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Sapphires shine as World Champs
THE Sapphires this morning claimed FIBA Under-17 World Championship Gold after pummelling Italy 62-38, Ezi Magbegor named tournament MVP and in the ALL Star Five with Monique Conti and Jasmine Simmons.
Beware the too bold Boomers banner
THERE it was again yesterday as Basketball Australia added Aleks Maric and Daniel Kickert to its Boomers squad for the Rio Olympics.
Chance to catch Delly, Patty
THE Boomers are back in Melbourne and fans of our NBA stars can catch up with some of them tomorrow and Friday at various locations.
USA Are We Dreaming? Team
IT’S official now, even though USA TODAY had it yesterday, and yes, the American team is vulnerable heading into Rio. But just vulnerable.
USA favourite, but beatable
THE USA Rio Olympic team is announced tonight but USA TODAY Sports already has unveiled the 12 men it expects to defend the Gold.
Maher still "The Man"
TOM Maher has shown again he is one of the greatest women's basketball coaches in the world, his trip to Rio with China marking his sixth straight Olympics.
I go to Rio? No, says LBJ while Ben goes at #1
ON a day Australia’s stocks for the Tokyo Olympics in 2020 rose appreciably, LeBron James’ decision to withdraw from the US team for Rio helped our current Boomers, too.
Exum, Simmons, their time will come
DANTE Exum’s withdrawal from the Boomers squad for Rio is not the “blow’ many would have you believe. Andrew Bogut being hurt is.
Opals must select best 12 for Rio
WE’VE become almost blasé about our Opals claiming medals at major international events such as FIBA World Championships and the Olympic Games, but Australia is in real danger ahead of Rio.
I'd take Bogey on one leg
IF Andrew Bogut is amenable toward going, and trusting Australian medical opinion and practice over that of the US, I’d punt and take him to Rio.
