Mark Worthington had an incredible basketball career and relished the chance to be the anti-hero, but he’ll experience nothing but admiration when he is inducted into the Basketball WA Hall of Fame.
Craig O'Donoghue
The Western Australian Institute of Sport has unveiled the two men to lead their women’s basketball and hockey programs, with a former Perth Wildcat taking charge of the former.
Ben Smith
Melissa Marsh was the face of women’s basketball in WA and a dominant figure on the court, so it’s no surprise she’s being rewarded with entry into the Basketball WA Hall of Fame.
Australia’s World Cup qualifying team for matches later this month will include six current or former Perth Wildcats in an amazing acknowledgement of the club’s success.
The Australian Boomers have named their squad for the fourth window of qualifiers for the FIBA World Cup, and there's another call-up for Dejan Vasiljevic.
Fraser Barton
Three of the biggest names to grace basketball courts in Western Australia will be inducted into the Basketball WA Hall of Fame on Saturday night.
“Of course, we will be going out to ensure we try and make a mess of their play-off spot.”
Justin Fris
“We need to understand moving forward that we need to get fitter, work on our skills and read the play better.”
A comeback that began on a whim for Australian basketball legend Lauren Jackson has reaped the ultimate reward.
Nine years after retiring from international basketball, Lauren Jackson has won a spot in the 12-player Opals squad for this year's World Cup in Australia.
Melissa Woods
Russell Gould
Seeking a trade, Kevin Durant has reportedly expressed concerns about the direction of the Brooklyn Nets under coach Steve Nash and general manager Sean Marks.
Tim Reynolds
Throughout his 315-game career with the South West Slammers, James Fitch always found a way to make plays when a game was on the line.
On a night where the South West Slammers men’s team showed how far they have progressed in 2022, the Slammers women’s team showed how far they have regressed.
It’s been a rough couple of months off the court for the Perth Wildcats and they are now entering meetings with key sponsors after being told they won’t be renewing deals.
Perth Lynx have finalised their roster and it will look extremely different to last season with no WNBA imports and a bigger focus on Australian talent.
South West Slammers men’s coach Shane Goff is confident his side can end their 2022 home campaign with victory over the East Perth Eagles on Saturday night.
The South West Slammers women’s team will be on the hunt for their second win of 2022 when they host the East Perth Eagles on Saturday night at the Eaton Recreation Centre.
“You know, out of all the people who are going to be there, he will truly be the one I am missing.”
Nina Kennedy has flown the flag for WA on day five in Birmingham while Jesse Wagstaff and Greg Hire came oh so close to the gold medal.
Carly Laden and Bryce Luff
Australia's hopes of winning 3x3 men's basketball gold have been crushed in a 17-16 overtime loss to England, while the men's wheelchair 3x3 claimed gold.
Anna Harrington
The Aussies have pulled off an amazing comeback to secure the bronze medal over New Zealand in Women’s 3x3 Basketball.
Carly Laden
Lauren Jackson says she gets emotional thinking and talking about her comeback which has her contending to play for Australia at next month's FIBA World Cup.
Doug Feinberg
Australia's National Basketball League has unveiled a new finals format that will increase participating teams to six.
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