Two Aussie Basketball Stars Drafted to WNBA
Saffron Shiels and Manuela Puoch just became the latest Australians to reach the world's top women's basketball league. The duo joins a growing wave of Australian talent making their mark in the WNBA.
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Josh Giddey Sets Australian NBA Assist Record with 19
Melbourne's Josh Giddey just made Australian basketball history, dishing out 19 assists in a single NBA game to break Ben Simmons' previous record. The 23-year-old Bulls guard is having a breakout season despite his team's playoff struggles.
6'11" Chinese Star Doubles Perth Basketball Attendance
Han Xu joined Perth Lynx mid-season and helped the team win 15 of 17 games while doubling arena attendance. The Chinese basketball sensation is inspiring a new generation of young Asian-Australian athletes.
Spanish Player Leads Michigan to NCAA Basketball Final
A Spanish center has become the first male player from Spain to reach the NCAA men's basketball championship game, leading Michigan past Arizona with a dominant 26-point performance. His success could transform opportunities for Spanish players in American college basketball.
Nigeria's D'Tigress Hold 8th in World Basketball Rankings
Nigeria's women's basketball team remains the only African nation in the global top 10, holding steady at 8th place despite tough competition in France. Their consistent performance proves they're not just visitors among the world's elite but permanent fixtures capable of challenging basketball's biggest powers.
UCLA Women Win First NCAA Basketball Title, LA Celebrates
The UCLA women's basketball team brought their first-ever NCAA championship trophy home to Pauley Pavilion, celebrating with 5,000 fans three days after their historic 28-point victory over South Carolina. Players who once doubted LA cared about basketball proved the city has championship fever.
Nigerian Basketball Team Gets Rally Cry for Africa League
Nigeria's MakTown Flyers are heading to Morocco for the Basketball Africa League Championship with a powerful message of support from basketball promoter Igoche Mark. The league champions are ready to represent their nation on the continental stage.
BYU Basketball Star on Why Faith Comes Before Practice
BYU women's basketball didn't practice before their tournament win because it fell on a Sunday. Sophomore star Delaney Gibb explained why her team's faith matters more than preparation.
Australian Crawl Reunites After 40 Years for 10 Shows
One of Australia's most beloved rock bands is getting back together after four decades apart. Australian Crawl's original members will perform 10 concerts this fall alongside Men At Work and other Aussie music legends.
Basketball League Fuels Africa's Sports Economy in Rwanda
The Basketball Africa League is expanding beyond games into a full economic ecosystem. Leaders in Kigali unveiled plans to transform African basketball into a franchise model creating jobs and investment opportunities across the continent.
Olympic Gold Medalist Joins Wisconsin College Basketball
Elisa Mevius, who helped Germany win its first Olympic basketball gold medal in Paris, is bringing her talents to UW-Green Bay. Despite battling injuries at Oregon, the standout guard is ready for a fresh start with the Phoenix.
UCLA Women's Basketball Reaches First National Championship
UCLA's women's basketball team made history by reaching their first-ever national championship game with a 51-44 victory over Texas. The Bruins will face South Carolina on Sunday for the title.
Nigeria Women's Basketball Takes On WNBA's LA Sparks
Nigeria's women's basketball team is making history as the first African national team ever to face a WNBA franchise. The game against the Los Angeles Sparks marks a bold new chapter for D'Tigress as they prepare for the 2026 World Cup.
1996 Women's Olympic Basketball Team Joins Hall of Fame
The legendary 1996 U.S. Women's Olympic Basketball Team that went 60-0 and won gold in Atlanta will be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame this August. Their dominance launched the WNBA and changed women's basketball forever. #
21,490 Fans Break Record at Women's Basketball Game
Philadelphia just witnessed history as women's 3-on-3 basketball league Unrivaled drew 21,490 fans, shattering the attendance record for any regular-season women's professional basketball game. The crowd's energy proved what players have known all along: fans are hungry for more women's basketball.
UCLA Women Win First Basketball Championship 79-51
UCLA's women's basketball team made history by capturing their first-ever NCAA championship with a dominant 79-51 victory over South Carolina. Three seniors ended their college careers by bringing home the trophy the program had never won before.
Iowa Women's Basketball Cracks Top 10 Post-Clark Era
The Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball team has surged back into the top 10 national rankings for the first time since Caitlin Clark's final season, proving the program's strength extends beyond one superstar. Meanwhile, Duke's incredible 10-game winning streak has lifted them back into the rankings after a rocky start.
New Team Wins Basketball Title in Undefeated First Season
St. Thomas More's girls' basketball team clinched the Catholic Youth Organization championship with a perfect 10-0 record in their very first season. The thrilling game came down to the final minutes, with the underdogs defeating a five-time champion.
Jontay Porter Returns to Pro Basketball After NBA Ban
Former NBA player Jontay Porter is getting a second chance on the court with the Seattle SuperHawks in the United States Basketball League. Despite facing federal charges and a lifetime NBA ban for gambling violations, the 26-year-old gets to continue his basketball career starting March 7.
World's Largest 3-on-3 Basketball Tourney Needs 3,000 Helpers
Spokane's Hoopfest, the world's biggest three-on-three basketball tournament, is recruiting more than 3,000 volunteers to make the magic happen this June. Every helper gets a free t-shirt and the chance to be part of an event that transforms 45 city blocks into a basketball wonderland.
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