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Harry Froling is set for a return to the NBL after a one-punch attack almost claimed his life. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

BasketballPremium'Enjoying it while I can': Froling gets NBL second life

Harry Froling is approaching life differently after defying doctors' forecasts he'd never play again because of a severe brain bleed and fractured skull.

Murray Wenzel

Bryce Cotton has taken on radio role in Adelaide.

NBLCommentsCotton’s surprising new gig after Adelaide switch

Former Perth Wildcats superstar Bryce Cotton has not wasted time in establishing roots in his new Adelaide home after taking on an eye-opening new role.

Jake Santa Maria

Alex Ducas is going from NBA glory with the Thunder to joining the NBL's Brisbane Bullets. (AP PHOTO)

BasketballPremiumNBA champion Alex Ducas returning to Australia

Alex Ducas will play in the NBL this season after featuring on Oklahoma City's championship-winning roster in his first NBA campaign.

Jasper Bruce

Anneli Maley unveils the new look at Perth High Performance Centre.

BasketballCommentsMore changes coming! Lynx new logo part of modern overhaul

Perth Lynx unveiled a new logo as part of a re-brand on Friday and the decision was part of a desire to lift the club into the future with plenty of other changes to come.

Craig O'Donoghue

Perth Wildcats recruit Jo Lual-Acuil.

BasketballCommentsPremiumWildcats building title dreams around defence: Jo Lual-Acuil

Perth Wildcats’ ability to score has been a big weapon in recent years but they’ve fallen short defensively and they’ve spent the off-season targeting players who can impact at that end of the court.

Craig O'Donoghue

Jo Lual Acuil is now a Wildcat.

BasketballCommentsWildcats land big fish with key NBL signing

Perth Wildcats have been patient as they searched for the final pieces of their roster - and that approach has paid off big time after landing an Australian marquee player. See the details here!

Craig O'Donoghue

Jo Lual-Acuil has signed with his hometown Perth Wildcats. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

BasketballWildcats sign superstar big man, Fall leaves Breakers

The tallest man to set foot on an NBL court has left the New Zealand Breakers by mutual agreement, while the Perth Wildcats have signed a centre of their own.

Jasper Bruce

Stephanie Reid played a crucial role in securing Asia Cup glory for the Opals, a first, in China. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

BasketballOpals finally strike gold to end Asia Cup anguish

The Opals have booked their ticket to next year's Women's Basketball World Cup in Germany with victory in the Asia Cup decider against Japan.

Nicholas Zorbas

Elijah Pepper was unstoppable for Warwick Senators.

BasketballCommentsWildcats guard sets NBL1 scoring record

Perth Wildcats guard Elijah Pepper continued a dominant NBL1 West season by setting the competition’s single-game scoring record with a 59-point performance on Saturday night.

Josh Kempton

Ryan Lenegan, Redbacks CEO, Ryan Benson, Darren Berry, Clinton Smith, from McDonald's Albany and Orana, and Nathan Giglia. at the NBL1 West First Nations Round fixture between Perth Redbacks and Perry Lakes Hawks in Albany.

Hoop dreamsPremiumShowpiece could be the first step towards elite Albany team

Saturday night’s basketball extravaganza could be the first step on the journey towards Albany or the Great Southern returning to the State league, according to Perth Redbacks chief executive Ryan Lenegan.

Claire Middleton

Perth Redbacks' Anneli Maley is welcomed on court in Albany before putting on a show.

Star displayPremiumCourt queen Anneli Maley: ‘They get to see what they can be’

Star forward Anneli Maley showed the girls of the Albany audience what hoop dreams are made of, with a show-stopping performance when the Perth Redbacks came to town on July 5.

Claire Middleton

Recruit Jaylen Adams can't wait to be part of "something special" at the Brisbane Bullets. (Mark Evans/AAP PHOTOS)

BasketballBullets hit bullseye by signing NBL championship winner

The Brisbane Bullets have announced NBL championship winner and former NBA guard Jaylen Adams will join the club for the 2025/26 season.

Jasper Bruce

Perry Lakes Hawks' Megan McKay looks for options in Albany.

Back homePremiumMcKay’s all-action effort in vain as Hawks are shot down

Megan McKay, Katanning’s women’s basketball trailblazer, was back in the Great Southern on Saturday as her NBL1 West side Perry Lakes Hawks took on Perth Redbacks in front of hundreds of fans in Albany.

Claire Middleton

Former Bullets big man Harry Froling is on track for an NBL return with the defending champions. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

Basketball'So special': NBL star back after one-punch attack

Harry Froling was left fighting for life in hospital after a one-punch attack but will make his return to elite basketball less than three years later.

Jasper Bruce

RIGHT: Hawks' Jaden Stanley-Williams dunks. TOP LEFT: Redbacks' Jonah Underwood looks to pass. BOTTOM LEFT: A happy Hawks side after their win in Albany.

State leaguePremiumHawks hang tough to beat Redbacks in successful Albany game

The homecomings did not quite follow the script, but a full house of basketball fans watched as Perry Lakes Hawks held off Perth Redbacks 87-79 in an entertaining NBL1 West contest at ALAC on Saturday night.

Claire Middleton

New Basketball WA CEO Fabian Ross.

AFLCommentsPremiumHow superannuation lessons will drive future of basketball

New Basketball WA CEO Fabian Ross had a successful career in superannuation and he’ll be using the experience of focusing on the future to ensure basketball continues to grow.

Craig O'Donoghue

Former LA Clippers guard Norman Powell is heading to the Miami Heat. (AP PHOTO)

BasketballHeat is on Powell as Miami look to lift scoring potency

Norman Powell will be looking to bring some much-needed scoring and shooting heat after joining NBA side Miami in a trade that involved three teams.

Tim Reynolds

Former Sacramento Kings coach Mike Brown has been appointed by the New York Knicks. (AP PHOTO)

BasketballBrown takes a coach ride straight to New York Knicks

Mike Brown, a two-time NBA Coach of the Year during stints with Sacramento and Cleveland, has been appointed by the New York Knicks.

Brian Mahoney

Albany's Matt Leary and Billy McRae on court after the Perry Lakes Hawks won their NBL1 West match.

Albany returnPremiumTough homecomings in showpiece contest for Leary and McRae

Albany got a glimpse of their strong basketball genes with seasoned guard Matt Leary and teenage sensation Billy McRae in Hawks colours for the regional blockbuster on Saturday night. 

Claire Middleton

LEFT: Hawks' Beige Harris and Redbacks' Anneli Maley contest a rebound. TOP RIGHT: The Redbacks celebrate their Albany win. BOTTOM RIGHT: Katanning product Megan McKay heads to the basket for the Hawks.

State leaguePremiumMaley and Chou are queens of the court as Redbacks hang on

The Perth Redbacks came to Albany aiming to boost their home finals prospects and put some distance between themselves and the Perry Lakes Hawks, and it was mission accomplished at ALAC on Saturday night.

Claire Middleton

Noa Kouakou-Heugue (right) competes for the ball.

BasketballCommentsPremiumSpike in US college money is impacting NBL Next Star options

Perth Wildcats have signed French teenager Noa Kouakou-Heugue as a Next Star but expectations will nowhere near as high as previous Next Stars given the money in America has totally changed recruiting.

Craig O'Donoghue

Coach John Rillie is excited that young French star Noa Kouakou-Heugue will join Perth next season. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

BasketballWildcats grow French connection with Next Star signing

French teenager Noa Kouakou-Heugue hopes to follow recent NBL Next Stars onto the NBA stage after signing with the Perth Wildcats for next season.

Shayne Hope

Noa Kouakou-Heugue in action last week at the Under-19 Basketball World Cup.

BasketballCommentsWildcats deepen French connection with latest signing

Perth have locked in their latest NBA draft prospect, with a highly-touted French teenager set to wear red next season. Get the latest here!

Chris Robinson

Roman Siulepa, taking a shot for the Tasmania JackJumpers here, scored 17 for Australia. (HANDOUT/TASMANIA JACKJUMPERS)

BasketballEuro champions end Emus' World Cup medal dream

Germany have weathered a huge second-half fightback from Australia to advance to the semi-finals of the FIBA Under-19 World Cup in Switzerland.

Shayne Hope