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Mar 18

Whitcomb delivers clutch shooting in Opals victory

18

Mar

FIBA World Cup

Whitcomb delivers clutch shooting in Opals victory

16

Mar

FIBA World Cup

Opals escape to stay unbeaten against Türkiye

15

Mar

FIBA World Cup

Aokuso dominates paint as Opals defeat Hungary

13

Mar

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An Aussie hooper's life in China with Alice Kunek

13

Mar

FIBA World Cup

Sami busts 4-for-7 threes as Opals fend off Japan

16

Mar

FIBA World Cup

Opals escape to stay unbeaten against Türkiye

15

Mar

FIBA World Cup

Aokuso dominates paint as Opals defeat Hungary

13

Mar

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An Aussie hooper's life in China with Alice Kunek

13

Mar

FIBA World Cup

Sami busts 4-for-7 threes as Opals fend off Japan

12

Mar

FIBA World Cup

Walking bucket Borlase blings it up for Opals

11

Mar

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Breaking it down with viral US streamer Paco Luciano

9

Mar

World Cup Qualifiers

Opals' first step to World Cup gold tips-off in Turkiye

5

Mar

Unrivaled

Championship completes Alanna's Unrivaled year

17

Feb

Coach Education

83 new coaching modules in BA's online etrainu

28

Jan

FIBA World Cup

Sami, Izzy, Ezi make cut for Opals qualifiers

2

Jan

Breaking News

Liz Cambage re-signs with Sichuan in China

Liz Cambage swaps pro basketball for OnlyFans as her all-time resume fuels a giant “what if”.

2

Jan

Breaking News

Liz Cambage re-signs with Sichuan in China

1

Jan

Coach Profile

The Rise and Rise of Sandy Brondello

Sandy Brondello: Opals coach, WNBA champion, trailblazer shaping women’s basketball for generations

1

Jan

Coach Profile

The Rise and Rise of Sandy Brondello

22

Dec

FIBA World Cup

'Shell-shocked': Petrik on Anneli Maley's Opals snub

Ryan Petrik says he’d “get fired” for being honest about Anneli Maley’s Opals omission.

22

Dec

FIBA World Cup

'Shell-shocked': Petrik on Anneli Maley's Opals snub

20

Dec

FIBA World Cup

'Prime Opals': Brondello's squad gold window is open

BA unveils a 19-player Opals squad for March’s World Cup qualifying tournament in Istanbul.

20

Dec

FIBA World Cup

'Prime Opals': Brondello's squad gold window is open

20

Dec

Opinion

Six reasons why Jackson is Australia's GOAT

LJ is the ultimate winner and Australian basketball's GOAT. Vote in our poll

20

Dec

Opinion

Six reasons why Jackson is Australia's GOAT

11

Dec

Exclusive

Peak Anatomy: Why MVPs are at their best at 27

Why 27 is the golden age for basketball MVPs, according to data, science and experience.

11

Dec

Exclusive

Peak Anatomy: Why MVPs are at their best at 27

27

Nov

Social Protect

Have we learned nothing from Charlotte Dawson?

NBL and WNBL stars, Australian basketball finally fight back against vile messages to their players

27

Nov

Social Protect

Have we learned nothing from Charlotte Dawson?

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15

Aug

Exclusive Interview

'Who would have thought': From Mackay to WNBA record-breaker

The Australian Opals legend on breaking the New York Liberty wins record.

15

Aug

Exclusive Interview

'Who would have thought': From Mackay to WNBA record-breaker

11

Aug

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Lynx coach pushes Smith's DPOY claims

Aussie Alanna Smith stars as the Minnesota Lynx beat rivals the New York Liberty.

11

Aug

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Lynx coach pushes Smith's DPOY claims

8

Aug

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Sami's Phoenix smash Fever for third straight win

WNBL MVP Sami Whitcomb continues to have an impact for the red-hot Mercury.

8

Aug

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Sami's Phoenix smash Fever for third straight win

6

Aug

Exclusive Interview

It's a Cole World: Courtney's 'video game' moment

Courtney Woods reflects on her journey to Opals gold, personal growth and what's next in the WNBL.

6

Aug

Exclusive Interview

It's a Cole World: Courtney's 'video game' moment

4

Aug

Player Profile

Sami Whitcomb reflects on Opals Olympics bronze a year on

Whitcomb opened up on the WNBA season, the Opals and more on The Crumbs podcast.

4

Aug

Player Profile

Sami Whitcomb reflects on Opals Olympics bronze a year on

30

Jul

Exclusive Interview

Bonnie Deas reflects on World Cup success

Bonnie Deas shone at U19 World Cup and now turns her focus to college hoops with Arkansas Razorbacks

30

Jul

Exclusive Interview

Bonnie Deas reflects on World Cup success

29

Jul

Feature

How the Aussie Gems took the world by storm

The FIBA U19 Women's World Cup's Best Coach talks the team's journey to a silver medal.

29

Jul

Feature

How the Aussie Gems took the world by storm

25

Jul

Player Profile

Mum's the Word: Garbin puts hoops on hold for motherhood

Darcee Garbin steps away from her European career as she prepares for motherhood at home in Perth.

25

Jul

Player Profile

Mum's the Word: Garbin puts hoops on hold for motherhood

22

Jul

Exclusive Interview

It's a Cole World: Last-Tear Poa on her incredible college career

From LSU champ to ASU leader, Last-Tear Poa is chasing a Final Four and her WNBA dream.

22

Jul

Exclusive Interview

It's a Cole World: Last-Tear Poa on her incredible college career

22

Jul

2025 Asia Cup

Opals Notebook: What we learned from the Asia Cup

Hayley Wildes on what we learned from the Opals golden performance at the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup.

22

Jul

2025 Asia Cup

Opals Notebook: What we learned from the Asia Cup

21

Jul

2025 Asia Cup

By the Numbers: Australian Opals player snapshot

How Australian Opals women's basketball players performed at the 2025 Asia Cup in China

21

Jul

2025 Asia Cup

By the Numbers: Australian Opals player snapshot

21

Jul

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'Humble' Fowler leads Opals to Asia Cup gold

Australia Opals win the 2025 Asia Cup to qualify for the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup

21

Jul

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'Humble' Fowler leads Opals to Asia Cup gold

20

Jul

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Cayla George leads Opals into Asia Cup final

Opals dominate Korea in FIBA Women's Asia Cup semi-final: George double-double secures 13-point win

20

Jul

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Cayla George leads Opals into Asia Cup final

16

Jul

2025 Asia Cup

'New legacy': Aokuso leads Opals into semis

Australia into 2025 FIBA Women's Asia Cup, beating arch-rival Japan 79-67 in come-from-behind win

16

Jul

2025 Asia Cup

'New legacy': Aokuso leads Opals into semis

15

Jul

2025 Asia Cup

Diamond Standard: Opals continue hot start in China

Australia Opals put a 79-point beat down on Lebanon in their 2025 FIBA Women's Asia Cup clash.

15

Jul

2025 Asia Cup

Diamond Standard: Opals continue hot start in China

14

Jul

2025 Asia Cup

2025 Asia Up

11-deep 'proud' Opals dismantle Philippines by 76

Australia Opals put 76-point beat down on Philippines in 2025 FIBA Women's Asia Cup clash

14

Jul

2025 Asia Cup

2025 Asia Up

11-deep 'proud' Opals dismantle Philippines by 76

11

Jul

2025 Asia Cup

Opals mining for automatic World Cup qualification

The winner of the 2025 Asia Cup automatically qualifies for the 2026 FIBA World Cup in Germany

11

Jul

2025 Asia Cup

Opals mining for automatic World Cup qualification

10

Jul

Full Fixtures

How to watch every Opals 2025 Asia Cup game

Australian Opals FIBA matches are available to watch on ESPN and Courtside1891

10

Jul

Full Fixtures

How to watch every Opals 2025 Asia Cup game

8

Jul

WNBL Free Agency

Wilson returns to Perth after career season

Ally Wilson re-signs with Perth Lynx for 2025–26 after standout WNBL and international campaigns.

8

Jul

WNBL Free Agency

Wilson returns to Perth after career season

8

Jul

Asia Cup

'Devastating': Injury blow as Opals star ruled out

Maddy Rocci has been ruled out of the Opals' Asia Cup team due to injury, Abby Ellis has been added.

8

Jul

Asia Cup

'Devastating': Injury blow as Opals star ruled out

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'Shell-shocked': Petrik on Anneli Maley's Opals snub

'Prime Opals': Brondello's squad gold window is open

Six reasons why Jackson is Australia's GOAT

Peak Anatomy: Why MVPs are at their best at 27

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