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Ben Henshall is departing Perth.

AFL CommentsPremiumFinancial potential a big pull for Henshall in Wildcats exit

Perth Wildcats star Ben Henshall says his decision to leave the club to play college basketball in America will set himself up for life financially amid an explosion of money in recent years.

Craig O’Donoghue

Ella Ferguson, Kaylee Arthur, Aleesha Narkle, Phoenix Bremner and David Arthur.

Fans galore PremiumIN PICTURES: Basketball fans pack Albany stadium for NBL1

The sounds of bouncing basketballs and roaring crowds filled the Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre on Saturday night as hundreds of fans packed the grand stands for an NBL1 West double header.

Amy Towers

Steph Reid has her eyes on a World Cup spot with the Opals. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

BasketballPremium'Bloody hope it's time': Reid eyes Opals World Cup spot

Opals guard Steph Reid is desperate for a ticket to Berlin in September as she eyes her first major international tournament.

Shayne Hope

Steph Reid starred in Australia's gripping two-point exhibition win over China. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

BasketballPremiumOpals overcome Zhang-inspired China for tense win

An experimental Australian Opals line-up held off China to win the first of two exhibition clashes between the teams ahead of the FIBA Women's World Cup.

Shayne Hope

Bryce Cotton was on fire in his first series for the Boomers against the Philippines. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

BasketballAussie Bryce has a ball in his Boomers camp debut

American-born star Bryce Cotton looms as a major weapon for Australia at the 2028 LA Olympics after starring in his first Boomers camp.

Justin Chadwick

Bryce Cotton.

BasketballCommentsPremiumBryce feels like fair dinkum Aussie after Boomers brilliance

Bryce Cotton put on a show for Australia across his first two games for the Boomers and a 21-point game against Philippines gave the Perth crowd plenty to cheer for on Monday night.

Craig O'Donoghue

Bryce Cotton led the way as Australia crushed the Philippines in Perth. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

BasketballBryce Cotton stars as Boomers down Philippines in Perth

Bryce Cotton nailed his first three triples as Australia finished the first phase of World Cup qualifying with a perfect 6-0 record.

Justin Chadwick

Makenna Marisa on the ball for Perry Lakes Hawks.

Thrilling finish PremiumHawks snatch last-second win as NBL1 West returns to Albany

As it was last year when the sides met in Albany, the women of the Perth Redbacks and Perry Lakes Hawks served up an exciting NBL1 West encounter  — only this time it was the Hawks who clinched the spoils.

Claire Middleton

Issac Etter, of Perth Redbacks, was the dominant force in their win over Perry Lakes Hawks.

Big game PremiumRedbacks stun Hawks as brilliant Etter inspires comeback win

A rousing third quarter from Perth Redbacks helped turn the tables on Perry Lakes Hawks and secure victory in a pulsating NBL1 West men’s clash at Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre on Saturday night.

Claire Middleton

Teenager Sitaya Fagan is set to make her Opals debut against China in Melbourne. (Con Chronis/AAP PHOTOS)

BasketballFrom floor wiper to Opals: Teen star readies for debut

Boom rookie Sitaya Fagan and sharpshooter Amy Atwell are gearing up for the Opals series against China as the Women's World Cup fast approaches.

Sebastian Tan

Bryce Cotton of the Boomers drives to the key.

Basketball CommentsPremiumCotton ignites as Boomers crush Guam

Bryce Cotton has starred in his long-awaited Boomers debut as Australia dismantled Guam in their FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifier.

STEVE BARRETT

Denmark's Mia Schwarzbach has been selected to play for WA Country in the Basketball Australia U16 National Championships in Bendigo.

BasketballSchwarzbach set to star for WA Country in national champs

Denmark’s Mia Schwarzbach has been selected for the WA Country side which is competing in the Foot Locker Under-16 national championships in Victoria.

Claire Middleton

Bryce Cotton.

BasketballCommentsPremiumThe moment Cotton realised he was truly an Australian Boomer

Bryce Cotton will make his debut for Australia on Friday night in front of a packed RAC Arena crowd that has waited for too long for him to gain citizenship and the magnitude of the moment hit Cotton this week.

Craig O'Donoghue

It's all a blur for a travel-weary Bryce Cotton, who is set to make his debut for the Boomers. (AAP PHOTOS)

BasketballIt's an honour: Cotton pumped for overdue Boomers debut

A bureaucratic technicality cost Bryce Cotton the chance to represent Australia at the 2024 Olympics, but his path to LA 2028 looks promising.

Justin Chadwick

Jaylen Brown is set to swap Celtics green for Philadelphia red, white and blue. (AP PHOTO)

BasketballNBA champion set for shock Celtics to 76ers trade

Boston's 2024 NBA Finals MVP Jaylen Brown is on the move, set to join Philadelphia from the Celtics and Paul George going the other way.

Staff Writers

Albany will host an NBL1 West double header on Saturday.

Double headerPremiumRedbacks and Hawks return to do battle in Albany showdown

The NBL1 West lands at the Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre again on Saturday with Perth Redbacks and Perry Lakes Hawks set to reprise the brilliant show they put on last year.

Claire Middleton

LeBron James has put up his last shot in Lakers colours, but his NBA future will continue elsewhere. (AP PHOTO)

BasketballLeBron says goodbye Lakers, on move for 24th NBA season

LeBron James has announced he's not returning to the LA Lakers and plans to play a record-extending 24th NBA season elsewhere.

Staff Writers

The WNBL's new schedule has been announced and the Townsville Fire are looking to go back-to-back. (David Woodley/AAP PHOTOS)

BasketballNew team, finals format change headline WNBL schedule

A new regular-season structure and finals format has been announced in the schedule for the 2026-2027 WNBL season.

Sebastian Tan

LeBron James is leaving the Lakers but his destination remains unclear.

BasketballLeBron James quits Lakers to upend NBA hierarchy

Even at 41 years old the superstar is set to spark a bidding war to tilt the power balance again.

Tim Reynolds, AP

Anneli Maley

BasketballCommentsLynx rejoice! Huge WNBL fixture move will change Lynx travel

Perth Lynx will be huge beneficiaries of a massive change to the WNBL fixture which will make an enormous difference to the challenges they face when playing games interstate.

Craig O'Donoghue

Jock Landale is set to pen a new Hawks deal after an impressive first five months in Atlanta. (AP PHOTO)

BasketballBoomers big gun set for NBA mega deal

Aussie centre Jock Landale is on the verge of signing a new multi-million dollar deal to remain with the Atlanta Hawks in the NBA.

Staff Writers

Olympic bronze medallist Jade Melbourne has left WNBL side UC Capitals. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

BasketballWNBL off-season: Opals star returns home to Victoria

Bendigo Spirit have landed the most significant signing coup of this WNBL off-season, securing the signature of Opals star Jade Melbourne.

Staff Writers

Jacob Chance is Melbourne United's new head coach. (HANDOUT/MELBOURNE UNITED)

BasketballNBL's Melbourne United unveil new coach

Melbourne United have announced their new NBL coach after long-time mentor Dean Vickerman departed in the off-season.

Jasper Bruce

Our high flying Bryce Johnson was involved in a mid air collision on a rebounding contest during the last quarter of tonight's game.

BasketballCommentsPremiumPro basketballer heads to Perth hospital after game injury

Star American basketballer Bryce Johnson was taken to hospital after a frightening fall late in last night’s NBL1 West game between Willetton Tigers and Lakeside Lightning.

Matt Zis