Olympic Basketball News

BALLARAT Rush recruit Steph Cumming has today been named in Australian Opals' extended squad for the FIBA World Championship for Women BALLARAT Rush recruit Steph Cumming has today been named in Australian Opals' extended squad for this year's FIBA World Championship for Women.

THE Crusaders have restored Israel Dagg and Colin Slade to their customary positions in a reshuffled backline to face the Melbourne Rebels BRANDY'S BREAKDOWN: The injury to Brett Stewart has put Manly back by 17 points per 80 minutes.

WNBA stars Lauren Jackson and Penny Taylor were among 33 players named to the Australia basketball squad on Wednesday as it begins preparations for the women's world championship in Turkey in September.

SYDNEY WNBA stars Lauren Jackson and Penny Taylor were among 33 players named to the Australian basketball squad on Wednesday as it begins preparations for the women's world championship in Turkey in September.

Honestly, I can not organize the thoughts in my head well enough to transfer them through the nerve endings in my fingertips to the page.

It looks like two of the current Nets will participate in the FIBA World Championships next summer in Spain.

Matt Beleskey #39 of the Anaheim Ducks attempts a pass to Ryan Getzlaf #15 in front of Tyler Bozak #42 of the Toronto Maple Leafs during a 3-1 Maple Leaf win at Honda Center on March 10, 2014 in Anaheim, California.

Deron Williams and Shaun Livingston each scored 18 points and an ailing Pierce hit a key late 3-pointer to lead the Brooklyn Nets to a 101-97 victory over the Atlantic Division-leading Toronto Raptors on Monday night.

The only thing more compelling than a 14-Game Tournament is a one-game tournament.

In the event New York manages to land Phil Jackson, the move will, like nearly everything else this season, be viewed through the lens of what it means to Carmelo Anthony's future.

Men's Basketball: Maryland closed out its 61st and final Atlantic Coast Conference regular season in stunning fashion, outlasting No.

Lakers vs. FC Barcelona The Los Angeles Lakers face off with Pau Gasol's former team and European Champions FC Barcelona on October 7, 2010.

Lakers vs. FC Barcelona The Los Angeles Lakers face off with Pau Gasol's former team and European Champions FC Barcelona on October 7, 2010.

Kobe Bryant 's career is coming to a close, and the Los Angeles Lakers are going to need him as the end approaches.

Your Take contributions have not been reviewed for accuracy by USA TODAY. Contributors agree to our Terms of Service and are responsible for the content of their videos and photos.

BALLARAT Rush recruit Steph Cumming and her Townsville team fell nine points short of glory in the Women's National Basketball League grand final.

Former NBA star Steven Marbury scored 43 points as Beijing Ducks claimed a road victory over defending champions Guangdong Hongyuan 109-104 here on Saturday.

Data whiz and nerd demigod Nate Silver revealed a slew of details about his site FiveThirtyEight 's new home on ESPN during a conversation with Grantland 's Bill Simmons here at SXSW on Saturday afternoon.

Wang Yi told reporters at an annual news conference that... Anaheim Ducks right winger Corey Perry leaps over Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury as Perry scored a goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Anaheim, Calif., Friday, March 7, 2014.

She could be about to end her glorious basketball career, but Kristi Harrower is still the best point guard in Australia according to her proud dad and coach.