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Mar

Explainer

10 reasons why man-to-man is better than zone

Zone defense in basketball is useful but man-to-man is far more beneficial to player development

Mar

Explainer

10 reasons why man-to-man is better than zone

Mar

Training Program

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Explainer: How to execute a high pick and roll effectively

Detailed breakdown: How to execute a high pick and roll and why its effective in modern basketball

Mar

Training Program

Assistant Coach

Explainer: How to execute a high pick and roll effectively

Mar

Assistant Coach

Explainer: How to run a 4-out, 1-In motion offense

Learn how the 4-Out, 1-In offense creates better spacing, dribble penetration, and inside scoring

Mar

Assistant Coach

Explainer: How to run a 4-out, 1-In motion offense

Mar

Assistant Coach

9 essential drills for Under-14 players that are fun and build skills

These 9 essential training drills improve dribbling, passing, shooting, defense, and teamwork

Mar

Assistant Coach

9 essential drills for Under-14 players that are fun and build skills

Mar

Assistant Coach

8 essential drills for Under-12 players that are fun and build skills

These 8 essential training drills improve dribbling, passing, shooting, defense, and teamwork

Mar

Assistant Coach

8 essential drills for Under-12 players that are fun and build skills

Mar

Assistant Coach

7 essential drills for Under-10 players that are fun and build skills

These 7 essential training drills improve dribbling, passing, shooting, defense, and teamwork

Mar

Assistant Coach

7 essential drills for Under-10 players that are fun and build skills

Mar

Assistant Coach

6-week pre-season training program for Under-18s

Get your U18 team game-ready with this fun and engaging 6-week pre-season training program

Mar

Assistant Coach

6-week pre-season training program for Under-18s

Mar

Assistant Coach

6-week pre-season training program for Under-16s

Get your U16 team game-ready with this fun and engaging 6-week pre-season training program

Mar

Assistant Coach

6-week pre-season training program for Under-16s

Mar

Assistant Coach

6-week pre-season training program for Under-14s

Get your U14 team game-ready with this fun and engaging 6-week pre-season training program

Mar

Assistant Coach

6-week pre-season training program for Under-14s

Mar

Assistant Coach

6-week pre-season training program for Under-12s

Get your U12 team game-ready with this fun and engaging 6-week pre-season training program

Mar

Assistant Coach

6-week pre-season training program for Under-12s

Mar

Assistant Coach

6-week pre-season training program for Under-10s

Get your U10 team game-ready with this fun and engaging 6-week pre-season training program

Mar

Assistant Coach

6-week pre-season training program for Under-10s

Nov

Explainer

The Rules of Basketball: A comprehensive overview

The rules of basketball explained

Nov

Explainer

The Rules of Basketball: A comprehensive overview

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Mar

World Cup

Emus U19 squad is stacked with emerging star power

Basketball Australia names star-studded 25-player Emus squad for Under-19 World Cup campaign

Mar

World Cup

Emus U19 squad is stacked with emerging star power

Mar

End of an Era

Superstar Bryce Cotton leaves Perth Wildcats

NBL superstar and five-time MVP Bryce Cotton announces he is leaving the Perth Wildcats

Mar

End of an Era

Superstar Bryce Cotton leaves Perth Wildcats

Mar

Opinion

8 ways to make the WNBL so, so much better

We break down ways to take the WNBL to the next level as a new ownership group takes over in April.

Mar

Opinion

8 ways to make the WNBL so, so much better

Mar

In The Regions

Sunny Coast sell-out shows demand in Queensland

Basketball is booming on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland.

Mar

In The Regions

Sunny Coast sell-out shows demand in Queensland

Mar

Footwear Focus

This week in kicks: Green's Skechers move pays off

Aussie dons 'The Greenie', NBL talents test Reeboks and Lakers coach reveals his go-to sneakers.

Mar

Footwear Focus

This week in kicks: Green's Skechers move pays off

Mar

Aussie Spotlight

Quadruple-double watch: Giddey's historic stat line

Josh Giddey led the Chicago Bulls to a win over the Lakers with a historic state line.

Mar

Aussie Spotlight

Quadruple-double watch: Giddey's historic stat line

Mar

Watch Now

Alex Toohey: 'I'm ready to make the NBA leap'

NBL Next Star Alex Toohey: Rising through the ranks and ready for NBA Leap

Mar

Watch Now

Alex Toohey: 'I'm ready to make the NBA leap'

Mar

Exclusive

Shock move: Phoenix part ways with Sam Mackinnon

Sam Mackinnon will depart the Phoenix after two seasons as an assistant coach with the club.

Mar

Exclusive

Shock move: Phoenix part ways with Sam Mackinnon

Mar

Player Profile

Who is William 'Davo' Hickey: Grand Final hero

William 'Davo' Hickey has stepped up in the 2025 NBL Grand Final Series, leading the Hawks to Game 5

Mar

Player Profile

Who is William 'Davo' Hickey: Grand Final hero

Mar

Player Profile

Aussies in the NBA: Matisse Thybulle

American Australian Matisse Thybulle is an elite defender for the Trailblazers

Mar

Player Profile

Aussies in the NBA: Matisse Thybulle

Mar

Player Profile

Aussies in the NBA: Duop Reath

Australian Duop Reath: From Sudan to Portland a rising star centre makes his mark

Mar

Player Profile

Aussies in the NBA: Duop Reath

Mar

League Profile

What is NBL1 and why its important to Australian hoops

NBL1 is Australia's premier semi-professional basketball league and pathway to the next level

Mar

League Profile

What is NBL1 and why its important to Australian hoops

Mar

Player Profile

Aussies in the NBA: Alex Ducas

Australian Alex Ducas is a two-way player for Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA

Mar

Player Profile

Aussies in the NBA: Alex Ducas

Mar

Player Profile

Aussies in the NBA: Luke Travers

Australian Luke Travers plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA

Mar

Player Profile

Aussies in the NBA: Luke Travers

Mar

Player Profile

Aussies in the NBA: Ben Simmons

Australian Ben Simmons plays for the Los Angeles Clippers in the NBA

Mar

Player Profile

Aussies in the NBA: Ben Simmons

Mar

Player Profile

Aussies in the NBA: Jack McVeigh

Australian Jack McVeigh is a two-way player for the Rockets in the NBA

Mar

Player Profile

Aussies in the NBA: Jack McVeigh

Mar

Player Profile

Aussies in the NBA: Jock Landale

Australian Jock Landale plays for the Houston Rockets in the NBA

Mar

Player Profile

Aussies in the NBA: Jock Landale

Mar

Player Profile

Aussies in the NBA: Josh Green

Josh Green plays for the Charlotte Hornets in the NBA

Mar

Player Profile

Aussies in the NBA: Josh Green

Mar

Player Profile

Aussies in the NBA: Josh Giddey

Australian Josh Giddey plays for the Chicago Bulls in the NBA

Mar

Player Profile

Aussies in the NBA: Josh Giddey

Mar

Player Profile

Aussies in the NBA: Johnny Furphy

Australian Johnny Furphy plays for the Indiana Pacers in the NBA

Mar

Player Profile

Aussies in the NBA: Johnny Furphy

Coach Tutorials

10 reasons why man-to-man is better than zone

Explainer: How to execute a high pick and roll effectively

Explainer: How to run a 4-out, 1-In motion offense

9 essential drills for Under-14 players that are fun and build skills

8 essential drills for Under-12 players that are fun and build skills

7 essential drills for Under-10 players that are fun and build skills

6-week pre-season training program for Under-18s

6-week pre-season training program for Under-16s

6-week pre-season training program for Under-14s

6-week pre-season training program for Under-12s

6-week pre-season training program for Under-10s

The Rules of Basketball: A comprehensive overview

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Emus U19 squad is stacked with emerging star power

Superstar Bryce Cotton leaves Perth Wildcats

8 ways to make the WNBL so, so much better

Sunny Coast sell-out shows demand in Queensland

This week in kicks: Green's Skechers move pays off

Quadruple-double watch: Giddey's historic stat line

Alex Toohey: 'I'm ready to make the NBA leap'

Shock move: Phoenix part ways with Sam Mackinnon

Who is William 'Davo' Hickey: Grand Final hero