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Melbourne Boomers WNBL season preview

The Melbourne Boomers have been in the thick of the finals action in recent seasons, without tasting the ultimate success.

Basketball

Dec

Scott Rea

Roar Pro

Scott Rea

Roar Pro

Melbourne Boomers WNBL season preview

The Melbourne Boomers have been in the thick of the finals action in recent seasons, without tasting the ultimate success.

Basketball

Dec

Scott Rea

Roar Pro

Scott Rea

Roar Pro

Melbourne Boomers WNBL season preview

The Melbourne Boomers have been in the thick of the finals action in recent seasons, without tasting the ultimate success.

Basketball

Dec

Aaron Doherty new author

Roar Rookie

Brian Goorjian is the coach with the Midas touch

Basketball

Aug

Brian Goorjian is the coach with the Midas touch

Ryan O'Connell

Expert

The big winners – and one loser – from the Boomers' historic first Olympic medal

Olympics

Aug

The big winners – and one loser – from the Boomers' historic first Olympic medal

Jayden Rule

Roar Rookie

Patty Mills has cemented his legacy as an Australian sporting icon

Olympics

Aug

Patty Mills has cemented his legacy as an Australian sporting icon

Chris Lewis

Roar Guru

Beating the USA in Olympic Games basketball would have been as good as it gets for Australian team sports

Olympics

Aug

Beating the USA in Olympic Games basketball would have been as good as it gets for Australian team sports

Aaron Doherty new author

Roar Rookie

Brian Goorjian is the coach with the Midas touch

Brian Goorjian has always been the darling of the Australian basketball coaching ranks.

Basketball

Aug

Ryan O'Connell

Expert

The big winners – and one loser – from the Boomers' historic first Olympic medal

After four heart-breaking fourth-place finishes in previous Olympic Games, the Australian Boomers finally won that elusive medal on Saturday night, when they defeated Luka Doncic and Slovenia in the bronze medal game.

Olympics

Aug

Jayden Rule

Roar Rookie

Patty Mills has cemented his legacy as an Australian sporting icon

Patrick Mills. Born in 1988 to his parents Benny Mills, a Muralag Torres Strait Islander, and Yvonne Mills, a Kokatha Aboriginal Australian.

Olympics

Aug

Chris Lewis

Roar Guru

Beating the USA in Olympic Games basketball would have been as good as it gets for Australian team sports

Australia, when accounting for its population, is a great sporting nation.

Olympics

Aug

Justin Robertson

Expert

Team USA hand Boomers an Olympics basketball lesson: See how the semi-final unfolded

Olympics

163

Aug

Team USA hand Boomers an Olympics basketball lesson: See how the semi-final unfolded

The Roar

What time do the Boomers play USA in the Olympics basketball semi-final today?

Olympics

Aug

Justin Robertson

Expert

'To be the best we have to beat the best': USA semi-final showdown awaits

Olympics

Aug

'To be the best we have to beat the best': USA semi-final showdown awaits

Ely Corliss

Roar Rookie

Boomers one step closer to ending medal drought

Olympics

Aug

Boomers one step closer to ending medal drought

Justin Robertson

Expert

Team USA hand Boomers an Olympics basketball lesson: See how the semi-final unfolded

The Australian Boomers have won every game so far at the Tokyo Olympics but now they face their biggest test in the semi-final against Team USA from 2:15pm AEST.

Olympics

163

Aug

The Roar

What time do the Boomers play USA in the Olympics basketball semi-final today?

They weren’t expecting to see them until the gold-medal match, but the Boomers will face off against Team USA in the Tokyo Olympics basketball semi-final epic today.

Olympics

Aug

Justin Robertson

Expert

'To be the best we have to beat the best': USA semi-final showdown awaits

Many predicted the quarter-final against Argentina to be a close encounter. And for ten minutes, it looked like Argentina had a vice-like grip on the Boomers as they led 22-18 at the first break.

Olympics

Aug

Ely Corliss

Roar Rookie

Boomers one step closer to ending medal drought

The Boomers are through to a mouth-watering semi-final against Team USA after a dominant 38-point win over Argentina.

Olympics

Aug

Justin Robertson

Expert

Justin Robertson

Expert

Team USA put on masterclass but Boomers still in hunt for first-ever medal

Too much talent. Too many scoring weapons. Just, too good.

Olympics

Aug

Team USA put on masterclass but Boomers still in hunt for first-ever medal

Justin Robertson

Expert

Justin Robertson

Expert

Team USA put on masterclass but Boomers still in hunt for first-ever medal

Too much talent. Too many scoring weapons. Just, too good.

Olympics

Aug

Justin Robertson

Expert

Justin Robertson

Expert

Team USA put on masterclass but Boomers still in hunt for first-ever medal

Too much talent. Too many scoring weapons. Just, too good.

Olympics

Aug

Justin Robertson

Expert

Justin Robertson

Expert

Australia goes BOOM! Landslide win over Argentina sets up dream semi against Team USA

It’s crunch time for the Boomers when they face Argentina in their Tokyo Olympics basketball quarter-final from 10pm AEST.

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Rellum said Roar Guru

Aug

He chose not to play. His loss

Olympics

Aug

Australia goes BOOM! Landslide win over Argentina sets up dream semi against Team USA

Justin Robertson

Expert

Justin Robertson

Expert

Australia goes BOOM! Landslide win over Argentina sets up dream semi against Team USA

It’s crunch time for the Boomers when they face Argentina in their Tokyo Olympics basketball quarter-final from 10pm AEST.

Olympics

Aug

Justin Robertson

Expert

Justin Robertson

Expert

Australia goes BOOM! Landslide win over Argentina sets up dream semi against Team USA

It’s crunch time for the Boomers when they face Argentina in their Tokyo Olympics basketball quarter-final from 10pm AEST.

Olympics

Aug

The Roar

What time do the Boomers play Argentina in their Olympic men's basketball quarter-final tonight?

Olympics

Aug

What time do the Boomers play Argentina in their Olympic men's basketball quarter-final tonight?

Justin Robertson

Expert

How we rank every member of the Aussie Boomers ahead of Olympic knockouts

Olympics

Aug

How we rank every member of the Aussie Boomers ahead of Olympic knockouts

Justin Robertson

Expert

The Boomers beat Germany to clinch Group B with an undefeated record

Olympics

Jul

The Boomers beat Germany to clinch Group B with an undefeated record

Justin Robertson

Expert

Three from three! Boomers cruise past Germany: See how it unfolded

Olympics

Jul

Three from three! Boomers cruise past Germany: See how it unfolded

The Roar

What time do the Boomers play Argentina in their Olympic men's basketball quarter-final tonight?

Australia’s men’s basketball team, the Boomers, face Argentina in the quarterfinals of the Olympic Games in Tokyo on Tuesday night hoping to continue their quest for a first ever medal at this level.

Olympics

Aug

Justin Robertson

Expert

How we rank every member of the Aussie Boomers ahead of Olympic knockouts

Before the Tokyo Olympics basketball quarterfinals kick off tonight, let’s look at who’s been performing for the Boomers roster as they prepare to take on Argentina. These are the Tokyo Olympics Australian Boomers power rankings after three games with a countdown from 12 to 1.

Olympics

Aug

Justin Robertson

Expert

The Boomers beat Germany to clinch Group B with an undefeated record

Losing Aron Baynes might have sent a mild panic attack throughout the Boomers camp when he was ruled out for the rest of the Olympics this week.

Olympics

Jul

Justin Robertson

Expert

Three from three! Boomers cruise past Germany: See how it unfolded

The Australian Boomers play their final group stage match of the Olympics against Germany. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 6:20pm (AEST).

Olympics

Jul

Justin Robertson

Expert

Analysis: Landale and Thybulle impress as Boomers defeat Italy

Olympics

Jul

Analysis: Landale and Thybulle impress as Boomers defeat Italy

Justin Robertson

Expert

Men's Olympic basketball: How Boomers' thriller against Italy unfolded

Olympics

Jul

Men's Olympic basketball: How Boomers' thriller against Italy unfolded

Troy Hanning

Roar Guru

The Boomers' Olympics window is small but open

Olympics

Jul

Justin Robertson

Expert

Patty Mills carries the flag! See how Boomers' win over Nigeria unfolded

Olympics

Jul

Patty Mills carries the flag! See how Boomers' win over Nigeria unfolded

Justin Robertson

Expert

Analysis: Landale and Thybulle impress as Boomers defeat Italy

If Jock Landale has NBA dreams post Olympics, the big man’s game against Italy should serve him well as he provided a plethora of highlight reels that should pique the interest of scouts.

Olympics

Jul

Justin Robertson

Expert

Men's Olympic basketball: How Boomers' thriller against Italy unfolded

The Australian Boomers are back in action tonight against Italy in the basketball at the Tokyo Olympics from 6:20pm AEST.

Olympics

Jul

Troy Hanning

Roar Guru

The Boomers' Olympics window is small but open

At the 1992 Olympic, a Lithuanian Olympic star was snapping pictures of the USA Dream Team from the bench – mid-game.

Olympics

Jul

Justin Robertson

Expert

Patty Mills carries the flag! See how Boomers' win over Nigeria unfolded

Australia’s men’s basketball team, the Boomers, start their pursuit of a first-ever Olympic Games medal when they play Nigeria in their opening pool match at the Tokyo Games on Sunday, starting at 6.20pm AEST.

Olympics

Jul

The Roar

What time do the Boomers play Germany in the Olympics basketball tonight?

Coming off a thrilling 86-83 win, the Boomers are prepared to do it all again against Germany tonight and go undefeated through the basketball group stage at the Tokyo Olympics.

Have your say

jameswm said Roar Guru

Jul

Big bummer having no Baynes. That is our premier big man – plays defence, rebounds, passes and can even 3-point shoot. …(more)

Basketball

Jul

The Roar

What time do the Boomers play Germany in the Olympics basketball tonight?

Coming off a thrilling 86-83 win, the Boomers are prepared to do it all again against Germany tonight and go undefeated through the basketball group stage at the Tokyo Olympics.

Basketball

Jul

The Roar

What time do the Boomers play Germany in the Olympics basketball tonight?

Coming off a thrilling 86-83 win, the Boomers are prepared to do it all again against Germany tonight and go undefeated through the basketball group stage at the Tokyo Olympics.

Basketball

Jul

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