basketball

Opals Abroad: Aussies return to world's biggest league to full pay

Opals Abroad: Aussies return to world's biggest league to full pay

After months of speculation following its season's postponement, the Women's National Basketball Association has announced that an abbreviated season will start in late July. 20 Jun 2020
Major stars up for grabs as WNBL free agency period opens

Major stars up for grabs as WNBL free agency period opens

The Women's National Basketball League has announced that its free agency period started yesterday at 1:00 pm AEST. 5 Jun 2020
WNBL 2020-21 season announced 'with an eye on Tokyo'

WNBL 2020-21 season announced 'with an eye on Tokyo'

The WNBL is officially preparing for its 2020-21 season which it announced earlier this week will start on the 20-21 of November, 2020 with a 21 match schedule. To continue those preparations the league opened its free agency period yesterday on June 4, 2020. 28 May 2020
'Being 6'8 since I was 16 has not been easy'

'Being 6'8 since I was 16 has not been easy'

Opals star Liz Cambage is one of the most recognisable and inspirational Australian female sporting stars. But it hasn't always been easy to stand out. 20 Apr 2020
Landmark decisions see Australian women's basketball on the rise

Landmark decisions see Australian women's basketball on the rise

The decision to award Australia hosting rights for the 2022 FIBA World Cup caps off a huge two days for Australian women's basketball. 27 Mar 2020
Australia to host 2022 basketball World Cup

Australia to host 2022 basketball World Cup

Australia has been chosen to host the 2022 FIBA Basketball World Cup, which is due to be held across September and October in Sydney. 27 Mar 2020
Glittering Australian legacy guiding one of the world’s greatest teenage basketballers

Glittering Australian legacy guiding one of the world’s greatest teenage basketballers

Prodigious Aussie point guard Shyla Heal is considered one of the best teenage basketballers in the world. But she’s following in hallowed footsteps. 22 Feb 2020
3 Things We Learned: Australian Opals v New Zealand

3 Things We Learned: Australian Opals v New Zealand

All the analysis from the Australian Opals’ impressive 82 – 44 victory against New Zealand in their second FIBA Asia Cup match. 25 Sep 2019
3 Things We Learned: Australian Opals v The Philippines

3 Things We Learned: Australian Opals v The Philippines

All the analysis from the Australian Opals’ colossal 123 – 57 win against the Philippines, in the first game of the FIBA Women’s Asia Cup. 25 Sep 2019
Biggest coup in WNBL history? US superstar signs Down Under

Biggest coup in WNBL history? US superstar signs Down Under

In one of the biggest coups in the league's history, Seattle Storm powerhouse forward, Crystal Langhorne, has signed for the 2019/20 season. 28 Aug 2019
WNBA superstars named in Opals squad

WNBA superstars named in Opals squad

Liz Cambage will once again spearhead an all-star Opals cast heading into the 2019 FIBA Asian Cup. 18 Aug 2019
Say hello to the quickest in the women's game

Say hello to the quickest in the women's game

The University of Canberra Capitals have pulled off a major scoup by recruiting French national team point guard Olivia Epoupa. 14 Aug 2019
Epic 40th anniversary WNBL 2019/20 fixtures released

Epic 40th anniversary WNBL 2019/20 fixtures released

It's set to be the biggest WNBL season yet and you can recap all the action here at TWG - so without furtherado, check out your team's schedule below! 9 Aug 2019
Opal forced into medical retirement

Opal forced into medical retirement

Australian Opal Alexandra Bunton announced her retirement on Thursday. 26 Jul 2019
O'Hea: "It's a strength, not a weakness"

O'Hea: "It's a strength, not a weakness"

Asking for help is a strength, not a weakness. 14 Apr 2019
WATCH: Ezi Magbegor drafted to WNBA

WATCH: Ezi Magbegor drafted to WNBA

Melburnian basketballer Ezi Magbegor has become the 37th Aussie woman drafted to the WNBA. 11 Apr 2019