My head is still recovering from trying to figure out the Group B standings, but now that the dust has settled, the Boomers will take on Lithuania for a spot in the medal rounds. The game will be played at midnight Thursday morning AEST. The Boomers finished second in Group A, while also ranking second overall in total points scored,… Read more →

It was the game that stopped a nation, as all eyes in Australia were fixated on a sparkling performance giving testament to just how far Australian basketball has come. The Boomers went toe-to-toe with Team USA, and if not for an all-world shooting night from Carmelo Anthony, might have just pulled out the win. Afterwards, there were mixed feelings. The… Read more →

After an amazing win against France in the opener, things will likely get a little tougher for the Boomers. In fact, this game may be the most important of the group stage as it could determine whether Australia finishes second or third in Group A. Another win and the Boomers are all but assured to avoid Spain in the quarter-final crossover…. Read more →

Admit it: you don’t actually believe we can medal in Rio. I get it. Once bitten, twice shy, and your heart is still healing after Emir Preldzic ripped it out two years ago. You’re not quite ready to fall in love with a Boomers team again. But you’re wrong and here’s why… Last year’s “Homecoming” team for the Oceania Championship… Read more →

Head still spinning from the value of all these new NBA contracts? Still struggling to figure out how $16 million this July is the same as $10 million just a year ago? Imagine how the players who locked themselves up in the past year or two are feeling now. Like Malcolm Turnbull after calling for a double dissolution election nine… Read more →