Australia

Alanna Smith smiles while holding flowers in front of a sold out arena.

Alanna Smith is the definition of ‘delayed not denied’

By Terry Horstman / May 13, 2025

Smith: ‘It was like the pinnacles of my career in a space of three months’

Tess Madgen and Cayla George embrace

Australian Basketball Players’ Association secures historic CBA with WNBL

By Lukas Petridis / April 27, 2025

The new CBA increases minimum wages by 104% and includes additional investments into player wellbeing

McKenzie Forbes elevates for a right-handed shot in the lane during Athletes Unlimited. Charisma Osborne jumps with two hands in the air to try to contest the shot without fouling.

How McKenzie Forbes is approaching her second chance at a WNBA roster spot

By Jenn Hatfield / April 26, 2025

The Harvard and USC grad played in three other leagues after getting cut last spring, hoping to get back to the WNBA

Basketball players celebrate winning a championship

How the Bendigo Spirit captured a WNBL title

By Lukas Petridis / March 10, 2025

After a strong regular season, the Bendigo Spirit reigned supreme with a WNBL championship over the Townsville Fire

Washington Mystics players Jade Melbourne, Julie Vanloo and Aaliyah Edwards and general manager Mike Thibault posed for a photo at center court before heading to the 2024 Paris Olympics. Each held the flag of the country they represent: Australia, Belgium, Canada and the United States, respectively.

How the Washington Mystics’ Olympians are approaching the rest of the WNBA season

By Jenn Hatfield / August 18, 2024

Jade Melbourne, Julie Vanloo and Aaliyah Edwards are back after joys and disappointments in Paris

Members of the Australian women's basketball national team celebrate a silver medal

Magbegor shines in bronze medal game, Opals return to podium

By Scott Mammoser / August 11, 2024

Win over Belgium earns Opals first medal since 2012

How the U.S. advanced to another record-extending gold medal game

By Scott Mammoser / August 10, 2024

USA and France will tip on Sunday

How Australia returned to the Olympic medal round

By Scott Mammoser / August 7, 2024

Sandy Brondello: ‘Poise is a word I have used a lot this week’

The Australia women’s basketball team huddles on the court

How Australia rebounded from its opening loss to overpower Canada

By Scott Mammoser / August 1, 2024

Sami Whitcomb records double-double in victory

Inside Nigeria’s historic upset of Australia

By Scott Mammoser / July 29, 2024

Okonkwo: ‘It’s about time people notice African basketball’