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'Forever an Opal': tributes flow for Mangakahia

Australian basketball player Tiana Mangakahia has been remembered for her leadership, strength and courage after her death, aged 30, from cancer.

AAP · Sep 12, 2025

NBL MVP says viral moment 'shouldn't have happened'

Boomer Matthew Dellavedova handed the NBL championship series MVP to Will Hickey. But, the star-guard has revealed it was an awkward moment for the two.

AAP · Mar 24, 2025

'Enormous': Geelong United to replace WNBL's Boomers

Geelong United will replace the Melbourne Boomers in the WNBL from next season, the league has confirmed.

AAP · May 9, 2024

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Pride Cup warns decision to ban transgender basketball player Lexi Rodgers sends concerning message

Pride Cup says Basketball Australia's decision to ban trans woman Lexi Rodgers from playing in the NBL1 competition "misses the mark" and sends a concerning message to the wider community.

ABC News · Apr 19, 2023

Lexi Rodgers: Australian transgender basketball hopeful breaks silence

Lexi Rodgers, who wants to play in the national league, pleads for more understanding and says people forget she’s an ‘actual person’

The Guardian - AU · Mar 30, 2023

Lexi Rodgers reveals she is the trans player trying to join the NBL1 women's competition

By revealing her face and name, Lexi Rodgers says she hopes it will serve as a reminder that there are people, not just ideas, at the centre of the debate around trans inclusion in sport.

ABC News · Mar 29, 2023

Sudanese refugee chases basketball dream in Australia

Manyiel Wugol's story is one of perseverance and dedication to a friend whose basketball career was cut short.

AAP · Feb 27, 2023

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Capital growth for star Falcons import Nicole Munger

"I came down here and now I'm a Cap. It's unbelievable, the girls are great, they welcomed me with open arms. It's been a whirlwind of a week."

Newcastle Herald · Nov 29, 2022

Astley, McLean to coach Falcons in expanded NBL1 East for 2023

Sydney Comets, Basketball Australia's Centre of Excellence (CoE), Penrith Panthers and the Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Spiders join next year's state competition.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 3, 2022

Basketball legend Lauren Jackson returns from retirement for Albury-Wodonga in NBL1

Chronic injuries ended Lauren Jackson's Hall of Fame basketball career in 2016. Now, at 40, the Australian is returning to the court for her hometown team in Albury-Wodonga, making an impressive start.

ABC News · Apr 24, 2022

Lauren Jackson's shock basketball comeback

Basketball Hall of Fame member and three-time WNBA MVP Lauren Jackson will make a comeback at the age of 40 with the NBL1's Albury-Wodonga Bandits.

AAP · Feb 1, 2022

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