The Boomers’ resiliency this tournament has been nothing short of impressive. After suffering a disappointing loss to the U.S., you could have forgiven them for being slightly disinterested against China. It was a game Australia was expected to win easily and one they’d play without starting centre Andrew Bogut, who was being “managed” (a.k.a. rested) through some knee discomfort. “No… 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 →
Boomers vs. USA Preview The Boomers are in great shape on their quest for gold in Rio after two resounding wins against their biggest rivals for second place in Group A. Now comes the biggest test of exactly how far our boys can go. The Boomers will face the U.S. in group play at 8 a.m. AEST on Thursday. “Everyone… 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 →
Wow! This morning’s 87-66 demolition of France has given the Boomers a massive opportunity to create history in Rio. The win brings about the genuine possibility of a second place finish for Australia in Group A. That would result in a favourable quarter final matchup and a legitimate shot at Australia’s first ever men’s major championship medal. The Boomers have… Read more →
It’s no secret that the Boomers have only one thing on their minds in Rio: stepping onto that podium and winning the first ever Olympic medal for an Australian men’s team. On paper, we have our best team ever assembled, but that means little once the ball is tipped. Even after a less-than-ideal series of warmup games, largely without Andrew… 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 →
I was talking to a young Frenchman in a Berlin bar barely 48 hours after Tim Duncan announced his retirement. I was hysterical. He was amused. And eventually I became disorientated. In fact, I was shocked. Was Duncan really an all-timer, he asked? You’re right, I was thinking this Parisian definitely didn’t know basketball. But his sacrilege made me confront… Read more →
The NBL is a small league where everyone knows each other and teams have long memories. Make one mistake and it will be forgotten, but mess up again and you’ll have a harder time shaking a particular label. There are only so many chances in life and right now, BJ Anthony is out to prove that he deserves another in… 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 →
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