1-1 for 3X3

In: Boomers & Opals — Sunday, 18 Jun, 2017

THE Australian women's team contesting the FIBA World 3X3 Championship in Nantes, France is 1-1 after dropping its opener to the No.6 ranked Ukraine but bouncing back against China.

Jun 18

Olive branch en route to China

In: NBL, Boomers & Opals — Sunday, 18 Jun, 2017

NBL Australian All Stars coach Rob Beveridge does not expect to encounter any “issues” with the team’s MVP selection, former Adelaide 36ers import Jerome Randle.

FLASHBACK 94: NBL Guide 1983, Pt.2

In: Flashbacks — Saturday, 17 Jun, 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.*

Jun 17

Indigenous best bound for Canada

In: Boomers & Opals, Misc — Friday, 16 Jun, 2017

STAND-OUT NBL guard Tyson Demos headlines the Apunipima Australian Indigenous All Stars’ 10-man team for the 2017 World Indigenous Basketball Challenge (WIBC) in Canada from August 9 to 12.

Jun 16

Sources tell me... 2

In: NBL, WNBL, Boomers & Opals, NBA, SA — Thursday, 15 Jun, 2017

SOURCES TELL ME … 2 : OK, that should read “sauces” because this info comes directly from key insiders, Messrs Hollandaise and Bernaise, and Mademoiselle Bechamel, so expect these to spread.

Jun 15

Laura back for Lightning

In: WNBL — Wednesday, 14 Jun, 2017

FOUR-TIME Olympian Laura Hodges will be back with MAC Adelaide Lightning for the 2017-18 WNBL season as the club continues the rebuild of its status and reputation.

Jun 14

No Damo, no drama

In: Boomers & Opals — Tuesday, 13 Jun, 2017

THE absence of Perth NBL championship captain and Rio Olympian Damian Martin from today’s 20-man Boomers squad stood out like Kevin Durant at an under-10 skills clinic.

Jun 13

FLASHBACK 93: NBL Guide 1983, Pt.1

In: Flashbacks — Saturday, 10 Jun, 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.*

Jun 10

Friday dribbling around

In: WNBL, Boomers & Opals, NBA — Friday, 9 Jun, 2017

KEVIN Durant has unmistakenly stolen the spotlight of the 2016-17 NBA Finals, turning the championship series on its ear with three MVP games in Golden State's 3-0 lead over defending champion Cleveland.

Jun 9

Sources tell me... 1

In: NBL, Boomers & Opals, NBA — Thursday, 8 Jun, 2017

SOURCES TELL ME … 1 : OK, that should read “sauces” because this info round-up comes directly from key insiders, Messrs Hollandaise, Bernaise and Bechamel.

Jun 8