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Australia Women's National 3x3 Team
The Australia women's national 3x3 team is a national basketball team of Australia, governed by Basketball Australia. The Australians are one of the best teams in the world. They competed twice on the Women's Series 2019 and won both times, while they finished fourth at the World Cup 2019. Top players include Bec Cole and Maddie Garrick. , 18 May 2021. Accessed 1 July 2021. Competitions Summer Olympics 3x3 World Cup 3x3 Asia Cup < ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Basketball Australia
Basketball Australia is the governing and controlling body of basketball in Australia, responsible for the development and promotion of the sport at all levels. Basketball Australia sanctions Australia's two professional leagues, the National Basketball League (NBL) and the Women's National Basketball League (WNBL) as well as the semi-professional leagues that were once part of the Australian Basketball Association (ABA). Basketball Australia also fields representative teams in FIBA and Olympic competition. History Formed in 1939 created by (as the Australian Basketball Federation) the organisation was constituted in 1946. Basketball Australia became a member of FIBA in 1949 and was incorporated in 1982. Basketball Australia is not-for-profit and is funded through membership, sponsorship, fund raising and government grants. Australian basketball has extensive national and state-based programs to ensure that pathways are provided for all participants in the sport, which inc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams, most commonly of five players each, opposing one another on a rectangular Basketball court, court, compete with the primary objective of #Shooting, shooting a basketball (ball), basketball (approximately in diameter) through the defender's hoop (a basket in diameter mounted high to a Backboard (basketball), backboard at each end of the court, while preventing the opposing team from shooting through their own hoop. A Field goal (basketball), field goal is worth two points, unless made from behind the 3 point line, three-point line, when it is worth three. After a foul, timed play stops and the player fouled or designated to shoot a technical foul is given one, two or three one-point free throws. The team with the most points at the end of the game wins, but if regulation play expires with the score tied, an additional period of play (Overtime (sports), overtime) is mandated. Players advance the ball by bouncing it while walking ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Isabella Brancatisano
Isabella may refer to: People and fictional characters * Isabella (given name), including a list of people and fictional characters * Isabella (surname), including a list of people Places United States * Isabella, Alabama, an unincorporated community * Isabella, California, a former settlement * Lake Isabella, California, a man-made reservoir * Isabella, Georgia, an unincorporated community * Isabella County, Michigan * Isabella, an unincorporated community in Isabella Township, Michigan * Isabella, Minnesota, an unincorporated community * Isabella, Missouri, an unincorporated community * Isabella River (Minnesota) * Isabella, Oklahoma, a census-designated place and unincorporated community * Isabella, Pennsylvania (other) * Isabella Furnace, a cold-blast charcoal iron furnace, Pennsylvania Elsewhere * Isabella River (New South Wales), Australia * Isabella Island, Tasmania, Australia * Isabela Island (Galápagos) * Isabella, Manitoba, Canada, a settlement * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kelly Bowen
Kelly Bowen (born 7 August 1989) is an Australian professional basketball player. Career College From 2008 to 2012, Bowen played for the Gonzaga Bulldogs located in Spokane, Washington. Participating in the NCAA's Division I and primarily in the West Coast Conference. During her time there, she played alongside Courtney Vandersloot. WNBL After a successful college career in the United States, Bowen began her WNBL career in Queensland, with the Townsville Fire. After a one-year absence, she returned home to Victoria, with the rebranded, Melbourne Boomers The Melbourne Boomers are an Australian professional basketball team based in Melbourne, Victoria. The Boomers compete in the Women's National Basketball League (WNBL) and play the majority of their home games at Melbourne Sports Centre – Pa .... She then moved to the Adelaide Lightning, where she would be co-captain alongside Leilani Mitchell. International During 2016, Bowen represented Australia in the 3x3 World ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2016 FIBA 3x3 World Championships – Women's Tournament
The women's tournament of the 2016 FIBA 3x3 World Championships hosted in China was contested by 20 teams. Participating teams Every FIBA zone except FIBA Africa were represented. The top 20 teams, including the hosts, based on the FIBA National Federation ranking qualified for the tournament. The pools for the tournament were unveiled on 20 September 2016. ;FIBA Asia (5) * (12) (hosts) * (18) * (15) * (11) * (20) ;FIBA Africa (0) * None ;FIBA Oceania (3) * (17) * (19) * (16) ;FIBA Americas (2) * (10) * (14) ;FIBA Europe (10) * (7) * (5) * (4) * (2) * (3) * (1) * (9) * (13) * (6) * (8) Main tournament Preliminary round Group A Group B Group C Group D Knockout stage Final standings Awards References External linksOfficial website {{DEFAULTSORT:FIBA 2016 Women A woman is an adult female human. Prior to adulthood, a female human is referred to as a girl (a female child or Adolescence, adolescent). The plural ''women'' is somet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2014 FIBA 3x3 World Championships
The 2014 FIBA 3x3 World Championships, hosted by Russia, was an international 3x3 basketball event that feature separate competitions for men's and women's national teams. The tournament was run from 5 June to 8 June 2014 in Moscow. It is co-organized by the FIBA. Qatar won their first title after defeating the defending champions Serbia 18–13 in the men's final. In the women's it was the defending champions USA that defeated Russia 15-8. Medalists Participating teams Men Women References External links Official websiteEvent on 3x3 Planet {{DEFAULTSORT:Fiba 3x3 World Championships 2014 File:2014 Events Collage.png, From top left, clockwise: Stocking up supplies and personal protective equipment (PPE) for the Western African Ebola virus epidemic; Citizens examining the ruins after the Chibok schoolgirls kidnapping; Bundles of wat ... 2014 in 3x3 basketball 2013–14 in Russian basketball Sports competitions in Moscow International basketball competitions h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tess Madgen
Tess Madgen (born 12 August 1990) is an Australian professional basketball player. She currently plays for the Melbourne Boomers in the WNBL. She is also a member of the Australian Opals. Madgen was a member of the Australian Women's basketball team (Opals) at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The Opals were eliminated after losing to the USA in the quarterfinals. Personal Madgen was born 12 August 1990 in Barossa Valley, South Australia, where she lived while growing up. In 2011, she was attending the University of South Australia. Madgen is tall. She was featured in the WNBL's 2009 league calendar. She is the sister of former South East Melbourne Phoenix and Boomers guard, Ben Madgen and sister of Collingwood Magpies player Jack Madgen Basketball Madgen plays guard and forward and is an offensive player. In 2008, she was featured as a basketball star on myFiba. Madgen played junior basketball for the Eastern Mavericks. She has been affiliated with the South Australian Institute o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alice Kunek
Alice Kunek (born 6 January 1991) is an Australian-Irish professional basketball player for Sopron Basket, the current champions of the EuroLeague Women. Professional career WNBL Kunek began her WNBL career at the AIS alongside fellow up and coming players. She spent three seasons at the AIS, before moving signing with the Bulleen Boomers, where she played for three seasons. In her first season with the Boomers, she helped them take home their inaugural WNBL Championship, averaging 9.9 points per game. In 2013, Kunek left the Boomers and signed with the Dandenong Rangers. In her first season with the Rangers, Kunek averaged a career high 15.9 points per game. After two seasons with the Rangers, she returned to the Melbourne Boomers. Kunek was named captain of the Melbourne Boomers ahead of the 2016–17 season. On 16 May 2017, Kunek signed with the Perth Lynx for the 2017-18 WNBL season. On 8 November 2017, Kunek was named to the WNBL Team of the Week, after scoring 25 points, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Katie-Rae Ebzery
Katie-Rae Ebzery (born 8 January 1990) is an Australian former professional basketball player who played 15 seasons in the Women's National Basketball League (WNBL). She was a three-time All-WNBL First Team member and a two-time Olympian with the Australian Opals. Early life Ebzery was born in Waratah, New South Wales. From a young age, she would watch her mum and cousins play basketball. She started playing socially at the age of five, and by the age of nine she was playing representative basketball for the Newcastle Hunters. She attended St Mary's High School in Newcastle. Professional career Ebzery debuted in the Women's National Basketball League (WNBL) in 2005 with the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS). The talented guard left the AIS after three seasons with 65 WNBL games to her name at just 18 years of age. After playing for the Dandenong Rangers in the 2008–09 season, she stepped away from the WNBL for the 2009–10 season. In 2010, Ebzery joined the Sydney Uni F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sara Blicavs
Sara Blicavs ( lv, Sāra Blicava; born 15 February 1993) is an Australian professional basketball player. She currently plays for the Southside Flyers in the WNBL Blicavs was a member of the Australian Women's basketball team (Opals) at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The Opals were eliminated after losing to the USA in the quarterfinals. Career Blicavs plays in the guard or forward positions. WNBL Blicavs began her career, playing for the Australian Institute of Sport. After a brief stint with the Dandenong Rangers, Blicavs moved to the Bendigo Spirit. There, she won her first WNBL championship. For the 2015–16 WNBL season, Blicavs returned to the Dandenong Rangers. Blicavs has been re-signed for a third season with the Rangers. National team Youth level Blicavs made her international debut with the Under-17 program at the FIBA Oceania Under-16 Championship in 2009. She would then go on to represent Australia at the FIBA Under-17 World Championship in France, where Australia plac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Basketball At The 2020 Summer Olympics
Basketball at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan was held from 24 July to 8 August 2021. The basketball competitions were held at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, while the 3x3 competitions were held at the temporary Aomi Urban Sports Park in Tokyo. Medal summary Medal table Events Qualification summary 5-on-5 basketball Qualification The National Olympic Committees may enter only one 12-player men's team and only one 12-player women's team. The men's qualification was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic whereas the women's qualification ended on time and unaffected. Men's qualification Women's qualification Twelve teams qualified for the women's tournament. The host nation and the 2018 World Cup winners qualified. Those two teams, however, had to play in the pre-qualifying and qualifying tournaments and each took up one of the qualifying spots from those tournaments. Thus, while two of the World Qualifying Tournaments provided quota spots to their three to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
