Durant's decision a boost for contenders
KEVIN Durant’s announcement today he has withdrawn from the US team for the World Cup would have every medal contender heading for Spain breaking out the champagne.
'New' Delly having a Boomer time
THE Boomers don’t intentionally mean to be hammering the point but yes, they are going to Spain in pursuit of a World Cup medal.
OMFG: Finally a new CEO is on the way
OUR MANY FRIDAY GEMS: IF you are wondering when Basketball Australia plans to make some kind of announcement about its new Chief Executive Officer, apparently it has been narrowed down to “sometime this year … probably”.
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.

