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Australian National Squads
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Asia Cup 2021 Brisbane qualifiers: World Cup veterans Gliddon, Sobey lead Boomers’ youth movement
Kein
17th Feb, 2020
On Monday morning, Basketball Australia announced the Australian Boomers roster for Brisbane's upcoming two-game series in February 2020, and young talent will be the theme for this team.
Matisse Thybulle “going to play for Australia”, according to Ben Simmons
Kein
16th Feb, 2020
The campaign for Matisse Thybulle to join the Australian Boomers continues to grow.
FIBA Asia Cup 2021: Boomers’ qualifying game against Hong Kong to be played in Brisbane
Kein
14th Feb, 2020
The Australian Boomers' qualifying game will be moved from Hong Kong to Brisbane, FIBA announced on Friday.
Rio Redemption: Brondello and Cambage on significance of Tokyo Olympics qualification
Chris Sermeno
10th Feb, 2020
Sandy Brondello and Liza Cambage discuss qualifying for Tokyo and planning for Rio redemption.
Opals book ticket to Tokyo with gritty win over Brazil
Chris Sermeno
10th Feb, 2020
The Opals are headed to Tokyo after accounting for Brazil in Bourges, France.
Opals take care of Puerto Rico, one win away from Tokyo
Damian Arsenis
9th Feb, 2020
The Opals took down Puerto Rico and are now just a win away from qualifying for Tokyo.
Thybulle focused on NBA season, not potential Boomers opportunity yet
Kein
8th Feb, 2020
Philadelphia 76ers guard Matisse Thybulle, who is a dual citizen of the United States and Australia, was asked about his thoughts on national team play on Saturday afternoon, after the Sixers notched their fourth consecutive loss, this time against the Milwaukee Bucks in a 101-112 scoreline.
Opals hit snag against France in Olympic Qualifiers
Lachy France
7th Feb, 2020
A nine-point defeat put the Aussies behind the eight ball in their quest for Tokyo.
Breaking down the Opals’ Olympic Qualifying Tournament
Lachy France
5th Feb, 2020
Previewing the Opals Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Bourges, France.
Australia and Lebanon to host FIBA Under 16 Asian Championships
Damian Arsenis
5th Feb, 2020
Australia and Lebanon will host the 2019 FIBA Under 16 Asian Championships held from the 5-12 April 2020.
Matisse’s really an Aussie: Could we see Thybulle in Boomers green and gold beside Ben Simmons?
Kein
30th Jan, 2020
We were wrong: Matisse really does hold dual citizenship. What does this mean for the Boomers?
How Jonah Bolden’s Boomers exit set the tone for a challenging Sixers season so far
Ayush G
22nd Jan, 2020
Rewinding to Jonah Bolden's abrupt exit from the Boomers' World Cup campaign, and whether it has paid NBA dividends this season with the Philadelphia 76ers.
FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers: Goulding, Creek headline 24-man Boomers squad announcement
Kein
15th Jan, 2020
Basketball Australia has confirmed the first roster of players for the upcoming FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers in February, which will be played in Brisbane.
Broken wrist sidelines Jenna O’Hea, requires surgery
Damian Arsenis
14th Jan, 2020
In a thrilling overtime victory against cross-town rival Melbourne Boomers, Southside Flyers star and Australian Opals captain Jenna O'Hea suffered a wrist injury that will sideline her for up to 12 weeks.
Ranking the top five Boomers squads of the past decade
Ayush G
13th Jan, 2020
Looking back on the past ten years, here are our top five Boomers squads to have graced the court.
The time is now: LJ destined for the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame
Damian Arsenis
11th Jan, 2020
Lauren Jackson did it all during an illustrious basketball career that spanned 19 years, and it would only be fitting that she be inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame.
Australian Opals squad named for Olympic qualifying tournament
Tony Cocking
10th Jan, 2020
Basketball Australia have announced the Australian Opals roster for the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament.
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