Andrew Gaze
He clowns around on TV. But basketball’s Bradman was once known for showing a different emotion
Elevated to legend status in the Sport Australia Hall of Fame, cricket great Belinda Clark has her say on the sport’s privatisation debate, while basketball great Andrew Gaze opens up on his decorated career.
- Jon Pierik
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Former ruckman nabs biggest title in US college basketball with desperate final act
The biggest game in US college basketball was in the balance. The ball spilled loose. Millions were watching on TV. In the stands, 66,000 fans held their breath. Up stepped Alex Condon, Australia’s 211cm NBA hopeful.
- Scott Spits
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- NBL
NBL stars charged but fan investigation continues amid claims of racist abuse
The NBL has charged Montrezl Harrell and Kendric Davis over a fiery altercation with fans, but the league is still investigating members of the public.
- Hannah Kennelly and Scott Spits
Everyone told him his passion project was crazy. But billionaire Larry Kestelman had a vision
The businessman pushed his other interests to the side to save the National Basketball League.
- Jon Pierik
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- FIBA World Cup
‘It’s disappointing’: Gaze reacts to Simmons pulling out of FIBA World Cup
Australian basketball legend Andrew Gaze is disappointed that NBA All-Star Ben Simmons has pulled out of the FIBA World Cup, but does not think he should be criticised for the decision.
- Carla Jaeger
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- LGBTQ
Transgender basketballer can reapply despite being denied approval to join league
Lexi Rodgers says she firmly believes she has a place as an athlete in women’s basketball after Basketball Australia rejected her application to join a semi-professional women’s league, saying she is ineligible to play at the elite level.
- Carla Jaeger and Lachlan Abbott
‘Do the presents, then go the airport’: The squeeze of the NBL’s Christmas Day foray
Melbourne United players are planning out how they can squeeze Christmas celebrations in between games on December 23 and Christmas night after veterans Chris Goulding and Brad Newley bring up major milestones.
- Roy Ward
Gaze officially a legend, Daniels scores draft invite
Andrew Gaze will officially become a Basketball Australia legend next month while Dyson Daniels has been invited to attend the NBA Draft in person.
- Roy Ward
Simmons, Giddey dominate Australian storylines as NBA season begins
The Ben Simmons soap opera continues but the emergence of rookie Josh Giddey and a new team for Patty Mills will provide ample interest for Australian watchers.
- Phil Lutton
‘Stars align’ for Giddey to shine as the NBA’s premier rookie
NBA rookie Josh Giddey has ‘the stars aligning’ heading into the new NBA season while Brooklyn Nets will be grateful to have Patty Mills to steer them through a dramatic season start.
- Roy Ward