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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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Bulls

NBA

Giddey falls one assist short of triple-double

Josh Giddey stuffed the stat sheet with 25 points, 11 rebounds and 9 assists, coming just shy of a triple-double against Charlotte.

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Wildcats

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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Josh Giddey

FIBA

Josh Giddey goes off for 29-15-12 triple-double in wild comeback

Bulls guard Josh Giddey stuffs the stat sheet and delivers the game-winning assist as Chicago beats the Philadelphia 76ers 113-111.

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Rockets

NBA

Udoka's 'dedication and desire' can see Rockets win NBA ring inside three years

Former Nigeria international and NBA player Olumide Oyedeji believes that head coach Ime Udoka can lead the Houston Rockets to an NBA championship within three years.

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Bulls

NBA

'I'm looking to hit the ground running': Giddey excited for new season

Josh Giddey has spent the summer working on his game ahead of the NBA season, after the 22-year-old signed a new deal with the Chicago Bulls.

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Bulls

NBA

Chicago 'the team I wanted to be at': Giddey

Josh Giddey has signed a new four-year, $100 million contract to stay with the Chicago Bulls and is looking forward to what the future holds there.

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FIBA

Dennis Schroder's performance seals EuroBasket win

Dennis Schroder delivers an MVP-worthy display to seal Germany's victory over Turkey.

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FIBA

Franz Wagner leads Germany to the final of EuroBasket 2025

Franz Wagner continues his MVP-like run at EuroBasket, pouring in 22 points to lift Die Mannschaft over Finland in their semifinal clash.

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Lauri Markkanen

FIBA

Finland's fairytale EuroBasket run continues with win over Georgia

Lauri Markkanen stars for Finland as they reach the final four of EuroBasket 2025 with a 93-79 victory.

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Olympics - Men's Basketball

Wagner leads Germany into semis despite Luka dropping 39

Franz Wagner tops scoring for Germany with 23 points in a 99-91 victory over Slovenia in the EuroBasket quarterfinals.

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Rockets

NBA

Alperen Sengun's triple-double powers Turkey into semifinals

A 19-12-10 line from Alperen Sengun sees Turkey past Poland into the final four of EuroBasket 2025.

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Lakers

NBA

Doncic's 42-point explosion sends Slovenia to quarterfinals

Luka Doncic scores half of his team's total points as Slovenia advance to the quarterfinals with a nail-biting win over Italy.

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Bucks

NBA

Giannis goes off for 37 to lead Greece past Israel into last eight

Giannis Antetokounmpo delivers a 37-point masterclass to send Greece soaring to quarter finals.

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FIBA

Moment #28: Boomers win Olympic 'Rose Gold'

Andrew Gaze looks back on an historic moment for Australian basketball on the Olympic stage.

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FIBA

Finland stun Serbia in historic upset

Lauri Markkanen drops 29 points to knock Nikola Jokic's Serbia out of EuroBasket in the Round of 16 as Finland claim their biggest win ever.

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Rockets

NBA

Alperen Sengun goes off with 28 points, 13 rebounds & 8 assists

Alperen Sengun posts an impressive near-triple-double to lead Turkiye to a narrow victory over Serbia.

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FIBA

Franz Wagner paces an unbeaten Germany with 23 points

Franz Wagner helps Germany finish atop of Group B at EuroBasket 2025, posting 23 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists in Germany's dominant win over Finland.

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