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New coach talks up Boomers' chances

Jon Pierik Andrej Lemanis believes he has a squad that can achieve something "special".

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Lemanis to lead Boomers

Jon Pierik While Andrej Lemanis initially had tears at his farewell press conference as coach of the New Zealand Breakers on Wednesday, it was quickly down to business for Australia's new national coach.

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Boomers keen to avoid booby prize

Paul Zalunardo A quarter-final meeting with LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Kobe Bryant and company is the booby prize awaiting the Boomers should they fail to beat either Brazil or Russian during the pool stage of...

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'Getting loose' will help Mills in London

By Liam FitzGibbon US basketball star Chris Paul expects Australia's Patty Mills to ''get loose'' and make a big impact at the London Olympics.

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Boom times

Daniel Lane A recuperating Andrew Bogut, back in Melbourne, talks to Daniel Lane about the Olympics and his move to San Francisco.

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Mills will make a statement: Brown

Lee Gaskin Australian coach Brett Brown is banking on a more focused and mature Patty Mills to ''make a statement'' when the Canberra product spearheads the Boomers at the London Olympics.

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Bogut urges Boomers to look beyond London aspirations

Andrew Bogut believes Australia's national basketball coaches must think beyond keeping their jobs and use up-and-comers in the Olympic squads to develop the Boomers into genuine medal contenders.

Mills, Jackson named for Olympics

Patty Mills and Lauren Jackson spearhead the Australian men's and women's basketball teams for the London Olympics named today.

Anstey leads Boomers to win over Brazil

Chris Anstey has lead the Australian men's basketball team to a 89-84 win over Brazil in the Acropolis Tournament in Athens.

Boomers lose 71-69 to Croatia

The Australian men's basketball team has lost a thrilling opening game at the Acropolis tournament in Athens, falling 71-69 to Croatia.

Boomers record 88-65 triumph over Iran

Sam Lienert A stellar second half from Australian forward Mark Worthington helped the Boomers overcome a scare from Iran and record an 88-65 win in Melbourne.

Former Bull bypassed by Boomers

James Dampney The Olympic dream of former Chicago Bulls centre Luke Schenscher is over after he was among six players cut from the Australian men's basketball team.

Boomers lose Mackinnon, Smith for Games

Adam Cooper Australia will be without Sam Mackinnon and Boomers teammate Jason Smith for the Olympic basketball tournament.

Boomers best back for Beijing Games

By James Dampney Brian Goorjian can barely contain his excitement at finally getting commitments from all the players he wants for Australia's basketball team for Beijing.

Aboriginal teen Mills a key for Boomers

Coach Brian Goorjian is tipping indigenous teenager Patrick Mills to be a "very, very important" part of the Boomers' Olympic basketball campaign.

Ingles told to bide time before NBA

By Daniel Pace South Dragons coach Shane Heal has urged rising basketball star Joe Ingles to wait another year before making himself available for the NBA draft.

Joe Ingles tipped for NBA draft

By Sam Lienert Talented South Dragons youngster Joe Ingles has been tipped as a likely second round pick in this year's NBA Draft.

Mills, Bogut shine on the hardwood

By James Dampney Australia's Patrick Mills has already been labelled an NBA prospect after setting a new scoring record for St Mary's.