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Now Opals go for Gold

In: Boomers & Opals — Friday, 28 Jul, 2017

AUSTRALIA is through to the Gold Medal game of the FIBA Asia Cup in India after repeating its intrapool cruise over South Korea with an 81-64 semi final win today.

Jul 28

36ers go bigger with Shorter

In: NBL — Thursday, 27 Jul, 2017

NEW Adelaide 36ers import playmaker Shannon Shorter will provide scoring, ball distribution and on-court savvy as the NBL’s 2016-17 regular season champions build for a title run in 2017-18.

Jul 27

Opals through to 2018 World Cup

In: Boomers & Opals — Thursday, 27 Jul, 2017

AUSTRALIA's new-look Opals today iced North Korea 81-48 to not only storm the semi finals of the FIBA Asia Cup in India, but more importantly reach the tournament's top four, qualifying for the World Cup next year in Spain.

Sources tell me... 7

In: NBL, WNBL, Boomers & Opals, NBA — Wednesday, 26 Jul, 2017

SOURCES TELL ME … 7 : Yes, the column is back with more actual “sauces” including agents - albeit real estate agents - ready to give you the exclusive "Psst, guess what?"

Jul 26

Opals take out defending champs

In: Boomers & Opals — Tuesday, 25 Jul, 2017

AUSSIE “bigs” Kelsey Griffin and Marianna Tolo today steered the Opals past defending Asia Cup champion Japan, a superb long-range missile bombardment underpinning the 83-74 victory.

Jul 25

Opals go 2-0 with 'blitz'

In: Boomers & Opals — Monday, 24 Jul, 2017

DEVASTATING the Philippines with a 29-0 run, Australia has made it two straight wins in its FIBA Asia Cup debut, Sara Blicavs today’s stand-out.

Jul 24

Here come the new Boomers

In: Boomers & Opals — Monday, 24 Jul, 2017

CENTRES Matt Hodgson of Adelaide 36ers and unsung grand final hero Angus Brandt of the NBL champion Perth Wildcats are probably the surprise selections in the Boomers’ 12 for next month’s FIBA Asia Cup.

New faces lead Opals charge

In: Boomers & Opals — Sunday, 23 Jul, 2017

NEW Opals faces Kelsey Griffin, Alanna Smith and Lauren Mansfield were the standouts today as Australia swept aside Korea 78-54 in its FIBA Asia Cup debut.

Jul 23

FLASHBACK 98: B&W golden days

In: Flashbacks — Saturday, 22 Jul, 2017

*FLASHBACKS, my irregular "lucky dip" where I just reach into my drawers of old Australian basketball stuff and transcribe or post whatever I find for you.*

Jul 22

Opals' Cup starts live on FOX

In: Boomers & Opals — Thursday, 20 Jul, 2017

AUSTRALIA's Opals FIBA World Cup qualifying through the Asia Cup - tipping off on Sunday - will be televised live on FOX SPORTS.

Jul 20