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

Bishop's winning move

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

GREAT news for MAC Adelaide Lightning and Opals fans with Abby Bishop yesterday coming so successfully through ankle surgery her three-month recovery time will be fast-tracked.

A Mitch in time

In: NBL, Boomers & Opals — Wednesday, 19 Jul, 2017

MITCH Norton is on the verge of breaking into the Boomers, a journey from an unofficial Townsville Crocs ballboy to where Australian coach Andrej Lemanis now views him as “an exciting prospect”.

Jul 19

Vale Sir Reginald

In: NBL — Tuesday, 18 Jul, 2017

REG Biddings, the man who still owns the NBL's pointscoring record for a 40-minute game with the 63 he shot in 1981, passed away today, aged 59.

Jul 18

Bullets' blessing for Torrey

In: NBL, Boomers & Opals, NBA — Monday, 17 Jul, 2017

THE Brisbane Bullets have started the process of finding another talented import swingman to replace former Cairns Taipans benchman Torrey Craig who is NBA-bound.

Jul 17

FLASHBACK 97: WNBL, in colour

In: Flashbacks — Sunday, 16 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 16