddie Gillespie for headbutting Sydney’s Shaun Bruce, issuing a two-game suspension (reduced to one game with an early guilty plea). The verdict follows a long history of inconsistent rulings, an issue that has needed addressing for years. As the league positions itself as a top-tier basketball competition, these inconsistencies not only affect the integrity of the game but also damage the tribunal’s reputation, leading to widespread calls for a complete overhaul. Headbutting, an act…
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