A nation awoke as one on Saturday morning hoping to witness the Boomers make history. Within minutes, it became evident that instead we were witnessing a team being taken totally out of its game by an opponent that had clearly done its homework and scouted us, an opponent that would this time match our physicality and defensive intensity, an opponent… Read more →

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 →