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'I feel like I belong': McVeigh making strong case for Paris
Jack McVeigh's decision to prioritise the Boomers' camp over his honeymoon is paying off. As he competes for a spot in the 2024 Paris Olympics, his performance is making a strong impression, writes Olgun Uluc.
Basketball Australia
Aussie Boomers notes: Camp has been ultra-physical, unbelievably competitive
The news from the first two days of Boomers Camp is that everything has been ultra-physical, unbelievably competitive, with all involved acutely aware of the stakes at play.
TOP HEADLINES
FURPHY LANDS AT PACERS
Furphy on being picked by Pacers: Dream come true, perfect fit
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OPALS OLYMPIC CAMPAIGN
How important are pre-Olympic friendlies for Opals campaign?
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'Hungry for more': Olympics next stop for Tolo, then onto Bendigo
When Marianna Tolo arrives in Bendigo for WNBL preseason she hopes to have some extra, precious cargo in tow.
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GIDDEY TRADED TO BULLS
Pitman: Giddey's addition perfect for Bulls
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Why Windhorst calls Caruso's trade to Thunder a 'stunning move'
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SHAPING THE FUTURE OF BASKETBALL
Melo joins Next Stars program as Global Ambassador
NBA legend Carmelo Anthony has joined the NBL's Next Stars program as a Global Ambassador, the league announced on Tuesday.
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Carmelo Anthony's team ownership aspirations starting in Australia's NBL
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HOOPSFEST
Perth will be the ultimate hub of Australian basketball in September
All NBL and WNBL teams will descend onto Western Australia as it becomes the Mecca of basketball in the country for the inaugural HoopsFest
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The NBL "Unleashes" Hoopsfest
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BOOMERS STATE OF PLAY
Boomers state of play: On the plane, in the terminal, or still packing their bags?
Who's going into Boomers camp already getting comfortable in their seat on the flight to Paris, and who should be looking over their shoulder and unsure if it's even worth packing a bag? Olgun Uluc takes a look at the current state of play.
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NBA DRAFT
MEN'S COLLEGE HOOPS
Where Aussie Furphy could land after lottery
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43 and free: LJ balancing family and fitness in fifth Olympics bid
WNBA
Aussies out to make their mark on the WNBA season
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How much each NBL team spent in 2023-24
Lynx's Atwell making most of second WNBA opportunity
NBL FREE AGENCY
NBL 2024-25 Live Free Agency tracker
It's already time to look ahead to the 2024-25 NBL season, and it all starts with free agency.
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NBL salary cap explainer: Team spend, cap hit, marquees, luxury tax
What's the difference between a team's spend and its cap hit? What's a marquee player, who can be one, and when should it be used? What happens when teams go over the cap? ESPN's Olgun Uluc answers all of these questions in this NBL salary cap explainer.
AUSSIES IN THE WNBA DRAFT
Meet the three Aussies joining the WNBA
Three Australians are expected to be selected at the 2024 WNBA Draft, all watching proceedings from different parts of the world. Megan Hustwaite spoke to Nyadiew Puoch, Isobel Borlase, and Jaz Shelley ahead of the big day.
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NBL
Kenny Smith appointed NBL Next Stars ambassador
Kenny Smith, a two-time NBA champion and prominent broadcaster, has been appointed head of the NBL Next Stars' Player Initiatives, North America, the league announced.
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How the JackJumpers won the NBL Championship
In arguably the greatest ever NBL Championship Series, ESPN's Olgun Uluc dissects the island being defended, the JackJumpers' resilience, Jack McVeigh winning MVP, and Jordon Crawford coming up big.
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Olgun Uluc interviews the Tasmania JackJumpers following their maiden Championship win
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Championship Series Takeaways: Lightning almost strikes twice, Delly's redemption
Lightning almost struck twice for Jack McVeigh and the JackJumpers, Matthew Dellavedova redeemed himself, injury clouds hang over both sides, and more. Here are Olgun Uluc's key takeaways from Game 4.
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Matthew Dellavedova hits the go-ahead bucket and Jo Lual-Acuil comes up with the clutch steal
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Locks, bolters, and more: Assessing the Opals' squad for Paris
NBL 2024 Free Agency Guide: Who to watch, re-signings, key dates
Championship Series Takeaways: 'The shot' has Tassie within touching distance
Breaking down Jack McVeigh's miraculous 40-foot game-winner, Scott Roth channels Don Nelson with his own death lineup, Majok Deng, the two areas that lost the game for United, and more. Here are Olgun Uluc's key takeaways from Game 3.
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Championship Series Takeaways: Jackies level the series in defensive 'slug fest'
Scott Roth called it a "slug fest". His side was able to overcome a 15-point defecit on the back of some staunch defending, and the JackJumpers have levelled the series. Here are Olgun Uluc's key takeaways from Game 2.
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One-on-one with NBL CEO David Stevenson
GRAND FINAL SERIES REVIEW
WNBL Grand Final series review: What went wrong for the Lynx?
As suspected, the 2023/24 WNBL Champions took all three games of the Grand Final Series to be crowned. It was the Southside Flyers who got over the line in emphatic fashion, so what did the Flyers get right? And what went wrong for the Lynx?
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HEADLINE OR STORYLINE?
Tassie can't win with this version of Jordan Crawford; the MVP is in Lual-Acuil's hands
Can Tassie still win with this version of Crawford? Is the series MVP in Jo Lual-Acuil's hands? It's Monday and we can all take (another) collective breath with a five-day break between Game 1 and 2 in the NBL Championship series.
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Record books won't show full picture of Southside Flyers WNBL title
Game 1 Takeaways: United were way too good, but let's not overreact
While both teams came out hot, it was United who were eventually able to impose themselves in a multitude of areas to run away with a 104-81 win and a 1-0 series lead. Here are the key takeaways from Game 1.
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WNBL FINAL
Flyers win decider of WNBL Championship
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CHAMPIONSHIP PREVIEW
GAME 2 ON MAR. 22
Oysters key to Dellavedova's career best basketball
A healthy diet of playoff basketball always seems to get the best out of Matthew Dellavedova.
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United vs. JackJumpers: How the NBL Championship Series will be won
The 2024 NBL Championship Series has yet to play a single minute, but already projects as one that could be an all timer. ESPN's Olgun Uluc takes us through the key narratives, players primed to take over, and the tastiest matchups.
GRAND FINAL SERIES
GAME 2
Flyers beat Lynx at buzzer to force WNBL decider
The Southside Flyers have denied the Perth Lynx a first WNBL championship in 32 years with a Mercedes Russell turnaround jumper to claim game two of the grand final 97-95.
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NBL
JACKJUMPERS VS. WILDCATS
Tasmania stun Perth and progress to Championship Series
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Sean Maconald drops the no-look dime
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Marcus Lee elevates for the thunderous jam
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Melbourne advance to Championship series
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Have the Hawks missed their Grand Final series opportunity?
JackJumpers tie up semifinals series against Wildcats
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Fired up JackJumpers force Perth to NBL decider
The Tasmania JackJumpers entered the game furious, but their composure led by Milton Doyle and Jack McVeigh has taken them to a 102-94 victory over the Perth Wildcats and forced their Playoffs series to a decider.
Hawks level playoff series with OT win
Illawarra's rags-to-riches fairytale remains alive after they conjured a thrilling 113-108 overtime win over Melbourne United in game two to level their NBL play-off series 1-1.
GRAND FINAL SERIES
GAME 1
Atwell leads Lynx blitz in WNBL GF opener
A scintillating shooting performance headlined by Amy Atwelll has powered Perth Lynx to a crushing 101-79 win over over Southside Flyers in game one of the WNBL grand final series in Melbourne.
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Keanu Pinder posterises Marcus Lee
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Pinder stars as Wildcats take opener over Jackies
Keanu Pinder was heartbroken to miss last year's NBL Finals but delivered a match-winning display to lead the Perth Wildcats to an 89-81 win in game one of the NBL playoff series against the Tasmania JackJumpers.
United come from behind for massive OT win over Hawks
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United veteran leads charge to down Hawks in overtime
Melbourne United have dug their way out of a 16-point fourth-quarter hole to steamroll Illawarra 115-106 in overtime in game one of their best-of-three play-off series.
Semifinals done and dusted, Fires shock exit, Boomers fall short again
SEMIFINAL
HIGHLIGHTS
Lauren Jackson drops 38, leads Flyers to WNBL Grand Final
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Hawks make Play-offs with dramatic win over Breakers
The Illawarra Hawks' rags-to-riches NBL campaign will stretch into the Play-offs after a dramatic 88-85 Play-in defeat of the New Zealand Breakers that ends the Kiwi side's season.
KINGS SACK HEAD COACH
Inside the downfall of the Sydney Kings' head coach
There was a part of Mahmoud Abdelfattah's firing that seemed an inevitability from the midway point of the 2023-24 NBL season.
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Kings sack NBL coach; Goorjian may be target
The Sydney Kings have parted ways with head coach Mahmoud Abdelfattah, the NBL team announced on Friday.
HEADLINE OR STORYLINE?
The Breakers can't win without Will McDowell-White
Should Justin Tatum have won Coach of the Year? Can the Breakers win without Will McDowell-White?It's Monday and the FIBA break is thankfully in the books, so it's time to set our eyes firmly back on the NBL postseason.
ESPN
More than a win: Assessing the Boomers squad
Top Headlines
- NBL recruit Almansa eyes Sarr-like rise to NBA
- Hawks sign import guard Trey Kell III
- Boomers hungry for Paris after sour WC showing
- Consortium to take majority ownership of WNBL
- 2024-25 NBL season to open with blockbusters
- Xavier Cooks to Sydney Kings on three-year deal
- Goorjian braces for Boomers Olympics cull
- American Cam Oliver signs with Sydney Kings
- Lifelong Perth fan submits offer to buy NBL club
