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Aussie makes March Madness final, compatriot misses out

Aussie makes March Madness final, compatriot misses out

Boomer Jacob Furphy and the University of Connecticut have sealed their spot in the US college basketball championship game, but another Australian missed out.

Underdog Sixers out to dethrone Kings in NBL decider

Underdog Sixers out to dethrone Kings in NBL decider

Underdog Sixers out to dethrone Kings in NBL decider

Underdog Sixers out to dethrone Kings in NBL decider

History is on the Sydney Kings' side as they enjoy home court advantage for the NBL title decider, but the Adelaide 36ers won't go down without a fight.

'Means a lot': Aussies picked in WNBA expansion draft

'Means a lot': Aussies picked in WNBA expansion draft

'Means a lot': Aussies picked in WNBA expansion draft

'Means a lot': Aussies picked in WNBA expansion draft

A trio of Australians, including a rising WNBL guard, have been selected in the WNBA's expansion draft ahead of the season beginning in May.

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Boomer and Aussie NBA prospect aiming to make history

Boomer and Aussie NBA prospect aiming to make history

Anthony Dell'Orso and Jacob Furphy are one win away from writing themselves into Australian basketball folklore ahead of their 'March Madness' semi-finals.

'Underdog': Jewels to build team as free agency begins

'Underdog': Jewels to build team as free agency begins

The WNBL's free-agency period has started and Tasmania are looking to build their roster ahead of a maiden season in the competition.

36ers coach Wells denies Goorjian disrespect accusation

36ers coach Wells denies Goorjian disrespect accusation

Adelaide coach Mike Wells insists he wasn't disrespecting Boomers' great Matthew Dellavedova with his criticism during their cliffhanger NBL grand final series.

Sixers force NBL title decider in Game 4 cliffhanger

Sixers force NBL title decider in Game 4 cliffhanger

The NBL championship series will go to a deciding fifth game after the Adelaide 36ers escaped with a one-point win over the Sydney Kings.

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Wells focuses on coaching not NBL body-shaming saga

Wells focuses on coaching not NBL body-shaming saga

Wells focuses on coaching not NBL body-shaming saga

Wells focuses on coaching not NBL body-shaming saga

The Adelaide 36ers and Sydney Kings' bitter NBL championship series has spilt onto the sidelines in recent days amid a slanging match between rival owners.

'Don't obsess': Daniels thriving as Hawks eye finals

'Don't obsess': Daniels thriving as Hawks eye finals

'Don't obsess': Daniels thriving as Hawks eye finals

'Don't obsess': Daniels thriving as Hawks eye finals

Dyson Daniels' Atlanta coach has revealed the mindset behind the Australian's improved shooting as the Hawks' terrific NBA form continued against Boston.

'Natural fit': Geelong sign championship-winning coach

'Natural fit': Geelong sign championship-winning coach

'Natural fit': Geelong sign championship-winning coach

'Natural fit': Geelong sign championship-winning coach

Geelong Venom have announced three-time WNBL coach of the year Cheryl Chambers as their new mentor, with the side setting their sights on making finals.

Kings respond to Adelaide's 'body shaming' complaints

Kings respond to Adelaide's 'body shaming' complaints

Kings respond to Adelaide's 'body shaming' complaints

Kings respond to Adelaide's 'body shaming' complaints

Adelaide have released a strongly worded statement and Sydney have responded in the lead-up to game four of the ongoing Kings-36ers NBL championship series.

Davis drives Sydney to one win from being crowned kings

Davis drives Sydney to one win from being crowned kings

Davis drives Sydney to one win from being crowned kings

Davis drives Sydney to one win from being crowned kings

The Sydney Kings have taken a 2-1 lead in the NBL championship series by defeating the Adelaide 36ers in front of the largest crowd in the league's history.

'Guys are wound up': Goorjian hoses down superstar spat

'Guys are wound up': Goorjian hoses down superstar spat

'Guys are wound up': Goorjian hoses down superstar spat

'Guys are wound up': Goorjian hoses down superstar spat

Brian Goorjian has played down the superstar bust-up between his Sydney ace Kendric Davis and 36ers' Bryce Cotton after the NBL championship series went 1-1.

Cotton heroics seal fiery NBL grand final Game 2

Cotton heroics seal fiery NBL grand final Game 2

Cotton heroics seal fiery NBL grand final Game 2

Cotton heroics seal fiery NBL grand final Game 2

Adelaide 36ers superstar Bryce Cotton has squared the NBL grand final series against the Sydney Kings 1-1 with a last-second matchwinner for the ages.

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Kings '100 per cent' ready for Cotton to bounce back

The Sydney Kings are hoping to streak further ahead in the best-of-five NBL championship series when they face the Adelaide 36ers on the road in game two.

Daniels hits new mark as red-hot Hawks pip No.1 Pistons

Dyson Daniels had Atlanta statisticians searching through the record books after his latest effort as the Hawks beat Eastern Conference leaders Detroit in OT.

Sydney deny bullying Cotton in NBL championship rout

Sydney coach Brian Goorjian has rejected claims of rough tactics after Bryce Cotton was shut down in their NBL championship game-one win over Adelaide 36ers.

Killer Kings crush 36ers in record NBL grand final rout

Kendric Davis has made an early play for grand final MVP honours as the Sydney Kings walloped the Adelaide 36ers in a record rout in Game 1.

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Giddey goes big but Bulls' run to post-season stalls

Aussie Josh Giddey has fallen just shy of a 25th double-double of the season, but the Chicago star did set an assists record in a tight NBA loss to the Cavs.

Davis-Cotton feud set to explode with NBL title on line

The league's two best players will spearhead the Sydney Kings and Adelaide 36ers in what shapes as an NBL championship series for the ages.

Daniels fires as Hawks soar to 11th-straight NBA win

With their Australian duo contributing regularly, the Atlanta Hawks are surging towards the NBA playoffs on an 11-game winning streak.

Harrower out as Lightning, Capitals trumpet re-signings

Southside Melbourne Flyers have parted ways with coach Kristi Harrower, while Adelaide and the UC Capitals have re-signed key members.

Bring on Berlin: Opals go unbeaten in World Cup warm up

Sandy Brondello's Opals showed they will be a force at the women's basketball World Cup after surging through the qualifying tournament unbeaten.

Cotton clinic sends 36ers into NBL grand final

To chants of 'MVP', Bryce Cotton scored 38 points to steer the Adelaide 36ers past South East Melbourne and into their first grand final since 2018.

Another Giddey triple-double as Bulls spank Grizzlies

Australian guard Josh Giddey has continued his purple patch of NBA form to help the Chicago Bulls score a big win over the Memphis Grizzlies.

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