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Jonah Bolden skips the 2019 Basketball World Cup
Jonah Bolden has withdrawn his participation from the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup, citing personal reasons. Basketball Australia made the announcement on Sunday (18/08), with...
Australia victorious over Canada; splits two-game preparation series
In the second Basketball World Cup preparation game between the two teams, Australia defeated Canada and split the series (81-73). The Canadians were in control...
Canada dominated Australia
Canada was unstoppable in the fourth quarter and rallied past Australia in a Basketball World Cup preparation game (70-90). It was a close game for...
Mitch Creek reportedly joined the national team of Australia
According to Olgun Uluc of FOX Sports Australia, Mitch Creek will replace injured Xavier Cooks in the roster of Australia. Creek wasn't initially included in...
Xavier Cooks to reportedly miss the 2019 Basketball World Cup
According to FOX Sports, Xavier Cooks will miss the 2019 Basketball World Cup, due to a knee injury. Cooks was diagnosed with a meniscus tear...
Joe Ingles: “Hopefully, we can be the first team to bring a medal back...
Joe Ingles talked about the goals of Australia in the upcoming Basketball World Cup as well as his feelings of playing for the national...
Australia announced 12-man Basketball World Cup roster
Australia officially announced on Wednesday (07/08) the 12-man roster for the Basketball World Cup. The 12 players are as follows: Aron Baynes, Andrew Bogut, Jonah Bolden,...
Ben Simmons officially out from the 2019 Basketball World Cup
Ben Simmons confirmed on Tuesday (16/07) he will not play for Australia in the 2019 Basketball World Cup. The star of the Philadelphia 76ers said...
Australia announced the 17-man preliminary squad for the Basketball World Cup
Australia announced on Thursday (23/05) the preliminary 17-man squad ahead of the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup in China. A total of nine NBA players are...
Ben Simmons to play for Australia in the Basketball World Cup
Ben Simmons took to Twitter and announced he will join Australia for the upcoming Basketball World Cup in China. "I’d also like to announce I...
Patty Mills to play for Australia in the 2019 FIBA World Cup
Patty Mills spoke with the Australian basketball website The Pick and Roll and stated he will join the national team of Australia in the...
FIBA announced the sanctions for the Philippines-Australia brawl
The World Basketball Federation announced that 13 players, two coaches and the officiating crew have been suspended, due to their participation in the brawl. The...
Quick recap: Australia stun France in Rio opener
Many believed that France would be one of the few challengers to the United States' path to an expected third straight Olympic gold medal...
Lithuania – Australia warm-up game cancelled due to leaking roof in Buenos Aires
It is a rare thing that a modern basketball game is cancelled due to weather conditions, especially in high level of play. But that's...
Boomers qualify for Rio Olympics with win over Tall Blacks
Australia have qualified for the 2016 Rio Olympics after defeating New Zealand 89-76 in Wellington to sweep the two-game series. The Boomers have also qualified...