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Unrivaled

Nov 3

WNBA and Opals star Allen joins Unrivaled

3

Nov

Unrivaled

WNBA and Opals star Allen joins Unrivaled

15

Oct

Cut to the Jase

Jade Melbourne: 'Why Canberra will always be special to me'

14

Oct

Green and gold

Aussie juniors now 'bleeding green and gold'

8

Oct

2026 World Cup

Road to 2026 World Cup laid out for Opals

1

Oct

Crystal Ball

What’s next for Sandy Brondello after Liberty exit?

15

Oct

Cut to the Jase

Jade Melbourne: 'Why Canberra will always be special to me'

14

Oct

Green and gold

Aussie juniors now 'bleeding green and gold'

8

Oct

2026 World Cup

Road to 2026 World Cup laid out for Opals

1

Oct

Crystal Ball

What’s next for Sandy Brondello after Liberty exit?

24

Sep

Coach Profile

The Rise and Rise of Sandy Brondello

22

Sep

World Cup History

Quest for two: Opals' decorated World Cup history

22

Sep

Breaking News

Free agent Ezi's future unclear after coach sacked

21

Sep

Recap

Bounce Pass Volume 2: The week that was

17

Sep

Broadcast

ESPN expands FIBA deal in Australia

16

Sep

Olympic History

The last step: Opals’ relentless pursuit of gold

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14

Sep

Playoffs Preview

Six Aussies vying for WNBA championship glory

We recap each team's journey to the WNBA Playoffs as the postseason tips-off

14

Sep

Playoffs Preview

Six Aussies vying for WNBA championship glory

12

Sep

Player Spotlight

'Eye of the Flyer': Rocci's Olympic dream still burns

Southside star Maddison Rocci eyes Olympic dream while leading Flyers back to the WNBL playoffs.

12

Sep

Player Spotlight

'Eye of the Flyer': Rocci's Olympic dream still burns

10

Sep

Playoffs

Magbegor helps Seattle Storm into WNBA Playoffs

A first-round clash with the red-hot Las Vegas Aces now awaits Magbegor and Seattle.

10

Sep

Playoffs

Magbegor helps Seattle Storm into WNBA Playoffs

9

Sep

Asia U16 Cup

Sapphires path confirmed for Asia Cup glory

FIBA has confirmed the schedule for the U16 Sapphires' Asia Cup later this month.

9

Sep

Asia U16 Cup

Sapphires path confirmed for Asia Cup glory

21

Aug

Olympic Games

Basketball at LA28 to start early

FIBA confirms revised Olympic schedule, with games starting two days before Opening Ceremony.

21

Aug

Olympic Games

Basketball at LA28 to start early

18

Aug

Exclusive Interview

'Beyond my wildest dreams': Cayla George's new lease on basketball life

The Australian Opals skipper opens up on Asia Cup title, leading from the front and her WNBL future

18

Aug

Exclusive Interview

'Beyond my wildest dreams': Cayla George's new lease on basketball life

17

Aug

Watch Now

Blicavs face to face with 'The GOAT' Andrew Gaze

The two Olympians talk about Gaze's upbringing, his family and what basketball means to him.

17

Aug

Watch Now

Blicavs face to face with 'The GOAT' Andrew Gaze

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7

Jul

Asia U16 Cup

Sapphires select team for U16 Asia Cup

Basketball Australia has announced the team for the U16 Sapphires' Asia Cup in September.

7

Jul

Asia U16 Cup

Sapphires select team for U16 Asia Cup

26

Jun

Watch Now

Exclusive: Opals star Alanna Smith on her WNBA rise

One of the premier bigs in the WNBA, Australian Alanna Smith, joins Bec Cole on It's a Cole World.

26

Jun

Watch Now

Exclusive: Opals star Alanna Smith on her WNBA rise

25

Jun

Match Report

Smith's big game not enough to propel Lynx

Opals big dominates but Mystics earn victory through late-game heroics

25

Jun

Match Report

Smith's big game not enough to propel Lynx

21

Jun

Analysis

How Sami Whitcomb sparked Mercury rising

The Mercury are on the rise after retooling their roster and the Aussie has played a big part

21

Jun

Analysis

How Sami Whitcomb sparked Mercury rising

20

Jun

Watch Now

It's a Cole World: Shyla Heal's talks her return to the WNBL

One of Australia's top guards joins Bec Cole to talk WNBL, Opals, Europe and the WNBA

20

Jun

Watch Now

It's a Cole World: Shyla Heal's talks her return to the WNBL

19

Jun

Exclusive Interview

"Where I belong": Blicavs on WNBL comeback

The two-time WNBL champion has signed with the Canberra Capitals for the upcoming season.

19

Jun

Exclusive Interview

"Where I belong": Blicavs on WNBL comeback

16

Jun

Exclusive Interview

Coach Garlepp comes full circle with Gems

Renae Garlepp will coach the Gems at the FIBA U19 World Cup two decades after starring as a player

16

Jun

Exclusive Interview

Coach Garlepp comes full circle with Gems

5

Jun

Awards

Six reasons why Sandy is coach of month

Sandy Brondello and the New York Liberty make perfect start to WNBA title defense

5

Jun

Awards

Six reasons why Sandy is coach of month

1

Jun

U19 World Cup

Next crop of Aussie stars acknowledged in Canberra

Jacob Furphy, Luke Fennell, and Jade Crook highlighted a bumper crop of Aussie talent graduating.

1

Jun

U19 World Cup

Next crop of Aussie stars acknowledged in Canberra

23

May

Analysis

Mystic Melbourne: Aussie star's push for MIP

Hayley Wildes breaks down the Washington Mystics guard's early form in 2025.

23

May

Analysis

Mystic Melbourne: Aussie star's push for MIP

23

May

Asia Cup

Brondello LA-ing ground work for Olympics

Trans-Tasman form paves way for new Opals to fight for 2028 Olympic Games dream

23

May

Asia Cup

Brondello LA-ing ground work for Olympics

19

May

Feature

Tess Madgen: The ultimate Opals leader

Madgen goes inside her journey to an Olympic bronze medal and a landmark CBA deal for the WNBL.

19

May

Feature

Tess Madgen: The ultimate Opals leader

16

May

Watch Now

Ellis on fire: Abbey Ellis joins Bec Cole

WNBL champion Bec Cole is joined by Fire and Opals guard Abbey Ellis.

16

May

Watch Now

Ellis on fire: Abbey Ellis joins Bec Cole

16

May

Asia U16 Cup

Sapphires Squad Selected for U16 Camp

Basketball Australia is announcing the squad for the U16 Sapphires ahead of the Asia Cup.

16

May

Asia U16 Cup

Sapphires Squad Selected for U16 Camp

11

May

Match Report

Borlase finds form as Opals sweep Tall Ferns

Australia's bench took over as the Opals earn a 3-0 series win over a young NZ Tall Ferns.

11

May

Match Report

Borlase finds form as Opals sweep Tall Ferns

11

May

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11

May

About Us

What's basketball.com.au and why you'll love it

9

May

Match Report

Opals use first-half blitz to take Game 2 over Tall Ferns

Opals backcourt duo of Sowah and Rocci star as Australia dominate NZ in game two.

9

May

Match Report

Opals use first-half blitz to take Game 2 over Tall Ferns

7

May

Trans Tasman

3x3 star Sowah blistering from three in Opals win

Australian Opals forces 24 turnovers from New Zealand to take game one of the women's series.

7

May

Trans Tasman

3x3 star Sowah blistering from three in Opals win

7

May

Series Snapshot

Trans-Tasman: Five things you need to see

We take a look at all the storylines ahead of the Trans-Tasman Throwdown between Australia and NZ.

7

May

Series Snapshot

Trans-Tasman: Five things you need to see

4

May

Trans-Tasman

Vickerman, Goriss to take reins for Trans-Tasman

The Boomers and Opals have unveiled the head coaches for the upcoming AUS v NZL Trans-Tasman series.

4

May

Trans-Tasman

Vickerman, Goriss to take reins for Trans-Tasman

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'Beyond my wildest dreams': Cayla George's new lease on basketball life

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