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Heartbreak as Boomers fall to Spain in World Cup Semifinal

It was heartbreak in Beijing for the Boomers, as they fell to Spain, 95-88, in what could only be described as a battle of epic proportions. Ten minutes of extra basketball was required to separate the two nations, with Marc Gasol taking over in the second overtime to sink the Boomers gold medal hopes. “That…

Marco Selorio 0 September 14, 2019 boomers, world cup 390 Views

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Boomers win over Canada in World Cup opener

Australia survived a mighty scare to pull out a 108-92 victory on Sunday, though the scoreboard hardly paints the entire picture. It was a mix of the old and new standing up for the Boomers, with perhaps nobody shining brighter than Matthew Dellavedova, who finished with 24 points, showing off his much publicised new shooting…

Marco Selorio 0 September 1, 2019 world cup, Canada, boomers, australia, fiba 456 Views

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Australia’s Opponents in the FIBA Asia Cup

Australia’s first foray into the Asian region has been finalised, with the Boomers’ group in the FIBA Asia Cup having been announced. Sixteen teams will battle it out in the competition, with Australia going up against Japan, Hong Kong, and Chinese Taipei in Group D starting on August 8th. Even the most Australian basketball…

Kyle Abbott 0 May 31, 2017 australian boomers, fiba, kyle abbott, world cup, boomers, australia, australia boomers 2060 Views

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NBL History

The NBL Triple-Double Club

The triple-double is one of basketball’s rarest feats, with only 130 recorded in NBL history. The latest to achieve it? Young gun Taran Armstrong of the Cairns Taipans. Armstrong delivered the season’s lone triple-double in Cairns’ 100-88 win over the Brisbane Bullets, lifting the Taipans to just their fourth home victory of the season and sending the 4,145 fans at the Cairns Convention Centre home happy. Taipans coach Adam Forde believes Armstrong is destined for bigger stages. "This is just an example of what he's…
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NBL News

NBL Awards Finalists: The Hits, The Misses, and the Biggest Snubs

The NBL has officially announced the finalists for its end-of-season awards, sparking plenty of debate among fans and analysts. With categories including MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, and Most Improved Player, this year’s selections have drawn praise and controversy, with some notable snubs and unexpected inclusions. MVP Race: Cotton Leading the Pack? The three finalists for the league’s top individual honour are Bryce Cotton (Perth Wildcats), Kendric Davis (Adelaide 36ers), and Matt Hurt (South East Melbourne Phoenix). Cotton, a three-time MVP, is considered the…
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NBA News

Melbourne will host NBA Exhibition Games in October

Melbourne is set to make basketball history, with an NBA team scheduled to play in Australia for the first time. The Victorian Government, NBL, and NBA are finalizing a deal to bring an NBA franchise to Melbourne in October 2025 for a two-game exhibition series, sources told ESPN. The event will mark the first time an NBA team has played on Australian soil, a significant moment for basketball fans across the country. The games will be played at Melbourne Park, with Rod Laver Arena emerging…
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Aussies Abroad

Patty Mills Traded To Clippers. Re-Unites With Kawhi Leonard

Australian basketball legend Patty Mills is on the move once again, landing with the Los Angeles Clippers as part of a trade with the Utah Jazz. The deal, first reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania, sees Mills and center Drew Eubanks heading to the Clippers in exchange for P.J. Tucker, Mo Bamba, a future second-round pick, and cash considerations. The Los Angeles Clippers are trading PJ Tucker, Mo Bamba, a future second-round pick and cash to the Utah Jazz for Drew Eubanks and Patty Mills, sources…
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Aussies Abroad

Jock Landale delivering the goods while future with Houston is uncertain

Even as his future with the Houston Rockets remains uncertain, Jock Landale is quietly making the most of his opportunities on the court. With the NBA trade deadline approaching and reports suggesting he could be moved before the week is out, the 29-year-old Australian big man is proving he can still deliver when given minutes. Despite limited playing time this season, Landale has been productive in back-to-back 16-minute outings. In Houston’s 110-99 win over Atlanta, he contributed 4 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1…
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NBL News

NBL Free Agent Tracker

Below is an up-to-date roster for each NBL team and a list of rumours and potential signings derived from discussions with NBL staff and media. Players listed as contracted come from information supplied by the National Basketball League. * = Denotes import player ** = Naturalised Australian DP = a member of the team's development roster SRP = the previously named Asian player exception denoting an Asian player who qualifies as a local in the NBL. MP = Marquee players listed as known Click here…
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Kyrie Irving’s Potential Boomers Switch Continues To Gather Steam

The possibility of Dallas Mavericks superstar Kyrie Irving playing for the Australian Boomers continues to gain momentum following his recent comments about facing former teammate Josh Green. After a recent matchup against Green, Irving admitted the encounter felt surreal, saying: "It was awkward. I'm not gonna lie to you, especially when he made that last defensive rebound. That is a Josh Green play all the way through... Hopefully I get to see him on the Aussie team soon." Kyrie Irving on facing Josh Green for…
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Podcasts

Jermaine Beal on Wildcats Championships (2014 & 2016), Life Lessons, and Becoming an Author

Former Perth Wildcats star and two-time NBL champion Jermaine Beal joins the podcast to discuss his incredible basketball journey. From winning NBL championships in 2014 and 2016 to transitioning into life after basketball as an author, Beal shares insights into his playing career and the lessons he's learned along the way. Visit dunk.com.au for your next set of basketball uniforms. We dive into his time playing alongside future NBA and NBL talent like Festus Ezeli and AJ Ogilvy, his experiences in the NBA Summer League,…
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