Fearless Boomers have medal in their sights
BOOMERS boss Andrej Lemanis isn't too fired up about who will captain his World Cup team but he is excited his players have "bought in" and are targeting a podium finish in Spain.
'Ringo' says: "I'm done"
DUAL Olympian and 2006 World Champion Jenni Screen today made it official, informing the Opals tonight’s clash with Mozambique would be her last international for Australia.
Our (World) Cup runneth over
YOU would think it might be hard to get excited about Australia’s shot at a World Cup medal without starters Andrew Bogut and Patty Mills being available ... but you’d be wrong.
The Week That Was ... #4
AUSTRALIA's Opals today completed a 3-0 sweep of Japan when they whipped the hosts 67-52 at Yagamata.
The Week That Was ... #1
THE Opals today hammered Japan B 91-52 as part of their four-game tour, following last night’s thrilling 80-79 win over Japan in Akita.
Another good day, and all that jazz
IT’S been another fine day for Australian basketball on the world stage with Boomers forward Cameron Bairstow signing a three-year deal with the NBA’s Chicago Bulls.
Poland a "Screen-saver"
OPALS co-captain and 2006 World Champion Jenni Screen has landed a pro gig in Poland during the Australian summer.
Sayonara to another Opals outfit
NOT sure when it will be time to take an Opals squad/team seriously but surely coach Brendan Joyce has to get more deliberate soon with the World Championship right around the corner.
WTF (1) - Penny priceless again
WOMEN TAKE FRIDAY (1) - OPALS World Champion Penny Taylor was back to her very best today for Phoenix against Connecticut as the Mercury swept to their 12th straight WNBA win 101-85.
Boomers, Bald Eagle squads for World Cup
THE Boomers’ 17-player squad for the World Cup in Spain next month is out, just a day after USA Basketball revealed its 19-player group.

