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Aug 23

Every league, every Aussie, and how the game works

23

Aug

In-Depth Explainer

Every league, every Aussie, and how the game works

21

Aug

B.League

Nine Australians take their talents to Japan in 2026-27

17

Aug

Exclusive Interview

Rolling the Dice: Japan-bound Harry back to his best

13

Aug

Cut to the Jase

Cadee: Long-term NBA career still within Olbrich's grasp

12

Aug

Japan B.League

Olbrich 'Lached' in on NBA return via Japan's Alvark Tokyo

21

Aug

B.League

Nine Australians take their talents to Japan in 2026-27

17

Aug

Exclusive Interview

Rolling the Dice: Japan-bound Harry back to his best

13

Aug

Cut to the Jase

Cadee: Long-term NBA career still within Olbrich's grasp

12

Aug

Japan B.League

Olbrich 'Lached' in on NBA return via Japan's Alvark Tokyo

10

Aug

Exclusive Interview

Brock Motum fends off NBL for big Asian move

20

Jun

Japan B League

Dean's 'Happiness' at taking over league champs

18

Jun

Cut to the Jase

'I failed': Vickerman reveals why United exit timing was right

13

Jun

Adelaide 36ers

The *Real* reason Gleeson signed with 36ers

22

May

Japan B.League

Dennis' Tokyo drift starts with SunRockers

4

May

Coaching Carousel

Vickerman to part ways with United for Japan

13

Mar

Watch Now

An Aussie hooper's life in China with Alice Kunek

From freezing cold weather to two-a-day practices - Alice Kunek on playing in China's WCBA

13

Mar

Watch Now

An Aussie hooper's life in China with Alice Kunek

12

Jan

Watch Now

Opals star Steph Reid joins the Bounce Pass Breakdown

Break down the X's and O's of elite level basketball as Lukas Petridis is joined by special guests

12

Jan

Watch Now

Opals star Steph Reid joins the Bounce Pass Breakdown

9

Jan

Coaching Carousel

It's All Happinets: Downer up for B.League promotion

Veteran assistant Mick Downer steps into his first B.League head coaching role

9

Jan

Coaching Carousel

It's All Happinets: Downer up for B.League promotion

10

Dec

B League Feature

Neverending story: Motum still at the top of his game

Toyama Grouses star Brock Motum reveals how he's still among Japan's best late in his career

10

Dec

B League Feature

Neverending story: Motum still at the top of his game

14

Oct

Green and gold

Aussie juniors now 'bleeding green and gold'

The man in charge of Australia's elite pathways says passion to wear the green and gold is rising.

14

Oct

Green and gold

Aussie juniors now 'bleeding green and gold'

7

Oct

Breaking News

'Xu in': Are Perth on verge of signing Chinese star?

Lynx reportedly in advanced talks with 6’10” Chinese WNBA star Han Xu in a potential WNBL coup.

7

Oct

Breaking News

'Xu in': Are Perth on verge of signing Chinese star?

6

Oct

B League

Aussies shine as B.League season tips off in Japan

B.League season tips off with Aussies and Kiwis starring as Japan’s topflight basketball returns.

6

Oct

B League

Aussies shine as B.League season tips off in Japan

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8

Sep

Exclusive Interview

Champ Brandt 'prepared' to end six-year NBL hiatus

The big man spoke about his love for Japan as he prepares for a sixth season in the country

8

Sep

Exclusive Interview

Champ Brandt 'prepared' to end six-year NBL hiatus

21

Aug

Full Fixtures

Brock's 'Grouse' b.league season starts Oct. 4

List of Australian players and coaches competing in the 2025-26 Japanese b.league season

21

Aug

Full Fixtures

Brock's 'Grouse' b.league season starts Oct. 4

20

Aug

Exclusive Interview

Dream title run a fairytale send-off for Crawford

Former NBL player Peter Crawford will join the coaching staff of the Beijing Royal Fighters

20

Aug

Exclusive Interview

Dream title run a fairytale send-off for Crawford

1

Aug

Japan

Japan return leaves Rhys' future anything but Vague

The four-time NBL champ reflects on his career and how Japan has rejuvenated him.

1

Aug

Japan

Japan return leaves Rhys' future anything but Vague

24

Jul

Listed

Stars from Asia who could take on the NBL

With a unique NBL rule allowing for marquee Asian players, we look at talents we'd like to see here.

24

Jul

Listed

Stars from Asia who could take on the NBL

24

Jul

NBL Pre-season

Wildcats to host Japan’s best in September series

Watch NBL Select vs Japan's B.League United in the 2025 B.League Global Invitational 2-game series

24

Jul

NBL Pre-season

Wildcats to host Japan’s best in September series

29

Jun

Game Replays

NBL Select sweeps Japan B.League United 2-0

Watch NBL Select vs Japan's B.League United in the 2025 B.League Global Invitational 2-game series

29

Jun

Game Replays

NBL Select sweeps Japan B.League United 2-0

28

Jun

Player signing

It was a 'Kell' of a Hawks run ... but it's over now

American import Trey Kell III has left the Illawarra Hawks for Japan B.League team Toyama Grouses

28

Jun

Player signing

It was a 'Kell' of a Hawks run ... but it's over now

26

Jun

Breaking News

Brock Motum signs with Toyama Grouses in Japan

The Boomers' Olympian will have a new club for the 2025-26 season after two years at Shiga Lakes.

26

Jun

Breaking News

Brock Motum signs with Toyama Grouses in Japan

19

Jun

Breaking News

Keanu Pinder leaves NBL to sign in Japan

One of the biggest free agents on the market has been snapped up by the B League.

19

Jun

Breaking News

Keanu Pinder leaves NBL to sign in Japan

12

Jun

Player Profile

Sydney's Abi Curtin fire-proofs her basketball career

NBL1 Sydney Comets star Abi Curtin is driven to "keep getting better" at everything she does

12

Jun

Player Profile

Sydney's Abi Curtin fire-proofs her basketball career

6

Jun

Exclusive Interview

"No bad feelings": Paul Henare opens up on almost becoming a Bullet

Breakers legend Paul Henare on coaching in Japan and the tragic death of 'brother' Kevin Braswell

6

Jun

Exclusive Interview

"No bad feelings": Paul Henare opens up on almost becoming a Bullet

3

Jun

NBLxJapan

NBL names squad for Japanese B.League Global Invitational

Angus Glover leads an invitational team to tour Japan for the inaugural B.League Global Invitational

3

Jun

NBLxJapan

NBL names squad for Japanese B.League Global Invitational

2

Jun

Japan B.League

NBL champion coach Gleeson Jets into Japan

Trevor Gleeson Returns to Head Coaching with Chiba Jets After NBA Stint

2

Jun

Japan B.League

NBL champion coach Gleeson Jets into Japan

22

May

Exclusive

Shawn Dennis' long road to calling Japan home

Nagoya Dolphins coach Shawn Dennis opens up on his journey from the NBL to the Japan's B.League.

22

May

Exclusive

Shawn Dennis' long road to calling Japan home

20

May

Exclusive

Kay knocks back NBL to extend in Japan

The Boomers legend opens up on his decision to re-sign for a fifth season in Japan.

20

May

Exclusive

Kay knocks back NBL to extend in Japan

8

May

Exclusive

How 118-point loss lit Boomers' big Nick Kay's fire

One of Australia's most respected but underrated stars opens up on his basketball journey.

8

May

Exclusive

How 118-point loss lit Boomers' big Nick Kay's fire

6

May

Breaking News

Brock Motum on the move after winning Japan league scoring title

The Boomers' Olympian will have a new club for the 2025-26 season after two years at Shiga Lakes.

6

May

Breaking News

Brock Motum on the move after winning Japan league scoring title

8

Apr

Milestone

Pure scorer Motum passes 3000 points in Japan

Shiga Lakes star Brock Motum passes scoring milestone in the Japanese league.

8

Apr

Milestone

Pure scorer Motum passes 3000 points in Japan

10

Mar

Exclusive Interview

Brock Motum on Boomers axe and NBL return

Motum speaks exclusively to Basketball.com.au on if he will return to Australia in the future.

10

Mar

Exclusive Interview

Brock Motum on Boomers axe and NBL return

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An Aussie hooper's life in China with Alice Kunek

Opals star Steph Reid joins the Bounce Pass Breakdown

It's All Happinets: Downer up for B.League promotion

Neverending story: Motum still at the top of his game

Aussie juniors now 'bleeding green and gold'

'Xu in': Are Perth on verge of signing Chinese star?

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Japan return leaves Rhys' future anything but Vague

Stars from Asia who could take on the NBL

Wildcats to host Japan’s best in September series

NBL Select sweeps Japan B.League United 2-0

It was a 'Kell' of a Hawks run ... but it's over now

Brock Motum signs with Toyama Grouses in Japan

Keanu Pinder leaves NBL to sign in Japan

Sydney's Abi Curtin fire-proofs her basketball career

"No bad feelings": Paul Henare opens up on almost becoming a Bullet

NBL names squad for Japanese B.League Global Invitational

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Kay knocks back NBL to extend in Japan

How 118-point loss lit Boomers' big Nick Kay's fire

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