Leanne Del Toso has never been one to wait for opportunities. She creates them. After being diagnosed with a disability at age 19 and spending several years navigating treatment and recovery, Del Toso discovered wheelchair basketball, an experience she credits with changing the direction of her life. What followed was a decade-long international career that […]
The road to Qatar continues and the Boomers are ready to make their move. The Boomers are back for Window Two of the FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian Qualifiers with a crucial two-match tour of Guam and the Philippines. Australia will head to the University of Guam in Mangilao for Thursday’s match before heading to […]
Basketball Australia has confirmed the squad lists for Camp 1 of the men’s and women’s under-17 national programme, with athletes selected to attend the first national camps of the year next month. The Under-17 Men’s Camp 1 will be held from March 8 to 11, followed by the Under-17 Women’s Camp 1 from March 15 […]
The NCAA basketball game is in full swing as our Australian athlete is halfway through the collegiate schedule. The Australian basketball trail shines in the US, with a growing representation of Australian stars with 187 Australians on college rosters in the NCAA. Men’s team snapshot Plenty of Australians are contributing to teams competing for the […]
The Australian Gliders will be looking for a Head Coach led by Craig Campbell in the new year to leave upon conclusion of his contract in January 2026. Campbell spent four years in the role, overseeing a transition period for Australia’s senior wheelchair program. The Victorian/Kilsyth product progressed through Basketball Australia’s wheelchair basketball coaching ranks […]
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Tasmanian statistics team confirmed The three Tasmanian statisticians who will process all official FIBA game data: Julieanne Peach – Burnie Tasmania Isaac Close – Ulverstone Tasmania Sandra Farr – Devonport Tasmania Peach noted the importance of the local setup. “What a fantastic opportunity to be able to fill a homegrown statisticians table with local talent, […]
Dean Vickerman, Associate Head Coach, is flanked by a group of NBL guns coaches with Kerry Williams (Adelaide) and Luke Brennan (SEM Phoenix) and the welcome return of John Rillie (Perth) for the upcoming Hobart match on November 28 against New Zealand. Rillie will don Australian polo for the first time since the historic bronze […]
Basketball Australia has announced the athletes selected to participate in the National Performance Camp (NPC), hosted at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) from January 20 to 23, 2026. The group travels to Canberra and participate about a four days schedule of high-quality performance and training activities led by the Center of Excellence and specialized […]
NCAA college basketball is back and once again there is a strong representation of Australians, with 187 participating in NCAA programs; A total of 68 men and 119 women. The consistent number of Australian players reaching the United States reflects the history of the basketball path, which continues to bring talent from across the state […]