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Aussies set to get NBA playoff party started

Aussies set to get NBA playoff party started

Dyson Daniels was among a swag of players left out of Atlanta's final regular-season game as the Australian guard gets set for the NBA playoffs.

Knicks keep heat on Celtics, Raptors level with Hawks

Knicks keep heat on Celtics, Raptors level with Hawks

Knicks keep heat on Celtics, Raptors level with Hawks

Knicks keep heat on Celtics, Raptors level with Hawks

The race for a direct finals berth will come down to the last days of the NBA's regular season, with Australian star Dyson Daniels' Atlanta in the spotlight.

Aussie misses out on US title as Michigan break drought

Aussie misses out on US title as Michigan break drought

Aussie misses out on US title as Michigan break drought

Aussie misses out on US title as Michigan break drought

Michigan have won their first US college basketball title since 1989 at the expense of Tasmanian Jacob Furphy and his University of Connecticut team.

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Small-town Furphy on brink of Aussie basketball history

Small-town Furphy on brink of Aussie basketball history

He grew up in a small country town, now Jacob Furphy is one win away from joining an exclusive club of Australians to win the top US college basketball title.

Sidelined from NBL title, Leaupepe 'hungrier than ever'

Sidelined from NBL title, Leaupepe 'hungrier than ever'

The Kings have won the NBL title without a host of injured key players, providing further motivation to keep winning and claim another championship next season.

'Future is bright' despite Adelaide's NBL heartbreak

'Future is bright' despite Adelaide's NBL heartbreak

Adelaide 36ers coach Mike Wells insists there are plenty of positives to take from an NBL season that ended in heartbreak in the championship series.

Kings beat 36ers in overtime for sixth NBL title

Kings beat 36ers in overtime for sixth NBL title

American point guard Kendric Davis starred as the Sydney Kings defeated the Adelaide 36ers in overtime to claim their sixth NBL championship.

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Aussie makes March Madness final, compatriot misses out

Aussie makes March Madness final, compatriot misses out

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.

Boomer and Aussie NBA prospect aiming to make history

Boomer and Aussie NBA prospect aiming to make history

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

'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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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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

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

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.

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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