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Australia wins FIBA Asia cup
Australia won the FIBA Asia Cup by beating Lebanon in the final 75-73, while New Zealand defeated Jordan 83-75 in the battle for third place. In front of a packed and loud crowd at the Istora Senayan, Australia was able to withstand a furious rally from Lebanon led by MVP Wael Arakji to come away with the win and the Asia Cup…
Read MoreLebanon and Australia will play in the Final of the FIBA Asia Cup 2022
Lebanon and Australia won their semi-final games and will meet in the Final of the FIBA Asia Cup 2022. Australia was the first to qualify for the Asia Cup 2022 Final by beating New Zealand 85-76. At the same time, Lebanon won a game for the ages against Jordan 86-85. Australia had a strong first half…
Read MoreIllawarra Hawks shock NBL leader Melbourne United
The Illawarra Hawks signaled their intentions of what their full capabilities are this NBL season by delivering an imposing 92-77 road win over the table-topping Melbourne United at John Cain Arena on Sunday. With South East Melbourne and Tasmania nipping at their heels, it was a vital win for the Hawks, and it moves them…
Read MoreMelbourne United Hold out Perth Wildcats in Rollercoaster Battle
The Perth Wildcats had the spur of a 400th game for their captain, but Melbourne United wasn’t about to drop a third straight game and, after falling down 15 points early, dominated and eventually held off their determined opponents for the 93-87 win on Saturday night. It was the first game between the two teams…
Read MoreMelbourne United wins seventh straight game and consolidates 1st place in Australian NBL
On Saturday night, Melbourne United beat the Adelaide 76ers with 97-78. It was Melbourne’s seventh consecutive victory and a consolidation of their place at the top of the Australian NBL standings. Adelaide was coming off an impressive win over rivals Perth Wildcats in their first game in 31 days and would have fancied their chances…
Read MoreBarcelona adds Dante Exum to backcourt
FC Barcelona boosted its depleted backcourt by signing point guard Dante Exum to a three-month deal, the club announced on Tuesday. Exum (198 cm, 26 years old) signed a contract through the end of February. He will help Barcelona, which is currently missing point guard Nick Calathes and shooting guards Cory Higgins and Alex Abrines…
Read MorePert Wildcats beat Adelaide 36ers on NBL opening night
Forget the off-season changes and who was absent, the Perth Wildcats just know how to win, and with Vic Law delivering a debut to savor, they proved too much beating the Adelaide 36ers 85-73 on NBL opening night. Many have been predicting this could be the end of a 35-season playoff streak for the Wildcats…
Read MoreMichael Frazier II is a Wildcat
Michael Frazier (192 cm, G) has signed with the Perth Wildcats in the Australian NBL. Frazier is a 27-year-old American guard with an NBA history. Frazier played 15 games in the GLeague last season, looking to jump back onto an NBA roster. He averaged 12.1 ppg and 1.9 assists for Delaware. The season before, Frazier…
Read MoreRobert Franks from NBA to Brisbane
Robert Franks (201 cm, F) is moving to Australia. The American big man signed with the Brisbane Bullets in the NBL. Brisbane finished last season with an 18-18 record. Franks has been involved with the Orlando magic program, where he played mostly for their GLeague team Lakeland. He also played seven NBA games for the…
Read MoreLate run gives Australia Olympic bronze over Slovenia
Australia made history in the bronze medal game as it defeated Slovenia 93-107 to finally claim its first-ever medal. Patty Mills was unstoppable with 42 points and 9 assists, and Joe Ingles added 16 points for Australia, which finished fourth four times in the history of the Olympic Games (1988, 1996, 2000, and 2016). Australia…
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