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More pace and space: Brondello's goals for Opals' World Cup qualifiers
The Opals play five games in a week as part of qualifying for September's FIBA World Cup in Germany, and coach Sandy Brondello is taking the opportunity to tweak her lineup and trial some fresh tactics.
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Elijah Pepper drops 28 as Boomers hand Gilas 93-66 defeat
Australia proves too strong for the Philippines, with Elijah Pepper's 28 points guiding the Boomers to a comfortable victory in Manila.
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FIBA
Gilas suffers second straight defeat against Australia in FIBA World Cup qualifiers
Philippines suffered a second straight loss in the FIBA World Cup qualifiers on Sunday after falling to Australia 93-66.
National Basketball League
Boomers too strong for Philippines in FIBA World Cup clash in Manila
The Boomers returned to Manila for the first time since 2018 and secured a comfortable win over the Philippines in their FIBA World Cup Qualifier.
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Boomers return: Even with the 2018 brawl behind them, Australia vs. Philippines will still be fiercely contested
Australia's FIBA World Cup qualifier on March 1, will be the Boomers' first game in the Philippines since the infamous brawl between the two nations in 2018.
FIBA
Krebs catches fire as Boomers stay perfect
Tanner Krebs drains eight 3-pointers on his way to 28 points, leading Australia to a 13-point victory over Guam in World Cup qualifying action.
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FIBA
Gilas narrowly fall to New Zealand in FIBA World Cup Asian qualifiers
Gilas Pilipinas suffered its first loss in the FIBA World Cup Asian qualifiers on Thursday at the hands of New Zealand.
FIBA
Debutant Krebs drops eight 3s in Boomers' win over Guam
Tanner Krebs lights up the floor in his first green and gold appearance knocking down 8 three-pointers in Boomers win over Guam.
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FIBA
Elijah Pepper catches fire with three triples
Elijah Pepper records three from deep as the Boomers build momentum heading into halftime.
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FIBA
The players who can step up for Gilas in the second World Cup Asian qualifiers window
With Philippines facing tough tests against New Zealand and Australia, here are three players who could step up for Gilas.
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Both nations have "moved on" from brawl says Caramoan
As the Boomers return to the Philippines for the first time since 2018 brawl, The Aussie Hoops Hour welcomes Miguel Caramoan to discuss the reception the Boomers will receive.
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FIBA
Millora-Brown now available for Gilas in upcoming FIBA World Cup Asian qualifiers
Philippines is set to be boosted by the unexpected inclusion of Quentin Millora-Brown for upcoming games against New Zealand and Australia.
FIBA
Millora-Brown out, Baltazar in for Gilas in second FIBA World Cup Asian qualifiers window
Millora-Brown will be absent from Gilas' upcoming World Cup Asian qualifiers, paving the way for the inclusion of Baltazar.
FIBA
Sotto remains sidelined as Gilas heads to second FIBA World Cup qualifiers window
Kai Sotto will be absent from Gilas Pilipinas' upcoming World Cup qualifiers against New Zealand and Australia.
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FIBA
Dyson Daniels finishes with 21 points in Hawks' loss
Aussie Dyson Daniels finished with 21 points as the Charlotte Hornets claimed a 110-107 victory over his Atlanta Hawks in the NBA.
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NBL
Jack McVeigh sets Taipans scoring record
Jack McVeigh explodes for 47 points, the most ever by a Taipan in the 40-minute era.
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Is Sam Mennenga now All-NBL material?
Following Sam Mennenga's outrageous FIBA poster dunk and steady improvement, Olgun Uluc theorises on whether the young Kiwi could soon join the NBL's elite.
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Pitman: It's the year of Will 'Davo' Hickey
Kane Pitman and Olgun Uluc discuss Davo Hickey's epic game-winning three, and the Boomers as a whole, after their WC Qualifying series against New Zealand.
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NCAA Men's Basketball
Nigeria's Kunaiyi-Akpanah enjoying hooping in Italy after AfroBasket heroics
D'Tigress star Pallas Kunaiyi-Akpanah is at the peak of her powers after a third straight AfroBasket triumph with Nigeria, but her next mission is a championship with new team Derthona Basket Scrivia.
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