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.

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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.

Brett Brown resigns as Boomers coach

Roy Ward Respected mentor Brett Brown has stood down as coach of the Australian national team.

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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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Spain gives Boomers a touch up

Chris Dutton The Australian Boomers are fighting to get through to the next stage of the Olympic Games after they suffered a second consecutive defeat last night.

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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.

Ingles angling for spot in starting line-up

Jon Pierik Joe Ingles is ready for some bigger challenges, writes Jon Pierik.

Dragons regain NBL top spot

Guy Hand After being knocked off the top of the NBL ladder, the South Dragons stormed back to the summit with a hard-fought six-point win over the Adelaide 36ers.

Dragons take points in thriller

Simon Trayhorn The South Dragons have held off a spirited 36ers side to win a thrilling NBL contest 106-100 at the Distinctive Homes Dome in Adelaide.

South Dragons outgun Adelaide 97-82

Sam Lienert A giant game from South Dragons centre Matt Burston ensured his side continued their NBL winning streak with a 97-82 win over Adelaide in Melbourne.

Dragons smoke Taipans in NBL

Melissa Woods South Dragons blew away NBL title challengers Cairns to maintain their position at the top of the competition ladder with a 94-65 win in Melbourne.

Dragons surge into NBL top two

Adrian Warren South Dragons stamped themselves as NBL title contenders in a round which highlighted the sport's contrasting fortunes in Australia's two biggest cities.

Dragons thump Tigers 108-80

The South Dragons announced themselves as NBL championship contenders by crushing Melbourne Tigers 108-80 on Saturday night.

Williams leads Crocs to stun Dragons

Guy Hand South Dragons coach Brian Goorjian has read the riot act to his NBL side after they were beaten by Townsville, 91-89.

Dragons fly to open account for Goorjian

Guy Hand The Dragons posted their first NBL victory under new coach Brian Goorjian, unleashing a devastating third quarter to beat the Perth Wildcats by 16 points.

Carter signs NBL deal with Dragons

The South Dragons have completed their backcourt with the inclusion of Rhys Carter for the upcoming NBL season.