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After the Tasmania JackJumpers rocked the Derwent Entertainment Centre with an overtime debut win over the Brisbane Bullets, excitement is high for the NBL's newest side. With another fixture set for the DEC next week,
December, 2021
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4 December
Froling sisters set to ignite 'really intense' WNBL rivalry as Canberra Capitals face Sydney Flames
You swear to yourself Keely Froling left the Canberra Capitals in the WNBL off-season. Then it clicks. One twin skipped town and another rolled in. This is Alicia Froling, and she is determined to make her own mark at the club her sister helped to two championships.
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4 December
'It's a marathon, not a sprint like last year': Canberra Capitals return to normality in WNBL
Sunday marks a return to normality for the Canberra Capitals as they launch their WNBL title tilt against the Sydney Flames behind enemy lines. A return to a home and away season, albeit one still impacted by the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic,
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4 December
‘One of the most special moments’: JackJumpers notch maiden NBL win
After 25 years in the national basketball wilderness, Tasmania has sent a message that perhaps won’t go unnoticed by other sports pondering expansion. The island state’s JackJumpers scrapped their way to a thrilling 83-74 overtime win over the Brisbane Bullets in their maiden NBL game on Friday night.
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4 December
New WNBL season an audition for 2022 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Sydney
After a dramatic year for women’s basketball in Australia, the WNBL provides the perfect chance to start afresh heading into next year’s World Cup in Sydney.
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4 December
Maryland basketball coaching search — Who could replace Mark Turgeon with Terrapins?
The Maryland Terrapins and Mark Turgeon agreed to part ways on Friday. Here's who could be next for the proud Terps program.
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4 December
Law stars as Wildcats shine in new era
Prized recruit Vic Law has starred as NBL powerhouses Perth Wildcats ushered in a new era in style with a season-opening 85-73 victory over Adelaide 36ers
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4 December
Summer Jam Saturday 2022
The Summer Basketball Festival inspired by New York and cinematic icons like "White Men Can't Jump" and "He Got Game" is back! It’s a celebration of the booming basketball culture in Australia and offers the best elements of a summer block party: DJ's,
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4 December
Who are the next potential NBA stars in Australia?
LaMelo Ball and Josh Giddey are unique individuals in many ways but the NBL is hoping their success in using the Australian league as a stepping stone to the NBA can become more and more common. Ball created a tidal wave of publicity for the NBL just two years ago …
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4 December
NBL: Tasmania JackJumpers win over Brisbane Bullets in league debut
It was a moment 26 years in the making, a moment which meant a new era for Tasmanian basketball and a landmark occasion for sport in the state. After his dad Wayne McDaniel starred over two decades ago for the Hobart Devils,