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Sep 13

Opal on why 'it means everything' to be glittering Jewel

13

Sep

Exclusive Interview

Opal on why 'it means everything' to be glittering Jewel

13

Sep

Opinion

Boomers have a podium problem only Simmons solves

12

Sep

In-Depth Analysis

Brondello reveals key weakness Opals must fix before LA28

12

Sep

Choose Your Team

Build your Opals team for LA 2028 Olympic Games

11

Sep

By the Numbers

Talbot carries Opals as World Cup ends in Berlin

13

Sep

Opinion

Boomers have a podium problem only Simmons solves

12

Sep

In-Depth Analysis

Brondello reveals key weakness Opals must fix before LA28

12

Sep

Choose Your Team

Build your Opals team for LA 2028 Olympic Games

11

Sep

By the Numbers

Talbot carries Opals as World Cup ends in Berlin

11

Sep

Aussies in the WNBA

'It sucks': Ezi tears ACL, ending injury-stuck 2026

11

Sep

FIBA World Cup

'I’m just proud': Sandy Brondello on her wounded Opals

10

Sep

FIBA World Cup

Just wow! Red-hot Borlase, injured Opals survive Italy

10

Sep

FIBA World Cup

How to watch Opals vs Spain in do-or-die quarters

9

Sep

World Champs

Synot backs resurgent Gliders to pressure world’s best

6

Sep

Women's World Cup

Why Alanna Smith sat – she is OUT tonight

6

Sep

Build Your Team

Dyson on 'Boomer Ben' Simmons: 'He’ll be really helpful for us'

Pick your Boomers squad for the 2027 World Cup with as many as 50 Australian players in the mix.

6

Sep

Build Your Team

Dyson on 'Boomer Ben' Simmons: 'He’ll be really helpful for us'

5

Sep

Aussies in the NBA

How Boomers mini-camp unlocked Simmons' NBA return

Sacramento was the only NBA club to offer him a contract, and an August Boomers camp explains it.

5

Sep

Aussies in the NBA

How Boomers mini-camp unlocked Simmons' NBA return

4

Sep

Women's World Cup

Smith injury fears as Opals fight off Puerto Rico

Brondello's 3rd quarter timeout proved crucial as the Opals go on 14-2 run to fight of Puerto Rico

4

Sep

Women's World Cup

Smith injury fears as Opals fight off Puerto Rico

4

Sep

2026 World Cup

'Business as usual' for new Opals captain Ezi Magbegor

She is the 15th Opal to captain the team at a major tournament, and says almost nothing changes.

4

Sep

2026 World Cup

'Business as usual' for new Opals captain Ezi Magbegor

4

Sep

Ultimate Guide

Every Australian Opals star at the 2026 World Cup

Every Australian Opals player chasing glory at the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup in Berlin, Germany

4

Sep

Ultimate Guide

Every Australian Opals star at the 2026 World Cup

2

Sep

2026 World Cup

It's all about the 'vibe' at Opals mini-camp in Berlin

Nine of the 12 Opals in Berlin have never played a World Cup, and Brondello wants a big statement.

2

Sep

2026 World Cup

It's all about the 'vibe' at Opals mini-camp in Berlin

1

Sep

Cut to the Jase

Flashback: When Penny Taylor became an Opals icon

Rewinding 20 years to when Penny Taylor led the Australian Opals to become FIBA World Champions

1

Sep

Cut to the Jase

Flashback: When Penny Taylor became an Opals icon

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28

Aug

Watch Now

Pepper too hot for Syria as Boomers debutants shine

Five players scored in double figures as the Boomers dismantled Syria in Manila

Elijah Pepper shoots a three-pointer for the Australian Boomers against Syria in the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifier

28

Aug

Watch Now

Pepper too hot for Syria as Boomers debutants shine

28

Aug

Rising Stars

Young Aussie stars follow in Giddey, Dyson's footsteps

Five Emus talents are testing themselves against the best in the world at Basketball Without Borders

Yahya Basaran, John Aryang, Riak Akhuar, Antonio Browne and Will Hamilton in Australia colours ahead of Basketball Without Borders Istanbul

28

Aug

Rising Stars

Young Aussie stars follow in Giddey, Dyson's footsteps

27

Aug

Breaking News

Sami out, Sowah in: Miela earns World Cup call-up

Sami Whitcomb's knee has ended her third World Cup, so Miela Sowah flies to Berlin in her place.

Miela earns World Cup call-up Miela Sowah holds the trophy and her gold medal after Australia won the FIBA Women's Asia Cup

27

Aug

Breaking News

Sami out, Sowah in: Miela earns World Cup call-up

24

Aug

On this day

The day the Boomers finally stopped fearing Team USA

Looking back on the day the Boomers beat Team USA at Marvel Stadium in 2019

Patty Mills reacts during the Australian Boomers' win over Team USA at Marvel Stadium in 2019

24

Aug

On this day

The day the Boomers finally stopped fearing Team USA

24

Aug

2027 World Cup

Mackinnon, Dell'Orso headline Boomers debutants

Two 22-year-old debutants 11 of the 12come from the NBL, and the head coach is standing in.

NBL rookies Max Mackinnon and Anthony Dell'Orso, both named to debut for the Australian Boomers

24

Aug

2027 World Cup

Mackinnon, Dell'Orso headline Boomers debutants

24

Aug

2026 U18 Asia Cup

Jai drops eight points in 59 seconds to power Emus gold

Every Australian game, date and result at the FIBA U18 Asia Cup 2026 in Ahmedabad, India.

24

Aug

2026 U18 Asia Cup

Jai drops eight points in 59 seconds to power Emus gold

23

Aug

In-Depth Explainer

Every league, every Aussie, and how the game works

One map of Australian basketball: the leagues, the players, the scores, the rules and the gear.

23

Aug

In-Depth Explainer

Every league, every Aussie, and how the game works

20

Aug

Rumour Mill

WNBL bombshell: ‘Things will never be the same’

The Splash: WNBL27 roster bombshell and Boomers star set for NBL homecoming

The Splash, the basketball.com.au rumour mill

20

Aug

Rumour Mill

WNBL bombshell: ‘Things will never be the same’

20

Aug

World Cup

Reid all about Opals winning the World Cup

Steph Reid says the Opals are openly targeting gold at the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup in Berlin.

20

Aug

World Cup

Reid all about Opals winning the World Cup

20

Aug

Coaching Clinic

Garlepp reveals the 'not flashy' skill she drills daily

Renae Garlepp spends 15 minutes every session on the least glamorous skill in basketball. Here's why

Australian Gems and Sydney Flames head coach Renae Garlepp talks with a player

20

Aug

Coaching Clinic

Garlepp reveals the 'not flashy' skill she drills daily

19

Aug

U18 Asia Cup

Opals legend to add polish to Australian Gems

Opals legend Kristi Harrower takes charge of a talent-packed Australian Gems squad for the Asia Cup.

Australian Opals legend Kristi Harrower during her time as Southside Flyers head coach

19

Aug

U18 Asia Cup

Opals legend to add polish to Australian Gems

16

Aug

Happy Birthday

At 90, Lindsay Gaze OAM is still coaching coaches

Brian Goorjian flew to Melbourne to sit with Lindsay Gaze mid-season, then won a trophy in his name.

16

Aug

Happy Birthday

At 90, Lindsay Gaze OAM is still coaching coaches

14

Aug

CODE Sports

Inside Ben Simmons’ surprise Boomers return

Simmons' return to the Boomers fold has been met with an overwhelming sense of hope

14

Aug

CODE Sports

Inside Ben Simmons’ surprise Boomers return

10

Aug

Aussies in the WNBA

Rebecca Allen calls time on remarkable career

Australian basketball star Bec Allen is retiring from the WNBA and the Opals at the same time

10

Aug

Aussies in the WNBA

Rebecca Allen calls time on remarkable career

10

Aug

CODE Sports

Revealed: Ben Simmons set to train with Boomers

With NBA teams reportedly interested, Ben Simmons has paid his own way to join the Boomers

10

Aug

CODE Sports

Revealed: Ben Simmons set to train with Boomers

9

Aug

2026 World Cup

Draw has spoken: Opals' road avoids Team USA

Two tenths of a point split France and Australia, the closest margin anywhere in FIBA's top 10.

9

Aug

2026 World Cup

Draw has spoken: Opals' road avoids Team USA

7

Aug

2026 U17 Asia Cup

Australia unleashes its biggest teen weapon – elite size

A 214cm centre heads a squad averaging 197.8cm, and Victoria supplies half of the 12 named.

7

Aug

2026 U17 Asia Cup

Australia unleashes its biggest teen weapon – elite size

5

Aug

World Cup

Rollers name 12 for Ottawa and a brutal pool

10 return from Asia Oceania gold and three arrive straight off Commonwealth Games gold in Glasgow.

5

Aug

World Cup

Rollers name 12 for Ottawa and a brutal pool

4

Aug

Marketplace

Cards on the table: Smith rules defence, market shrugs

10 Australians, 10 eBay searches, and the reigning WNBA defensive champion ranks only eighth.

4

Aug

Marketplace

Cards on the table: Smith rules defence, market shrugs

31

Jul

Ultimate Guide

Unwrapping Aussie hoops' Christmas in July

July brings Boomers, Opals, WNBA, Summer League, Under-16 Nationals and U17 World Cups together.

31

Jul

Ultimate Guide

Unwrapping Aussie hoops' Christmas in July

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